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2011-12 School Room

August 18, 2011 By Connie Jean Leave a Comment

I love back to school time. I love that summer will be coming to a close and my favorite time of year – Autumn – will be arriving! Such beautiful colors cover the earth during this time of year.

In our home, we have a nice size room for schooling. It’s about 16 x 14 in size. I finally got around to tidying it up a bit (quite a bit, trust me). The closet is still messy but hey… I can’t win ‘em all! Thought I would show you where we do the bulk of our schooling. Sometimes we do find ourselves reading together in different areas of the house (the beds are the best for that!). Some science experiments happen in the kitchen… but most things happen in this room. Easily my favorite area of the house to be.

Note: You can click on the photos to see a somewhat bigger picture if you need/want.

This is what you see from the hallway. Hannah’s guitar (still need to find someone to give lessons… or to find a good program for self teaching).

Looking in from the door.

The table the kids work at. Door is for the closet.

I used two sets of wire racks to hold the lighter books… chapter books, series (Little House, Anne of Green Gables, etc). The bottom row holds some of the heavier ones. Shelves above hold my binders (home binder, bible study bible, and bible binder… plus more).

The chalkboard holds their Scripture of the week. If you can read it, there is a mistake on it. I know. I have fixed it now… but wasn’t going to retake the photo. Bookcase holds mostly just my books but there are a few for schooling there as well. White sterilite drawers hold crayons, markers, foam, etc.

Just another picture of where the kids sit. Maps behind them and a poster of the books of the Bible as well.

The other sterilite drawers which hold more things like pencils, colored pencils, glue, markers, etc. Colored drawers hold their workbox style work. Above the sterilite drawers is my laminator and above the colored drawers is all of the kids’ binders for school work.

My desk. It actually is decently clean although it still looks cluttered to me. Teacher books are on the shelf above the computer. Important files are kept in the filing cabinet.

Colored drawers here are for me to hold miscellaneous things. Printer sits on it.

Here is looking into the closet. It’s about 12 ft x 6 ft I think. It holds a lot of junk… err um, stuff. Puzzles, games, coloring books… extra paper, notebooks, and binders. Plus a whole slew of books and craft items in there as well.

A close up of some of the books in there.

That’s our school room! Nothing too fancy but it gets the job done. We love having a place to keep our stuff and if we are working on things, we don’t have to worry about putting it all away for company or Daddy coming home, etc. I am thankful to have the room and so blessed that hubby has allowed all of this. God is good to us! Thanks for taking a peek into a room of ours!!! Have a great day!

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Like a Fire

July 29, 2011 By Connie Jean 1 Comment

In my readings today, I came across this verse in Jeremiah…

But if I say, I will not remember Him or speak anymore in His name, Then in my heart it becomes like a burning fire shut up in my bones; And I am weary of holding it in, And I cannot endure it. Jeremiah 20:9

Now, I know Jeremiah suffered quite a bit and was persecuted but he knew that he couldn’t hold in his faith. He had to proclaim God’s name and God’s goodness and the message that God wanted to say through him. I want my life to be like that; to be willing to speak His name no matter what, to be unable to keep quiet because the Lord’s Word IS like a fire in me and it is not meant to be quieted.

People need to remember that persecution comes in many forms… including from within the church and from family members. I have heard it estimated in several places that only about 10% of those that claim to be Christians really are. That means there are a whole slew of people that think they are saved but aren’t… and that’s a very sad and startling thought.

One of the arguments that I dealt with this past week had to do with the whole prosperity gospel. I don’t agree with it; it’s very flawed. The Scriptures I was presented with were all taken out of context and used to fit their idea of what God said. It’s not that God doesn’t want us to prosper, it’s simply that our idea of prospering and God’s idea are two different things. Man’s idea (in today’s world) of prosperity usually looks like: a big house, lots of fancy cars, nice wardrobe, the ability to flash money wherever. God’s idea of prosperity is for our souls. It could come through various trials and in sufferings, from health problems, financial problems, and more. It isn’t a popular notion, but I firmly believe that God is more interested in the condition of our souls than He is in the condition of our bank account.

