Monthly Archives: May 2007

The Way You Do

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Mary

Crazy man of mine…last night I was tippy-toeing, standing on the bottom bunk, reaching up to hug our daughter good-night and before I know it, dh has me sitting on his shoulders and is waltzing me around the room! Scary, … Continue reading →

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Aluminum Foil Camping Treats

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Mary

My mom found some really fun aluminum foil related camp-cooking sites, and I thought I’d share a few ideas here… one of the sites proclaimed aluminum foil as the outdoorsman’s “kitchen in a pocket”! The same site reminds that lining … Continue reading →

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Going On A Camping Trip…

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Mary

Yep, that’s me in the picture at the right there. Me before marriage, that is. You see, I married an outdoors man. And I adjusted. I’ve learned to not focus so much on the mosquitoes and lack of facilities as … Continue reading →

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Moving Tips

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Mary

A good friend is packing up this week, and I wanted to devote a post to this huge job that so overwhelmed me 9 years ago when DH and I made our first move. Like my friend, I was pregnant, … Continue reading →

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David and Goliath

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Mary

We have a children’s story time during our morning worship service, and every eight or so weeks, my rotation comes around. Dh suggested I share with the children along the lines of the fabulous David and Goliath story…and so I … Continue reading →

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Hospitality

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Mary

“Hospitality is so much more than entertaining. To me, it means organizing my life in such a way that there’s always room for one more, always an extra place at the table or an extra pillow and blanket, always a … Continue reading →

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The Past Day and a Half

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Mary

Three days ago I decided to quit coffee (really, for me, cappuccino). Quit it cold turkey, except for the tiny amounts contained in the green tea I’m using as its replacement. Perhaps one of these days it will taste good … Continue reading →

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Vintage Home

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Mary

When it comes to home decor, I love the charm of yester-year. Not a bunch of cluttered antiques, but little hints here and there in the form of baskets, quilts, candles, enamelware (see my spooner in the header pic of … Continue reading →

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Summertime Plans

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Mary

I’m feeling the swelling of freedom that summertime possesses…it’s welling up in me, bringing a smile to my heart. How about you? Last night I went out to eat with two friends from church at this wonderful little Mexican restaurant. … Continue reading →

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Peaches and Cream Pie

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Mary

This is probably one of our top five favorite desserts. I made it for a potluck last night, and I’m making it again on Monday for a luncheon here with a friend. Recently I found the exact same recipe at … Continue reading →

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