tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68922870287854689832024-03-05T22:04:14.287-08:00Homespun Holidaysmochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-89924532043557415302011-12-10T09:19:00.001-08:002011-12-10T09:41:55.411-08:00A Christmas Carol<img alt="A Christmas Carol" height="188" hspace="20" src="http://charlesdickenspage.com/images/carol_cover_color2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="150" /><br />
<span style="color: white;">A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens makes a wonderful theme for family evening together. Below is a short film narrated by Vincice.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and three Christmas Ghosts that change his perception of life.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.myaudioschool.com/?p=9956" target="_blank"><span style="color: white;">My Audio School</span></a><span style="color: white;"> has an audio version of the popular story. Listen with your kids as you all cuddle under the twinkling lights of your Christmas tree. If you prefer to read click below.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Continue your lifestyle of learning with your kids by visiting </span><a href="http://charlesdickenspage.com/christmas.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: white;">David Perdue’s Charles Dickens Page</span></a><span style="color: white;"> wonderful page.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Go Make Memories!</span></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-14523170374879266122009-12-08T09:41:00.002-08:002009-12-24T05:59:05.194-08:00Homemade Christmas Cards<p align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">A sweet way to enjoy the season is to have your kids create Christmas cards. We did this a couple of years ago. I had the kids draw (make sure they sign and date their art) their pictures and then I scanned them into the computer. I then printed them on card stock. We further embellished them with glitter gel pens. You can use any items from the craft store to embellish. I like the word Embellish! Here they are:</span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDo4hAXD0LYyx3VWsCW_mTERi5iU-WTEQEZyY5NSJmHNazzRHViBbIEgif2HwvYVEnQwAmJnzkMyjm5PetLYGdH9b0ylTTjCPNL9vZSYlXVfydydZT3UyqjTfe4JS3025bS_rtnlO4lVw/s1600-h/mike1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 216px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418801190609550994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDo4hAXD0LYyx3VWsCW_mTERi5iU-WTEQEZyY5NSJmHNazzRHViBbIEgif2HwvYVEnQwAmJnzkMyjm5PetLYGdH9b0ylTTjCPNL9vZSYlXVfydydZT3UyqjTfe4JS3025bS_rtnlO4lVw/s400/mike1.jpg" /></a></p><div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRGPAoAVUR919tL0BUonslgaacSMhNAPerUDbnZsiD7V93ZKVKe9NN8VgXE_9PJNoTzWH1nd96j_ZpoKj4xsDqwnPltys6w8J9M4H61N7yBKX7Nk-zPQfLy7ZcXXbhFIjSGLbvo3J1XY/s1600-h/zack2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 262px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418799974051358562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRGPAoAVUR919tL0BUonslgaacSMhNAPerUDbnZsiD7V93ZKVKe9NN8VgXE_9PJNoTzWH1nd96j_ZpoKj4xsDqwnPltys6w8J9M4H61N7yBKX7Nk-zPQfLy7ZcXXbhFIjSGLbvo3J1XY/s400/zack2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0TZ_vuLAW3QewT6AoJoML0HIHqbKQPn9BmAFv8ZE_uoOkv8wEWdq-e7PRTHlToa_EWXHEaaUhGa3cJw2WvSfAUKyDNO7q9WK6V4AHQIRYCSxJkqbOSqoV5RaM8bI5bbGmGBh-2U8IfVM/s1600-h/seth1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; 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HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418799104408606370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsMwfcA3jjxRGwoCdhE-MdcIbcXWCqgNlIbgWuq1_a3pCXDdB5vZzXMMuv9ccLOjSscqUFHmE81gSwddEPyHMlvzxQSjD3r9jyfOYMcAdfePn8JGabk_oGRYsZhAwBuaub4y_XIjoFO0/s400/mom1.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UfnRvcxHirm3YnCNcoXIgoaoSZc0Dmwe46sTKT_3z8o2mJS-gKQRnvWwmsPlQoCA1HvmZrDoSayzIeBTqS8jFHNoP-omv-lk5UyNLlPWsW5cjuT6O-WGwiCH8iT23DJQlkon_E5Ddos/s1600-h/alexa1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418798729679916114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UfnRvcxHirm3YnCNcoXIgoaoSZc0Dmwe46sTKT_3z8o2mJS-gKQRnvWwmsPlQoCA1HvmZrDoSayzIeBTqS8jFHNoP-omv-lk5UyNLlPWsW5cjuT6O-WGwiCH8iT23DJQlkon_E5Ddos/s400/alexa1.jpg" /></a></p>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-79705497082520061092009-12-08T08:00:00.001-08:002009-12-08T08:42:53.791-08:00Bartholomew's Passage Advent Book<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWGjBqn1dnq9sl3ZeqeVdKD7d_R40Ul7M0XLmu7dBcsYZqIQGac2dUqZaPSzfRizKs9y5OJYdgoCHYk_wcmF5zeH8DITaeLV4SMk-yICtISYkp-TC_5tmB7kbehlrTz2De8iAIEGug9oM/s1600-h/100_4124.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412897250733682882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWGjBqn1dnq9sl3ZeqeVdKD7d_R40Ul7M0XLmu7dBcsYZqIQGac2dUqZaPSzfRizKs9y5OJYdgoCHYk_wcmF5zeH8DITaeLV4SMk-yICtISYkp-TC_5tmB7kbehlrTz2De8iAIEGug9oM/s320/100_4124.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">We have been thoroughly enjoying our advent readings. We are reading Bartholomew's Passage. It is the book that follows Jotham's Journey. It is a story of the adventure of a boy set in the time of Jesus'birth. Every chapter is a cliff hanger. We all cuddle on the living room couches under soft fleece throws by the glow of our christmas tree lights and advent wreath candles. If you have an oppotunity to purchase these books I highly recommend them! To learn more about the author and his other books </span><a href="http://www.jothamsjourney.com/"><span style="color:#ffffff;">CLICK HERE</span></a><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 240px" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=B50909&lc1=A30816&t=gforaca-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=0825441749" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 240px" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=C70909&lc1=BB0D1E&t=gforaca-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=1569553378" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 240px" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=CF0A0A&lc1=D50F22&t=gforaca-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=0830735011" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /></p><p align="center"></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaW-3MffgNL50R-4Mk61wfp-yX7PIqK_R-oDK3fEJv4r0Yi60qawYwU5iwK4Jm_cgP-QYezbDMQtNKXL1W3SKeZBnnbSosiZkL3oXjjAaNDg5q_Y5WJHG5z-vQbOFJ6cNJXiiV4Aylb4U/s1600-h/book_preview.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjXdwIl7kOxfi9-F-51DehXp-SML-UkXejqcypHSmPNZ8Xa3OYd0OOl2MCK3t8-dvK02EbzLNEA-H7svG6uuebmTaSjYM5NyYRa7GU4xv00yD1Sk6FHdaALeB2i-KIzrDOCfr3QRLsZg/s1600-h/BartCover_preview.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHR_aHSDkvTJNpfnOzqjcjH3rw_XUB5Zl5wr2ur7WCg9HgDfwo33L6FddRcNxi6KucAyQlu2OzAXFkRpO9NsPOBhwhoV6ic8Sy6SOdGq4iHrOOr2ocDHYWgS1rgg-xxyJ0sEknCYFnceU/s1600-h/Tabitha's%2520Travels%2520Cover%2520Medium_preview.jpg"></a></div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.jothamsjourney.com/">http://www.jothamsjourney.com/</a><br /><br /></p>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-6764323002789860772009-12-08T07:47:00.000-08:002009-12-08T09:05:03.677-08:00Prep and Landing<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oZ1odFL7kKMBs5i0o2Fd7Hb46s5a2o0twLRHmIJ3X_qTU2xUrDqVwJzmY3J44rKf3qLWgBlpcZk21JYpz_ZuQzXJ_sqJ7FJWWmyIKkXehFYraWz39HWpA8SMuLWh_UPOJEVYH4vIIAM/s1600-h/Prep-Landing-Sign-web.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 258px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412893843109950306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oZ1odFL7kKMBs5i0o2Fd7Hb46s5a2o0twLRHmIJ3X_qTU2xUrDqVwJzmY3J44rKf3qLWgBlpcZk21JYpz_ZuQzXJ_sqJ7FJWWmyIKkXehFYraWz39HWpA8SMuLWh_UPOJEVYH4vIIAM/s320/Prep-Landing-Sign-web.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Tonight ABC will be showing Disney's first tv holiday special, Prep and Landing, a 30 minute movie about an elite team of elves that prepare everything for Santas arrival. To view a trailer and lots of funny shorts </span><a href="http://www.disney.go.com/partners/prepandlanding/?cmp=dcom_BAC_PAL_family_160x_1123__Extl"><span style="color:#ffffff;">CLICK HERE</span></a><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">For lost of crafts and activities to do with your family in relation to this movie </span><a href="http://family.go.com/entertainment/pkg-disney-prep-and-landing/?int_cmp=otc-prepandlanding_160x153"><span style="color:#ffffff;">CLICK HERE</span></a><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">Happy Watching!