tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58912464523546969362024-02-05T04:27:51.896-06:00Imperfectly Wonderful WorldFaith, Family, and life in a small townMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.comBlogger667125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891246452354696936.post-57291606674071230152017-06-27T21:14:00.000-05:002017-06-30T08:35:19.270-05:00Summer Bible Study Series {Bible Study Basics}<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Summer Bible Study Series</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">{Bible Study Basics}</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Why study the Bible?</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Salvation, our goal is to get to heaven and take as many people with us as possible</span></span></div>
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meaning of life</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If the ultimate goal is salvation, there has to be an immediate benefit and blessing. There is a connection between what we study and how we apply it to our lives. It should change our lives in every way. I see that as a better understanding of life....everything including relationships, family, nature, the world, human nature, jobs, emotions and feelings, what really matters, priorities. Our priorities, values, and what we treasure will change as we read the Bible. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>In the past I've written about how one can approach Bible study, click {<a href="http://imperfectlywonderfulworld.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-study-bible.html" target="_blank">here</a>} to go to that blog post about How to Study the Bible. </i></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<b>Lesson 3</b></div>
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<b>Lesson 4</b></div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891246452354696936.post-76398057551632473222017-06-27T21:13:00.000-05:002017-06-30T08:36:53.651-05:00Summer Bible Study Series {Changing Our Lives}<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>For the sake of putting this on the blog, I'll divide the third Bible study lesson into Part I and Part II. This study could have taken us two weeks, but we were on a strict timeline to finish in the month of June so we didn't fully cover the second part. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Summer Bible Study Series </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">{Sharing the Gospel}</span><br />
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<strong>God loves us.</strong></div>
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<em>For <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26126A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>God so loved <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26126B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>the world, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26126C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26126D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>perish but have eternal life. </em></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><sup> </sup><em>The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30515B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>as some count slowness, but <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30515C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>is patient toward you, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30515D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>not wishing that any should perish, but <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30515E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>that all should reach repentance.</em></span></div>
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<em>For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.</em></div>
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<em>1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins <span class="text Eph-2-2" id="en-ESV-29215">2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—</span> <span class="text Eph-2-3" id="en-ESV-29216">3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.</span></em></div>
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<em>He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30407AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup>might die to sin and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30407AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup>live to righteousness. <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30407BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup>By his wounds you have been healed.</em></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="text Rom-5-8" id="en-ESV-28040" style="text-align: start;"><span class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">8</span> </span>but <span class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28040L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></span>God shows his love for us in that <span class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28040M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></span>while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.</span><span style="text-align: start;"> </span><span class="text Rom-5-9" id="en-ESV-28041" style="text-align: start;"><span class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">9</span> </span>Since, therefore, <span class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28041N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></span>we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from <span class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28041O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></span>the wrath of God.</span><span style="text-align: start;"> </span></span></i></div>
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<em> But he said, <span class="woj"><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-25425A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>“Blessed rather are those <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-25425B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>who hear the word of God and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-25425C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>keep it!”</span></em></div>
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<em>Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28703A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>I preached to you, which you received, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28703B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>in which you stand, <span class="text 1Cor-15-2" id="en-ESV-28704"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>and by which <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28704C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>you are being saved, if you <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28704D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>hold fast to the word I preached to you—<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28704E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>unless you believed in vain.</span></em></div>