The truth is… if God wanted each person to prosper in health and wealth that believed in Him, we’d have a lot more Christians! But Jesus Himself said “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:13-14

How about these other verses? “Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19 – 21

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

Instead, prosperity preachers use the claim that we are “Kings Kids” and therefore we have to have the best this world offers. They are simply catchy phrases that appeal to the lust in man. In 1 John 2:15 it says “Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

God wants to give us the best… but the best is in the next life, not here. It’s not guaranteed here. We are in a battle here. There are so many verses on suffering throughout the New Testament. We are told that if we love Jesus and we abide in Him, we are going to suffer. I’m sorry, but the idea of suffering and prosperity (according to those prosperity preachers) don’t go hand in hand… and the Bible does not contradict itself. Therefore, it is pretty safe to assume that most people’s idea of prosperity must be incorrect.

One final thing to share… a short video clip from John Piper. I’d love to hear other peoples thoughts on this. Thanks for listening!

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Summertime almost gone

July 28, 2011 By Connie Jean Leave a Comment

Summer is just moving by at super fast speed! I can’t believe it is already nearing the end of July. I haven’t posted here in ages, although I think about it all the time. I keep figuring I’ll get to it eventually. Well, now is eventually I guess!

Our summer has been relatively quiet this year. I have been dealing with a lot of sickness. Thankfully, I have an awesome doctor and we are pretty sure we have gotten me on the good meds now! My body is finally starting to heal and I hope to enjoy the last month of summer with my family.

In June, John’s parents came for a visit. We celebrated Benjamin’s 8^th birthday.

Kids and I also went to the Renaissance Faire (in the rain, mind you) and we did plenty of Scout stuff.

In July, we had the pack overnighter with the cub scouts (and some troop guys as well). We got to visit Fox News 12 with the pack and then near the end of the month we put in our resignations to that pack. Too much work. We were pulling about five jobs there and it was more stress than fun for us. There were many factors in our leaving … distance being a big one. We will miss the group but know that they will do awesome. So now we are checking out two new packs and will hopefully make our decision by the end of August to see which one will fit us best.

Next month’s big thing will be our camping trip up to Bull Trout Lake. I can’t say I’m looking forward to it yet. I don’t handle driving to new places that well… but it’s supposed to be beautiful up there. We will be camping with three other families from church and then the boys will all stay for a men’s retreat with the church while the girls all come home. Should be fun (I hope!)

So that’s all that has been happening in my neck of the woods lately. Will be sharing more soon.

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Thankful Thursday

December 30, 2010 By Connie Jean 3 Comments

Today I wanted to take a moment and say some of the things I am most thankful for as the year 2010 comes to an end.

1. Hubby’s job and the hard work he does to provide for our family

2. Two beautiful healthy children

3. Great family – mine and my Inlaws

4. Heat because it is COLD outside!

5. Friends… and you know who you are!

Thanks ultimately goes to God for without Him none of it would matter. Thanks God for a wonderful 2010 and I’m praying for an even better 2011!!!

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Reflecting on 2010 (and 2009)

December 29, 2010 By Connie Jean Leave a Comment

About two weeks ago I noticed a tweet update by someone that stated they were “reflecting on their theme for 2011”. It got me thinking. I have never done this before. In fact, it’s been years since I’ve had goals. I noticed something though… each year has a recurrent theme. I may not notice it right away, but it’s there. Not all have been spiritual. So as I have sat and reflected as well, I realized my theme or word for 2010 was this: brokenness. No, I didn’t give myself this word but it still is what it is. In fact, if I sit and ponder it even more I’d have to say this word describes 2009 as well.

In order for God to work in our lives, we have to be broken. We have to realize our frailties. Our humanness. Our inability to do anything apart from God. Now, I’ve been saved since 1993. I know my Bible well (but never ever well enough). I know how to pray but I don’t do it often enough. Even this past year where I have felt the pull away from mainstream, away from what “others” are doing and enjoying… I am still so far from where I know I should be. I was saved while in school. I was a “sometime” Christian. Sometimes I’m saved and care and other times, well… those other times I didn’t. The life of a high schooler. Sadly, I have lived that life for most of my Christian walk. A sometime Christian. A Christian when it’s convenient.