</span> </p>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-74330399032862119482009-12-05T05:02:00.000-08:002009-12-06T08:17:45.861-08:00Christmas Box: Movie Nights<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYI2w5iw3ziiWw5CMmq6ZPQYT4jgbVCH7iHj0bt7cOdSegI4Os8B80dtvtZqMBr2g7tbtpgxPSl81RTYzZQaIzDQPYICYRDa0U72HxPww306cZnMfRa3pv_S9I5WR0teQW0-9E7YdRxv0/s1600-h/si-306081_jpg_maxdim-400_resize-yes.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411738984731883970" style="width: 202px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYI2w5iw3ziiWw5CMmq6ZPQYT4jgbVCH7iHj0bt7cOdSegI4Os8B80dtvtZqMBr2g7tbtpgxPSl81RTYzZQaIzDQPYICYRDa0U72HxPww306cZnMfRa3pv_S9I5WR0teQW0-9E7YdRxv0/s320/si-306081_jpg_maxdim-400_resize-yes.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” this song is heard throughout the house. The glow of candles and smell of baked goodies fill the air in our home and sets the mood to our Christmas celebrations.<br /><br />Every year we strive to continue our traditions and add more family fun activities that focus on the of Christmas, our lord and savior Jesus Christ. I hope our holiday traditions and celebrations inspire you.<br /><br />Have a Merry Christmas!<br />Monica</div><br /><div style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="center"><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;" >Go Make Memories!</span></div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411739804933394738" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 89px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDOCBMUBGbTDrW57kazxEjmw7PIkkgMbKscaLvL5zRisnmAAvBu1JRVKMqlKaRroO2P9vCVycWVpm0f_Bve0KurL2GwJU0DffzoiUtYqIAjDEfKgMjdueEf_C4bbVO7LV9HQnVSsdvz_E/s320/lightsW_2002.gif" border="0" /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">There are many family fun activities to during the holidays. Check your local community newspapers and your city or county websites. We enjoyed or city’s annual tree lighting celebration. They had many performers on an outdoor stage by the waterfront. It is so nice to see families out in droves sitting on blankets enjoying each other. After the mayor, Rick Baker, lit the tree (which simultaneously lit surrounding light displays all around North Straub water front park we headed over to view an outdoor holiday movie. We thought it was going to be “Miracle on 34th Street” but it turned out to be “The Shop Around the Corner ” We had never seen this movie. It was awesome! We all enjoyed it. It was freezing cold. Luckily, mom was prepared with fleece blankets, popcorn, and hot cocoa. Oh, what a wonderful night we had. Even Flat Stanley got in on the fun too. We introduced him to the mayor and had our picture taken by the tree. Mayor Rick Baker is almost as tall as the tree! It was nice to see him there with his family too. Every Friday and Saturday local merchants and the city of St Petersburg are sponsoring outdoor holiday movies, FREE!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">See info below:</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Sunscreen Film Festival 2009 Holiday Outdoor Film Series in the Park presents</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">North Straub Park, Beach Drive and Third St., 7 p.m. Enjoy a different holiday classic beneath the stars on the downtown waterfront every Friday and Saturday during the holiday season. Sponsored by the Merchants of 400 Beach Drive, Progress Energy and City of St.Petersburg.</span><br /><div style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="left"><br />o Dec. 4 - Polar Express<br />o Dec. 5 - White Christmas<br />o Dec. 11 - Prancer<br />o Dec. 12 - A Christmas Story<br />o Dec. 18 - Miracle on 34th Street<br />o Dec. 19 - It's a Wonderful Life<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We have a family tradition we started last year called the </span><em style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>Christmas Box.</strong></em><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> Every few days my husband and I put out a wrapped box with special items inside for a family fun activity or outing. A family favorite is a movie night. We buy a new holiday movie to add to our growing collection or we rent one. We put the dvd in the box along with popcorn, holiday cookies, wassail or hot cocoa, which are a must for your holiday viewing pleasure. Those big holiday popcorn variety tins will make a spontaneous movie night even easier. If you have a portable movie projector light a fire out back and enjoy the cool weather by snuggling up with you hubby and kids under a blanket. Invite friends over and to share in the fun too.popcorn and any other treats we fancy. The kids are always excited to see what fun surprise awaits them inside the </span><strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><em>Christmas Box</em></strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">. Makes me feel a little like Santa!</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411744278784259906" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 203px; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5IszROxtXPnOJF3Sgb27ZB-0BGb3Zt1UWlHBYisdyx30CnUZPQK_g0AvY7rKjG1aC_JjGsm3Vgf30-sBAa3EZGn3qQxM9hlMXgidpxQ3k3Xyq7DUd5PBrJACq1CSG7QC7cRekriNOG-Q/s320/29540.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Here is a list of our family favorite holiday movies and some we plan on seeing this holiday season:</span><br /><div style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></div><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcf7sgpd8fbcySkT-iUOQQgvjoMxuvX4ja-4Sma3lOtjJOyNBj1bJSDINkpDvouz-FbZg5dVCLvWhKOl6Eiofd066Lusw1ML3pXIpSBZGCsuX_d4il7CkTE6l99ZuzGdiDt_t8aS5FcUQ/s1600-h/Miracle-On-34th-Street.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGD5bxVpONU-OJ5xbSpt2lC36YGY4oqprIu4tWJKzUtAE7CJgRbKZ7bVdySbY1rVTBDsMneBJTkvo_9HWJTIy_jIscXlP4E5uCrN6jcw2ZBnk2HeQJHHsDtJEAfO-VxO9DvRDN4C1rJY/s320/chronicles_of_narnia_the_lion_the_witch_and_the_wardrobe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411904284016585378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-21865070932366348352009-11-08T09:20:00.000-08:002009-11-08T09:31:37.127-08:00<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUNsLvwdrnA6gpk9izJERTXBWPy1GaR6CgNFqKeu9IIvS9tIcCsxNSbXwf1cbHW_qLjzo9swHhXwRwhFA_Aw2v6it1RhaxgGCWxxaaiLByyTAr4l63ksgtizmGkm-5xvv6hj6xh3GB4M/s1600-h/elves+2007.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 363px; HEIGHT: 167px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401785607287199714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUNsLvwdrnA6gpk9izJERTXBWPy1GaR6CgNFqKeu9IIvS9tIcCsxNSbXwf1cbHW_qLjzo9swHhXwRwhFA_Aw2v6it1RhaxgGCWxxaaiLByyTAr4l63ksgtizmGkm-5xvv6hj6xh3GB4M/s320/elves+2007.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">A fun and easy way to bring some cheer to family and friends is to Elf Yourself! In about 2 days you can give it a whirl. Visit </span></strong><a href="http://www.elfyourself.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">http://www.elfyourself.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;"> and let the holiday fun begin!</span></strong></p>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-70756832364103342742009-02-13T12:48:00.000-08:002009-02-13T12:53:06.332-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8OtWX2f_YJ3tFpwXZMffc3PA49hojjDLpYSudfv3n76oh7tJtbF9FOb-16flKf6OoXaBxceX2rjaSnooueIplYRIuyT_w9Cg4HPcKwEoaUg2VEmZ4M3PHzUAjyVjsDJAltBKn_JFvN0/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302387210684887490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 326px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8OtWX2f_YJ3tFpwXZMffc3PA49hojjDLpYSudfv3n76oh7tJtbF9FOb-16flKf6OoXaBxceX2rjaSnooueIplYRIuyT_w9Cg4HPcKwEoaUg2VEmZ4M3PHzUAjyVjsDJAltBKn_JFvN0/s400/11.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;">Thank you my love, for walking in our Lord's ways and loving us as Christ loves. You are an amazing friend, husband, teacher, and father.<br />F.A.A.D.<br />Monica<br /><br />Psalm 128<br />A Song of Ascents.<br />1 Blessed is every one who fears the LORD,<br />Who walks in His ways.<br /><br />2 When you eat the labor of your hands,<br />You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.<br />3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine<br />In the very heart of your house,<br />Your children like olive plants<br />All around your table.<br />4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed<br />Who fears the LORD. </span></div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;">5 The LORD bless you out of Zion,<br />And may you see the good of Jerusalem<br />All the days of your life.<br />6 Yes, may you see your children’s children.