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Wrapping up the Week – 11/19

November 19, 2010 by Jen 1 Comment

What We Are Readingâ†’Â Russian Winter Knit Two On my Kindle: The Rosary Bob is reading The Hobbit to the boys On My Waiting to be Read Pile Theology of the Body for Beginners Jane Eyre Brideshead Revisited How to Read a Book Around the Houseâ†’ Lots!Â The new couch we ordered is due to […]

Wrapping up the Week – 11/12

November 12, 2010 by Jen Leave a Comment

What We Are Readingâ†’Â Rebuild My Church (working on a book review for December) On my Kindle: The Rosary Bob is reading The Hobbit to the boys On My Waiting to be Read Pile: Theology of the Body for Beginners Jane Eyre Brideshead Revisited How to Read a Book Around the Houseâ†’Â We have been […]

Wrapping up the Week – 11/5

November 5, 2010 by Jen Leave a Comment

What We Are Readingâ†’Â Rebuild my Church (working on a book review for December) On my Kindle: The Rosary Bob is reading The Hobbit to the boys Betsy-Tacy with the girls On My Waiting to be Read Pile: Theology of the Body for Beginners Jane Eyre Brideshead Revisited Tea Timeâ†’ We skipped our tea time […]

Summer Reading List

June 1, 2010 by Jen Leave a Comment

I enjoy reading lists, particularly book lists. Â I am putting together my own reading list for the summer and thought I would share a few of the lists I came across. Â Obviously you will have to use your own judgement on what is going to work in your home. 100 Essential Catholic Books More Catholic […]

Simplicity Parenting

May 6, 2010 by Jen Leave a Comment

The last few days I have been reading Simplicity Parenting. Â For me it has been one of those books that I could highlight every other sentence. Â It is really resonating with me and our vision for our family. Â The over-all theme of the book is quite simply our kids have too much. Â Not only […]

Learning to Read and Other Fun Things

March 22, 2010 by Jen Leave a Comment

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jacob reading to Leah Contrary to what you might think, (or have been told!) you don’t need a fancy or expensive program […]

Lenten Reading

February 16, 2010 by Jen Leave a Comment

Let the Lenten reading begin. Â The first is Â which I am reading for the book club at our parish. Â The second is a recommendation from a friend and finally, I am going to readÂ Leisure: The Basis of CultureÂ along with this blog. Â This means more reading and less computer, which is always a good thing […]

Adoption Books for Kids

February 1, 2010 by Jen 1 Comment

Here are some of our kids favorite books about adoption:Love You Like Crazy CakesÂ Â This is such a charming and cute book. Specifically about China but good for any country or situation.Seeds of LoveÂ Â Excellent book if you are traveling to bring home a new sibling. Â Talks specifically about the separation time while parents are away adopting […]

Adoption Books

January 27, 2010 by Jen Leave a Comment

Here is a list of adoption books I have found helpful:Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving ItÂ Â By Dr Ray GuarendiReal Parents, Real ChildrenÂ by van Gulden & Bartels-RabbAdoption ParentingToddler Adoption: The Weaver’s CraftÂ by Mary Hopkins BestRaising Adopted ChildrenÂ by Lois Ruskai MelinaAdopting the Hurt ChildÂ by Keck & KupeckyThe Connected ChildÂ by Karyn PurvisAttaching in AdoptionÂ by Deborah GraySimplicity ParentingÂ by […]

2010 Reading List

January 27, 2010 by Jen Leave a Comment

I plan on updating this throughout the year…… The BibleÂ Â (always reading) 1)Â The Company of Cheerful LadiesÂ by Alexander McCall Smith 2)Â Educating the Whole Hearted ChildÂ by Sally Clarkson (should have waited for the updated version due out this summer!) 3)Â Homeschooling with a Meek & Quiet SpiritÂ Â by Teri Maxwell~The main point of this book is that without a […]