Phoebe’s class uses word searches to help learn new vocabulary. The detective work required often leaves Phoebe frustrated. So much so that she began dreading school (a feeling I completely understood). She would lay in bed and refuse to get up – “What if there is a word search today?!” So I found an online site that creates […]

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“That’s real music, Emmet. It’s dark and brooding.” – Lucy (Wyldstyle) “Hey. I can be dark and brooding too… Guys, look, a rainbow!” – Emmet And the Oscar for Best Animated Feature goes to… uh, wait, where is Lego Movie? My favorite movie of 2014 (not just animated category) wasn’t even nominated for the Oscar. How is that […]

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“Pilate told the people that they could choose to spare the life of either a murderer named Barabbas or Jesus of Nazareth, and they chose Barabbas. Given the same choice, Jesus, of course, would have chosen to spare Barabbas, too.” – Frederick Buechner, Peculiar Treasures Ivy received fish for Christmas. More accurately a gift card […]

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On Christmas morning, before the chaos filled unwrapping, we stopped to read the Christmas story. Of shepherds, angels, and wisemen. We then took communion together as a family. It was a good moment. The girls were amazingly calm and listening, especially with presents so close. So much of life is a rush. We arrive at the end […]

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Phoebe’s feet were wrinkled by water. She wore her snowboots all day. Water proof boots don’t let the water in, but neither do they let the sweat out. So her socks were soaked. I suggested wearing different shoes or changing socks when she got home. We did not want athletes foot or some fungus to […]

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