tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88646990298511267442024-02-07T19:05:47.833-06:00Rock SteadyIn matters of style, swim with the current;
in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
-Thomas JeffersonJustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-43739939106683922762013-07-31T10:56:00.001-05:002013-07-31T10:56:08.035-05:00Learn Geography with Mail<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stephanie and Jax at </span><a href="http://www.imagineourlife.com/2013/07/26/animals-of-north-america-for-the-montessori-wall-map-quietbook-with-printables/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Imagine our Life</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> are currently doing a geography unit and it got me thinking about how to teach it more. Of course, I follow her blog and love that she shares her Montessori resources and ideas, but I figured I should look into the subject more if I plan on doing it also. So I googled... and I found </span><a href="http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/all-over-the-map-10-ways-to-teach-about-geography/?_r=0"><span style="font-family: inherit;">this page</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> that talks about how to teach geography using the New York Times. I was drawn to #7 - "Geography isn’t just about places on a map; it’s about the
people, culture, history and landscape of those places" Then I saw a </span><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/little-passports-145786"><span style="font-family: inherit;">review</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> of a neat little kit called </span><a href="http://www.littlepassports.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Little Passports</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. It is a suitcase for kids to start learning about the world through letters each month. The kids get to learn about the places and get excited about the mail they receive each month. There is a subscription and initial cost though, and it seems a bit pricey to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What ever happened to pen pals? It seems like such a better idea. Then you can also ask questions and continue to learn for longer than just one month (one letter) about that particular area. I know some schools do pen pals with other schools like </span><a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/swampscott/news/x1592477715/Swampscott-Middle-Schoolers-learn-geography-through-letters-and-a-teacher-s-determination"><span style="font-family: inherit;">this class</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> that has a partner class in South Africa. Then there is also </span><a href="http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403800/terry-dickson/2011-10-20/flat-stanley-helps-kingsland-elementary-students-learn"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Flat Stanley.</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I think this is an awesome way to have kids learn about the world, seeing there own art in those places, especially when accompanied by the </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_sabc?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&pageMinusResults=1&suo=1375284718654#/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=flat%20stanley&sprefix=flat+%2Cstripbooks&rh=i%3Astripbooks%2Ck%3Aflat%20stanley"><span style="font-family: inherit;">books.</span></a> I also think it would be good to introduce the children to missionaries around the world. I already have connections to some and our church supports some missionaries. Finding a few to write to and perhaps get some photos back would be fun.<br />
I'm sure I will find and think of more as I continue to search but I wanted to compile it so I have it all in one place to come back to later.JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-80175036576085348882013-01-26T20:28:00.000-06:002013-02-01T20:37:45.133-06:00My first completed quiet bookI had to cheat and just get a quiet book done. I was overwhelmed with all the ideas I had in mind and not in the mood to do MORE cutting for the quiet book coop I am involved in. So I sat down during nap time and threw together a design and some cutting for a mini bug quiet book (inspired by <a href="http://www.youcanmakethis.com/products/featured-products/Buggy-For-You-Quiet-Book.htm" target="_blank">buggy-for-you-quiet-book)</a> My book is only 4 inches square and was put together with a bunch of hot glue (absolutely no sewing) <br />
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Ribbon wing drangonfly and ant crawling on leaf<br />
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the bees and ribbon flowers are my favorite (and what I spent the most time on) this page was actually from <a href="http://www.ambermaybe.com/2012/12/31/busy-busy-bees-quiet-book-page/" target="_blank">Amber may be</a><br />
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Ribbon tie web and catch butterflies (pocket in net and hill for butterflies)<br />
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Caterpillar color match stored in cocoon and pic of Rain babe at the end and Sharpie details/writing<br />
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Pennys for size comparison - simple cover and binding<br />
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Can you believe the ribbon I used for this was actually clearanced Christmas ribbon? I bought it because I knew I would find a use! Now I feel like I have acomplished something and can get back to what I need to do for the Co-op :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, You establish peace<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18143F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> for us;<br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Isa-26-12">all that we have accomplished You have done<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18143G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> for us.</span></span></em></span></div>
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JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-20847297047937751042012-12-05T18:07:00.001-06:002012-12-05T18:18:32.886-06:00Christmas 2012 WishlistSince I have had the question asked a couple times I thought I would put together a list of things that I would like the boys to have, if you were looking :) None of these have to be exact just approximate idea. Mega Bloks is the only name brand I do want because then it will fit with the rest of our Mega Bloks. <br />
