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Morning Messes
Johanna’s school book has us reading through a lot of early American history, including learning more about the experiences of the early pioneers. One day the book suggested we make some Johnnycake muffins because colonists relied heavily on corn. We decided this would be a good idea for a morning, instead of an afternoon. So we were up early to make some muffins. Although I don’t usually love messes in the morning, this one was worth it. 
Note to reading friends
Hi Friends!
I know I don’t have a lot of readers, but I do appreciate those of you who stop by to see what we are up to now and then.
After over ten years of using blogger, I find myself weary of dealing with one more *patch* for this site.
I am working on finding another hosting site for my blog, and as soon as it is set up I will share it over here.
Love,
Stacy
Reader Rewards!
Katriel finished her Kindergarten reader. We celebrate things like this. As we got closer to the end of the book Katriel asked if we could go to McDonald’s for ice cream once she was done. She also asked if Johanna could celebrate with us.
So even though it was about 13○F we went for ice cream.
Making Clothes for her Barbies.
Some Days Are Longer Than Others
It got towed.
I borrowed Kelly’s car.
I got to work two hours late.
But in the grand scheme of things, it’s ok.
Room update
A YEAR ago Thanksgiving weekend, John and I were discussing Stewart’s asthma and how it had seemingly been getting worse. Was it is busy college schedule? Was he not eating well? Sleeping well? And then, as I stood at the stove, stirring dinner, it was 100% clear.
“He’s been in his new room since summer and that room still has the original carpet!” What is more, that room had a rabbit in it when we visited [in 2007] to inspect the house. Stewart is allergic to rabbits.
So – we ripped out the carpet that weekend and he’s had nothing but an area rug over the subfloor ever since.
We decided to use some of John’s vacation time to have him spend two days doing the new floor.
Mama could hardly stand to look at that empty room with a new floor and old paint! So she convinced everyone to let her paint the room.
Tab helped me prep it.
And a quick paint job it was. From here on out, I’ve decreed that bedrooms for anyone over 12 years old just get a neutral color! I believe we will have musical bedrooms for the next 10 years as kids come and go to college!
A Picnic
January is a tough month.
It requires some special creativity. So we had goldfish crackers and seltzer water… in China.
Splish and Splash…
Our friends, the Fritzes, were back in the area for a visit after having moved last summer.
They invited us to stop by the hotel to visit for a while. Stewart and Nigel headed over before the girls and I so that they could visit with Brian and Stephen. Johanna, Katriel and I went later and the four girls swam and swam and swam. They were completely pruney by the time they were done!
Dayspring Disciples 