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<em> <span class="text Eph-2-8" id="en-ESV-29221"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>For <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29221A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>by grace you have been saved <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29221B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>through faith. And this is <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29221C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>not your own doing; <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29221D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>it is the gift of God,</span> <span class="text Eph-2-9" id="en-ESV-29222"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29222E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>not a result of works, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29222F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>so that no one may boast.</span></em></div>
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<em><span class="text Gal-3-23" id="en-ESV-29109"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29109AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup>imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed.</span> <span class="text Gal-3-24" id="en-ESV-29110"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>So then, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29110AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup>the law was our <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29110AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup>guardian until Christ came, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29110AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup>in order that we might be justified by faith.</span> <span class="text Gal-3-25" id="en-ESV-29111"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian,</span> <span class="text Gal-3-26" id="en-ESV-29112"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>for in Christ Jesus <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29112AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup>you are all sons of God, through faith.</span> <span class="text Gal-3-27" id="en-ESV-29113"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>For as many of you as <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29113AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup>were baptized <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29113AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup>into Christ have <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29113AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup>put on Christ.</span></em></div>
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<strong>Believe.</strong></div>
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<em>I told you that you <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26394A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>would die in your sins, for <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26394B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>unless you believe that <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26394C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>I am he you will die in your sins.” </em></div>
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<em>And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30162A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>must believe that he exists and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30162B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>that he rewards those who seek him.</em> </div>
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<em>Whoever believes and is <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-24881B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>baptized <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-24881C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>will be saved, but <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-24881D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>whoever <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-24881E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>does not believe will be condemned.</em></div>
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<strong>Repent.</strong></div>
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<em>And Peter said to them, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26976A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>“Repent and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26976B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>be baptized every one of you <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26976C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>in the name of Jesus Christ <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26976D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26976E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>the gift of the Holy Spirit.</em></div>
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<em>The times of ignorance <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-27540B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>God overlooked, but <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-27540C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>now he <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-27540D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>commands all people everywhere to repent,</em></div>
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<em> and that <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26028A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26028B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>in his name <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26028C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>to all nations, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26028D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>beginning from Jerusalem.</em></div>
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<em> because, if <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28182A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28182B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>believe in your heart <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28182C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.</em></div>
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<em>And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."</em><span class="text Acts-8-38" id="en-NASB-27215"><sup class="versenum"></sup></span></div>
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<em>"Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven.</em></div>
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<em>Go therefore and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-24211B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>make disciples of <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-24211C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>all nations, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-24211D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>baptizing them <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-24211E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>in <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-24211F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,</em></div>