Near the end of 2008, I met a friend who’s total existence would permeate my life. She would make me rethink so much. She would press upon me the desire to really get to know Jesus. Not just as my Saviour, but as my friend. I had never thought of Jesus as a friend before. He was my Saviour, my Protector… there when I needed Him. But up until that point, that’s really all I thought of Him.

For anyone that knows me, you probably have guessed that person is Julie. She is so on fire for the Lord. So ready and willing. She may not think this about herself, but she knows God. Her heart is open; she is full of Jesus. Just being around her made me desire God more.

So in the start of 2009 I found myself craving more. Wanting more. No longer satisfied with the hum drum lifestyle I’d been living. Tired of only calling out to God when I needed Him or was afraid. The actuality is this: I need Him every moment. I need His arms wrapped around me at all times. I need Him to guide my footsteps. I need Him to show me the way. There is never a moment in my day when I don’t need Jesus. Amazing that it only took 15+ years to get to this point. I’m so thankful God is patient with me! He has never given up on me.

A quote I really like by Samuel Chadwick “It is a wonder what God can do with a broken heart, if He gets all the pieces.” Isn’t that the truth? How often do we find ourselves broken down or completely shattered, but instead of giving our self to God, we attempt to pick the pieces up by ourselves? We try to reshape what was broken. It’s not possible. The clay can not reshape itself. It has to be molded by the Potter’s hands.

In the Autumn of 2009, I began a study at my church with a group of ladies. The study was on the book The Mind of Christ written by T.W. Hunt and Claude King. I can not speak highly enough of this study! If you have never read it, go get it. It will change everything you thought you knew. Or… at least it did for me. This book brought something to the forefront for me. I was full of pride. I had never considered that. I had never thought I was full of pride, not even a little bit. Oh my how God can use man made tools to show us what we need to see.

Through this study, God revealed much to me. So much so that in December 2010, Julie and I decided to embark on reading this study together again, at a much slower rate. Instead of focusing on it each day, we are delving in deep with each day’s study giving us a few weeks on each “week” in the book. Sharing our insights and what God is teaching us. Yes, it is slow and it will take quite a while to go through. However, I personally have gained even more by doing this again and doing it at a slower rate.

As 2010 comes to a close, I am not sure if God is fully done breaking me. What I do know is that after much prayer and pondering, God has been bringing two words to my mind for 2011. Two words that will be my focus for the upcoming year. And I’m both nervous and excited. I’ll share them soon with you! Until then…

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Home Alone

December 28, 2010 By Connie Jean Leave a Comment

At least that’s how it feels!

This morning we waved goodbye to the Inlaws. They didn’t leave until almost 10am! Late start for them and they will be hitting rain for most of the day. A long nine plus hour drive. Yuck. Had a great time while they were here though.

Now that the holiday is winding down, I am about ready to knock down the Christmas tree and put away the holiday stuff. It will be good to do some cleaning ’round here. Much needed. Today is my lazy day though. No extended family. No errands to run, nothing I need to do. (well, other than dishes and starting some laundry). Kids and I are just going to relax and enjoy the day. John won’t be home till 7pm. Then he’ll be on mornings for the rest of the week. Yay for that! I much prefer it when he works the same hours each day. Makes it easier on everyone.

One of my Christmas gifts was the Shrek four pack blu-ray set. I love me some Shrek! We watched two of them with the family and tonight we will be watching Shrek the Third. Wednesday evening will be the fourth one. Looking forward to both of them.

I pray each of you has a wonderful day. I am reflecting about some things… blog posts to be coming. On my goals for the New Year and on a theme/word(s) for 2011. So stay tuned. Until then…

Filed Under: Family life, Ramblings

Christmas Time

December 27, 2010 By Connie Jean Leave a Comment

Christmas was fun. My Inlaws arrived on the 20th and will be leaving on the 28th (tomorrow). A little recap of Christmas day…

Kids and I each woke up at 8am. Took care of the dog. Then they went to wake Daddy. They have to wait for their stockings until Dad and I are both up and ready. After stockings, we prepared breakfast… homemade biscuits, sausage gravy, and monkey bread. Can we say YUM?! It doesn’t get much better than that. Showers after and then they were able to open their goodies. Boy were they spoiled. Eleven new Wii games (thank you Swagbucks). Lots of books. For Hannah: Webkinz, dolls, American Girl doll stuff, how to learn guitar, Kung Zhus and more. For Benjamin: Webkinz, Kung Zhus, legos, dragons, his much desired Harry Potter Lego Castle, and more. Together they also received Apples to Apples (Junior), Blurt, crystal making kit, and puzzles. Daddy got Apples to Apples the adult version as well. Here’s a couple photos.

