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Two New Items Donated to Pie Auction

by | Dec 2, 2007 |

This flourless chocolate cake was baked today by Julia Hooten, a pastry chef in Chicago. The decoration is called gold filegree (edible). This painting by Shane Hooten is 18" x 24" and is done in acrylics. Mr. Hooten's art is shown in Chicago and elsewhere.

Two Days Till Pie Auction

by | Nov 30, 2007 |

So far, here is what we have: 165 people 1 1/2 hours of barn dancing 45 desserts 2 auctioneers 30 silent auction items including a 3-hour dance instruction/event with the Fuzak's, new books, dishes, tools, and much, much more 7 Pie Eating Contest entries 6 Best Apple...

Log Cabin Quilt Added to Pie Auction

by | Nov 27, 2007 |

Snuggle up with your favorite book for a cozy winter evening! This Log Cabin lap quilt will keep you warm on chilly evenings and bring homespun charm to your decor. Its random fabric placement displays calicoes in coordinating earth tones, warmed by the cheery pink...

Purple Heart Fighter Knife Now Ready

by | Nov 23, 2007 |

Laurie, Here are some new pictures and a description of the knife. The Purple Heart Fighter was designed in honor of Colleen Moeller. Its twist patterned Damascus blade measures 10 inches, and the overall length of this Fighter is 15 inches. The handle is made from...

Winner of the Thanksgiving Day Contest

by | Nov 23, 2007 |

It was very difficult to choose, but Jason wins the Hands and Hearts Greek and Roman Discovery Kit. Jason said in his comment I am thankful that one year ago yesterday a little eight week old baby boy was delivered to our front door. Thirty days later we took custody...

Thanksgiving Day Contest

by | Nov 21, 2007 |

What are you thankful for this year? Has the Lord revealed Himself to you in a special way and comforted you? Has He blessed your family with peace and joy? Has He taken you through a particular trial but strengthened your faith in the process? Here is one of the...

Abandoned to God

by | Nov 21, 2007 |

Abandoned to God: A magazine for Young Men Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our work, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. 2 Timothy 1:9 Introductory issue...

Progress Report on the Purple Heart Fighter

by | Nov 19, 2007 |

This Purple Heart Fighter knife will be raffled off at the Pie Auction/Barn Dance Benefit for Colleen Moeller on December 2 at 8 PM, right after the pie eating contest. Laurie, Here are some progress pictures. You can not see the Damascus yet. Kyle does not want to...

Hand That Rocks the Cradle

by | Nov 16, 2007 |

Hand That Rocks the Cradle: 400 Classic Books for Children We're updating and revising our booklet Hand That Rocks the Cradle. It will have many more reviews and a different format. It has been suggested that we include the following books on our list, but I'm not...

Classical Education and Charles Dickens

by | Nov 14, 2007 |

Dombey and Son Excerpts from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens: [Paul Dombey was the son of a very wealthy businessman. His mother had died shortly after his birth. He had a sister Florence who was 6 years older. Mr. Dombey had great plans for his son Paul. At this...

Photo of the Day — Wednesday

by | Nov 14, 2007 |

Australian Huntsman spider found by homeschooling family in Nerang, Queensland, Australia. Michelle Smith, the mother, writes, "I killed the spider with a l-o-n-g stick, and then we pieced it back together for a photo (those are Bree’s 6 year old hands). It turned out...

More Details on Pie Auction

by | Nov 13, 2007 |

So far we have 105 people signed up to attend the Pie Auction/Barn Dance Benefit for Colleen Moeller on December 2, plus 30 desserts, 18 baskets and other silent auction items, and 2 raffle items have been donated (more pictures to come). We also have 2 entries in the...

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