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<span class="text Rom-6-4" id="en-ESV-28057"><em><span class="text Rom-6-3" id="en-ESV-28056"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Do you not know that all of us <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28056C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>who have been baptized <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28056D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?</span> <span class="text Rom-6-4" id="en-ESV-28057"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>We were <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28057E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28057F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>Christ was raised from the dead by <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28057G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup>the glory of the Father, we too might walk in <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-28057H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup>newness of life.</span></em></span></div>
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<em> Baptism, which corresponds to this, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30429A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30429B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>as an appeal to God for a good conscience, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30429C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,</em></div>
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<strong>Live a faithful Christian life that honors God</strong></div>
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<em><span class="text 1John-1-5"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30529A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30529B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.</span> <span class="text 1John-1-6" id="en-ESV-30530"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30530C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30530D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>do not practice the truth.</span> <span class="text 1John-1-7" id="en-ESV-30531"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>But <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30531E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>if we walk in the light, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30531F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-ESV-30531G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup>the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.</span></em></div>
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<em>Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.</em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>This study was probably the hardest one for us to get through. When you talk about obedience, it's an area where we all can improve. When you think about Christ's obedience and sacrifice, it humbles you beyond words. It took me a few days after the study to process it all, and even though it was difficult, it was a good challenge that helped me grow in my faith. </i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>I thought about our study focusing on gaining Bible knowledge, and I wanted us to ponder the following idea of ignorance being an enemy to obedience. </i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ignorance</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Ignorance in regards to God’s word would be a lack of Bible knowledge. I’ve read a quote, “Satan’s greatest weapon is man’s ignorance of God’s word.” Ignorance is not stupidity. Ignorance is not being informed. I don’t know if it’s the greatest weapon, but I do agree that ignorance is an important part of why people are misled, why people make bad decisions, and why people continue in sin. Sometimes the lies easiest to believe are the ones closet to the truth. Someone knows just a little bit and it sounds close to the truth so we just go with it and don’t question it OR someone speaks so eloquently and we feel like they must be smarter than we are and we go along with what they are preaching or teaching. With Bible study we can overcome our ignorance. We can become informed. We can know the difference between the truth and a lie by using God’s word as the standard.</span></span><br />
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We played a lot of baseball starting in March and continuing on until May.</div>
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Ben played coach pitch and Will was on the 10U team with kid pitch. </div>
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Over spring break we went to 3 different nurseries looking for flowers and plants for our yard. </div>
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At Open House this year, Will did a living history museum presentation. He chose Moses Austin. At first I thought it would be a challenge because he's an obscure figure in Texas History. Will made the comment, "Mom, you're the only one who knows who he is." I told Will that's because I am a Texas History teacher and that no one else would. At first I panicked about the costume, but then we decided the costume would be easy since no one knows much about him. Will was able to dress like he wanted to.</div>
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Ben's class had a fun space theme for Open House. This is an alien he created. </div>
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We planted bluebonnet seeds in the fall, and we had some small bluebonnets come up! </div>
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April 8th the boys went to the coolest Nerf gun party for their cousin Sam.</div>
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April 9th the ladies from my church and I hosted a vintage cowboy themed baby shower for a sweet couple that attends our church. I enjoyed having it at our home and decorating for the shower with the ladies from our church.</div>
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Our first Easter in the new house. </div>
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Holidays have been extra special this year.</div>
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We watched our niece Maggie compete at the Regional and State Tennis Tournament</div>
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Regional Tournament in Tyler, Texas</div>
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State Tennis Tournament in College Station, Texas</div>
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We walked around the campus of Texas A&M.</div>
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For now, this is where they both want to attend college. Whoop!</div>
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Mark got a new mower.</div>
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Or if we say it as the Europeans do, we've been dining al fresco. ;)</div>
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Will and the Intermediate Honor Choir participated in the Sandy Lake Fun Fest Singing Competition.</div>
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They performed songs from <i>The Sound of Music.</i></div>
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The boys and I made slime. We followed a video I saw on Facebook.</div>
