tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340285622011-11-27T18:53:45.715-06:00"Noah did that, he did all that God commanded him." Genesis 6:22Jane (a.k.a. patjrsmom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04315726536529466575noreply@blogger.comBlogger11191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34028562.post-47692927791853716272009-12-28T07:42:00.000-06:002009-12-28T07:42:49.188-06:00

that she had a book?  For the Advent and Christmas season?  Now, do I wait for its re-release or not?

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A story about giving.  For Christmas.  For always.

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Wondering where Santa's sleigh and reindeer are right now?  Grab your kiddos and check out this nifty site from NORAD (yes, the air defense people) and see how much longer until Jolly Old St. Nick is in your neck of the woods! "For more than 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s Christmas Eve flight. The tradition began in 1955

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There's an extra half-gallon of egg nog in my fridge since the night of the adult Christmas party.  I'm thinking that making these muffins might be a wise use of my surplus, but Candace had another plan. Me:  What am I going to do with all this eggnog? Candace:  Daddy loves eggnog.  Let's give it to him. Me:  But Daddy is the ONLY person in our house who will drink it and there is a lot left.

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Subtitled: Will I even stop re-running this when she's a teenager?Next Stop--BethlehemNot only does this time of year leave me feeling a bit nostalgic and melancholy for warm family memories, it also leaves me reminiscing around my previous years' Christmas posts, which leaves you, dear friends, the bearers of my jolly finds.From the Christmas ark-ives...The vacant nativity scene should have

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We've been up to our ears in Christmas fun these past few days. We had a family photo session and actually have a family photo with everyone in it for Christmas this year!   (This one's for you Becky...although you'll get one in the mail soon!) We hosted a grown-ups only Christmas party on Friday night, which was a blast. Clearly we all don't get out too much because the overwhelming response

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rom the ark-ivesAdvent and GivingMrs. Testosterhome has a beautiful post about her work with the Poorest of the Poor alongside Blessed Teresa of Calcutta's Missionaries of Charity. Her blog is worth reading anytime, but today, it's a must.Her story reminded me of our Women's Scripture Study last month. We'd been discussing the virtue of Justice, which wound around to the topic of charity and the

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And make sure your insurance is up to date. I've just signed The Boy--who I was quite sure was just in Kindergarten!--up for this.

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from the ark-ivesAdvent and PerseveranceAnother mile on the bumpy back of a barnyard donkey.Another knock on the door of an occupied inn, followed by further rejection.Another cry into the darkness--My Lord, my God, where are you? This can't be Your plan--or can it?How different would the story of salvation be if the Holy Family decided to pack it up 10 miles shy of their holy destiny? Faced

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Make hot cocoa. Bundle up. Tell your friends. The best meteor shower of 2009 is about to fall over North America on a long, cold December night.(Read more here...)

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Join me and grab a steaming hot mug of peppermint mocha coffee to learn more about the O Antiphons and a clever, old idea for an O Antiphon House. Not so much interested in that, set the timer and give yourself a few minutes to peruse the wealth of information collected at O Night Divine.

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From the ark-ives:If there was ever an Advent when hope was first on my wish list, this one would be it. Hoping for a miracle end to Baby Girl's sickness, hoping for a doctor hand chosen by God to greet us tomorrow at the doctor's office, and all the while holding myself up on the hope that God will provide and see us through this.Advent and HopeOn the first Sunday in Advent, my husband and I

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"Cohabitation is bad for men, worse for women, and horrible for children. It is a deadly toxin to marriage, family, and culture..."(read more) An interesting article discussed by Fr. Rocky on his wonderful show--Go Ask Your Father!