<br /><br />Peace be upon The Guerras! </span></div><div></div><div> </div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-80591603967364576152009-02-02T16:20:00.000-08:002009-10-23T07:11:13.978-07:00A weekend full of family fun!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGU5eBpRy6_wWc40WiC23QM8qSx9BSQfUeTndN5rSCJj0k845yt47YhlbkpaOp3pGwwhSVN3daSODvL2DDJ4NMUKhH35uRdrsiZy1zaSJK17q8xjy14Rr-6Jya3UD1rJ0lioEDDnXAsAk/s1600-h/December+200810.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298371314783804242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGU5eBpRy6_wWc40WiC23QM8qSx9BSQfUeTndN5rSCJj0k845yt47YhlbkpaOp3pGwwhSVN3daSODvL2DDJ4NMUKhH35uRdrsiZy1zaSJK17q8xjy14Rr-6Jya3UD1rJ0lioEDDnXAsAk/s400/December+200810.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#cccccc;">Dad surprised the kids with breakfast at Denny's. Yummo, we hadn't eaten out ina long time. It was great to be waited on. After breakfast we visited our friend and Bible study teacher Debbie. she taught the Freedom Workshop to the teens at homeschool co-op. Mikael just loves her. It hs been wonderful to have my son and brother in Christ walk with me in with the knowledge of the key points from the study. Debbie hosts an annual Arts and Craft Christmas open house every year. There were many artists there exhibiting their jewelry, sculptors, paintings and more. Debbie's scripture cards done in calligraphy and photography postcards are beautiful. She even had a sketch done by her father for sale. Check out the pictures.</span> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298371830918953106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGU6FN6rjF2RFawmgIOwoRfBkBhMxstBy4e9b5ScrvAJMnj9pVwwusV1XDVhvrH1KlmpSFQ8MnFs6_OTUOSu5M7eHK1tn_j7ta8a-KKFfrECS952E-AQa55X5TPYE1knfGC4C9EfLHfo/s400/December+200811.jpg" /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2tultDjjnmVV4UbIo5MugrTZRnX0E2LI6NQrKbrZDKbnXykTd72CmOmoZtV8sPa0Lk_MarVhFMWQc9Y0Nww-eITD1sItHxyURf7J3zk6DRfdF54gnxgN2msAZjy9_lXcEiV57TQ7pfI/s1600-h/December+200812.jpg"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298374334906517810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2tultDjjnmVV4UbIo5MugrTZRnX0E2LI6NQrKbrZDKbnXykTd72CmOmoZtV8sPa0Lk_MarVhFMWQc9Y0Nww-eITD1sItHxyURf7J3zk6DRfdF54gnxgN2msAZjy9_lXcEiV57TQ7pfI/s400/December+200812.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;">After visiting with Debbie we headed to Pinellas Pioneer Settlement for their Annual Christmas Jamboree. We ran into our very dear friends and old lifegroup leaders the Hendrick's. They were instrumental in our family's life as we settled in St. Pete and offered us love, support, and encouragement without reservation. I just love them! There son is quite talented with the facial muscles and their daughter is hanging upside right above Seth in the background.<br /></span><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMD_PtpPPMxc1S-Awr6RHItXarQYyHSpp1E6kO6yzonZX1z9DAiFv1k2wWhWpYejyPfq6fdbPHMYW1HBQYiYPWywmTgjoIEksov_S5uGauPAyMdXxfjIcfIrqijDzrv0c4BmIt_WVcI8o/s1600-h/December+200813.jpg"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298375940361929202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMD_PtpPPMxc1S-Awr6RHItXarQYyHSpp1E6kO6yzonZX1z9DAiFv1k2wWhWpYejyPfq6fdbPHMYW1HBQYiYPWywmTgjoIEksov_S5uGauPAyMdXxfjIcfIrqijDzrv0c4BmIt_WVcI8o/s400/December+200813.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;">It was a blast from the past! We visited one of the oldest homes in Pinellas County. They were making pumkin pancakes, bacon and hot chocolate the old fashioned way in an old fashioned kitchen. The icebox is just that, a box that has a big block of ice in it. And the stove cooked with coals. They actually made the pancakes in the oven. The volunteers were very informative and truly enjoying teaching the kids. The kids were able to learn about the evolution of the printshop and had the opporunity to print their names using and old fashioned "doo hicky" printer. </p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298382654478532786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vCbvAoNTl-R7jd6b6Xd7nTujrprPFVHMCGaFYCDNLrff6oBrT9NoJ9KJLppQHLv9xalT6rmMT8ZEdJVOchG1hot519TXK-FB8CeECdNiR6rHREKIMfUNmosJZYdX92OMvfGMxuA-Tgo/s400/December+200815.jpg" /></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#cccccc;">I had a devine appointment with a mother who's booth I was perusing for jewelry. Her son was killed in and auto accident the previous year and he worked for All Children's Hospital. His fellow co-workers donated crafts to raise money for a the new facility being built in his honor. The mother's pain was obvious as she spoke of her son and gratitude for those who donated for their cause. I asked if I could pray with her and she agreed. The poor woman sobbed as I wept and turned out to be a christian and was raising a grandson that was very active. We were able to invite them to Alf's karate classes and scouts at our church. She was so happy to find a place to take him and I could tell that she felt better. Thank you Jesus for giving her grace to move on. They are Puerto Rican so that was cool too that we were able to talk to the both her and her husband in spanglish. As we walked away I held my kids hands a little tighter and kissed their heads. </span><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#cccccc;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrRMDuIQZUNROX2BXcD88f8p6ftnfaAE4OW-y4KTNFj2EQqVTCznpkusVFOXpS_hT2kQemC_PTy1oOL_AWNIUK9VhIJFcC9yyWB7vVBenqq1cDerFEuxB_-lqxryWjOWxOUlbYZl4KAA/s1600-h/December+200814.jpg"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298380954900841058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrRMDuIQZUNROX2BXcD88f8p6ftnfaAE4OW-y4KTNFj2EQqVTCznpkusVFOXpS_hT2kQemC_PTy1oOL_AWNIUK9VhIJFcC9yyWB7vVBenqq1cDerFEuxB_-lqxryWjOWxOUlbYZl4KAA/s400/December+200814.jpg" /></span></a></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#cccccc;">After the Christmas Jamboree we went to a park to collect pinecones for crafts and decorations and for a little playtime.</span><span style="color:#cccccc;"> </span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#cccccc;">We didn't find many nice pinecones but the kids had a blast and Alf and I were able to sit and enjoy watching them have fun. </span></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298385521462999522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrjgbBXlNcCTvkYCEitWL3Hi8JfNM4KP05yy6zvU6B8iCn403jW2vXocMlTeMBSet2cD0jqGrI4Ry7P-gOBt4n2D6Nq9EDSo2AwoESm7tJy9Ch39BDo9lTXudG9TxX9qzBnrQPmEFyVU/s400/S6304741.JPG" /> <p><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxwLKdzzNYVEuMJAa5I4b4CBe4l8BRerBN1xB47lxp5DDgpji7wllq4NBtaVY3PjnSbpSNx8lhDlQg5OoUZLQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p></div></div></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-3238058681798805952008-12-31T14:36:00.000-08:002009-02-02T14:04:41.052-08:00Gingerbread Decorating Party<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTxXi4FwIk6dQKJQR6I8PUpBnCAceNHzSlhg_rU5ZoKfO8O-HTtMASs82hwcljjgQkz3PAetAyT3b2U76k_1d8EcshGEdEIROft6GMwz7yDKRPf5VdwZ4phkH0AhzkbQBf3mpg8pnj4I/s1600-h/December+20088.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298322351622582898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTxXi4FwIk6dQKJQR6I8PUpBnCAceNHzSlhg_rU5ZoKfO8O-HTtMASs82hwcljjgQkz3PAetAyT3b2U76k_1d8EcshGEdEIROft6GMwz7yDKRPf5VdwZ4phkH0AhzkbQBf3mpg8pnj4I/s400/December+20088.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#cccccc;">What joy to share such special moments with my family and friends. I made my baby girl a cute no sew apron with little gingerbread men all over it. the kids all chipped to set up and clean up. I could never have accomplished this without my kiddos.</span><br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ_aF-LhyJfIBP4WHnqprSMhdP7kkgz8WQJlzPupdXAeJlK5zsKoRtRlEoFJ4Ir1J8u8olxPPcwQ7fmaOugkPzfFjcqP04IMPV1f32gMOOvgdboFcmJkijsoTcua74UqGIyUMfAA4nRQ/s1600-h/December+20087.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298319506600850674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ_aF-LhyJfIBP4WHnqprSMhdP7kkgz8WQJlzPupdXAeJlK5zsKoRtRlEoFJ4Ir1J8u8olxPPcwQ7fmaOugkPzfFjcqP04IMPV1f32gMOOvgdboFcmJkijsoTcua74UqGIyUMfAA4nRQ/s400/December+20087.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color:#cccccc;">We had great weather for our party. It was chilly and breezy. Just the right touch of Florida winter added to the Christmas feel of the party. We had to postpone it for a day due to a cold front that brought with it tons of rain.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJwPse7rd8J6RDC7fRNsqTGqTJMbeiffqR5zf-HQ3eBS0f42qaAoUBVL6ek6kWCKM8DXR4Kz-KIaLCVAT5Kn43P6x5RGcxL79qBLn5X6EFhVqIxQ84XcgS3CTZs6C2bhDB71a9LTUrxw/s1600-h/December+20089.