Dinner was Turkey and all the fixings. Yumm-o. We invited neighbors to dine with us. Then that evening after friends were gone and the kitchen was cleaned up, we celebrated my Mother in Law’s birthday (she’s a Christmas baby)… we had Lemon Meringue pie and Chocolate pie. We played hours of Apples to Apples as well…first the junior edition with the kids and then once they went off to do their own thing, we broke out the adult version. Oh my… we laughed until we cried. That game rocks. Thanks to Julie (again) for introducing us to A2A in August. Those games are loads of fun!

All in all, I had a really good Christmas. Was able to speak with my parents and brother. This was Christmas #12 spent without them. Not an easy thing. And this year actually hit me hard. I’m thankful for technology and the ability to see and share photos and to talk with them on the phone. I’m hoping the New Year will bring me a webcam so we can start Skype-ing together

Sunday we went and saw Harry Potter 7 at the Edwards Theatre. Oh WOW. Great movie. The kids loved it too. I am thrilled they kept to the book so well and I cannot wait until the last movie arrives in theatres in July! Yay! After the movie, we came home and the boys made homemade noodles and cooked up a delicious turkey noodle soup and some cornbread.

So that was a bit of our Christmas weekend. Hope yours went wonderfully too!

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Quiet ‘Round Here

December 7, 2010 By Connie Jean Leave a Comment

So I know I’ve been super quiet lately. I have so many things I want to post and I know I could make the time to do it. I just haven’t. I stink! I miss writing and posting and all the fun of blog world. I’m trying to get myself back into it though. Please bear with me. I did re-do my page a bit with a Christmas-y theme. I love it. (not that I’m partial or anything!) More to come soon.

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The Dozen Without The #4

October 13, 2010 By Connie Jean 3 Comments

1. Is there a word which you initially mispronounced? Were the circumstances in which you made the faux pas embarrassing? By the way, that’s not “foax pass.” (I know you know that. Just jokin’ with ya.)

Well, the one that comes to mind is Del Taco. Many moons ago, I called it Tel Daco on accident… and it has just stuck (at least between hubby and myself… others might not *get it* though).

2. How do you feel about the use of texting shortcuts and trends? (ex: “I’ve got ur notes. Get them 2 u 2morow.”)

Personally? Stupid. There is no logical reason for the use of shortcuts. Even as I say this, I realize I do it as well. Not as much, but it does happen. Sadly, many kids today cannot spell well at all. I have some cousins/friends that are young on my facebook and man, it must be embarrassing to not know how to spell words properly. Then I think to myself “Am I snobbish for feeling that way?” Truthfully, I might be. I was taught to write, not to use shortcuts.

3. Tell me about your high school senior picture. Please feel free to post.

Um, yeah. I might get back with you on that. I just looked and there are no photos of my senior year on this computer. Hmmm.

But since it is already Wednesday morning and the chance of me finding a photo is slim. Just pretend I’m some gorgeous knock out.

Ha ha. Okay. Seriously. My senior photos were the norm. I smiled my cheesy smile. No glasses at the time. Long curly hair. I don’t think I’ve changed all that much really. Except I wear glasses ALL. THE. TIME.

5. Share a high school or college homecoming memory.

I lived through it, doesn’t that count? I try not to rethink about high school. It’s such a terrible place to spend one’s time.

6. Linda at Mocha with Linda wants to know: “Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets?”

It is rare for me to see a sunrise. Mornings are not my thing. So I would have to go with sunsets!

7. Lea at Cici’s Corner asks, “What is something you have not done that you desire to do?”

Oh there are lots. I’m just not sure there is enough medication in the world to get me to do them. I mean, I want to do them. On paper. But the actual DOING of them? Scary. Things like:

ride in a hot air balloon

jump out of an airplane

travel the world

8. Carol at Wanderings of an Elusive Mind ponders, “If you could come back [in another life] as an animal, which would it be?”

