Julie Lyles Carr

Yep, we homeschool.  I know, I know..how predictable with the 8 kids and all.  I didn’t really start out to homeschool.  But as my oldest got more and more involved in dance and as we met more homeschool families, it began to feel not as odd and alien, but more like a fun adventure…and so here we are, 11 years…
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Could you do me a solid?  Would you mind if I asked?  Could you just take a look at the following pictures and pretend like you’re seeing a gorgeous 3 karat tennis bracelet set in platinum?  Would that be alright?  I sure would appreciate it, seeing as how I just spent a bunch ‘o money on this particular bling-bling grill. …
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My sweet bloggin’ bud perilloparodies at The Spices of Life has honored me with the Arte Y Pico award and some amazing words.  Thank you so much for passing this on to me, for your writing and ponderings on faith and family and for sharing your incredible art.  Angie at sevenclowncircus had the same idea–great minds, huh?  Angie, thank you…
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To let friendship die away by negligence and silence, is certainly not wise. It is voluntarily to throw away one of the greatest comforts of this weary pilgrimage…                                                                …
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 8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say;        he promises peace to his people, his saints—        but let them not return to folly.  9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,        that his glory may dwell in our land.  10 Love and faithfulness meet together;        righteousness and peace kiss each other….
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