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVks4c-F2XNiOyMHdp_IR3gABzAiFbfsY8MwaRs7lFVzkJ609wHI1yIF8wHlRtvgDet7-9TxMoD4HBrDVFH-xFkjwe-bnAqg8iZ04_xkZXxU2kltg4Sjt0kHqKCLlx0MTzEIpSni8T6mY/s1600-h/December+20089.jpg"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298321587146200002" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVks4c-F2XNiOyMHdp_IR3gABzAiFbfsY8MwaRs7lFVzkJ609wHI1yIF8wHlRtvgDet7-9TxMoD4HBrDVFH-xFkjwe-bnAqg8iZ04_xkZXxU2kltg4Sjt0kHqKCLlx0MTzEIpSni8T6mY/s400/December+20089.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> It was great fun to plan and host a party with sweet April. We both enjoy doing this kinda stuff and it was a blessing to share in it with other families. The kids and moms all had a blast decorating and I must say the moms got way into it. We ended up blowing the houses up at our friend's the Geer's on Christmas Eve (more on that soon)<br /></span></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cccccc;">Have a Sweet Christmas!</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-57839835312699511272008-12-31T14:32:00.000-08:002008-12-31T14:48:42.947-08:00Chocolate fountain fun!<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7OhzccpX9vFSj7y62t5cf71GP88dFX_uUk9XnOGxiXeS4s13Oqo-n2vMKdwWh_mw6XgVj39aUE3raa0ZtMkTHq2c6Pl19SP8GYwAYRXK8yM43PICeRGIn9s_UJiguxy5GSy1Lwp4qNg/s1600-h/December+20086.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7OhzccpX9vFSj7y62t5cf71GP88dFX_uUk9XnOGxiXeS4s13Oqo-n2vMKdwWh_mw6XgVj39aUE3raa0ZtMkTHq2c6Pl19SP8GYwAYRXK8yM43PICeRGIn9s_UJiguxy5GSy1Lwp4qNg/s400/December+20086.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color:#cccccc;">Marshmallow, apples, pound cake, strawberries, pineapplewill never taste the same after being dipped in warm chocolate. I love my family dipped in chocolate too!</span></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-49038267212785214092008-12-31T13:58:00.000-08:002008-12-31T14:27:54.426-08:00GINGERBREAD BUILDING<div><div><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIY4ylONoxI6S7o-v-EKIGHZPPGMFuKYWDUmZn4fPdo6D7t_s-vhcgYn7X8mWNK1m7lVYwP0u9DkwSITBXTI0zaQbHNilcpl76jzPIC_ZIADmGDd_1XuRUjFFSr1CZew5x0ZnnExHkqrY/s1600-h/Collages2.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIY4ylONoxI6S7o-v-EKIGHZPPGMFuKYWDUmZn4fPdo6D7t_s-vhcgYn7X8mWNK1m7lVYwP0u9DkwSITBXTI0zaQbHNilcpl76jzPIC_ZIADmGDd_1XuRUjFFSr1CZew5x0ZnnExHkqrY/s400/Collages2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;">What an ooey, gooey, sticky, yummy, fun mess!</span></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoamAbNbrGgAknadVW6z5ovCl7vX5pUXwSe3OQkXDm6vGa9XDeLD-ms0WcP8lwZKRilZNrJ2NsKLiKLcIm26Xn9MUEFjLWaWMyKaaPwsCI5f9SsncpJOYyKa25mKT-QjejAdGJ87zHUg/s1600-h/S6304423.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286081317692124946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoamAbNbrGgAknadVW6z5ovCl7vX5pUXwSe3OQkXDm6vGa9XDeLD-ms0WcP8lwZKRilZNrJ2NsKLiKLcIm26Xn9MUEFjLWaWMyKaaPwsCI5f9SsncpJOYyKa25mKT-QjejAdGJ87zHUg/s400/S6304423.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#cccccc;">April and I had a wonderful time planning our gingerbread decorating party. It gave us an opportunity to get together and facilitated a time to for enjoy with our kids and then with our friends to decorate. </span></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfggiJ76aaxbR1-EKI3S-7jUNKR4tEPHIEbt2Ya3WJe1dEB58Pa2ZOekXyzNCT0vhQCCUsFOXR6JKEHKaXbgph0y7nlh4dJoBo2A0LPs1B0cWlrqwAzavW_J5LEZtMDP51iij69wf_nQI/s1600-h/S6304643.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286079591487866338" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfggiJ76aaxbR1-EKI3S-7jUNKR4tEPHIEbt2Ya3WJe1dEB58Pa2ZOekXyzNCT0vhQCCUsFOXR6JKEHKaXbgph0y7nlh4dJoBo2A0LPs1B0cWlrqwAzavW_J5LEZtMDP51iij69wf_nQI/s400/S6304643.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#cccccc;">After all the boys are long gone my little momma stays working and creating her masterpiece. Granted she was also doing a lot of nibbling too but we had fun finishing off our projects together.<br /></span><br /></p></div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNf56hKSPIICJIUeAcQzzO0iuhXLC0S-CZSR9V8_RxKiz63i03rwQ7rSSbtbDeNgyKk0ckUTV09dKlSqATuRiJYW03D6tKdp6dN6Me6wceKi3A1YHrsKS9dyH7WH-y_3mvfT0BK9A3wtE/s1600-h/S6304649.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286079582247589618" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNf56hKSPIICJIUeAcQzzO0iuhXLC0S-CZSR9V8_RxKiz63i03rwQ7rSSbtbDeNgyKk0ckUTV09dKlSqATuRiJYW03D6tKdp6dN6Me6wceKi3A1YHrsKS9dyH7WH-y_3mvfT0BK9A3wtE/s400/S6304649.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#cccccc;">Lexie's Sweet Polar Express</span></div></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-91048700570647114122008-12-31T11:55:00.000-08:002008-12-31T13:47:04.093-08:00My Holiday Ham!<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwXfLZwrNxDnnpZ6J3mivJHwwu6ghoWMSjJx5a0-nsuB_1VI9-HZltU-YztnYkqcHohUmvpkme9-crTcHYy3yLWg3fDpm1-IwW2dYWUg56zq38DujZv_Sdf-UufpIHsHP-vnuxV8KOKQ0/s1600-h/S6304849.jpg"></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffffff;">My Holiday Ham!</span> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"></a></div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suupxXZYs3I"></a><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/suupxXZYs3I&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/suupxXZYs3I&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-18984775306662279872008-12-31T09:58:00.000-08:002008-12-31T09:58:42.266-08:00Chirstmas, Science, & Work?<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8RNbXWuLQVxVJhbBpJYFF70cTjZshJY7Suc4W_GYRJnGUiK-ZFl9VmuoEz8Y6I2jB75bb3HlOQFMfGHR8zlGccg37XWqWxX7vOQJpz8jbEHdZog-E6pto14MWubhyHZQQflyQ0_9J_8/s1600-h/December+20085.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8RNbXWuLQVxVJhbBpJYFF70cTjZshJY7Suc4W_GYRJnGUiK-ZFl9VmuoEz8Y6I2jB75bb3HlOQFMfGHR8zlGccg37XWqWxX7vOQJpz8jbEHdZog-E6pto14MWubhyHZQQflyQ0_9J_8/s400/December+20085.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">What does Christmas, science, & work have in common? This year it was our office decorating theme at America II Electronics.<br />Every year where I work every department picks a theme and decorates for Christmas. A local children's program comes and enjoys a company sponsored party and we try to make our themes enjoyable for the kids. Our families get to come a couple of days after and enjoy the fruit of our labor also.<br />It is very competitive, every office tries to out do everyone else and the company awards the top 3 offices. First place get to go have dinner at a restaurant, second & third get lunch brought in for the entire office.<br />All that said this year I suggested we do a science theme for our office. I got the idea on one of our visits to MOSI. I researched easy experiments we could do with household items and what they teach. Before I tried them at the office I needed to experiment at home and make sure they worked. So my kids got to learn science with dad, not to mention dad learned a thing or two himself. It was great fun and all the kids loved it because I made sure to get plenty of supplies to allow for the kids to do it themselves, at home and at work.<br />Well, it was a hit, we placed third for the first time. We came in after a theatrical performance of Madagascar saves Christmas (1st), & another office that set up Rock Band on a projection unit with a stage and real band style speakers and equipment (2nd).<br />We all had a blast, and I know even if we forget how all that stuff works we we always remember having fun making stuff explode and soda cans implode....cool.</span></strong><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-35145377509464061382008-12-20T07:13:00.000-08:002009-12-02T06:39:59.460-08:00Christmas Box- A new family tradition.<div align="center"><a href="http://gforceacademy.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/gforce_comlink_snapshot_0043.jpg?w=300"><img style="width: 300px; height: 225px;" alt="" src="http://gforceacademy.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/gforce_comlink_snapshot_0043.jpg?w=300" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://gforceacademy.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/gforce_comlink_snapshot_0042.jpg?w=300"><img style="width: 300px; height: 225px;" alt="" src="http://gforceacademy.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/gforce_comlink_snapshot_0042.jpg?w=300" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">We had a tons of fun at the craft stores in early December. Un beknownst to the kids I was shopping for our new family tradition Our Christmas Box. I originally wanted to have a daily activity but it was not practical for the busyness of the season. So we did it a few times through out the month. The idea is to have a beautifully decorated box with a family fun activity in it. See below for what we did. I hope it inspires you.