Hmmm… since this is only hypothetical b/c I know stuff like this isn’t possible… I would say perhaps a Bald Eagle. It’s not my favorite animal BUT they see so much from above. It would be wonderful to fly.

9. Joyce from The Other Side of the Pond is curious: “Where were you 10 years ago?” Please feel free to elaborate more than just your physical location.

Ten years ago today… so that would be October 13th, 2000…

I was living in Pomona, California. I had been living there for 364 days. I was newly married (July 16th) and four months pregnant with our first child. My husband worked at Telpro, a telecommunications business and did quite well as a level 4 Supervisor.

I was 2500 miles away from my family, my past, my life before John. I was lonely. All of my friends were friends of John first. I felt like a tag-a-long. In fact, most of his friends were male and still single. Talk about making it difficult for me!

We were in a church but it was a large church and we were not connected.

It really was a rough patch of time for me.

10. When you are proven to be correct in any contentious discussion, do you gloat?

Oh how the truth hurts. *Ahem* Yes, sometimes I gloat. Sometimes I don’t. In my mind, I tell myself not to, but sometimes it just seems to fly outta my mouth without my permission.

11. What is your favorite food which includes the ingredient “caramel?”

Caramel popcorn, made at home. Yum.

12. From my 17 year-old daughter to you: “If you could be part of any fictional family, which family would you choose and why?” (She’s so cute. And clever.)

This one is harder than it seems. The idea of it sounds awesome. So then I started thinking of my favorite books and stuff. Pride & Prejudice (Bennett family). But really, do I want to live in the time frame? No.

So then I thought The Ingalls family from Little House but again, I would not have handled that very well.

Continuing on… I have chosen…

The Weasley Family

Yes, that would be in the Harry Potter books. Why? Well for one. They are wizards. HELLO?! Since this is just fictional anyways, I might as well pick a family where talent and magic abound. And they all have red hair. I love red hair. I’d be happy to dye mine!

And they are down to earth and quite humorous. Love the Weasley family. It’s like coming home.

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Glad to be…

October 11, 2010 By Connie Jean Leave a Comment

HOME. Yes, so glad to be back at home.

For those that may not know, we went to California to see John’s parents for a week. Left on the 2nd and came home last night (the 10th). Drive itself was okay. I am not a good traveler. Nope, not at all. I do not like desert and being surrounded by nothingness. So Nevada pretty much stinks in my opinion! However, the time there went well. I took a bunch of photos and will be loading them onto my computer sometime today, I am sure. Will post a few on here soon.

Chow for now. Off to catch up on my Reader and see what all I have missed. he he

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Fall into Reading 2010

September 22, 2010 By Connie Jean 3 Comments

Sorry for the post being sent before it was written… I had it sent to go thinking “Oh I have plenty of time to get this done” and then *ahem* forgot! So if you got the post via a reader, it was pretty empty! This one is finished.

Katrina over at Callapidder Days is hosting Fall Into Reading again this Fall. I am super excited. The Autumn weather always incites me to read more, curled up in a quilt with hot tea or hot chocolate to sip on. Yum. The rules are quite simple. The only real rule is to post what books we are going to read and then… *drumroll* Read them! Anything else added is up to us.

I must say, our weather has been PERFECT lately here in Idaho… it is currently 50 degrees and gonna be in the mid 70s today. Ahhh… love it!

Okay so here is the list of books I would like to get read during Fall (or as I like to say, Autumn). Time frame: September 22nd to December 20th.

Note… many, many of the fiction books are books I have owned for a long time. They have sat on my shelves… and it is time to dust them off and get these books read!

Fiction

The Year of Fog

Michelle Richmond

I’m already a few chapters into this book. So far it is okay.

It’s about the disappearance of a six year old while on the beach and the trauma of and guilt of it all.

The Gathering of Finches

Jane Kirkpatrick

Based on historical characters and events in turn of the century Oregon.

The Silver Sword

Angela Elwell Hunt

13th century Ireland is the setting.