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Finding a balance between "doing" Advent and "living" Advent is tricky business. Inspired by the Church calendar, we're seeking to live out the liturgy each day during this season, which means the opportunities for prayer, reflection and growth are endless. Sounds great, right?It's all ready prepared. People have followed this rhythm for thousands of years. And secular it is not. It doesn't

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Last year, I wrote a post for each of the Sundays in Advent. I'll be re-running them again this year and looking at them with new eyes. Mostly the eyes of a mom who is feeling overly grateful this holiday season for all of the many blessings that God has given me--most specifically the gift of His son. Should it surprise any one of us mothers to find that such a great blessing was given to us in

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This Advent, in what can only be described as Spirit-led schooling, I--yes, I the inveterate planner--am throwing caution to the wind and abandoning the tightly constructed school schedules to spend more time focused on the season. Last Advent, I decided to try and swim against the tide of a baby who was so sick she spent a week in the hospital all the while ambitiously trying to maintain the

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No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People. --

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We're wrapping up school this week for Thanksgiving.  Today will be filled with a combination of our typical studies as well as a few extras tied into our study of Colonial America, which culminates with the study of the Plimouth Plantation.  Make sure to visit their site this week for a great, interactive program on life as a Pilgrim.  After learning about the struggles of the colonists--

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The Boy's surgery went well. He is home and resting. Thank you to all of you who called, emailed and prayed for our family during this event. If there is anything scarier than having surgery yourself, I believe it is for your child to have surgery. Not to mention that it's even scarier when his religion teacher makes a flip comment to the class about receiving Anointing of The Sick before

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Please keep our family in your prayers. Our oldest, The Boy is having sinus/adenoid surgery tomorrow morning and we have had a nasty virus run through our house the past few days. Specifically, pray for safe, uncomplicated surgery for The Boy and for God's wisdom and guidance for his doctor and the team who will care for him during the surgery and for a return to good health for the rest of our

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Brought to you by God!

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Beulah did a wonderful job in her oompa loompa role! We are so proud of her. So much so that I may actually break down and post a picture of her here...we'll see. This week is her class showcase and then we have Thanksgiving week off--only to start up again the following week. This time we're off to see the Wizard! The Boy has surgery this Friday, please keep him (and us) in your prayers.

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Our new pastor, raised in Eastern Poland, shared the story of Irena Sendler with us last week at Mass. Do you know her story? I am embarrassed to admit I had never heard of her. An amazing group of students in rural Kansas are working hard to make sure that everybody knows her name and her heroic story:"Fate may have led Irena Sendler to the moment almost 70 years ago when she

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Oompa Loompa Doompa Dee DoI've got another puzzle for you...Oompa Loompa Doompa Dee DeeIf you are wise you'll guess where I'll be...This weekend.For several shows. With many small children.By the Charlie actually owns the chocolate factory, I may fall into the 'bad egg' category. Or be pushed---by Beulah---if I don't stop reciting lines, singing songs and rehearsing choreography from the show.

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Download our special "Great Saints Coloring Book" for your kids and tune in to Relevant Radio

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Did you sign up for Advent Adventure last year? We did and we LOVED it! Just fill in your email address and they'll do the rest--everything is delivered right to your computer. It just doesn't get any easier!

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As if I didn't need another reason to miss my native New England this time of year, we've just completed a unit on the novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond in conjunction with our history studies of Colonial America.Fortunately, I get my monthly Yankee (no, not these guys!) fix from the magazine of the same name, which I just discovered has a wonderful website full of recipes, stories and

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Tell me how you die, and I will tell you who you are...To the inhabitant of New York, Paris or London death is a word that is never uttered because it burns the lips. The Mexican, on the other hand, frequents it, mocks it, caresses it, sleeps with it, entertains it; it is one of his favorite playthings and his most enduring love.-Octavio Paz, The Labrynth of Solitude

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"Senator Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so called “House of Dying,” where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother Teresa minister to these people, feeding and nursing those left by others to die, Hatfield was overwhelmed by the

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In any other normal time, I would not have missed an opportunity to give in to the nostalgia of Baby Girl's one-year homecoming anniversary.This last year has not been a normal time.Baby Girl (and her parents and siblings, too, I might add) suffered through month after month of doctors visits, hospital stays, specialists, lab work and tests that I am quite certaindid little, if anything, for

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Now this is scary.