</span><br /><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 200px;" alt="" src="http://gforceacademy.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/s6304780.jpg?w=300" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The kids took turns opening the box. The first family fun activity was a Christmas movie night with popcorn. We watched A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart and Deck the Halls (this was horrible, lots of inappropriate stuff for wholesome families).<br /></span><a href="http://gforceacademy.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/s6304780.jpg" mce_href="http://gforceacademy.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/s6304780.jpg"></a><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Now go make memories!</span></strong></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-89262842617551744392008-12-15T06:08:00.000-08:002008-12-15T07:31:33.944-08:00Another Teenager in the House!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipifMuJDFzeeaYuVrl574W1GJ9SSYeA2QnQxHqUJRF_BexoFZoVAwj0REX8iw3ygqSnsTneLvn7OjrJWGX_WKZhbwbGEI8TvnHistdp5HvM7DwtI-vhMn_KxzbEvVOEWd05MVC6OzWKI/s1600-h/S6304523.JPG"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280022506588996834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipifMuJDFzeeaYuVrl574W1GJ9SSYeA2QnQxHqUJRF_BexoFZoVAwj0REX8iw3ygqSnsTneLvn7OjrJWGX_WKZhbwbGEI8TvnHistdp5HvM7DwtI-vhMn_KxzbEvVOEWd05MVC6OzWKI/s400/S6304523.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;">My precious Seth turned 13! I can't believe that my cuddle bug is a teenager. I am so blessed to have him call me mom. He's my double kisser. He kisses both my cheeks. He is a great friend and always prays for me. The minute I share about feeling sick or tired or sometimes "sick and tired" he puts his hand on me and prays. What makes him even more special is that he follows up later to check and see if more prayer is needed. He has a temper (I have no idea where he gets it ;), he is strong-willed and this makes him passionate about his family, friends and Jesus. He loves to have fun with friends. Even though he has turned 13 his heart remains innocent to the nasty affairs of growing up in this fallen world. I pray he never becomes desensitized to the needs of others. He is my creative hands-on guy. When something needs to be fixed, nailed, or otherwise found a solution for he's the man! And, did I mention that he is way handsome, freckles and all!<br /></span><div></div><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280026693749347874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPWvP6oSGG2MT5ulmxmpNop1Pj-7S74J45SsUYQd9YNbrgvrMooU8DQdnPlzB-asIsJQeJG5LLr5gq0MjFW95D59Wxy3VK03ENqo02tFgFzTtbv07glPMCrrjokzpnl0A09qDhCtT0vI/s400/December+20084.jpg" border="0" /> We had a party to honor Seth at a park. The band of merry kids played war games in the woods. The parents had a great time too. The Stillman's provide much entertainment. They make a great stand up team. Dad grilled hot dogs and we had some great cake. I purchased a yellow cake with whipped topping at Publix. Seth love's strawberries but you have to special order that. So I bought a bottle of squeezable Smucker's strawberry jam to spread on top of the servings. It was crazy scrumptious! Just like strawberry shortcake! Try it.</span> <p align="center"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uAmmihgZZE4&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uAmmihgZZE4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span></p><div><span style="color:#cccccc;">Happy Bithday Sethy! May the Lord bless and keep you, show you favor and always shine His glorious face upon you. I love you! Double smoochies, Mom.</span></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280036318125025826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRWq6RPpycqC3aZnv4BOi2C8KG55Fru-pKVZtsJ14uVCk4Z53HS24PS6jlvCp_hipIKcrEex_Kc9DG8aL2h6jAA_rny7q7a4K3iLPsmAGETlrEWkyWpV4FpjTFkVRrGVVfjcj0A4E51Y/s400/S6304516.JPG" border="0" />mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-5271161576421456192008-12-15T05:24:00.000-08:002008-12-15T06:07:38.403-08:00Christmas Cards Galore!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280007881257998450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtx0WL15TO8eLDp_lzkiXemnpDzRXiYll4GuOXRqtHkT-6w4wxMrm3Cthf7UwomrgnhqFkt4lwmxUrYrUFWNM6q3GohC7oRaeSTBWQZeP1Af8Ey1qBoXl8kBcJFNpnuriRQNpF9q9PXM/s400/December+20083.jpg" border="0" /> <div><span style="color:#cccccc;">I haven't sent my Christmas cards out yet inspite of participating in two Christmas card parties. For me it's not about the cards, I just love spending time with special people at Christmas time. I might end up sending New Year's cards this year. Korey and Dawn (with my help too) did a fantastic job. this was their first year throwing a party for Christmas. I got to set the table, which is what I love to do. We almost had a Battle of the Betty's over table covers but it all turned out well once they let me do what I wanted ;) The food was amzing; chicken cordon bleu, an incredible salad by Ann and Dawn's mashed potatoes. (not one lump found). My beautiful Brit Caroline brought veggie pizza that was delish, Brenda brought the wine and April bought cheese and crackers. The rest of us brought chocolate!!! Brownies, Eclairs and a Fountain, OH MY! </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span></div><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280011258196515458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGJaIns5X2NF-7NZa8b4FySGbPjPN5y80_QTivXNWJI1hJhftJnVY_50NlIwuiUjgjLz7rBZMKlSL4PcABY4bnzkCHWJwwTcJ8wMbefnHk8tC98qllNduSchI-h4ZnunTzHhnUBbIXjE/s400/Collages1.jpg" border="0" />Amanda is too funny with her "address box". Some people have address books but she has a box full of sticky notes, envelopes, and napkins with people's adress'! I love that! I finally got my chocolate fountain! It was easy to use and amazing to eat. I was giddy or maybe high on chocolate by the end of the evening. The "fireplace" was lovely and the fellowship delightful. Get a bunch of homeschool moms together and loud laughter is always heard. My favorite part of the evening was doing the dishes and listening as we all shared about our kids and our struggles with parenting and homeschooling. The encouragement that was shared ended the night on a peaceful note. I just love Christmas, and my girlfriends too!<br /></span><div></div><br /><div></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-51906612762512868112008-12-11T12:09:00.000-08:002008-12-11T12:09:11.862-08:00What a fun week!<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUb0x5y0wXtCS_4QBW2-eC5dsAIRC1vN3a5UFaX9GGPt_zjX9KVQ9ag3Havfs-HKESOnytsXwK8eS_uO8Waw192SO-i0q1vqJ6LfKHXpULkuwsfggdByBGJzMyhdzsJG_Pqfxwd1jZvlw/s1600-h/December+20082.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUb0x5y0wXtCS_4QBW2-eC5dsAIRC1vN3a5UFaX9GGPt_zjX9KVQ9ag3Havfs-HKESOnytsXwK8eS_uO8Waw192SO-i0q1vqJ6LfKHXpULkuwsfggdByBGJzMyhdzsJG_Pqfxwd1jZvlw/s400/December+20082.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></div><br /><em><span style="color:#cccccc;">We've had a fun week together. I've had a couple of parties to attend. With all that going on we haven't had time yet to bake together. However I didn't let that stop me. I bought a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bundt</span> cake and had the kids decorate with Christmas sprinkles. I'm still in decorating mode and got carried away with our kitten Zelda. Zachary blessed us with reading our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Jotham's</span> Journey chapter. What an amazing reader he's becoming. Our big dog Friday is no longer with us. We found the owner and her name is Linda. She's lives about five houses down from us. she's actually escaped twice from her owner to come for a visit. The owner is an older Cuban man. We look forward to getting to know him since Friday, I mean Linda has bought us together. We miss her! Notice how the bottom of our tree has no ornaments on it. Zelda is having a field day with the tree. Looking forward to catching her in the tree for a great picture. R<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ight</span> now my girlfriend, Theresa, is thinking, "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">You have</span> lost your mind letting the kitten in the tree!!!" But, then she'll remember that my house is loud with kids <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">running</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">through</span> it all the time. She'll shake her head with a sigh and still love me. I love you Tree!