Julie Lyles Carr

I never said we weren’t a little weird. Wait. That first sentence may make for some confusion. We are a little weird. Maybe a lot weird. What have you. But we’ve been ringing in the season with all the kiddos home by throwing a Hitchcock movie fest. In keeping with the holiday season, of course. But see, The Amazing Nick…
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We have returned from Oklahoma. And 1 of 8 has returned from France for a quick visit. So I’m posting late today. And I would apologize…except I’m not sorry. ‘Cuz I’ve been chatting it up with my oldest baby. It’s nice having the nest full again. And there will be pictures. And laughter. And good food. But for now, I’m…
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I am the designated chauffeur, taking us back to our more southern climes after committing Extended Family Christmas in Oklahoma.  1 of 8 is scheduled to fly in tonight and the goal is to come skidding into town in time to head to the airport and pick her up. But first, there was that lunar eclipse to tend to. As the…
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I’m Aunt Sissy. To ten nieces and nephews. And this little pixie is the youngest. She is one of those easy-peesie babies who coos and giggles and eats. And eats. And then, to the delight of Aunt Sissy, settles in for a long winter’s nap. At her high chair. It’s almost enough to make a girl want another baby. Almost….
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(repost from Dec. 13, 2009) Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Cor. 11:1 Should he be part of our Christmas celebrations? Should he not? Is the inclusion of the myth a form of deceit with our kids? Or is it a harmless bit of fun, some local color on the holiday? I don’t know. Theologian…
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