Welcome to another edition of Halloween on Sloan Creek! This year’s theme: “Candy Swap.” Yup, that’s right. We have now reached the point where there are more than a handful of children in the neighborhood. And all of us were out in force tonight. However, the amount of candy in everyone’s candy dishes outside never… Continue reading Trick-or-Treat, Swap my sweet
Month: October 2007
Love in 5 Languages, The Final Chapter
Well, I totally missed it last week, so you’re getting this final installment a week late. But hey, who’s counting, right? Last week was the last week of class for the 5 Love Languages of Children.  Our topic for the night was the love language of Acts of Service. The authors made a great… Continue reading Love in 5 Languages, The Final Chapter
I have decided
I should have posted this on Sunday, but we ended up selling popcorn and visiting with neighbors a little too late. When I resigned my position at Prairie Creek, I did so with the heartfelt desire and honest commitment to follow God wherever He might choose to lead me and my family. Though my heart… Continue reading I have decided
Boston ROCKS!!
What a time to be a New England professional sports team fan! Woot! The New England Patriots remain undefeated following a 52-7 PASTING of the Redskins. Quit yer whinin’ ol’ ‘skinny. The Pats couldn’t HELP but run up the score when you TURN THE BALL OVER inside the red zone. Sheesh. I do admit feeling… Continue reading Boston ROCKS!!
Are you ready for Soxtober?
It’s late, I’m tired, and I’m not going to make this long… (big sigh of relief from my 4 loyal readers) But I just had to celebrate, ‘cuz… THE SOX ARE IN THE WORLD SERIES!! THE SOX WON THE PENNANT! Woot!
What I did on October vacation – Days 3 & 4
“What I did on my October vacation, Days 3 & 4” By Debbi Speer I swam. With my family. On the beach. And in the pool. We walked on the beach. yada yada yada. Then we saw some sea turtles. Then we swam some more. Oh, and we ate a lot too. The end. If… Continue reading What I did on October vacation – Days 3 & 4
What I did on October vacation – Days 1 & 2
“What I did on my October Vacation” by Debbi Speer What I did on my October vacation was to get into a car and drive a really, really, REALLY long way to the beach. The end. Not good enough? Okay, I’ll give details, but remember: YOU ASKED FOR IT.
Excuses, Excuses – Seussian edition
The day, it was Tuesday, the shows carried on, But alas, I could not watch because I was gone. Girls’ Night Out I attended, gathered at Scotty P’s Where I munched on fries and a burger with cheese. Wednesday was church: dinner, class, and a song Which, unfortunately, keeps me out late and too long,… Continue reading Excuses, Excuses – Seussian edition
Love in 5 Languages, Part 5
We are nearly done with the class based on the book, The 5 Love Languages of Children, and I have dearly loved teaching this class. Much to my surprise (and to a certain extent, delight), most of the attendees have been teachers. I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of adapting the course content to make… Continue reading Love in 5 Languages, Part 5
Ode to Monday Night Television, Seussian edition
The week of hai-cap has since passed us by, So now a new format of recap we try. From our friend RC whose blog now looks sweeter Came the suggestion of using a Suessian meter! “Can I do that?” I thought. “Can I figure it out, Can I rhyme with enough style so that there’s… Continue reading Ode to Monday Night Television, Seussian edition