<br />I seem to be coming down with a cold right in time for a cold front. I'm off with the kids to Alf's office family party.<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Feliz</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Navidad</span>!<br />Monica</span></em><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-48915678746382893932008-12-07T16:35:00.000-08:002008-12-07T16:52:29.894-08:00Christmas Unit Studies and Family Fun<em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cccccc;">Dear fellow homeschool moms and friends,<br /><br />Below find links to Christmas family friendly sites that I have been compiling for a few years. You'll need a cup of coffee or tea if you prefer and plenty of paper for your printer. some I have used and some I haven't but, if you've received recommended sites from me before these fall along the same lines;<br />F4: Faith, Family, Friends and Fellowship.<br /><br />I hope you are able to use some of these links to make you holiday season more memorable.<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />Monica<br /><br /><br />Stop by the G-Force Academy Christmas Shoppe, where you'll find lots of great resources for your family's holiday traditions. Everything from dvd's, cd's, family read alouds, advent books, and more. Happy Shopping!<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#cccccc;"><strong>ADVENT/CHRISTMAS LINKS:<br /></strong><br /></span><a href="http://happyhomeschool.familyclassroom.net/Archives/Holidays/JesusName.shtml"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://happyhomeschool.familyclassroom.net/Archives/Holidays/JesusName.shtml</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> (names of Jesus unit study)<br /><br /></span><a href="http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/advent125.htm"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/advent125.htm</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> (what is advent and 25 days of family fun countdown)<br /><br /></span><a href="http://happyhomeschool.familyclassroom.net/Archives/Holidays/ChristianMen.shtml"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://happyhomeschool.familyclassroom.net/Archives/Holidays/ChristianMen.shtml</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> (Christmas songs unit study)<br /><br /></span><a href="http://happyhomeschool.familyclassroom.net/Archives/Holidays/Christmas.shtml"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://happyhomeschool.familyclassroom.net/Archives/Holidays/Christmas.shtml </span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;">(symbols of Christmas unit study)<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.homeschooled-kids.com/advent.html"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.homeschooled-kids.com/advent.html</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> (family advent/Christmas countdowns, daily family reading, activity/recipe)<br /><br />FREE Countdown to Christmas<br />Interactive Game – 25 surprises in all!<br /><br />Build up the excitement of the holiday season with this unique and engaging way to countdown to Christmas Day! Our free holiday gift to you, Countdown to Christmas, is an interactive game packed with 25 merry surprises – one to open each day for 25 days - STARTING ON DECEMBER 1st! Kids of all ages will eagerly anticipate their daily visit to Santa’s Village to see what special fun awaits them. All 25 free games are yours to keep and play over and over again!<br /><br />Click Here: </span><a href="http://store.kidthing.com/detail/?ID=MTI3Mw%3d%3d&gclid=CP320sTolZcCFQIMswodnRbA-w"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://store.kidthing.com/detail/?ID=MTI3Mw%3d%3d&gclid=CP320sTolZcCFQIMswodnRbA-w</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.homeschoolshare.com/Twelve_Days_of_Christmas.php"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.homeschoolshare.com/Twelve_Days_of_Christmas.php</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> (12 days of Christmas Lapbook)<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.homeschoolshare.com/christmas.php"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.homeschoolshare.com/christmas.php</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.northpole.com/"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.northpole.com/</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.homeschoolinthewoods.com/ChristmasLesson/"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.homeschoolinthewoods.com/ChristmasLesson/</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/fundaysdec.htm"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/fundaysdec.htm</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> (Crafts)<br /><br /></span><a href="http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/fundaysdec.htm"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/fundaysdec.htm</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> (lots of fun stuff)<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.gingerbread-house-heaven.com/index.html"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.gingerbread-house-heaven.com/index.html</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> Gingerbread Heaven, lots of inspiration and pictures<br /><br /></span><a href="http://jesse-trees.com/index.html"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://jesse-trees.com/index.html</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> (jesse tree)<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.shalfleet.net/advent/makeajessetree.htm"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.shalfleet.net/advent/makeajessetree.htm</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> jesse tree<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.kingofpeace.org/advent/advent.htm"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.kingofpeace.org/advent/advent.htm</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> all about advent<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=23"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=23</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> Great site all about the true santa, Saint Nicholas<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.eriercd.org/jessetree.htm"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.eriercd.org/jessetree.htm</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> jesse tree<br /><br /><strong>MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES</strong><br /><br />Some of the following books and booklets may give you additional ideas for using the Jesse Tree, both in congregational and home worship. Also you'll find in the G-Force Academy Shoppe at </span><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/gforaca-20"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://astore.amazon.com/gforaca-20</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> lots of CHRISTMAS books, DVD'S, ORNAMENTS, cd's, and craft kits to add to your family's holiday traditions.<br />Happy Shopping!<br /><br />The Advent Jesse Tree: Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for the Coming of the Christ Child at Christmas. Dean Meador Lambert. Nashville: Abingdon, 1988.<br /><br />The Bethlehem Tree: A Family Advent Resource Book. Mary Louise Tietjen. New York: Paulist Press, 1976.<br />A beginner's book of readings, activities, and crafts for young children. The symbols of the Bethlehem tree are taken directly from the Christmas story and are simpler than those of the Jesse Tree.<br /><br />Jesse Tree Devotions by Marilyn S. Breckenridge. Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1985.<br />Four weeks of daily family devotions for Advent. Includes a large fold-out Jesse Tree with cutouts for children to hang on the tree.<br /><br />The Jesse Tree: A Cutout Book. Mar-lene Konrady. Minneapolis: Winston Press, 1981.<br />Twenty symbols on thick poster paper, ready for coloring and hanging on a Jesse Tree, or to be used as patterns for fabric ornaments. Each symbol is described as it relates to different Scripture references.<br /><br />The Jesse Tree: Stories and Symbols of Advent Raymond and Georgene Anderson. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1966.<br />Twenty-nine family devotions for every day from the first Sunday of Advent until Christmas Day The devotions include Scripture readings, a short commentary, and a prayer, and are accompanied by beautiful four-color artwork based on the Scripture readings.