Monthly Archives: August 2008

Progress on the Organization

Here is our new shelf for our clothing system. It’s a challenge having a 750 square foot house for a family of seven, but I actually like the challenge. Our room is bigger than the kids room and right next … Continue reading

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Remebering Grandpa Burns

Today the kids and I were discussing our last name, Burns. Aidan was a little distressed about the fact that he doesn’t have an “A” in his last name, he likes the letter “A” and when you are five it’s … Continue reading

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Another good day and Fried Fish

We had another good, productive day today. Aidan has been learning some good lessons these past couple of days. I ended up having him work with me for most of the day again today. Mostly over fighting with his sister. … Continue reading

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A Little Nap After a Hard Day’s Work

We are nesting around here, I know it might be a little early but better to be done and ready for the baby now then waiting until he’s here!  So Chris and I are building two shelving units for our … Continue reading

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Homemaking Posts

Have you all checked out my Homemaking Blog this week? We’ve been on a roll! I started out the week by finally posting the yummy Jambalaya Recipe that I tried several weeks ago! Then I posted a fun pictorial of … Continue reading

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More new babies!

Lady is doing really well with her new babies, she seems to be a natural. I took all the babies and sat them on the ground and put Lady down there with them, with some food and water and a … Continue reading

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New babies!

I have a hen (Lady) who has been sitting on two unfertilized eggs for a couple months now. Of course she has no idea that they wont ever hatch, so she keeps setting, hoping that one day those little rotten … Continue reading

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Toddler Crafts – Homeschooling with Toddlers

Today I had a great idea, I thought it was at least! I am always looking for a craft idea, that is educational and different for my kids, and ideas that are quick and easy to prepare. So I’m going … Continue reading

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Six Random Things

Okay, for the record, I don’t usually do these things…but, I’ve been tagged by a good friend. So here I go :) This is called the Random Things Meme…and here’s how it goes: Rules of Engagement: 1) Link to the … Continue reading

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It’s Hot!

It is sooo hot today, and humid, and I’m pretty sure I don’t have a fever anymore! For those of you who might be reading from say Missouri, you might think I’m a complainer! I can usually keep the house … Continue reading

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Free Coffee!

Are you a coffee drinker? Then you wont want to miss your opportunity to win a 12 oz. bag of the best coffee in the world! At my Homemaking Blog this week I will be giving away two 12 oz. … Continue reading

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More sick days

This morning I woke up to a delightfully back to normal knee, no tears or breaks I’m sure! Thank you Lord! But when I stood up I realized that I was feeling awfully queazy, it was only 5:00, maybe I … Continue reading

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Some yummy pastries

I have added some new recipes to my Homemaking Blog, as well as an update on our flourishing garden. I sure hope we can garden every year, it has been so much fun! I think that next year we would … Continue reading

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A few new videos

I uploaded a few videos, but hadn’t put them on here yet, thought you might like to see them :) Cait’s cute little words and winks from Chris and Jenni on Vimeo. Eamon the drummer boy from Chris and Jenni … Continue reading

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I was doing so well…

UPDATE: I’m doing much better today. I got a knee wrap at the store last night and used that while I cleaned, then came home and iced it. This morning I woke up and it was feeling MUCH better, so … Continue reading

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