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Goggles & grace: September 2012
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Thursday, September 27, 2012. Every fall, we take a trip out to Stribling Orchard. Family owned for over 200 years,. The orchard boasts a wonderful assortment of seasonal deliciousness. Today, we stuffed our bags (and our bellies). I think an applie pie is on the menu for the weekend! Or maybe we'll try pumpkin instead :). Labels: My little ones. Thursday, September 20, 2012. Our road to China. Months ago, Chris and I formally began our adoption journey. At the onset, I thrived on the excitement of it al...
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Goggles & grace: October 2011
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Science lessons lay scattered across the kitchen table. Sat unopened on the bed. Library books rested neatly on the desk. And math problems remained unsolved on the chalkboard. Cause when the sun shines brightly in October,. The outdoor thermometer tops out at 73 degrees (yet again! And rain rests squarely in tomorrow's forecast. What's a gal to do? Scrap the schoolwork (for the time being, at least :) and head outdoors! It seemed to be a popular choice :). My baby. Thirteen.
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Goggles & grace: Snow!
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Thursday, December 12, 2013. At least a couple inches…. Enough for a few snowballs,. A shovel-load or two for fort-building…. And a snowball fight before dusk. Occasionally, even a direct hit! Rejoicing today in wintery gifts- and a child's sweet prayer…. Thank you, God, for snow! Were getting some freezing rain right now, with snow to come later today. It makes me feel so lazy, so Im catching up on my blog reading. : ) Beautiful pictures, and beautiful kids. December 13, 2013 at 2:34 PM.
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Goggles & grace: September 2011
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Thursday, September 29, 2011. And the flowers are still blooming. The bugs are still hopping,. The bees are still buzzing,. And the tomatoes are still growing. Hopefully, I'll eek a few more off the vine before the weather snaps and all is done. The windows are wide open and the cooler breezes are filtering through. I love, love, love this time of year. Sometimes I wish fall would stay for 12 months on end. But then I'd miss the snows of winter. And the new life of spring time. Yes, change is good. And t...
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Goggles & grace: July 2011
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Observations from the beach. The beach (any beach! Truly is one of my favorite destinations on earth. Elegance and poise, however, will never be my companions there. Traipsing across a sun-baked dune. with a folding chair and tote bag in hand. in the 105 degree heat. will never a pretty picture make. Let-me-just-make-it-to-the-hard-packed-sand-without-falling-smack-on-my-face is more often the manner in which I trudge. Skipping even just one little step may add significant trave...
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Goggles & grace: Color, imperfections… and absolute perfection
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Thursday, November 21, 2013. Color, imperfections… and absolute perfection. Our neighbors have a gorgeous maple tree in their front yard. Today, vibrant hues of raspberry, melon, and sunshine yellow cover their lawn,. But a few days ago, before the winds whistled through its branches. And shuffled all that color to the ground,. Those leaves danced through the air and shimmied with delight in the afternoon sky. Savoring the autumn goodness that IS this time of year,. We spent lots-o-time out of doors.
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Goggles & grace: Christmas is coming!
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Sunday, November 24, 2013. The tree is up, and most of its ornaments are nestled carefully in place. The girls decorated to their hearts' content, and many branches now hold multiple. Chris thought (with a smile) I might want to do a little re-arranging after they went to bed, so I carefully moved the fragile ones to higher ground. The others I left in place, however, as their resting places had been lovingly and thoughtfully chosen by sweet little hands. God is so good. And this will be a sign for you:.
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Goggles & grace: 1000 Gifts: Eight weeks
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Monday, November 18, 2013. 1000 Gifts: Eight weeks. We've been home from China for 8 weeks. Eight fast-paced and mildly chaotic weeks. Eight overwhelming and calendar-full weeks. Eight exhausting and often-times strenuous weeks. Weeks, clearly marked by the Maker's hand. By His generosity, His compassion, His care. And most of them continue to look like this. For all His gifts, I give thanks,. And I continue to add to my list. I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart;. Virginia, United States.
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Goggles & grace: April 2011
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Oh, happy day! Labels: My little ones. Thursday, April 21, 2011. Last Saturday, Chris took all four kiddos to the mountains to visit with Grandmom. And Pops (and to do a little work on a shared rental property- they were *excellent* helpers! I stayed home with Fergie. Who is still not allowed to play or romp or otherwise actively socialize with his favorite companions, Mosby. A house minus one wild pup ( Mosby. Has been lounging at Camp Grandmom. I've shopped for groceries ONCE...