<img alt="Mega Bloks Build 'n Learn ABC Spell" border="0" class="prod_image_selector" height="300" id="prodImage" jquery1354751106253="269" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5102X6Hda-L._SL500_AA300_.jpg" style="cursor: pointer;" width="300" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Build-Learn-1-2-3/dp/B0083F2XEK/ref=sr_1_26?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354748431&sr=1-26&keywords=mega+bloks" target="_blank">Mega Bloks Build and Learn</a> - I like both ABCs (pictured above) and 123s so whichever, I like that they are educational since they can learn letters/numbers while building. I am sticking with the largest size of building blocks since Ri still puts everything in his mouth. Eventually we will move down in size to duplos, but not yet. Also from Mega Bloks I like the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Megabloks-Town-Medium-Rescue-Center/dp/B0050K0834/ref=sr_1_21?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354748496&sr=1-21&keywords=mega+bloks" target="_blank">Town Rescue Center</a> (pictured below) since Ais has been really into firemen and police cars (loves the sirens that we hear)<br />
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I have also sarted looking into peg boards like this one: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jumbo-Easy-Grip-Pegs-Playpad/dp/1564518531/ref=pd_sim_t_7" target="_blank">Jumbo Peg Board</a>. Something that can be used for colors, numbers, fine motor, and patterns. And tanagram type activities also for patterns, colors, and shapes: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Beginner-Pattern-Blocks/dp/B00005O63Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354749365&sr=1-1&keywords=beginner+pattern+blocks">Beginner-Pattern-Blocks</a> (pictured)<br />
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I have yet to make more than Felt breakfast food so Soft play food is also on this list. Something like one of these: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Earlyears-Lil-Shopper-Play-Set/dp/B001R5VNYY/ref=sr_1_5?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354749475&sr=1-5&keywords=picnic+fill+and+spill" target="_blank">Lil-Shopper-Play-Set</a> (pictured) , <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Play-Set/dp/B000GL1I9A/ref=sr_1_7?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354748692&sr=1-7&keywords=play+food" target="_blank">Picnic-Play-Set</a> , or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-Picnic-Basket/dp/B000NV9EFS/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354749475&sr=1-1&keywords=picnic+fill+and+spill" target="_blank">Fill-and-Spill-Picnic-Basket</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B001R5VNYY/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_2?ie=UTF8&index=2&isremote=0"><img alt="Earlyears Lil Shopper Play Set" border="0" height="300" id="dpmo3JO7FX70APJA" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NigJ8B71L._AA300_.jpg" title="" width="300" /></a><br />
Some other items I might suggest would be some sort of learning to dress toy like: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lamaze-Learn-Dress-Activity-Farmer/dp/B004LQ0IMY/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354750595&sr=1-2&keywords=dress+doll" target="_blank">Learn-Dress-Activity-Farmer</a> , Rhythm instruments (like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hape-International-E0301-Rhythm-Set/dp/B006XD8NBG/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354752802&sr=1-1&keywords=rhythm" target="_blank">Hape-Rhythm-Set</a> pictured below), and a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-First-Bead/dp/B000SONEQA/ref=sr_1_22?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354753056&sr=1-22&keywords=educational" target="_blank">Bead Maze</a> that also can be used for colors, numbers, and fine motor.<br />
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Basically I am looking for items that are educational (or can be used that way), things that can be used with what we already have, little to no noise, and things intended for about age two - so both boys are able to play with them. Also things that are good for self directed play.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>May he give you the desire of your heart<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-14187J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-20-4">and make all your plans succeed.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-14187K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-20-5" id="en-NIV-14188">May we shout for joy<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-14188L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> over your victory</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-20-5">and lift up our banners<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-14188M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> in the name of our God.</span></span></em></span></div>
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We made some quick turkey decor for our Thanksgiving meal</div>
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Rock's Turkey</div>
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Rain's Turkey</div>
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My turkey</div>
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Here is our decor in full, with the pumpkins we had made for Halloween decor (though i did take down the jack o lanterns we had made as well)... daddy's turkey went missing (I guess his foot wouldn't have fit on the page even if he did make one) .... Rock said it was in the oven and Hubby said it was on the calendar.... You can tell he isn't from a hunting family... he didn't know that was a pheasant not a turkey until I told him. He laughed it off and asked if I was going to tell anyone about it......</div>
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<em>Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. </em></div>
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<em> For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, </em></div>
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<em>And His truth endures to all generations.”</em></div>
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<em>Psalm 100:4, 5 (KJV)</em></div>
JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-31044673306706388692012-10-15T21:51:00.003-05:002012-10-15T22:01:54.257-05:00Teemo Shirt<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="color: white; font-family: inherit;">I have completed the Teemo shirt I was starting last time I
posted about </span><a href="http://hebeforeme.blogspot.com/2012/09/hooked-on-freezer-paper.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime; font-family: inherit;">freezer paper.</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: white;">
It is much more difficult to use this technique with multiple stencils because
freezer paper doesn’t stick as well to