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When we went on our apple picking adventure, the lovely people at the orchard gave us a pamphlet with some of their favorite apple recipes. We've tried a few, but by far, the recipe below has been the Ark's favorite. Quick Apple Nut Coffee Cake1 tube buttermilk biscuits3 T. melted butter1/4 c. sugar2 peeled, sliced apples1/2 t. cinnamon1/4 c. chopped nutsDip biscuits in melted butter. Lay in 9

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"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." -- Helen Keller

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This video was created by the Will County Health Department. H1N1 Clinics begin this week in the Fox Valley. You can find more information at the Kendall County Health Department and the Kane County Health Department.We're definitely planning to get all the arklings in for the vaccine asap! How about you?

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Did any of you catch Jen's post about God's will? If you didn't head on over and read it--even the comments.I'll wait.As a mother, but more specifically as an adoptive mother, the scenario she describes caught my attention immediately. I read it and re-read it while somewhere in the recesses of my mind a thought continued to escape me. Until now.What I find so interesting is not the question

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I would never have tried out this recipe if I wasn't so pressed for time. It just sounds wrong. But it was right. Oh, so very, very right! Want to make it even simpler? I browned over 5 pounds of ground beef at one time and froze 1-2 pound bags of it. Not even a greasy skillet to speak of for my troubles. Now, if I really wanted to get all high-speed, I'd enlist the help of one of these

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On the authority of the Church: It is as with the cemetery worker who once stated, "I've got all these people under me, but none of them will listen."

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How have I managed to miss this one? It's a pairing of two greats, in my opinion. Dr. Ray Guarendi (adoptive father of 10 and psychologist whose words still echo in my head from time to time) and adoption. Dr. Ray's book Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It is now available! A few reviews of the book are posted here.I especially like his motivation for writing--that "Maybe some couple

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I am happy to report that all of your suggestions were as helpful as they were effective--which is more to the point!I'm not sure what finally put the little leaf munchers over the edge--but something did.We ended up using a combination of Japanese beetle bags, coffee grinds, and soapy water (thanks, Denise, Michelle, and Rhonda!)Unfortunately, once we had taken care of the pests, our garden was

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Our past week has been a whirl wind of explorers of early America. Beginning with St. Brendan, the Vikings (what exactly was so great about mead, people?) and following through Christopher Columbus to the early colonial settlements.It's one of those occasions where I find myself pining for the, relatively-speaking, ancient history of my New England youth. I tried and tried to find a wonderful

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The other day I was feeling overwhelmed. Too many appointments, too many commitments. More than enough of everything to go around--except me. How could I possibly meet all those needs for all those people? I hadn't a clue, but I knew Someone who did so I asked for help. And as is always God's way, a simple request is often met with joyful abundance. Extraneous commitments were dropped. A

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I only "discovered" this show (and by default, this wonderful story line about Pam and Jim) last year. It's been the date night show of choice for the Captain and I ever since. And even though we're not finished watching the final episodes from last season, when I heard that a wedding was in the works, I set my DVR and cried right alongside Andy Bernard as the whole staff joined in the

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It's that time of year again.Oh, alright...it's almost that time of year. Cut a fall loving girl some slack, won't you?Besides this pumpkin or this jack o'lantern might actually make it all the way to Halloween without rotting.

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Is it any wonder that people think the media's view of beauty is distorted?

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As a part of our American History studies this year, we are entrenched this week in the study of the explorers of Early America. On a whim, I picked up a copy of Drive Thru History: Episodes 1-3 from our local library (my favorite place to shop).I couldn't have been more surprised (or pleased!) when I arrived home and noticed the Focus on the Family stamp on the back of the DVD case. We

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This weekend, I was again delighted and encouraged to spend time with my eldest daughters and a multitude of faithful mothers and their daughters continuing our study of the All Things Girl book Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...What is Beauty After All?We shared these two clips from the Dove "Campaign for Real Beauty". Take a look at them if you've never seen them before. They are quite

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As the new school year started, I had been contemplating how (if at all) to make use of the blog throughout the year. I had already dealt with the creepiness of total cyber-strangers leering at the photos of my children on here and (as you may have noticed) removed most of the arklings' photos. I knew that I still wanted to have a place to document our days and memories that would be easy for me

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For my local readers...A Day of Astronomy is an event you might like to take advantage of tomorrow. Our upcoming science unit is Astronomy--and this event is FREE! I don't think you'll have to ask us twice.