<br /><br />Wait in Joyful Hope: Traditions, Celebrations, and Activities for Advent and Christmas. Mary V Reilly, Margaret K. Wetterer, and Nancy K. Lyons. Wilton, Connecticut: Morehouse-Barlow, 1980.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/cms_sp?sp=101260"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/cms_sp?sp=101260</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"><br /><br /><br />Monica<br /><br />visit me on the web @ </span><a href="http://gforceacademy.wordpress.com/"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://gforceacademy.wordpress.com</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></em>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-5014929364896882142008-12-07T08:16:00.000-08:002008-12-07T08:17:53.689-08:00Christmas Desktop<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9COAv063cE-kV1C97iWlF7yxVo_Pq69-btBkmRXPwMd0DJ2RMqYDnjJjQ99-ZbDiB9UNv_oizIhqmNWCg2aBUnZrTNmIzW3U8kppwJ7JAsQtvs0PHw5IFMT1KnQhG68SM1EHkLtuSgw/s1600-h/SP_FreeDesktops_December2008_1024x768.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9COAv063cE-kV1C97iWlF7yxVo_Pq69-btBkmRXPwMd0DJ2RMqYDnjJjQ99-ZbDiB9UNv_oizIhqmNWCg2aBUnZrTNmIzW3U8kppwJ7JAsQtvs0PHw5IFMT1KnQhG68SM1EHkLtuSgw/s400/SP_FreeDesktops_December2008_1024x768.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;">This is currently my desktop. I love it! It reminds me of our chilly visits last winter to Disney while we had our seasonal passes. Here is the link to this cute freebie from the Shabby Princess</span> <a href="http://shabbyprincess.typepad.com/shabby_princess/">http://shabbyprincess.typepad.com/shabby_princess/</a>. <div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-50253043757427453242008-12-01T18:32:00.000-08:002008-12-01T20:25:06.934-08:00Let the Decorating Begin!<div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Alexa was finally allowed to go where the big boys go. She was quite proud of herself. She's daddy's little helper. We started decorating yesterday to the sounds of Christmas tunes. It got a little tense at times because mom and dad are on a mission and kids just want to have fun. Since when is this supposed to be fun? Just kidding. We ended up having a great time. But there are still boxes everywhere. Oh bother!</span><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275031717075636850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BqCk8T775K4FOEeBrQ0gqPp41LLDfgOdOeuqXVWYpfIlIjOYFUk0NudTAwG8muqCxwXnV8_AQ7awAEf-H7Et2xs0dqkV_xrYY77er6NqOUSDTffwDjJbv0mm_XtqweFYmMJuCLZOdoA/s400/S6304280.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Zachary is bringing down decoration boxes from the loft in the garage and </span><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">holding on for dear life!</span><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8sovD9dYVWJawcIxY34Hu24TBJdgkmZfch4FytnqZlNQACOO29-PdgOdmz0sCDAF8_gAotELHHEIMv_zmSV1iF7itlPe5CqwwPeTez49C7HQwXQLEyX3Pogo-6HE3J8ET8N5nNIDrFU/s1600-h/S6304281.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8sovD9dYVWJawcIxY34Hu24TBJdgkmZfch4FytnqZlNQACOO29-PdgOdmz0sCDAF8_gAotELHHEIMv_zmSV1iF7itlPe5CqwwPeTez49C7HQwXQLEyX3Pogo-6HE3J8ET8N5nNIDrFU/s400/S6304281.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Alexa's first time able to climb high like the big boys. She is such a joyful little helper.</span> </span></div><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6yyKwhFlLAj94gYi9_JvN2ooCxPL3h449q5wM1td0JxFYzlchQWBpUxoDDJOkD9qM2tiHatRYEclNGPrayLKHs9PesnS12QQyZd5CeW8Yo6y5KHhD3D2jSl2lz0IR7qcNaWum5qj9Bo/s1600-h/S6304285.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6yyKwhFlLAj94gYi9_JvN2ooCxPL3h449q5wM1td0JxFYzlchQWBpUxoDDJOkD9qM2tiHatRYEclNGPrayLKHs9PesnS12QQyZd5CeW8Yo6y5KHhD3D2jSl2lz0IR7qcNaWum5qj9Bo/s400/S6304285.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Christmas Cuties </span><br /></div><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAABqjdcGTF8cZWxLX-LcFsCB1Z92LaUAajVmkmCFdWZV8Pi6ioi-UCMWshrXnQ8ub0SUyFIbyC7XSIhqniSbUvjUQed2uxhEWeG9GhyphenhyphenLoe5rPqV-j6vroXhpo1z9w-u6iK6Qbf9pddZ0/s1600-h/S6304287.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAABqjdcGTF8cZWxLX-LcFsCB1Z92LaUAajVmkmCFdWZV8Pi6ioi-UCMWshrXnQ8ub0SUyFIbyC7XSIhqniSbUvjUQed2uxhEWeG9GhyphenhyphenLoe5rPqV-j6vroXhpo1z9w-u6iK6Qbf9pddZ0/s400/S6304287.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Here go the lights!</span></div><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275032854418486514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5BiAJpwTTLjj-ktskF4P1NEn6Fse5ZzvzJwIk4HPf_JRosHadiIx2KB70D7jdlRJjzD7WpI-xjSnK-oEWX7E4bXsFzvOCXfVrXyjW3V-aI51JrK2Xd2i3mwGlt4YQZPfVL9dHqFNOKE/s400/S6304309.JPG" border="0" /></p><div><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The kids took it upon themselves to make each other card, puzzles, games and mazes as stocking stuffers for each other. They really are getting the idea of gifts from the heart and having a Homespun Holiday Season.<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sYiK3Vg6ebXeXq2npL5JY-YiCnuqREetKguD7MncU9j5kKVyJJmlpQAXOrKkhbf711Bda49BnXPJ006eVttFqdQ4TSyphlGmUHTecrFII2agDYBtWaCCeBB-LPAYJ9RjoWe19mS6_8I/s1600-h/S6304313.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275022609559383762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sYiK3Vg6ebXeXq2npL5JY-YiCnuqREetKguD7MncU9j5kKVyJJmlpQAXOrKkhbf711Bda49BnXPJ006eVttFqdQ4TSyphlGmUHTecrFII2agDYBtWaCCeBB-LPAYJ9RjoWe19mS6_8I/s400/S6304313.JPG" border="0" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">NO PEEKING MOM!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Adding the ornaments and setting up the nativity is the highlight for all of us. the kids each have their own orn ament from their first Christmas. Each year they hang theirs as Alf and I hang our first Christmas ornament together too. When we ran out hooks we stopped and ended the evening to our first reading of Jothams Journey. We read it 4 years ago. It is one of our family favorite and forever traditions. What a wonderful way to end the day and weekend. All cuddled up in cozy jammies.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-tzENb9pmTA3hPnG08KNbA1zod3mfgAAwWbndDaBGzA9vQ8D3TIwBF1q2M0-D2u7RfIbvqcm3-Ds6RzBmwR73v4WDCLcgtdo3y8YV32FxyNuxEiDJpM0tRvweQrbV0-rCUQ17GM5VZY/s1600-h/S6304321.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275026316653968242" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-tzENb9pmTA3hPnG08KNbA1zod3mfgAAwWbndDaBGzA9vQ8D3TIwBF1q2M0-D2u7RfIbvqcm3-Ds6RzBmwR73v4WDCLcgtdo3y8YV32FxyNuxEiDJpM0tRvweQrbV0-rCUQ17GM5VZY/s400/S6304321.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The irresitible temptation of a helpless man trapped under a tree proved to be too much for the kids to resist.</span></p></div><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275018233326373410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Ohm3f9SGGQFgj3pSV79bEvW-UROJpVGQle6Bf5tSB9vij0529hKq4uZd9BGgPpwRbNs3gyJA0-24Cisa4H03R_iPMYrMasmntI-833fbXza9rS0JQrGZref6YaQX5l3xyFrAnQ8I0Z8/s400/S6304298.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">How cute, playing with the manger scene.</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275029620671707714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGkywFr6iDItNU5OkxMSv4_UFjUk9WwlOBjsh1RJmHkKxftZLkLD8YWEQKmFTr2scO2GQ6xpQLSUQu2qtSEFMjdTQxpdZ2l13tqbGkYRcxz-RsQu_pDkiBQjn0DAPRvtenkt-Cwh-0Xw/s400/S6304336.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275029609733704882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 341px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvJdKIC5dhpelm2bUo5IKmUASouFCPHCm1pP0FAE6w4utUWrVDEWlGSzweOxplGlNEbGvK0VS5PdObngdaUK7jToXzAkCRHjWSkXYWP3NaoNgzZJzjL3CMuBCTmprq0cEbrmZ6KG5mMU/s400/S6304330.JPG" border="0" /> <p></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275029625365659746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJG73daaQpAcYMrlbTc1uJHu3Ej7Wg-tEZ-sQZo_FXkpqu9CTXkR0-PDHtVoS4WaGmX5eevS_qncGay95LW5VpSnqAEgUqBJKmxvV_EOHGrxGTzaC41MP8CSrlEWx_y1BjVQkv7cPwnc/s400/S6304345.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Family read aloud time!<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Visit The G-Force Academy Shoppe for Jotham's Journey and more great stuff to help you have a Homespun Christmas.