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Author: Heather L

I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.

April 7, 2011
Heather L
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Hope is the thing with feathers…

Posted in Family, and Photography

Project 365 – #097 Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all. ~ Emily Dickenson ~ Yesterday, Munchkin and I were looking around at all of the blooming flowers in our yard and in the yards around our neighborhood.  The bees were drawn to the sweet fragrance of the blossoming bushes.  Hummingbirds flitted this way and that from one bush to the next.  Pausing only briefly – just long enough for me to capture a brief glimpse of this tiny, amazing creature.

April 5, 2011
Heather L
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Combining Homeschool with Housework

Posted in Homemaking, Homeschooling, and Photography

Project 365 – #095 One of the things that I quickly learned as a new homeschooler is that I can’t do it all. Seriously!  When we are living in a house pretty much 24/7, our home is not going to be as perfect as someone who works and has kiddos in school.  It’s just how it is.  We have craft projects and science projects around the house.  School books and supplies rarely seem to completely find their way back to the official school room because we have a habit of schooling all over the house.  That is our life, our…

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April 5, 2011
Heather L
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Rebecca St. James: I Will Praise You

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Rebecca St. James charts yet another new course with I Will Praise You, a new collection of worship songs she terms “ her most personal recording to date.” From the opening notes of track one, listeners are offered a welcoming connection with Rebecca’s recognizably authentic vocal warmth and delivery. More than anything, I Will Praise You represents the latest steps in Rebecca’s life long journey towards the presence of God. In honor of her new cd release, Rebecca St. James is having a fun listening party where you can preview the new cd.  The cd, I Will Praise You, is…

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April 5, 2011
Heather L
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Dragons: Legends & Lore of Dinosaurs

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Tales of dragons and sea serpents have captured the attention of man for centuries.  Ancient cultural artifacts tell the tales of brave warriors fighting these creatures.  With legends of dragons being so numerous, it’s easy to see that some type of creature did exist.  Just what were these creatures of old?  Do they still exist?  What about tales of the Lock Ness Monster?  Could they also be true? Dragon: Legends & Lore of Dinosaurs takes us on a journey through time as we learn about the legends of dragons and dragon slayers from across the globe.  The interactive nature of…

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