2011 - Page 89 of 99 - Marine Corps Nomads

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The Dragon and the Turtle Written by Donita K. Paul and Evangeline Denmark Illustrated by Vincent Nguyen Friends come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. Sometimes they’re even dragons. The Dragon and the Turtle is a fun story about new friendships and adventure. Padraig, the dragon, is willing to help his new friend Roger, the turtle, find his way back home even if it means putting aside the hunger pangs in his tummy. Padraig demonstrates the meaning of true friendship. The book concludes with a short Bible lesson including a scripture passage. Kids will even have the opportunity to learn…

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Posted in Family, and Photography

Project 365 – #031 We were blessed to have a wonderful week with Grandma and Grandpa. Normally, when they come to visit, they can only stay for a few days, so this was a real treat. Grandpa had a business conference to attend, so we decided to camp near the conference center. We figured that we would try to spend as much time with them as possible. On Friday afternoon, we dropped Grandma and Grandpa off at the airport. It’s never easy to say goodbye, but we know that we’ll be seeing them again in a few months. Normally, we…

January 31, 2011

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Times Alive! Review

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Times Alive! by City Creek Press Wouldn’t it be nice if kids could easily learn their multiplication facts? If they could have fun while they were learning? If they could enjoy the learning process so much that they want to do more work that has been assigned? Times Alive! helps kids easily learn their multiplication facts in a fun interactive way on the computer. At first, Munchkin didn’t know if she was going to like this program as it looked to “kiddish”, but she quickly found herself enjoying the program. Before we knew it, she had done many lessons. When…

Blessed Are…

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Project 365 – #030 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.…