already painted shirt (at least not in my experience). I had four stencils
since there was so much detail. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: white;">And when I started I of course needed to distract a little
one who wanted to help….<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: white;">Note: next time I mix paints I will have to remember to save
colors for touch ups in the end. I only have basic colors not eleven tints of yellow
and fifty shades of grey ;0 I ended up with a completely different color
for the main ‘skin’ color in the end because I couldn’t get it right… uggh<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: white;">Here is my completed shirt on the recipient of the project…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: inherit;">I have also added some stenciling to some training underpants. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: inherit;">All in all, I am very pleased with the end results!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="color: white;">So never be anxious and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or,<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="color: white;"> ‘What are we to
drink?’ or, ‘What are we to put on?’ <o:p></o:p></span></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="color: white;">For all these are the things the nations are eagerly
pursuing. <o:p></o:p></span></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="color: white;">For YOUR heavenly Father knows YOU need all these
things.<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong><span style="color: white;">Mt 6: 31,
32<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></div>
JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-12899630586640595482012-10-03T08:30:00.000-05:002012-10-15T21:53:04.423-05:00Almost Wordless Wednesday: My loves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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10 months and 2 1/2 years.... love these boys!</div>
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<em>For God has not given us a spirit of fear, </em></div>
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<em>but of power and of love </em></div>
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<em>and of a sound mind. </em></div>
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2 Tim 1:7</div>
JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-37077944692034986582012-09-18T22:10:00.009-05:002012-09-19T10:12:54.736-05:00Randomness of the NightLittler man, being that Rock is little man makes Rain littler man...? Anyway, littler man has a checkup tomorrow... his 9 month appt. I can't believe it has been that long already!<br />
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Sooner than I know it he will be running around with his brother and getting into everything... wait they already do that.<br />
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I should probably be cleaning or sleeping while the boys are asleep.. but I never am tired when they are too... does anyone else ever feel that way? Entirely too tired when it is time to wake up and wide awake when you should be sleeping?<br />
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Random is this blog entry, I know. Maybe I am more tired than I realize.<br />
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The boys helped me pick out a small pumpkin today. When we got home Daddy put it on his head, and now Rock insists that he is a pumpkin head: <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdKS1esdoAL454Dge7S5slwyLFAf1qZDAowGffLndaljSpwcauOyNYW_daEwXMHGg9iBhixnr-8OKOwcdIhRgQhMbKzqQKoopX_uL713i1CgOuTgXOjuotkMMBalLUKZbV_Mejqc4fSA/s1600/Photo+526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdKS1esdoAL454Dge7S5slwyLFAf1qZDAowGffLndaljSpwcauOyNYW_daEwXMHGg9iBhixnr-8OKOwcdIhRgQhMbKzqQKoopX_uL713i1CgOuTgXOjuotkMMBalLUKZbV_Mejqc4fSA/s320/Photo+526.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Oh, I love these boys. They are such a joy!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Matt-11-25">At that time Jesus said, <span class="woj">“I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-11-26" id="en-NIV-23486"><span class="woj">Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.</span></span><span class="text Matt-11-26" id="en-NIV-23486"><span class="woj">" </span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="text Matt-11-26" id="en-NIV-23486"><span class="woj"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Matthew 11:25, 26 (NIV) </span></i></span></span></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-16805852547818206822012-09-10T18:19:00.003-05:002012-09-12T23:21:22.967-05:00Hooked on Freezer Paper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ever since I started freezer paper shirts in May I have been addicted. constantly looking for new ideas and wanting to try more intricate designs. I started simple with just one stencil. And though there were three colors in the giraffe shirt they were meant to blend. (both giraffe and transportation shirts were painted by rock after I applied the stencils)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvE2sXyiEl2qHfiO7ctjnpkmuDdqngHRCdWj8PzCcYCvsKwTuUWQHLUNEVaE2MX6rkqElrvb69Cf4ydIcRKB2Id7XB536XYVW9T7i1S8ItkBVnPIZJ91KyeIQuAv0ZbvHfHXaThwjwIkc/s1600/giraffe+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvE2sXyiEl2qHfiO7ctjnpkmuDdqngHRCdWj8PzCcYCvsKwTuUWQHLUNEVaE2MX6rkqElrvb69Cf4ydIcRKB2Id7XB536XYVW9T7i1S8ItkBVnPIZJ91KyeIQuAv0ZbvHfHXaThwjwIkc/s320/giraffe+(1).JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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Then I tried slightly more complex designs with more colors not meant to blend: robin (need a change from batman) and link (from legend of zelda)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDShvnAUEY411XWKGSfmk5dgcnV-Nk1ZX_1GzT4nSPP7uAszsMw78AkN2i4mRGzaGz8PHiJWMus6ytcvvsleVlfLqnw5qudL1SZyXqZXZbJNw1GSSTziRtoHhH1pYOSwhPFkPmq0kWkIA/s1600/Sebastian+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDShvnAUEY411XWKGSfmk5dgcnV-Nk1ZX_1GzT4nSPP7uAszsMw78AkN2i4mRGzaGz8PHiJWMus6ytcvvsleVlfLqnw5qudL1SZyXqZXZbJNw1GSSTziRtoHhH1pYOSwhPFkPmq0kWkIA/s320/Sebastian+(2).JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next project I will tackle is Teemo from League of Legends. My husbands main charachter when he plays the game that has also become Rock's favorite. I simplified the <a href="http://zoulouluvu.deviantart.com/art/Teemo-297267744?q=boost%3Apopular%20teemo&qo=1">original photo</a> and I plan on putting it onto a lightish green shirt. It will be a challenge but I look forward to when I can start it! Maybe I will post a step by step of what I did?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRkJEr4byhW7xS4PaOAq9zLPA1Fkt0VxnI532yM-6k7WCbXwJQpd2iAtmyNPV7guzORDRZ_kabsGwdyoO6qvsBRooSJPkXSTWAiNRSp9nLQJjl4vuZ67ic13pB3apqyBbOYcn26sU508/s1600/captain+teemo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRkJEr4byhW7xS4PaOAq9zLPA1Fkt0VxnI532yM-6k7WCbXwJQpd2iAtmyNPV7guzORDRZ_kabsGwdyoO6qvsBRooSJPkXSTWAiNRSp9nLQJjl4vuZ67ic13pB3apqyBbOYcn26sU508/s320/captain+teemo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you want to try it yourself here are a couple of tutorials that I looked at before I even attempted freezer paper stenciling: <a href="http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/2011/09/viking-tee.html">I Am Momma Hear Me Roar: Viking Tee</a> and <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-presidents-day-shirts-intermediate-freezer-paper-stenciling.html">DanaMadeIt: President's Day Shirts</a></div><br />
JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-76778805615685934512012-07-10T20:15:00.001-05:002012-07-10T20:15:09.566-05:00My boys are growin so fast<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rock </td></tr>
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Age: 27 months<br /><br />Favorite Books: The Mine-O-Saur by <span class="st">Sudipta
Bardhan-Quallen; Goodnight Gorilla by Peggy Rathman</span><br /><br />Favorite Toys:
Firetruck, Teemo and Doggy (stuffed animals), his tools, and all balls
and blocks.<br /><br />Likes: Trucks, Trains, Tractors, and Cars; Balls, Bugs, and
Bikers (motorcycles); Playdough, Coloring, Painting. Mickey, Pocoyo and
Dora.<br /><br />Fun new skills: Climbing all over; 'Sing' along at church and with
movies, count to ten (and 12, 13, 14); and a new word or two
everyday!<br /><br />Such a sweet boy (with a bit of a wild side) whom we love
watching grow and play!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rain</td></tr>
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Age: 7 months<br /><br />Favorite Books: Anything Mommy and Daddy read to
him<br /><span class="st"></span><br />Favorite Toys: Blocks and anything brother
has<br /><br />Likes: Mommy, daddy, and brother<br /><br />Fun new skills: Pulling up to
stand, crawling everywhere, and trying to cruise along the bedside<br />
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Oh, how much this little boy is changing each day, so hard to believe that a year ago I was still pregnant. Such a personality little Rain has, too, so cheerful and full of joy.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">We will speak the truth in love,</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> growing in every way more and more like Christ, </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">who is the head of his body, the church. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Eph-4-16" id="en-NLT-29249">He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. </span></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Eph-4-16">As each part does its own special work, </span></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Eph-4-16">it helps the other parts grow, </span></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Eph-4-16">so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.</span></span></em></div>
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<span class="text Eph-4-16"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ephesians 4:15, 16 (NLT)</span></span></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-75589381590549266402012-06-05T16:26:00.002-05:002012-09-10T18:46:28.491-05:00New ShirtsI decided I wanted to try making some of my own shirts for the boys and have seen freezer paper all over craft blogs... so i tried it. Um, wow, I should have done this sooner. I just keep looking for more designs to try now though i don't have the clothes for it now... i am addicted and have cut out more stencils than i have tried. Plus, since the stencil is in place, Rock can help me. He loves painting and has had a lot of fun creating his own shirts... maybe more than me? Here are the giraffe and transportation shirts we created.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheezin!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">adorable boy modeling</td></tr>
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I also made a Link shirt from one of hubby's old work shirts that was stained to the point that he didnt want to wear it anymore. He is now willing to wear it again since i brought new life to it and even took it to a friends house to show off :)<br />
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Yup.. .definitely loving freezer paper. great way to cover up stains and make fun designs that are one of a kind!<br />
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<em>Our God has not forsaken us in our bondage. He has shown us kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia: He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and he has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.</em> Ezra 9:9<em> (NIV)<br /><span class="keywordresultextras"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+9:8-10&version=NIV"></a></span></em>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-57458634589140948222012-04-22T15:11:00.000-05:002012-04-22T15:11:07.325-05:00Needs SaltRock just recently received some hand me down dvds! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_7?url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&field-keywords=leap+frog+dvd&sprefix=Leap+fr%2Cmovies-tv%2C179">LeapFrog DVDs</a> are what he recevied... three of them in fact: Letter Factory, Math Circus, and Learn to Read at the Storybook Factory. Rock really has been enjoying them and I love that he is learning some at the same time. They have just enough entertainment to go with learning that it makes it great for both of us and fun :) There are also quite a few funny phrases spread throughout all of them, i've even caught hubby laughin a few times.<br />
Leap, the oldest brother of the three main kids(frogs) seems to have a favorite phrase "Okey dokey artichokey" - occuring at least once per video. And Tad, the youngest, is the main one doing the learning with his brother and sister, Lily, helping... also assisting are the children's father, Frog, and the quirky professor Quigley who is the inventor of the factory tools to train the letters and numbers. <br />
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So I guess I am pretty much reviewing these movies and my overall analysis is that these movies are great for my two year old (probably for a couple years) Plus there is a little something for the adults who happen to be in the same room with the amusing antics added.<br />
