My Japanese Name

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Chika Shimizudani

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Math-U-See

So I am in the process of looking over some curriculum for homeschooling.  I got my Math-U-See Dvd in the mail last week. So today me, Libby, and Tommy watched it. I actually learned some stuff off of just the demo.  Cool beans! You can check Math-U-See out by going to http://www.mathusee.com . Please pray [...]

My first post…Brien

This is Brien. I’m married to Donna and nearly 40. I might not blog as much as I’d like because I just don’t hold back on stuff that should be kept quiet. Doctors call that being ‘impulsive’ or perhaps ‘poor-self control’…I happen to view it as honesty, sometimes brutal honesty. [...]

My Dad

Today is my Dad’s birthday, he would have been 73. This is the second birthday that has gone by since he passed away. I know that my Dad had accepted Jesus as his Savior, so he is in heaven, and that gives me great comfort. I still miss him but time has eased [...]

Vertigo-go

So yesterday after work, my head decided to do the vertigo-go for about 5 plus hours. Yes it is so much fun spinning, it’s like having your own built in merry-go-round, which includes nausea. So basically you have to sit in one spot and not turn your head or make any major movements [...]

1.18.08 Happy 13th Birthday Libby!!!!

Good Morning Birthday Girl!

You got the one thing you wanted. Speed Stacks!  Plus a journal, a book, and a video game from your big brother Alex.

Here you are demonstrating your mad skillz at speed stacks!

Dad lighting the candles on your very sweet 13th Birthday cake.
Wow Libby, you are growing up so very fast. We thank [...]

The Rose

Today I opened the blinds in my bedroom and looked out into the backyard. I noticed in the corner of our yard surrounded by what looked like dead shrubs was a beautiful yellow rose. I could have overlooked the flower and zoomed in on the thorns and dried brush, but instead I decided to enjoy [...]

Rock Climbing Libby

Libby and a couple of her friends went rock climbing a week ago Saturday. She had a lot of fun. Here are a few pics from her adventure.

Homeschooling…where do I start????

Well the Lord has heavily impressed on me that I am to start thinking about homeschooling again. I am trying to get all my ducks in a row to make this happen. I am excited and fearful all at the same time. God keeps asking me if I trust Him to take [...]

Just taking a break with Buster

Here’s Libby knitting and Buster watching.