Friday, August 10, 2012

{This Moment} A Past Moment of our little Chef Juliana

A picture that will forever touch my heart, Juliana is only 3 here and all smiles!



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Thursday, August 9, 2012

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~


I am still working on my School year post which I hope to finish soon, maybe tonight when all the little ones are sleeping. I always say I'm going to stay up later than I really do. I have a to-do list of all the things I would like done before I have our baby it  does not seem to be getting any shorter.

{pretty}


This was the sunset we saw on the way home from VBS the other night. The picture really does nothing for how wonderful this sunset was.  

{happy}

                                                  

Are girls just growing, growing, and growing!

{funny}


Our 3rd daughter wanted a Star Wars birthday and she was so excited to get a new Lego set. This was the first time I had bought a Lego set like this, I can't believe the price. She's worth it!! 

{real}


Trying to get all 7 girls to smile and face the camera is really a job. We still have some girls looking at everything but the camera, but that is what makes our picture real.

  
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Friday, August 3, 2012

{This Moment} Big Puppies, Water, and Sisters!




I remember when life was so simple, I think that was when I was a child. Just to watch children play reminds me of how as adults we could learn a thing or to from the simple things of life.


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

My Daybook :: July 31, 2012


Outside my window... I get to look at my girls reading together, which is such a thrill. It is always nice to see sisters get along since some days are not as easy.
I am Thinking...
About all the contractions and braxton hicks I'm having, which I am happy about.
I am also thinking about all the things I still have to do before our sweet little guy gets here in just a few weeks. Does the to-do list really ever end when you have a full house of children and family, no I don't think so but I would not want it any other way.

I am thankful...
For the strength I find only in Jesus Christ, I am so happy to have him in my life.
I have been having some rib problems we think for this little gut along with some right shoulder pain. We are hoping it is not a gall stone and is just something simple. I do know that the Lord's plans are just perfect and my life is in his hands as it should be because I would just mess things up.
I am also thankful for having almost all my school year plans done, with the help of my wonderful husband we may be done before the baby get here!

Learning all the time...
I just finished ordering the last of my books for this coming school year! I hope to post all details sometime this week with all our fun plans, that I hope to do! It really is amazing how many books we now have in our home with 5 children in school and a pre-k student. The girls ask everyday when we get to start our new school year which makes me so happy to hear. This year we went through Sonlight and added books from Seton Books, and Christian Liberty.

Living for our Lord each day...
We try our best to live for the Lord each and every day; we are hoping to start a new family Bible study this fall details coming soon!

From the Kitchen...
Lots of organic fruit and veggies in our home which are so good for you.
I have switched my diet to more of a fruit and veggie diet with about 50% of my calorie intake coming from lots of fresh raw fruits and veggies. I still eat dairy and red meat along with fish and chicken just not as much.
God made food to fight so many things why not use what God has given us.
Did you know that simple apple juice and beet juice can help soften the gall stones and flush them out. Why not give my body what it needs the most of.
Also from the Kitchen we have candy, yes sweets and candy as we get ready to celebrate our daughters 9th birthday this week.

I am creating... 
Daily plans for our family for this next school year. 

I am working on...
All the little extra things I need to get done before our new little guy gets here.
We are still stuck on a name:(
I 'm also trying to come up with a Blog Schedule for myself so I can post more. I seem to slip away all too much, and my family across the country lets me know:)

I am also working on all our extra activities we would like to do this school year. I must keep in mind that not everything will get done and that really is okay. 

I am going...
To try and post next year's curriculam plans for this up coming year.

I am hoping...
That we can have a baby name picked out in the next couple of weeks. We keep going back and forth on baby names I am sure my husband will pick out the perfect name.

I am reading...
My girls have been watching and reading the Left Behind books and movies, so I also checked out from the library a book called Will Catholics Be Left Behind? I may start reading this next week when I have a little more time.
Has anyone ever read this book?


I am praying...
For my health and the health of all the Momys that will be giving birth in the next 2 months. I just can't believe I'm almost at the end of my 9th pregnancy.

Around the house...
Lots of books to list on my An on-line Curriculum Sale Blog Hop. I will be linking up over at Jessica's blog which the link above will bring you to. I will have a lot of different type of books and maybe some dvd's and little extras and hope to finish my list by the end of the day August 1st.


One of my favorite things...
The Bible and my time with the Lord if I had the time I could spend each morning at Mass 7 days a week. I really long for more time with our father in heaven but with 7 little one's that does not happen. So sometimes the shower has to do (lol)!

A few plans for the week...

  • Finish my book sale list
  • Work on our pre-school plans
  • Finish our Schedule for the fall
  • Mark 2 things of the before baby list.
  • Order the last of our school books

A picture of a tired mommy working outside at 35 weeks pregnant

I am measuring 41 weeks as of my 34 week check -up!!
Ultrasound showed a healthy baby weighing 6 lbs 10 already in the 88th percentile!!
Are babies are all over 9lbs 4oz and I think the newest baby of the family will be following just the same.

A picture to share...
The top picture is of my oldest daughter and my wonderful husband. My daughter is only in 2nd grade here and she is now in 8th grade, were does the time go.