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There were terrible storms that afternoon and evening and it was a good distraction.</div>
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891246452354696936.post-92099206407524005222017-04-10T18:19:00.000-05:002017-04-10T18:19:09.835-05:00Dallas on Friday<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My dear friend, Kayreen, was visiting Texas last weekend. We wanted to see Dallas since we're usually in the suburbs north of Dallas or even farther north where I live in the middle of nowhere. The perfect place to visit in Dallas was the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff. Kayreen and I have traveled together before and she made the comment that the area reminded her of the Haight in San Francisco. It's been almost 15 years since I've been there with her, but I agree that it's a good comparison. We had pizza at Eno's, which was a good recommendation from a friend at work. My favorite shop was We are 1976. They had a friendly staff and great collection of prints.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had cold brew coffee at Cultivar before heading home. It was recommended to Kayreen by the people at Slate in Seattle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a wonderful, spring day with a beautiful friend. I wished we lived closer and could hang out more often. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thy lovingkindness, O LORD, extends to the heavens, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thy faithfulness reaches to the skies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The photos are jumbled up between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I shared some of my favorites from the two days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This could be one of my very favorite photos of the boys ever, and it was taken on Christmas Eve night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last year we adopted a Reindeer named Speedy, and this year we added a new pet. We adopted a St. Bernard that we named Jingle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our first Christmas in our new home!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was everything I thought it would be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Magical, Wonderful, Amazing, Delightful, Sweet, Sentimental, Joyous, Restful, Relaxing, Fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took most of the photos on my iPhone. I started decorating before Thanksgiving, and I plan to leave up the decorations until the new year. It's been exciting to celebrate in our new home that we've dreamed about for so long that I couldn't take it all down just yet.</span></div>
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891246452354696936.post-12052583127521186902016-11-24T09:25:00.002-06:002016-11-24T09:25:57.012-06:00Happy Thanksgiving 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Colossians 3:15 "<span style="background-color: white;">And let </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-29516AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29516AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span><span style="background-color: white;">the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-29516AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29516AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span><span style="background-color: white;">in one body. And </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-29516AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29516AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span><span style="background-color: white;">be thankful."</span></span></div>
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891246452354696936.post-12539621745462963102016-11-13T19:26:00.000-06:002016-11-13T19:26:14.881-06:00Fall Decor in the New House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's been special spending two seasons in the new house. Summer was a big adjustment since we were still unpacking. Fall has been wonderful because we feel settled and at home. In our old house, I was never one to change out decor for the seasons except for Christmas. The new house has me inspired to change with the seasons. Below are photos taken during the months of September, October, and November with fall decor around the house. You can see that items changed slightly as I added things, moved things, and tried to find the perfect spot for pumpkins, leaves, and all things fall. </span></div>
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891246452354696936.post-78869846664549935642016-11-03T20:19:00.003-05:002019-01-05T18:56:43.357-06:00Will is 10!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Today Will turns 10!</b></span></div>
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Here are a few photos from his party this weekend. We had it at the new house and in our backyard. It was fun and exhausting to have a house full of boys. We made a lot of good memories. </div>
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Two years ago we had a party at the land but it was so different then. We did a scavenger hunt at that party, but the kids are older now so I couldn't repeat the same thing. I made up clues and hid them in balloons. They had to find the clue, pop the balloon, and read it to find out where to go next. The clues were hidden all over the land.</div>
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Here is Will reading clue #1. </div>
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The scavenger hunt ended with everyone getting a headlamp, which came in handy because it was getting dark.</div>
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We are a sweaty mess, but we had a blast celebrating our big boy turning 10.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Favorite food: <b>Turkey, cheese, mustard and mayo sandwich</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Will's favorite drink is <b>Coke</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Favorite fruit: <b>apples</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Favorite veggie: <b>potates</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Favorite sport to play: <b>Baseball</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Will's favorite sports team is the <b>Texas Rangers. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Favorite toys: <b>PS4, Ninetendo 3ds</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The best show on television according to Will is <b><i>Arthur</i></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Will's favorite thing to learn about in school is <b>writing and reading</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Will's favorite thing about school is <b>seeing friends.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If Will could go anywhere in the world, he'd go to <b>Washington, D.C.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Will's favorite color is <b>blue</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">When Will grows up he wants to be a <b>road designer</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 18.48px;">His favorite book is </span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>Book 13 Series of Unfortunate Events.