There is one reoccurring phrase I don't quite understand though... "Needs Salt" - I have heard it at least three times while the characters are eating some sort of food and I can't find if there is more of a reason behind it. One of the foods, popcorn, makes since, but why do the kids say "Needs salt" after tasting tea and ice cream? I may never know....<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Matt-5-13"><span class="woj">“You
are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its
flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled
underfoot as worthless.</span></span><span class="text Matt-5-14" id="en-NLT-23225"> <span class="woj">“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-5-15" id="en-NLT-23226"><span class="woj">No
one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is
placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-5-16" id="en-NLT-23227"><span class="woj">In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.</span></span></span></i><br />
<span class="text Matt-5-16" id="en-NLT-23227"><span class="woj"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Matthew 5:13-16 (NLT) </span></span></span>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-87693378552621779452012-04-10T01:38:00.004-05:002012-04-10T01:40:07.706-05:00MoviesI am always on the lookout for good clean movies for my boys to watch. Some of Rock's favorites right now are: Cars, Megamind, and The Tigger Movie. I also allow him to watch major parts of Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs and Toy Story. We fore go the mutated food scenes in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and all the parts that take place at Sid's house in Toy Story (I skip from when they are leaving pizza planet to when they start chasing the moving truck). Trying to keep our son from seeing certain images is still in our control at this point and I, by the grace of God, intend to do just that.<br />
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So movies that we do approve (all the way through) for our boys at this time: VeggieTales, Cars, Megamind, The Tale of Depereaux, The Tigger Movie, The AristoCats, Joseph: King of Dreams, and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<br />
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Today I looked up some reviews on How to Train your Dragon to see what others thought of it. I have seen it but not with criteria for what my sons should watch in mind. I found one really good review at the blog:<a href="http://thinking-christian.blogspot.com/2010/04/movie-review-how-to-train-your-dragon.html"> Thinking Christian</a> I especially like the comment that was left... I had never seen it that way before but it is so true! I also like this review site: <a href="http://www.movieguide.org/reviews.html">http://www.movieguide.org/reviews.html</a><br />
After reading the reviews I decided this movie is not for my boys at such young ages.<br />
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Oh be carefull little eyes what you see...<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Matt-6-22" id="en-NLT-23281"><span class="woj">Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. </span></span></span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Matt-6-22" id="en-NLT-23281"><span class="woj">When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-23" id="en-NLT-23282"><span class="woj"> </span></span></span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Matt-6-23" id="en-NLT-23282"><span class="woj">But
when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. </span></span></span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Matt-6-23" id="en-NLT-23282"><span class="woj">And if
the light you think you have is actually darkness, </span></span></span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Matt-6-23" id="en-NLT-23282"><span class="woj">how deep that
darkness is!</span></span></span></b></i> </div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Matthew 6:22, 23 (NLT)</span></b></i></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-41056905263036616642012-04-09T00:29:00.002-05:002012-04-09T01:01:06.118-05:00PInterest Monday: And then there was crochet!<center><a href="http://musingsfromasahm.com/category/blogging/pinterest-monday/" target="_blank"><img alt="Pinterest Monday From Musings From A Stay At Home Mom" border="0" src="http://musingsfromasahm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/PinterestMonday.jpg" /></a></center> <br />
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What is more <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: red;">Pinterest</a>ing than some yarn creations? <br />
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I have been slowly increasing my ability in crochet with some help from free tutorials and patterns I find online. Here are some (of many) that caught my attention on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: red;">Pinterest:</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sign Language by <a href="http://pinterest.com/source/sheepdogsfleece.blogspot.com/">SheepDogsFleece</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fireman Hat on Ravelry by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/childs-fireman-hat">Carla</a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>...Needed to add in that last one since it is the Monday after Easter and all!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Come and see the place where he lay. </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Then go quickly and tell his disciples: </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Matthew 28:5-7 (NIV) </i></span></b></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-27762483071442569342012-03-31T12:27:00.000-05:002012-04-09T00:52:55.355-05:00How green is your footprint?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;">I have fallen behind on cloth diaper usage lately with two and it got me thinking...<br />
What more can I do to leave a greener footprint?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rock's lil foot<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I need to get back to using the diapers, as well as repurposing and recycling items rather than just trashing everything. We even plan on using old amazon and diaper boxes to build a fort and play kitchen in the spare room for the boys. Homemade and small local companies would also be work towards being greener (rather than big box companies!) We have started toward less processed foods... I don't know if that is greener but definitely healthier :)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">How do you leave a greener print?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </div><br />
<i>One who is slack in his work <br />
is brother to one who destroys</i><br />