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In my spare time, (insert maniacal laughter here) I've been helping our local Catholic family network hop on the information superhighway. Stop by and check out our new site. If you live in the Fox Valley area-- check back often. There's quite a bit going on!

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If I weren't already a proud football mom, this win over our cross-town rivals (and other school we looked at for The Boy) sealed the deal!

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I wanted to let you all know about a resource we're going to be using this Advent for our children. It's called Absolutely Advent and is published by Pflaum Publishing. We use a very short devotions booklet for each day of the year called Living Faith for Kids(which we also love!), but this is a little different. It is a chance for the children to make their own personal journey through the

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Everyone knows the media has a bag of tricks that distorts reality and changes the images that we see. As a part of our All Things Girl group, which just started on Sunday (and I LOVE!), we'll be delving into the media and its effect on self-image in young girls. Nothing to talk about there. Ahem.While doing some of my research, I stumbled upon a site that is absolutely age-appropriate for our

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"True discipleship requires following the true leader."

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Lost:One small, speckled bullfrog froglet. (Yes, one of these bullfrogs.)Found?One very unhappy Captain.

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It's homecoming weekend around here.As if I were old enough to have a child old enough to be going to homecoming.But apparently I am...because I do.So, I've been spending this week trying not to have acid-flash-backs of my own high school homecomings tying up the loose ends of a teenage boy preparing for his first semi-formal dance. You know little things--like making sure he has pants for the

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"So many Christians want to help God out---but only with advice."

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Our children deserve better. We know it and they know it. And now YOU, dear Hollywood, KNOW we know it, too. From the Project Chase website: "The media today would have us believe that it’s impossible to be abstinent, that we have no control over our passions and desires. It’s “unnatural” to wait for marriage to have sex. We’re nothing but slaves to our hormones. "

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Today is our homeschool group's first nature club outing. We're heading off to a local apple orchard for apple-cider donuts a fact-filled tour. The weather is supposed to be unseasonably warm and hopefully the rain will hold off until our tour is finished.Since we just completed our unit on Amphibians--frogs, toads and tadpoles--last week (and, no, they have not outgrown their frog bog yet!)

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A refreshing story of faith and hope from a family with 8 children--two of whom were adopted from Ethiopia! Watch the Muellers and their clan here.

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The Prediction @ Yahoo! Video

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After sitting on pins and needles the better part of Saturday, late last night the cast list was posted! We are simply thrilled to announce that Beulah will be (much to the delight of The Boy) one of the Oompah-loompahs! in the fall CYT production of Willy Wonka Jr! Let us know if you want tickets. I'm quite certain part of the glory of the stage involves hawking show tickets to friends and

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I guess Beulah's tryouts went well. She got called back! Parts should be listed by tomorrow morning. Not too shabby for a first-time audition. I'll have to think back to my days as one of the postulants (or was I a novice?) in my high school production of the Sound of Music. Maybe I can offer her some pointers? Then again, maybe not.

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Not only are we on the sidelines. This year, we're the ones blowing the whistles and holding the clipboards. Today, I think, this article will be clipped right on top.H/T Real Learning

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Check out these great after-school snacks courtesy of Martha Stewart.When she's not busy brokering deals with the Home Depot for designer prison tools, man can she still cook!H/T Mom via email

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Do you use the Five in A Row series in your homeschool? We haven't actually used this series ourselves, but the books present a novel (no pun intended) literature-based curriculum that can be used with children who are simply pre-3Rs. I do, however, love their book list and refer to it regularly when planning my studies--even for a story time which includes my older children. No one--and I mean

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This is one of those "Do as I say, not as I do" parenting/homeschooling/teachable moments. No one will be any more disturbed than I (okay, maybe The Captain) when they find out about our lovely little educational science project gone awry. It appears that the breed of tadpole contained in the kit we purchased is that of the African Bullfrog persuasion. And it also appears that some of these

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Beulah's Beginning Musical Theater class with CYT started with a bang! She has decided (at the 11th hour, mind you) that she wants to audition for the show the group is performing this Fall. Tryouts are Friday night! Wish her (and her nail-biting stage mom) good luck! Now I'm off to buy the karaoke (no vocals) version of this song.