</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Favorite holiday: </span><b style="font-size: medium;">Christmas</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Favorite animal: <b>Dog</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 18.48px;">One of Will's favorite memories of the last year was going to the Mall of America, Target Field, and seeing the Lerews in Indiana</span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 18.48px;"><b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Will really likes <b>Texas Rangers baseball </b>and any MLB games that are on TV<b>. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This morning we had donuts and this evening we took Will to eat at the new Chipotle in Greenville. </span></div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891246452354696936.post-50436450006391138452016-09-24T10:01:00.000-05:002016-09-24T10:01:21.746-05:0010 LONG Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We moved from our home in town to a rental property in December 2015, and we could not get Internet service. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We moved into our new home in May 2016 and there was not a reliable Internet provider option. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Finally we have Internet in our new home. I shared the moment on my personal Facebook page this week. W</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">hen the Internet people arrived to do the install, o</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">ne of the boys said, "Now my dreams have come true." I wanted to hug them when they left but I knew that would be weird. We felt like the family in the funny commercials</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> that had to live </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">without internet. It's hilarious in commercials, not so much in real life. The struggle--it was real!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We are back to normal. It feels like the new house is perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We take access to the Internet for granted and I have a new appreciation for how much I used it without even realizing it. Of course, I've missed blogging and my social media has been limited, but there were other things that were more important like paying bills and taking care of appointments. It's difficult to be an adult now without reliable internet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I'm excited to get back to blogging and writing some posts about our new home. I haven't been able to share images of the house, like the photo above of our chalkboard pantry door. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If anyone out there is still reading this old blog, then you are a faithful friend and family member. Thanks for your patience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Imperfectly Wonderful World is back! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Ben's birthday, he had donuts for breakfast and cupcakes at school with his class. The fun continued all throughout the day because it was field day at school on his birthday. How fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had to work hard to find a a free weekend to have Ben's party. End of year baseball tournaments and other activities made it a challenge to schedule it this year. We ended up celebrating this weekend so it felt like Ben's birthday celebrations lasted about 2 weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ben chose Chuck E. Cheese's for his party. This was a first for us. Since attending friends' parties there he thought it would be cool. I have to admit it was easy for us and low stress so I'm not against this for a birthday party.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made throwback cupcakes instead of cake. Notice the candy letters like we used to have on our birthday cakes when we were kids. I decided on cupcakes instead of a cake so I didn't have to worry about transporting a decorated cake there. The party treats were candy kabobs that I'd seen a friend on Instagram make. There are all sorts of examples if you look it up on Pinterest. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />This is the last year that both boys will be in the elementary school together so it was a special year for our family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This school year has been an adventure for our us. We have lived in 3 different houses, which is hard to believe as I'm typing it. We sold a house and built a house. The boys adjusted to the changes and stress better than I imagined. I really couldn't have asked for them to handle it any better. I'm thankful that all the adjustments didn't have an impact on their learning. We are proud of all their hard work, effort, and accomplishments. Most of all I'm happy they made friends, learned, and had fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It seems we are blessed each year with educators who make it their mission in life to invest in the future of our children. Mark and I are educators so naturally we value education. We know it's not an easy job, and it's often thankless. Both of our boys' teachers are truly gifted and helped our boys excel. If it weren't for them I know they wouldn't be where they are today. What a special thing to encourage a love of learning!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today Ben turns 7!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Ben has been playing coach pitch baseball. He is attentive and tries hard to do what the coaches ask of him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Just as I've written about Ben before, he is still ready to play and get dirty. He wears out the knees in his jeans, which is evidence of playing hard and having fun. Ben is becoming quite the little artist. He draws some things from his imagination and others he can draw by copying what he sees. Ben likes playing PS4 games, watching TV and movies (at home and on the DVD player in the car), playing games on the iPad, building Legos and making his own creative Lego creations. Ben likes to be a helper, and he doesn't like to be left out. He is funny, smart, sweet, and kind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The best show on television according to Ben is <b><i>Ninjago, </i>and <i>Odd Squad </i>on PBS kids, and he said it used to be Chima but it go deleted but he still likes it.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Ben's favorite thing to learn about in school is <b>math and recess in the gym and lunch</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">If Ben could go anywhere in the world, he'd go to <b>Florida </b>to go to <b>Disney World</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">His favorite book right now is <b> </b><b style="font-style: italic;">The Day the Crayons Quit </b>and <b style="font-style: italic;">The Day the Crayons Came Home</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Ben's birthday meal, if he could choose would be <b>Cane's Chickens</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">We celebrated Ben's birthday early by going to a Rangers game. He also picked all the places we got to eat on the Memorial Day weekend. This morning he got donuts for breakfast. Today was field day at his elementary school and he helped me make cupcakes to share with his class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I plan to share all the details about the new house on <a href="http://www.unexpectedelegance.com/" target="_blank"><b>Unexpected Elegance</b></a>, but for now here's a brief list off the top of my head.</span></div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891246452354696936.post-55262997793082027592016-05-20T10:17:00.000-05:002016-05-20T10:19:55.128-05:00Catching Up: January 2016 - May 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We moved into our new house recently, and I couldn't be more excited to finally be home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It seems like so much of the last year, from May 2015 to now May 2016, has been focused on building our new home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Despite that being a major event in our lives, we still continued to have our everyday, life is still normal, happenings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I looked back through photos to remind me what we've been up to (other than building a house) since the start of the new year.</span></div>