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</tbody></table>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-82384810460436346562012-03-25T19:12:00.002-05:002012-04-09T00:32:55.582-05:00Online sources for Toddler SchoolingLike I mentioned previously, I have become infatuated with <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>, I just love it! I have used the interenet to help with my pre homeschooling for Rock and have found several ideas without Pinterest... but now with pinterest I have found so much more. Previously I really liked <a href="http://www.totallytots.blogspot.com/">www.totallytots.blogspot.com</a> and all the blogs associated with them, as well as notimeforflashcards and the activity mom (see my left sidebar for more). Through Pinterest I jsut found two others that I have started to turn to: <a href="http://filthywizadry.com/">filthywizadry.com</a> and <a href="http://mydeliciousambiguity.com/">mydeliciousambiguity.com</a> - both have great crafts i want to try<br />
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Alos for bible crafts I love <a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/sunday-school-crafts/">ministry-to-children.com</a><br />
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Just a quick post.. i feel like i have abandoned my blog for <a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest</a> lol<br />
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<i>Come, my children, and listen to me,</i><br />
<span class="indent-1"><i><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-34-11">and I will teach you to fear the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>.</span></i></span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-34-11"><i>Psalm 34:11 (NLT)</i></span></span>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-41082167077884655402012-03-12T02:00:00.002-05:002012-04-09T00:33:23.223-05:00Pinterest Monday: Toys for my BoysI must confess... <br />
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I have a new addiction. Sure it seemed harmless at first but now I am hooked. I was just wanting a few more ideas for crafts and things for my boys. But <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/"><span style="color: red;">Pinterest</span></a> came with so much more!<br />
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I am often looking for crafts and cute things for my boys. Sewing, crochet, paper craft, you name it.... if I think I can manage it then I pin it. <br />
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Here are some of my recent finds that I want to try...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/88578.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Fairy Tales at your Finger Tips</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Play-Dome/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Cardboard Play Dome</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=209461.0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Tiny Turtles Amigurumi</span></a></td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, of course, pillow fight necessities:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.busilyspinningmomma.com/2011/09/just-bit-of-little-pillow-talk.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Pillow Fight Shield</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bryanku.com/#1856316/Pillow-Fight" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Pillow-Fight Weapons</span></a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> I am linking up at <a href="http://mamato3blessings.blogspot.com/2012/03/pinterest-monday-w-linky-link-up-your.html">Mama to 4 Blessings</a> and<br />
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<i>You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Col. 2:13-15 (NLT)</i></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-24268903933959487212012-02-26T09:05:00.010-06:002012-02-28T13:33:39.278-06:00Birthday Blessings Bash: $20 GC at Life with my LittlesRemember when I blogged about the <a href="http://hebeforeme.blogspot.com/2011/12/birthday-blessings-bash-coming-soon-at.html">Birthday Blessings Bash</a> at Life with my Littles? Well, there are still some giveaways open!<br />
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The most recent is for a <a href="http://lifewithmylittles.blogspot.com/2012/02/birthday-blessings-bash-goodmama-galaxy.html"> $20 gift card to Bouncing Babies</a>.You just need to follow her <a href="http://lifewithmylittles.blogspot.com/">blog</a> via GFC, which you might as well go and do anyway so you can enter all the great giveaways! The event is coming to an end so go get your entries now. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span class="woj">If your children ask for bread, which of you would give them a stone? Or</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span class="woj">if your children ask for a fish, would you give them a snake?</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span class="woj">Even though you are bad, you know how to give good gifts to your children. </span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span class="woj">How much more your heavenly Father will give good things to those who ask him!</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="woj"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Matt. 7:9-11 (NCV)</i></span></span></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-37908044475206088032012-02-16T21:29:00.000-06:002012-02-16T21:29:18.811-06:00What People Think<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You have probably all seen the <a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/what-people-think-i-do-what-i-really-do">what people think i do memes</a> in fact many of you are probably tired of them by now... I know I just about am. Some are really stupid, some are funny, and some are oh so true! Here are a few of my favorites:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think these all describe... ok maybe not :) Well, I decided to try my hand at one that I haven't seen done yet. And without further delay....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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And now I am officially worn out on these. Thank you for tuning in!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>"But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>glancing at your face in a mirror. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em> But if you look carefully into the perfect law that </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>sets you free, </em><em>and if you do what it says </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>and don’t forget what you heard, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>then God will bless you for doing it."