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Here's a helpful link for any day, but especially for The Feast of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Or if you prefer--- a printable version.

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This is a wonderful way to "recycle" your little bits of crayons---without the mess of melting them down to create new crayons in the ever adorable muffin-tin crayon project!

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"Going to church doesn't make you any more a Christian than standing in your garage makes you a car."James 2: 14-18Oh how we will miss you, Father George! Your new parish can't even begin to know what a blessing you will be to them!

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There's a full range of activity going on here on the ark this fall. From our busy Friday nights to our school days--deliciously full of faith, learning and fun. It seems the ark has got its groove back. As a part of our homeschool curriculum, we have several children active in the performing art. Some take piano, while others belong to a choir and still another is beginning with the Christian

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A new friend reminded me of this approaching anniversary. Recollecting that the date still brings me to pause, and I reminded myself to remember, how important it is not to forget.

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From Eric Scheidler and the Pro-Life Action League...Last night, President Obama spoke to the nation about his plan fora national, government-run healthcare system. But he STILL hasn'tcome clean about whether his plan will fund abortion.Make no mistake about it: Abortion WILL be funded by the governmentthrough the new healthcare plan.For years, Planned Parenthood and the abortion lobby have

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Do you live in Illinois?Are you planning to vote in 2010 for our new governor?Are you a practicing Catholic Christian?Have you been looking for a candidate who brings true "change" to the party?Please take a look at Adam Andrzejewski, brother to one of our very own moms in our local Catholic Mother's Group. You may find just what you've been looking for! And feel free to spread the word!

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Happy Birthday! To my little blog. I can't believe how old you've gotten. Where has the time gone? I can't remember a time when you weren't a part of life here on the Ark. Thank you for three great years!And to my dad.(I'd repeat, "I can't believe how old you've gotten" but I'm confident it would be met with a reminder of just how old that makes me...)Happy Birthday! We love you!And dear Mary

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The JV football team won--AGAIN--on Saturday! There's no article up yet, but I'll link to it when there is. Unfortunately the Varsity didn't fare so well. But our Freshman...many of whom play on the JV team, captured their first win last week. Not only that--it was the first shutout win in 8 seasons!

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This is our first year with a vegetable garden in Illinois. The garden has been abundant. Unfortunately, so too are the weeds and the garden pests.The weeds are at least manageable. The pests? Not so much.Sadly, everything growing on a vine is being consumed by voracious Japanese beetles and (here's a new one for my science collection) the striped cucumber beetle.Since we eat out of this

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We usually begin our school day at 8am. So, naturally, I usually begin waking up my children/students around 7am.Why then was this morning's wake-up call so very rough? No kidding it was...rough.Every body had a bed (or two) strewn across it. Rumpled sheets across cherubic looking faces. Warm and cozy bodies snuggled tightly into their beds. When I arrived a mere 15 minutes early to gently

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Take a look at this article from The Boy's first high school football game! We're so proud!

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...to a blog resolution. It looks like the status quo will be victorious. Until an official re-launch happens, this blog remains "public" and comments (although moderated) are back on.

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And nearly 600 more to go...renovations continue here on the Ark. Who knew blog ownership could be so time consuming?Sigh.

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Lots of behind the scenes blog work going on here on the Ark. If you've emailed me about the launch of the "private" Ark blog, I apologize for not yet responding...but consider yourself on "the list".In the meanwhile, there are a few changes going on here on the "public" Ark, which will allow me to keep it open while protecting my family's online security. Comments, however, remain closed at

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God gives us people like Mr. Spivey.

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Thanks for the emails wondering what prompted me to abruptly shut down comments. I admit it was a bit of a rash decision, but where my family is involved, I can be like that.I've been waffling back and forth since with the bigger question. If some internet cretin can come on my blog and randomly make comments that leave me uneasy about sharing my family here, can I truly share them here without

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Comments are closed here indefinitely. If you have something nice to say, you know how to reach me. And if you don't, then you probably shouldn't be saying anything at all anyway.

