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There is never a dull moment around here! Today's favorite - the consumers energy bill in the mail for electricity when they provide us with natural gas, opps! It gets even better, I called to get the problem fixed and find out what we really owe only to find out that their computer systems are down. Well, guess I have to put that off until tomorrow!

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Anytime we celebrate a birthday, that is a memorable moment.  Today was my (Tami) birthday and it was a wonderful day spent with my family.  The most memorable birthday moment for me actually occured on Saturday when friends arrived as a surprise to spend some time with us and to have dinner with our children so hubby and I could go on a date.  All was pre-arranged without my

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Monday:  Being surprised by Lily getting up early, spending a few quiet moments with her, and then enjoying a productive morning because of her helpfulness.

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Tuesday:  Spending a few minutes hanging out with Olivia in her crib and allowing her to stand and inspect her animal buddies in her mobile.  Enjoyed watching her delight and listening to her baby babble!

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Hello, again!  Starting another topic too, so we can document the sweet and good things that happen regularly to help us think on "things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report; if there be any virtue" (Philippians 4:8, paraphrase).    Sunday:  Watching our oldest, Clair, make a profession of faith and be welcomed into our local church body; followed closely by

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I'm starting a new category called quotable's as funny things are said on an almost daily basis in our home.  This morning, it was Zane and his often said "I so thirsty" that was funny! "Daddy, I have a drink of your coffee, please? I so thirsty!" Zane, age 2 (and a half)

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Olivia turned 4-months old this past week!  It's hard to believe that it's been that long since she was born.  I thought it would be good to record what daily life with her is like and the milestones she's reached at this point since I don't have time for a baby book at the moment. :) Olivia is a bright-eyed, happy little girl who constantly watches what is occurring in the family -

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We did our first nature study today!  The children and I, minus Olivia, went outside to see what we could find that interested our senses.  It is a beautiful, sunny, and warm day and we headed out in the morning hoping to beat the afternoon heat and some of the bugs.  We were only successful in beating the heat!  The bugs were so bad by the woods that we quickly retreated

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Here's a short video of Olivia being cute with Jessica watching/commenting.  Olivia is 2 months old and smiles, coos, and "talks" to us. http://www.vimeo.com/26133625

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Clair and Lily at the kitchen table (ignore the messy counter in the background!)

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Good Morning!   We're refreshing this blog to reflect our entire family, so please be patient with us as we do some general clean-up and upload long forgotten family photos!

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Clair at our previous house in Westland playing with her Garfield figures.

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Here's a short video of Lily pushing her empty stroller with our dog Solomon being walked along side of her.

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Here's a sample of photos taken in Holland, Michigan this past weekend.  We all had a great time on this mini-vacation...especially the girls!

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We recently decided to purchase new Homeschooling material for our first grader. We have been homeschooling her all along thus far, and plan to continue to do so. We decided to order the 1st Grade materials by Rod and Staff Publishers, Inc. However, since they do not have a direct website to order from, we used the above linked website. We are very impressed with the material and plan to go

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One more bible study on "character"...Character:The Refining ProcessThis Bible study on the refining process can be used by one person alone or in a small group. It is short (20 to 30 mins) but if you read each passage, reflect on it, and discuss it, you'll gain a good sense of what refining really means, its demands, and its rewards. For Christmas, anniversaries or birthdays, jewelry is

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This past Christmas wife my bought me yet another new bible. Of course I actually wanted this bible, because it's new to me, and because it's a King James bible. And to be honest, I ordered it myself, but gave credit to my wife! This particular bible is "The New Defender's Study Bible" by Henry M. Morris. If I can convince any of you to switch to, or stay with the King James, I'd very much

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I (Rich) started this back in November 2008 - I plan to add to it in the near future:Problems with the “New” Bible Versions:(Any versions other than the KJV)1. The “new” bible versions use scriptures that were perverted in Alexandria, Egypt instead of the preserved scriptures found in Antioch of Syria (where the disciples were first called “Christians”).2. The “scholars” of Alexandria couldn’t

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We got this bookmark recently..."Although each daybrings challengesand things that are unknown,You needn't face themby yourselfor deal with alone,For others care about youand will keep youclose in prayerAnd, above all,God will guide you -for His love isalways there.by Emily MatthewsWe thought we'd share this with you during these challenging economic times! Hang in there!

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Jesus firstOthers secondYourself last

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The quote in my Title comes from page 182 of a book that I (Rich) have been reading lately. It's a slow process because as I'm going through the book, I am referencing both my NIV Study bible and my Holy Bible: King James Version. The book is titled:New Age Bible Versions: An Exhaustive Documentation Exposing the Message, Men and Manuscripts Moving Mankind to the Antichrist's One World

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THOU SHALT NOT...MAKE A COVENANT WITH THEM OR THEIR GODS (referring specifically in this case to "foreigners" such as the Philistines - but certainly could apply today to any people group following a false god)EX. 23:32

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