</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>James 1:22-25 (NLT)</em></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-76688495252959549562012-02-08T11:06:00.000-06:002012-02-08T11:06:13.553-06:00Wordless Wednesday: Expressions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6X-gEU6ZCjl6dobHtoTdkNQ6O0o5cCZJjD0FegRtNj7q3IrE_0IR1Jwi3DLy9fuNqeY4EhNVDjzeWJXUP2BXs_sU2mfiWXz_BVuRW-_d_33MJ34LJr_h85BRFRZxUJCdWXx2AhMcohw/s1600/mr+grumpy+face" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6X-gEU6ZCjl6dobHtoTdkNQ6O0o5cCZJjD0FegRtNj7q3IrE_0IR1Jwi3DLy9fuNqeY4EhNVDjzeWJXUP2BXs_sU2mfiWXz_BVuRW-_d_33MJ34LJr_h85BRFRZxUJCdWXx2AhMcohw/s320/mr+grumpy+face" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I will change my expression, and smile’ </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Job 9:27</i> </div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-24331246191335015382012-02-01T18:43:00.002-06:002012-02-01T18:50:19.935-06:00PaperMama Challenge: Favorite Photo of January<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I haven't done one of these in quite a while....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://thepapermama.com/2012/01/the-paper-mama-favorite-photo-challenge.html">The Paper Mama Photo Challenge</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This weeks challenge is favorite photo from January. This was pretty tough having two boys now and taking so many photos. But here it is:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrOkA0AgLzAxns1i1ymUqAFiB9T5A8meapaLPOtX_kff8Y-ouAugNgL6v8B2OAoFTFFJRr6f5YQM4GUjKYfVJGXkvt_DNsgy1fpt0h2U4Y-bW-Zqm0LIGR1J8kKjKU-GLgzxp5r8Dbbdk/s1600/dada+and+rain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrOkA0AgLzAxns1i1ymUqAFiB9T5A8meapaLPOtX_kff8Y-ouAugNgL6v8B2OAoFTFFJRr6f5YQM4GUjKYfVJGXkvt_DNsgy1fpt0h2U4Y-bW-Zqm0LIGR1J8kKjKU-GLgzxp5r8Dbbdk/s320/dada+and+rain.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">No real trick to this pic....I just clicked the photo from the doorway before he knew I was there and it was perfect. I love how they are looking into each others eyes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/”http://thepapermama.blogspot.com”"><img alt="The Paper Mama" height="150" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5085242350_8096c64354.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>and be attentive, that you may gain insight</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Proverbs 4:1(ESV)</em></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-54410307069086224072012-02-01T18:20:00.000-06:002012-02-01T18:20:58.880-06:00Wordless Wednesday: Big Bro, Little Bro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGExFS6lruGhj2bPXDY1UwgT21zPCGq6FA1bfjvF_eQNP287E6st2B6YO_glIy0ENWj0xMWUch2e0XXGHxvcZ_eV6lniLPTJIMhjZZ9rcEdV3RPv9UCQa1wBF5jeHQe8UxWufrBq-_RIg/s1600/bros.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGExFS6lruGhj2bPXDY1UwgT21zPCGq6FA1bfjvF_eQNP287E6st2B6YO_glIy0ENWj0xMWUch2e0XXGHxvcZ_eV6lniLPTJIMhjZZ9rcEdV3RPv9UCQa1wBF5jeHQe8UxWufrBq-_RIg/s320/bros.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em>Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Love each other with genuine affection, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>and take delight in honoring each other.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Romans 12:9, 10 (NLT)</em></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-84401351043857398062012-01-24T23:58:00.001-06:002012-01-26T14:06:00.184-06:00Wordless Wednesday: Monkey Play<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3PYwNFNE6JNvKIxes7DrUw-eG41IUC8PsK30LVHrBhF-BANQHxYHPkLnXArq96RIq_phxIE910eSAqLytLVOLEYE5wdiE7WdJ_uNmJD2R6_0BOzuNQjKL5jBDsYurI5I1gvYiXiKqM0/s1600/100_5867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3PYwNFNE6JNvKIxes7DrUw-eG41IUC8PsK30LVHrBhF-BANQHxYHPkLnXArq96RIq_phxIE910eSAqLytLVOLEYE5wdiE7WdJ_uNmJD2R6_0BOzuNQjKL5jBDsYurI5I1gvYiXiKqM0/s320/100_5867.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>break forth into joyous song and sing praises!</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Psalm 98:4 (ESV)</strong></em><br />
</div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-27450936746463198602012-01-07T23:25:00.000-06:002012-01-08T00:37:38.441-06:00With Rain It PoursIt has been since I started this blog in 2010 that I have shared about our <a href="http://hebeforeme.blogspot.com/search/label/Token">Tokens of God's Love.</a> Well, I have one to share real quick about our little Rain.<br />
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We named our sons with meanings, hopeful and prayerful that they would grow into them. Our first son has names that are both spiritual and earthly (Rock... is earth... ha). Our second we named fire and water (Rain). Both boys have first names that are basically opposed to the middle name but work together just the same. I mentioned in a <a href="http://hebeforeme.blogspot.com/2010/08/bumpy-road-and-little-rock.html">previous post</a> why we chose 'Rock.' Now, 'Rain' we chose because of the meaning "abundant blessings from above". No other reason like when we Chose Rock's name. However, we have been showered with God's love since his birth ... pun intended ;D<br />
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Rain has seen rain three of the four times that he has been out of the house, the first three in fact. On the way home from the hospital and both doctors appointments he has had. The most recent time we went out I was thankful for the beautiful weather because it was just a leisurely day out... but how is that for God showing a token of love for us? Also, Rain has bright blue eyes right now; I don't know if they will remain this way, but still. So just these couple of items show how God has blessed us and honored the name we chose. Small things to most people have such an awesome impact on our lives.<br />
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I pray you will be able to see the blessings God has put in your life this new year! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>I will bless my people and their homes around my holy hill. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And in the proper season I will send the showers they need. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>There will be showers of blessing.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Ezekiel 34:26 (NLT)</i></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-59838129805855034602011-12-31T11:33:00.001-06:002011-12-31T11:37:43.473-06:00End of the YearWow... it's New Years Eve... no more 2011 left... where did it go? It has not been a boring year, that's for sure.<br />