</span></p><p><iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 240px" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=gforaca-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0825441749&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 240px" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=gforaca-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1590520890&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; 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TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKp6Eoa3KUf0B3WHcqvXE0btfPM1yZ4O7GtotwtPWoH5VhaR0nFycsFrLT-1ATHbqXl2gGPy7aK_MMHLuLRNXUgpXNdF6OOUGc7vq-wUNAtThTQiw_SpXLD0HLhvXUI-NzEuUvjFypXw/s1600-h/December+20081.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKp6Eoa3KUf0B3WHcqvXE0btfPM1yZ4O7GtotwtPWoH5VhaR0nFycsFrLT-1ATHbqXl2gGPy7aK_MMHLuLRNXUgpXNdF6OOUGc7vq-wUNAtThTQiw_SpXLD0HLhvXUI-NzEuUvjFypXw/s400/December+20081.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">We have two birthdays to celebrate every year the week of Thanksgiving. This was a pivotal year for my two oldest turned 13 and 15. Two teenagers in the house, Yikes! They are great kids. Their grandparents gave them a Wii for their birthday so we hosted a impromptu Wii party. The kids had a great time. they played Wii, ate hot dogs n stuff and even took a Wii break for a game of freeze tag. I love the crazy noise of kids running amuck haveing fun.</span> <span style="color:#ffffff;">Tomorrow we kick-off our Christmas decorating,. Woohoo!</span></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-7625552361717632702008-12-01T15:10:00.000-08:002008-12-01T15:32:01.307-08:00Thanksgiving fun<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiig-dNXu1i18ymH98XGpaiM70Sz5-i6dY71ZeidgZ2s8GDJ9JXgRi8vGzSvPypH3g-XSyZJRFOcWm4QWSWIHIqB6PGRIh1Q5trO-GYikJJk9aEwe6QMW6qKRaEr5qIQtrTKqWStgMdt7Q/s1600-h/December+2008.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiig-dNXu1i18ymH98XGpaiM70Sz5-i6dY71ZeidgZ2s8GDJ9JXgRi8vGzSvPypH3g-XSyZJRFOcWm4QWSWIHIqB6PGRIh1Q5trO-GYikJJk9aEwe6QMW6qKRaEr5qIQtrTKqWStgMdt7Q/s320/December+2008.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br />My dear friend and neighbor hosted a Thanksgiving craft party for our kids. They had a great time and we are blessed to have them in our lives. This was the kick-off to our holiday season and it set a great tone for lots of family fun and fellowship with friends. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday.<br /></span></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></span></a></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-63836543837669096542008-11-26T10:39:00.000-08:002008-12-11T12:19:26.471-08:00Mikael turns 15!<p align="center"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/InYpRa2_oaQ&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/InYpRa2_oaQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><strong><span style="color:#cccccc;">PAUSE THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC TO WATCH VIDEO, </span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cccccc;">THIS IS MIKAEL'S FAVORITE SONG.</span><br /></p></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcc2vzQz3_m3DFft8jtnXp8fP9LT7rHXtgCo5CpRySZPJRpoG1vpc7A-srNJj5vn3eGeJB523PSIvEyz9J4s-7C9JWS7xoknb_9UlKthlJtQKhyySOdMIubp-ZAxpV-cyZHCtkArc3Zw/s1600-h/November+2008.jpg"></a><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;">What joy to celebrate our oldest son, Mikael's, 15th birthday. We had a sweet family celebration and Abuela came to visit too. We also had a great party that included games, and roasting marshmallows around the fire. Dad had a special verse to share with Mike.<br />"When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me." 1st corintians 13:11<br /><br />I love being this young man's mom!<br /><br />Heavenly Father, I praise because you have made me the mother of this precious boy. How numerous the days where I just stare in amazement at how he has grown physically and spiritually. Thank you for his love, loyalty, wisdom, friendship and for his sensitive and discerning heart. May he never depart from your ways where he may can in your light and love. May he live to bring glory to you alone. Bless him LORD in all he does and give him grace to walk with you always.<br />In Jesus' name, Amen</span><br /></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-39830155250134475872008-11-21T08:40:00.000-08:002008-12-07T08:42:56.475-08:00Holidays off to an early start<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1JKLMZDou9sufiOhuaikczhN1btrFiSq6s8kZZ88BjYJ3bqFwXP0RFpeoJx-yrUs1pucip2O2fN7UKTT7K5pgyLpe1qLcIsJfJnwHeomttUsmQMMEl6AlqV50yTNbjBfoYePQv0-Jqw/s1600-h/Collages.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1JKLMZDou9sufiOhuaikczhN1btrFiSq6s8kZZ88BjYJ3bqFwXP0RFpeoJx-yrUs1pucip2O2fN7UKTT7K5pgyLpe1qLcIsJfJnwHeomttUsmQMMEl6AlqV50yTNbjBfoYePQv0-Jqw/s400/Collages.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cccccc;">The holiday fun began early this year. My dear friend Mary D. hosted her annual Christmas Card Party in her new home. We had a yummy italien dinner followed by scrumptious desserts. The house was a holiday home out of a magazine. Can you believe she actually had all her decoratins down to picture frames up for us on the 21st f November?! We all had a lot of fun workin on our cards and much love and laughter was shared by all. Thanks Mary!</span></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892287028785468983.post-41838474580387139742008-11-08T07:41:00.000-08:002008-12-12T07:58:35.336-08:00Christmas came early!<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlrZ8mkSHecRxNOSJBsHHBqpdfa5dDu6NdQsd_m-BEuZyqJZMZQt_iQfpGTjdkOBFnP19bvfKKcu-FjKOaNhP-QZBrYQJTuxtaZ098Flf3Jn62wgSq0Jn83vMfo1D0k2vLHIYp7nHkl8/s1600-h/November+20081.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlrZ8mkSHecRxNOSJBsHHBqpdfa5dDu6NdQsd_m-BEuZyqJZMZQt_iQfpGTjdkOBFnP19bvfKKcu-FjKOaNhP-QZBrYQJTuxtaZ098Flf3Jn62wgSq0Jn83vMfo1D0k2vLHIYp7nHkl8/s400/November+20081.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;">Christmas came early this year for the Guerra kids. My loving and dear fiend met me at the hospital when i was in Miami visitng my dad in the hospital. The Lord bought her just in time to catch my tears. It was a bad news moment. And in true Tree (short for Theresa) she came bearing gifts and laughter. She's my yummy, grumpy, funny twin. She bought me clothes for the kids and Beth Moore's book, Get out of that Pit with some magazines. As if that wasn't enough she bpught A.J. a dollhouse her daughter had outgrown with all the furnishings! I love this woman! We went out to lunch and gave me another gift just for me, Goosberry Patch's Christmas all through the House. I LOVE GOOSBERRY PATCH BOOKS! Thanks Tree for making a stressful time into a joyous one. I can't believe we forgot to take pictures together. Here are pictures of the kids playing after I got home.<br /><br />I also had a blast from the past before I left Miami. I met up with Mari, a friend from highschool. We recently reconnected through facebook. I absolutely love this girl! We haven't seen each other in over15 years. She is such a faithful friend though. We picked up right where we left off. She and Tree encouraged me to come be with my parents for a while. They knew how burdened and torn I was over the decision. It was an awesome visit in spite of the circumstances. I was able to love on my parents. Mari and I been trying to meet up all week and she called me as I sat in my mom's car crying about my dad. My mom and I had stopped to get a few snacks for the road trip home. She sked me where I was and told me not to leave. Within five minutes she pulled into the parking lot with her mom! I couldn't help but cry as we embraced after so much time. We lived through all the teenage drama together. Her mom always encouraged me and prayed for me. When her mom stepped out of the car she was holding a tiny kitten. "Hi, is that for me!" and she said I could have her. "what?!" To make a now long story short, they gave me the kitten and I gave it to my son for his birthday. I hid it in my purse and gave it to him to hold and told him "be careful with what's inside" He took peek, I'm sure expecting to find something made of glass instead he found a living breating stuffed toy. The look on his face was priceless. He took her out and looked at me in disbelief with inquisitive eyes. I simply said "Happy Birthday Seth!" Instantly his big dark eyes welled up in tears and he cried holding the kitten up to his face. "It's the best present ever! Thank you Mari and Eneida! Oh, we did take a picture together and Mari erased it by mistake. I know we will have more opportunities in the future to take pictures together.<br /><br />Let the Holiday season begin! It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! </span><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></span></a></div>mochachinalattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082243263763711206noreply@blogger.com0