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We met friends at Babe's chicken, which is a pretty good start to the new year if you ask me.</div>
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I like everyday moments like this one. The boys reading a book together. </div>
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Kayreen and Jen were in Texas for a visit.</div>
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We think Kayreen is awesome, and it's only natural that we would think her friends are awesome, too. It makes sense that we would become friends with her friends because she's our mutual friend. You guys followed that, right? We all had a good time hanging out together in downtown Denton.</div>
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Checking on construction at the new house. This photo is a good example of all the random things the boys would find at the construction site. Clearly they are of great value to them because they had to be in the photo!</div>
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We were able to get away for one night in Dallas, and it was a much needed break from this stressful year. Patty Griffin was in town, and we love her. We had dinner at Sundown at Granada and then attended the concert. We were with Craig and Andrea so that's how we got the photos. We didn't have to ask a random stranger to take them (don't think we're not above doing that though!). </div>
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Angela was in Texas for a quick visit and she made her way north to see us. She got to see the new house, we had Tex Mex, and then we headed to Canton. It was late in the day so we decided not to go to trade days and instead we hung out at Paul Michael. (I always want to call the store Paul Mitchell because of the hair care products, lol!) I wish Indiana and Texas were closer. She's the type of friend that I can pick right up with where we left off. </div>
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Also in April we celebrated our cousin's 7th birthday. My boys thought the laser tag in the park was pretty cool!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Our nephew, Jacob, graduated from high school and we celebrated his accomplishment. He made a slideshow for his graduation party and there was an adorable photo of him in a Spiderman costume. That's exactly how I remember him as a little boy and I can't believe he is out of high school now. Wow! If our boys grow up as fast as Jacob did, then Will and Ben will be graduating before I know it. Yikes!</span></div>
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Will and Ben worked hard and earned a spot in the top 10 for A.R. points for their classes, and they were rewarded with a field trip to Cowboys Stadium/AT&T Stadium. Mark was able to take off and go with them on the trip. I'm usually the one taking photos (or in their opinion over-taking photos) but he did a good job and took some of the boys.</div>
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It's the final Friday of the school year. So that means it's the last Friday that I have to pack school lunches. I love my family, and I love taking care of them. With that said, I don't love packing school lunches every morning. I've packed over 150 this school year, and this mama is done. I get anxious this time of year for summer which brings a break from our busy routine. Knowing that we are nearing the end is exciting!</div>
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Mother's Day was the first special day we celebrated in the new house. New house equals new traditions. At the old house (or as Ben calls it "the old, old house" because we also had "the rent house" in between) I've always taken a photo on Mother's Day in our front yard by our flowers, but this year we aren't even close to having flower beds ready. We were barely unpacked at Mother's Day. I had to come up with a new place for our yearly photo, and I thought by our front door would be the perfect spot.</div>
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I like this new spot for our Mother's Day photo. It still feels surreal to show you these photos. I can't believe we are in our new house. Perfect Mother's Day present!</div>
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I always took photos of the boys by the front door at the old house, and I decided to keep up that tradition here. </div>
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The boys enjoyed our quick tour.</div>
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Y'all know I'm an Aggie, but even this old Aggie could appreciate seeing the UT campus. If I wanted to get sentimental and reflect, I'd tell you that our nephew Max was the age of Ben when Mark and I started dating. That's so crazy because now he's studying at UT and living the college dream. We're so proud of him. Someone please tell me where all those years have gone!</div>
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The boys and I in front of Gruene Hall. I think it's the oldest dance hall in Texas or maybe it's the oldest one still in use. We didn't go inside because it was crowded but we did hear some good music being played.</div>
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Huge live oak trees in front of the Gristmill Restaurant in Gruene.</div>
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On our way home from Austin, we stopped by the Magnolia Silos in Waco.</div>
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Yes, THE Magnolia Silos that are seen on Fixer Upper.</div>
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About a year ago, we went to the Magnolia shop on Bosque but I hadn't had a chance to visit the new location. </div>
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The weather forecast had projected storms on the day we planned to visit and the crowds were low. I think they were very low compared to what others experience. We didn't have to wait in line at all.</div>
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I purchased a few items for the new house. The kids played outside and had a blast playing a pickup game of baseball with other kiddos playing in the outdoor area. Chip and Joanna did an awesome job of creating a space that everyone in the family could enjoy. Mark and I especially liked the food trucks--crepes and coffee from Common Grounds.</div>