A Used Book Sale

I am joining in on a used book sale blog hop starting August 1st- August 7th. I have such a variety of stuff and I hope to have everything listed by the end of the day August 1st.


I will try to post pictures of all the items I list. If I just don't get arounf to it I can send you pictures of which ever book you would like.
If you are interested in purchasing any of the books/items listed, please leave a comment with your email address and I will send you your total, with shipping, along with my PayPal info. If you would rather send a check or money order that would be fine to. (If you'd rather not leave your email address, you can email me directly at lpgootee@rucls.net


Shipping will be $3.50 for 1-2 items and $5.25 for 3 or more, to cover the cost of packaging and media rate in the continental U.S .If you would like your books a little faster I can ship Priority as well, just let me know. If you end up ordering a lot of books let’s say more than 5, I will get back to you with the actual shipping cost.


Thank you for looking at our sale... be sure to check back starting August 1st over at Jessica's blog for more links to other book sales:)



These Father Lovasik Picture Books are all duplicates of ones on our shelves, and have been read so they show some use.   These are currently sold at Amazon in packs of 1-10 and I noticed the price really vaires on these. Anywhere between $8.00-$15.00 for 1 -10 books.   I am asking $.75 per book

  Great Women of the Bible , 1 available  (Sold)
  Saint Peter the Apostle,  1 available (Sold)
  The Seven Sacraments ,  1 available
  My Picture Missal,  1 available
  Mary my Mothe ,  1 available (Sold)
  Going to Confession ,  1 available (Sold)
  The our Father and Hail Mar ,  1 available (Sold)
  The Twelve Apostles,  2 available
  My First Picture Dictionary,  4 available 3 available
  
           Used and I think it may be missing week 1-3 pages otherwise in great shape.

           Used 1 page has some crayon marks

  Vocabulary From Classical Roots A and Vocabulary From Classical Roots A Teachers Guide and 
  Answer Key $15.00 for both
              Some shelf wear but never used

           Shelf wear but never used

           Used last year, shelf wear but no writing in it

          Shelf wear but no writing in it that I can see 

      Used and has shelf wear






       Used has shelf wear but in good shape






     Used has shelf wear but in good shape






       Used in good shape

       New shape some shelf wear

George Washington and the General's Dog (Step into Reading) (Step #3) $1.00 (Sold)
       Used in good shape

       Used in good shape

      Used in good shape

Trail of Tears (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) $1.00
     Used in good shape

   In new cond, but has been on our shelf

   New cond. only a little shelf wear on the dust jacket

   Read once by my older daughter so in great cond.

    Only used for one year so in great shape. A little shelf wear

       Only used for one year so in great shape. A little shelf wear

        Only used for one year so in great shape. A little shelf wear
Time Traveler: Visit Medieval Times, the Viking Age, the Roman World and Ancient Egypt (Usborne Time Traveler) $10.00 (Pending)
       Only used for one year so in great shape. A little shelf wear

     Only used for one year so in great shape. A little shelf wear
Managers of Their Schools: A Practical Guide to Homeschooling $10.00
       some shelf wear but was never used.
Medal of Honor with dvd $20.00
      In excellent shape!

                                                     
                                                   Peacemaking for families $5.00
                                                             Great shape!


How to report on books grade 3-4  $3.00
1st page has some pencil marks all other pages no marks, used cond.

Usborne What Were Castles For? $1.00
Used but no marks

Simply Charlotte Mason Presents Hours in the Out-Of-Doors $4.00
Simply Charlotte Mason Presents Joshua through Malachi & Ancient Greece $4.00
Both were used with no writting and show shelf wear

A Book of Gladness by Seton Press $3.00
Childs Bible History $2.00
Both used in with shelf wear no marks in books

By Abeka books Fun with pets $2.00
Stepping Stones $2.00
Both have been used no missing pages but lots of wear from reading some pencil marks

The Duggars 20 and Counting! $2.00
Has been read many times so shelf wear but no marks in the book. (Sold)


Abeka Math Grade 5 Teacher Edition $7.00
Used

 Abeka Arithmetic 5 tests and speed drill teacher key 3rd edition $5.00
Used but in good shape.



From Asparagus to Zucchini A guide to cooking Farm fresh Seasonal Produce $4.00
Love in the Kitchen cook book by Wendy Jeub $2.00
Both used and show shelf wear

Abeka Art 1 for 1st Grade $1.00
Very used and missing projects, but still many left
Discovering Great Artists $3.00 (Sold)
Never used some shelf wear

Usborne Science With Water $2.00
Usborne Science in the Kitchen $2.00
Mudpies To Magnets $5.00 (Sold)
Usborne Understanding your Muscles & Bones $3.00
Book 1 Adventures with atoms and molecules $5.00
All books have never been used might have some shelf wear

Mummies, Tombs and Treasure Secrets of Ancient Egypt $4.00
Cleopatra $3.00
Shadow Hawk $5.00
All used for 1 year and have a little shelf wear

Walking the Bible $4.00
All are in great shape have been used and have some shelf wear

Abeka
Video Manual Bible 7 Exodus Life of Christ Lesson plans $2.00, 2 available
Bible 7 Video Home Teacher Materials $1.00
Exodus Test Key $2.00, 2 available
Life of Christ Test Key $2.00, 2 available