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Naomi to Candace: Now, I'll be the mom and you be the mom's friend who is coming over for coffee.

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"There are so many ways of praying, so many ways of addressing God: in repentance, in petition, in intercession. But in the end we were meant to praise our Creator. Gratitude puts everything into a different perspective. It prevents me from taking anything for granted. It helps me to live my life awake, alert to those good gifts that I am given, in a state of mindfulness or awareness. Then,

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Have you ever visited the Catholic Dads blog? You haven't?You should.Why have I visited there, you're wondering? Clearly, all these years (you've been thinking to yourself) the Ark blog had a womanly touch. And you've been right. So, obviously, I couldn't possibly be a Catholic Dad.Oh, but the wisdom of these faithful fathers is too good and too pure to be hidden under a bushel. I visit often

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There is no previous post which specifically describes The Boy's aversion to the camera. Or at least to pictures on the camera that wind up on mom's blog.But because it's for his sweet godmother, I absolutely must break with the moratorium on Boy pictures on the blog to share at least a couple of graduation night ones...which reminds my lame blogging self--I still have Easter pictures to share!

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Everywhere I look lately, someone is racing. There are 5Ks, 10Ks--Special Ks, even! There are bike races, pennant races, and most the most obvious rat race.It's almost more than my tired brain can handle trying to keep pace and not break stride. A long, long, LONG time ago, when I used to run (not to catch a toddler-on-the-loose or to catch the barista before the coffee shop closes) I remember

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Sorry about that title. I type much better with my mittens off!Yes--mittens--the A/C is (knock on wood) fixed and it is finally below 80 degrees on the Ark for the first time in 6 days!Now, I believe I promised you a story...Way back in the Winter, we were struggling with a high school decision for The Boy. We had hemmed and hawed about every piece of minutiae that was available. But when we

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So, I wanted to finish my little cliffhanger this weekend, but Friday the A/C quit working on the Ark. Friday afternoon, the repairman nearly cut his hand off trying to remove the fan blade which had corroded to the unit. (I warned him to turn it off first.) Needless to say, he was forced to cut the blade off to reach the defective motor beneath...but not until Saturday morning as he didn't

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It seems I still have pictures and stories from around Easter to put up here on this blog. Somehow the last few months seem to have gotten away from me. This summer is providing me with a slower pace and different times of the day to myself. It's just taking me a while to adjust to the change in schedule. Nonetheless, I thought I'd at least start sharing some of the pictures and stories as

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Here are two incredible blogs that you'll want to make sure you stop by and check out:First, our adoption agency has started a blog. It is a blend of all of their country programs as well as their humanitarian work throughout the world. You especially will want to read this touching story of an "older child" adoption.Second, dear friends of ours (whose adoption blog you might recall) just

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For my dear old friends who always provide excellent service in welcoming the traveling Ark, and for those dear friends I've not yet met...this repost is for you.There was nothing good about the afternoon of my first teaching job as a newly married woman. I imagine the same holds true for my dear husband. The last thing I suspect a new husband wants to do is saunter home from work where your wife

Jane (a.k.a. patjrsmom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04315726536529466575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34028562.post-37217315108809655942009-05-27T06:25:00.004-05:002009-05-27T07:13:52.915-05:00

At first glance, that title seems quite misplaced around this neglected part of the blogosphere. But bear with me a little longer and you'll see just how it fits.When I first started this blog, it was out of sheer convenience for keeping a multitude of friends and family informed as we navigated the adoption process for the first time. A second short while later, we were adopting again and so

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As We Remember Those That Protect Us, On Memorial Day And Always... Dear Heavenly Father, We gather together this day to remember, reflect upon, and honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for America and for us. Bless all who have fallen in the cause of freedom and liberty, and grant them eternal rest with You. We

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to my poor neglected little blog to make sure that those of you in my neck of the woods caught wind about this recall.Looks like brats and dogs for Memorial Day.H/T Mom ;-)

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A humorous look at the words we say and the ones our spouses hear.

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I didn't even know I'd been nominated.H/T Right back 'atcha Dawn. ;-)

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