Dreamers

Angela Elwell Hunt

Both this book and Brothers below are books I have had for about eight years sitting on a shelf. Given to me by my Mother in Law. I have the older versions and older covers.

They are about the biblical account of Joseph and his brothers.

Brothers

Angela Elwell Hunt

Read above. Second book in the series. I am told there is a third. I wonder if my MIL has it (?)

Remember Me?

Sophie Kinsella

A story about a woman having amnesia. (seriously, I have no clue. Just another book I grabbed at some point in time and then let sit on my shelf for ages)

What She Left For Me

Tracie Peterson

A compelling drama about a woman and how her faith is shaken through several different circumstances.

True Colors

Kristin Hannah

Saw this one at Costco recently and grabbed it. It is about three sisters.

The Forest

Edward Rutherfurd

Yet another “I’ve had this book forever” books! I read some of his other works; they are very long (this one boasts 764 pages). It is the companion book to his Sarum which was fantastic. So I look forward to finally getting ths one read as well!

Edge of Eternity

Randy Alcorn

Found this book in a dollar bin a while back. It looks pretty good.

The tag line: Imagine being pulled into the hereafter… while you’re still alive.

Hmmm…

Abide With Me

Elizabeth Strout

Set in the 50s in a small New England town, it has to do with losses, crises, and enduring trials.

Sunrise

Karen Kingsbury

Sunrise Series #1

Summer

Karen Kingsbury

Sunrise Series #2

Someday

Karen Kingsbury

Sunrise Series #3

A Woman’s Place

Lynn Austin

Story revolves around women in the early 40s while their men went off to war.

Bookends

Liz Curtis Higgs

Another Higgs book… I love Higgs. This one has sat around in my room for awhile as well (odd!). I’m sure it will be a quick read for me.

Sisters, INK

Rebeca Seitz

This book has something to do with scrapbooking I think (?) Well, it was found amongst scrapbooking books so we will see.

At Home In Mitford

Jan Karon

Ha. Am I the ONLY person on earth that has never read any of these books? I have had this one sitting here for ages and ages. Gonna finally get to it and figure out what’s so great about Mitford!

Non Fiction

Lies Women Believe Nancy Leigh DeMoss	I’m actually working through this book and it’s study book together right now. It’s been very good. I’m about 1/3 done.
Created To Be His Help Meet Debi Pearl	Reading this one again. So many wonderful things to pray about and consider.
The Power of Prayer To Change Your Marriage Stormie Omartian	A sequel to her Power of a Praying Wife book which I enjoyed.
A Woman’s Call To Prayer Elizabeth George	I have read this one before. Now I’m rereading it and highlighting key thoughts.
Your Girl Vicki Courtney	Good book about raising our daughters to be women of God despite the odds that face us in our morally declining culture.
Your Boy Vicki Courtney	Companion book to the one above. This one is of course about raises young men in spite of the challenges of our culture.
A Call To Die David Nasser	This book has been on my desired list. I want to read it. I just always find a reason not to! Maybe the title throws me a bit. I have heard so much good about it though… so it’s still a book to read!
More Than A Savior Robert Crosby	I am really looking forward to reading this book. It is about Jesus calling us friend, drawing closer to Him.

Children

Little House In The Big Woods Laura Ingalls Wilder	First in the series. We as a homeschool have not read these books yet. Going to start them this Fall. Personally, I am looking forward to it!
Hank #1 John R. Erickson	I have heard sooo many great things about this series. I bought Benjamin the first two books and look forward to reading these aloud as well.
Escape From The Carnivale Dave Barry	Another Neverland book (my home away from home, he he)

Alrighty! That is my selection for Autumn. There will probably be some changes throughout… if I can’t stand a book, it’ll get nixed. Also, I am going to visit my MIL in October and she is a bookaholic too… so I may be able to nab a few books to read as well. There will also be more additions to the children’s section as well. This was all I could come up with for now though.

Can’t wait to read some of the others out there…

Happy Reading!!! Fall into some books!

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2011-12 School Room

Like a Fire

Summertime almost gone

Thankful Thursday

Reflecting on 2010 (and 2009)

Home Alone

Christmas Time

Quiet ‘Round Here

The Dozen Without The #4

Glad to be…

Fall into Reading 2010

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