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If y'all are wanting a house update...we're hoping we move in less than a month. Follow along on Instagram where I share more regular updates. There's more than I can begin to blog about, but one day I promise I will try.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you've been reading my blog since the beginning, then you know Mark and I have dreamed about building a house on our land in the country since we got married. It's taken us 10 years to decide what we wanted and about 3 years to make it become a reality. We started from scratch. We had house plans drawn to perfectly fit our land. Before we started any of the building process, we got bids from different custom home builders and we selected the builder that was right for our project, budget, and family. Our land in the country was a blank slate when we moved forward with building. There were several things that had to be done before we were ready to build. We didn't even have a physical address (also called a 911 address) or any utilities. Once we took care of all of the start up, which included getting electricity, water, putting in a driveway, and having dirt work done by a bulldozer to build the house pad, we were ready to go. Since our home is completely custom, I've often told people it is a blessing and a curse. The fun part of a custom home is that you have unlimited choices. The stressful part is that you have unlimited choices. Did that make sense? Many people are frustrated when building a new home because they don't feel like they can personalize it. With our home there are endless possibilities and it is 100% a reflection of our style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're new here, and the title didn't give it away already, our style is farmhouse, which most of you already knew. Have you ever heard the song by Barbara Mandrell, "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"? I feel like, "We Were Farmhouse When Farmhouse Wasn't Cool". We started planning this home about 3 years ago (before Fixer Upper) and we didn't know the farmhouse style would become so popular. It doesn't bother me that so many people are building homes that are this style. It is classic and timeless in many ways. There are numerous benefits of building something that's a popular style and one is that finishes are readily available.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't been as good about blogging about the process as I thought I would be. I plan to share more of the specific details about finishes on Angela's blog <a href="http://www.unexpectedelegance.com/" target="_blank">Unexpected Elegance</a>. For now I've put together a timeline to help me remember all that's happened this year in regards to our new home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>January</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Received bids</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">February</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chose builder/general contractor</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">March</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Worked to get utilities, address</span><br>
Link {<b><a href="http://imperfectlywonderfulworld.blogspot.com/2015/03/letsbuildafarmhouse.html" target="_blank">here} </a></b>to a blog post as we prepared to start the dirt work.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">April</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dirt work for house pad</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were very fortunate that we had a few days of dry weather to get the dirt work done because May brought record amounts of rainfall to Texas.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">May</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not much since it was the rainiest May on record</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">June</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Continued to get utilities put in place</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">July</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Worked on selecting interior finishes</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">August</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Continued to work on selecting finishes, specifically plumbing</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">September</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Foundation work, piers were poured</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">October</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Foundation was poured</span><br>
<span style="font-size: large;">Decisions were made about exterior siding, exterior doors, etc.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">November</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Framing </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">December</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a BIG month!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Soooo much that I don't even know if I can keep a record of it all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Follow my instagram @redbirdblue and you can see progress updates. I've kept a record and dated most of the photos so I can remember all of the details.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This photo below was taken </span><span style="font-size: large;">(by my mother-in-law)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> around December 19, 2015 and shows the progress made to this point. We don't have a rigid timeline of when the house will be complete. It could be end of March or sometime in April, and if it is sooner then we'll be pleasantly surprised. We have a place to live currently and that takes away the pressure of needing it completed by a certain date. </span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course there have been challenges along the way, but overall we couldn't be happier with the house. We feel very thankful that this home has become a reality. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I know I say this often, but I truly mean it.</span></div>
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This year the boys received more electronics than in the past. I guess they are growing up (boo hoo!) and the days of receiving all toys is slowly fading away. </div>
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They also got a new Nerf glow football, basketball, and glow basketball goal set, and hoodies, movies, and Santa still brought them each a Disney Pixar Cars car. Their stockings had candy and flashlight glow sticks and a headlamp, which came in handy for the scary tornado situation that occurred the day after Christmas.</div>
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Mark and I also gave the boys some books we thought they would enjoy.</div>
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891246452354696936.post-56103675694693111442015-12-25T08:00:00.000-06:002015-12-25T08:00:05.691-06:00Merry Christmas 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas from our family to yours!</span></div>
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These photos were taken this fall </div>
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As always, <a href="http://laurenspictures.com/" target="_blank">Lauren</a>, our friend and photographer gets credit for making us look good.</div>
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