This is the third city (two states) that we have lived in this year. We moved in March then in September, I do not want to move again anytime soon. Between March and August Rock became more social through library visits and going to the parks and I became more fit, by the same activities (1.5 mile walk to library and half mile more to city park). I tried to go across town about twice a week and there was a small park at our apartment complex for days we didn't walk. Hubby started back to college in August as a full time student and that is why we moved again. It was an hour to school for him, now the college is less than a mile away, so our family has been able to spend more time together when he isn't in class. He has really enjoyed the learning process this time around, I guess it is easier to want to learn when you aren't bogged down by work also (like he was at the previous schools). Rock and I started on his <a href="http://hebeforeme.blogspot.com/2011/11/learning-abcs-through-j.html">ABC's</a> in September, though the process of homeschooling has slowed quite a bit since the arrival of Rain. I'm sure I will get back into the swing of things soon (like sleeping and eating when I should). The biggest change this year was adding the fourth member to our family :) So moving, Rock becoming toddlerized, school for both hubby and Rock, and Rain coming into the world... I guess that is were the year has gone. Also...<br />
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I came to the realization that I have a one month old (as of yesterday) and a twentyone month old (in a couple days). They are growing so fast! Last time I blogged about my family lil Rain had just arrived. now he is not so little anymore... ok so he was never really <i>little</i>, at least not since he left the womb. I was thinking late last night that if my babies keep getting bigger I don't know what I am going to do. Then I thought if I have a little six pound baby i won't really know what to do either. My brother in laws youngest daughter (one day older than Rain) and my sisters daughter (now 4) were both only 6 pounds and that is so tiny compared to my boys. I thought the deliveries went quick pushing out big boys I couldn't imagine having a tiny babe. Anywho, just some random thoughts I had.<br />
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Oh, the hats in the pic above were made by me :) I was a pattern tester for <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=8864699029851126744">Tricity Hokes Sock Monkey hat</a>.I didn't add all the options and am still a fairly new crocheter compared to most but i think they are cute! And I was able to make both just in time for Christmas.<br />
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We had a laid back quiet Christmas this year. Just our family of four, a good Christmas dinner, and a birthday cake for Jesus. The only presents the boys received were the hats and some gifts from family. Hubby and I also didn't exchange presents, except I made him a hat too. (no monkey on his though) We don't want to Christmas about "getting" so we try to tone down the presents they receive. Rock and I created a nativity out of recycled toilet paper tubes, a pop tarts box, and one piece of paper with figures I drew for him to color:<br />
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</tbody></table>Rock played with his nativity again yesterday so I was very glad that we made it. On the pop tart box I drew 4 different scenes (for each side) to help tell the story. One side had the door to the inn with a 'no vacancy sign'. Another an open field for the shepherd which was continued to the next side to show Bethlehem in the distance with a star above the stable. And the final side, shown above, is of course, the stable. Rock's attention span didn't last for the whole story after creation of hte project but i let him play with it while I at least told the story (without props). He may not of understood yet but I still wanted to introduce the real Christmas story. I hope we can make it a family tradition to sit down and retell the Christmas story in a way the children can interact: like the nativity scene we did this year, a play, having them illustrate it, the possibilities are endless.<br />
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I guess now that this year is ending I need to set my goals for the coming year (no, not new years resolutions, just plain, old goals). One main one is to get back into teaching Rock and develop something for Rain as well. I also would like to craft more, I keep saying it but need to just do it. <br />
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Hubby and I have prayed in the New Year the past couple years since we got married and plan on doing it again this year. I hope you have had a good 2011 and that you and your families have a blessed new year!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>“This is what the LORD says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isaiah 43:16, 18, 19 (NIV)<i> </i></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864699029851126744.post-17322393351266347562011-12-20T11:31:00.000-06:002011-12-20T11:31:50.443-06:00Birthday Blessings Bash coming soon at Life with my LittlesI love entering into giveaways. I usually stick to giveaways that are for cloth diapers and other useful items for the kiddos. But during the holidays you can enter for all sorts of giveaways... clothes, giftcards, toys, toys, and many other items. So I have entered for everything I think our family might be able to use. Though I have only won one diaper so far this holiday season, I am still hopeful.<br />
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Well, the holiday season is coming to an end so It will be back to fluffy giveaways for me real soon. And I have already found an event that will be just that. Mama of the Littles at <a href="http://lifewithmylittles.blogspot.com/">Life with my Littles</a> is having a birthday bash with lots of fluffy goodness. She is blessed with two boys just like me and is having this event for their 2nd and 4th birthdays.<br />
<a href="http://lifewithmylittles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="One More Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest" src="http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m542/outofthoughts/celebrate-2.gif" /></a><br />
Some of the fluff included in this event are:<br />
Applecheeks, Happy Heinys and Bum Genius. I am especially excited about the Thirsties and the Rockin green detergent!<br />
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If you want to enter in for some cloth diapers and accesories yo ushould check out this event in the coming year, too!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>is a faithful messenger to those who send him;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>he refreshes the soul of his masters.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Proverbs 25:13 (ESV)</em></div>JustCoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062129612964587316noreply@blogger.com0