Thursday, November 20, 2008

Giving Thanks ~ Day 20!

~I'm thankful that there are never misunderstandings with God. How precious to know that He knows all my faults - as well as my heart for Him....and he looks at the heart. He loves me.

~I'm thankful that Heather was able to create a cute hairstyle for Stacia. We'll be having family photos this December. We may not all be together for a few years, depending on where our next assignment is. I really didn't want her to have to wear a hat. ::snort::

~I'm thankful for a 45 minute Nutcracker practice. This is just enough time for the littles to enjoy the house at the library and the computers. Arielle is finding some books. I found a few more on Thanksgiving.

~Now I have a bit of time to read a few blogs and maybe check facebook - all on a Puzzle Piece Thursday. How great is that?


©2008 D.R.G.

All-Time FAVORITE Inductive Advent Study

We've used THIS study for years in our home. I love it. There are coloring sheets for young ones to color as you do work aloud. Older students and adults can skip the coloring and do the study on their own.

It's meaty. I plan to post the link on both PWOC blogs and to print out copies to give out at our local PWOC Bible Study....but I couldn't help posting it today when I noted the 2008 study is up. It's available as a FREE download as either word files or PDF files.

I'm sure I'll have more Advent thoughts to share....and/or create a page to house links to all the other Advent posts I've written the past 3 years.....but for now...this is a FANTASTIC study. It has blessed our family year after year.

©2008 D.R.G.

Stacia's Grand Adventure

Heather, my hair stylist, was gracious. She had given me her cell phone number before and told me to call if I ever had a "hair emergency." I laughed and had a hard time imaging ever calling.

Stacia changed that. I am busy all afternoon, all Fri - Sunday and KNEW this would bug me to wait until Monday. Heather came in 2 hours early so she could take care of Stacia.

Heather assesses the damage
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Then begins cutting
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Heather put in layers and the look is good for Stacia
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Stacia LOVED the blow drying and styling....she loves to sit and watch me get ready and NOW she gets to use the tools too.
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There are just a couple of spots by her ears that don't hide well
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Stacia asked, "How can we come back to see Heather?" as we left.
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Dancing in the living room...if we were staying here I think I'd get her involved in one of the little girl ballet classes.

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I am so glad I could fit this into a THURSDAY. I'll feel better about the weekend knowing I've dealt with the wild child and her style. ::snort::


©2008 D.R.G.

The Fright of my Month

It was after 10 pm. The house was quiet. I had shut down the computer. All were in bed.

The doorbell rang. For some reason doorbells ringing late at night scare me. LOL

I flipped on the light and this is who I saw. He brought me flowers when he got off work.


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I love the flowers, I love that he thought of me, I love that his brothers raced to be by my side when I opened the door...he says he won't ring the bell that late at night again...he'll knock....will that be better? ::snort::

©2008 D.R.G.