Psalm 119 on the Bible

Some time ago as I was reading through Psalm 119, I decided to make a note of all of the things I was instructed to DO with God's Word, either by example or by direct command.  As I then continued to read through my Bible, I also continued to write these things in the flyleaf of my Bible. Too bad I didn't note the references.  Do you have any additions?

What to Do With God's Word

walk in it

keep it

respect it

learn it

take heed to it

seek it

hide it in my heart

rejoice in it

meditate on it

delight in it

long for it

take counsel in it

understand it

talk about it

choose it

adhere to it

observe it

love it

trust in it

hope in it

find comfort in it

remember it

think on it

turn to it

know it

consider it

abide in it

perform it

fear it

esteem it

stand in awe of it

praise it

publish it

thank God for it!

note to self: used 3/12?

Church Picnic

Do you remember how, when you got your yearbook, it was full of candid shots of all of the yearbook staff's friends?  Now I know how that happens.  I missed some key people this afternoon!  So sorry, to those of you who were omitted from this slide show. (You can go over to Kristy's blog and see hers!)

Also, this was my first attempt using Slide.com... Nearly every time I tried to put in a caption, the photo moved out of order.  VEEERRRRYYY SSSLLLOOOWWWLLLYYY!  So most of them aren't labeled.  Anyway, we had a great day, and I think this fall picnic is going to have to be a regular event.  Here you go:

 

 

Okay, it goes too fast, and it makes me sick to my stomach, bouncing around like that.  And since I didn't sign up, I can't edit it...

Sunday's Sad Dinner

On Sundays I like to have something quick to make for dinner/lunch (depends which part of the country you are from ). I thought spaghetti would be quick and easy and very Baptist, lol, and I even remembered to take some ground beef out of the freezer before we left for church.  Good for me. When we got home, I got the sauce going and decided that we needed to eat something more than just spaghetti.  Like a salad.  Or rolls or something.  I was too lazy to make a salad, so I figured I would just toast some bagels under the broiler, with butter and parmesan cheese on them.  Yum, yum, right?  I sometimes do this with left-over hamburger buns, but Passionforpurple had just made a Sam's Club run for me, and had sent me home from church with fresh bagels.  So I got the spaghetti boiling and used up all but about a tablespoon of the parmesan cheese on the bagels (had to save a bit for DH's spaghetti), then I popped them into the oven. And forgot about them. Sad day for Emily!

Wash Day

 

 

Chocolate Peppermint Cremes

Earlier today Audiam posted a request for holiday recipes, including turkey, veggies, and of course, one of the staples of my life, desserts.  We don't "do" the holidays here, but this recipe has been handed down for generations in my family, and for some reason I do not know, these wonderful things only appear (and quickly disappear!) in December.  Personally I think they would be great all year around, but no one in my family ever makes them in any other month. ...As far as I know.  If they do, they aren't telling, and they don't share! (Photo from Flickr.)

Chocolate Peppermint Cremes

Combine 3 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp baking soda.

Cream together in a different bowl, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 2 T water, and 2 eggs, and then add 12 oz. melted semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Add the combined dry ingredients and mix well. The dough may be stiff, especially if you used real butter.  If it is very soft, refrigerate for a couple of hours. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and then flatten a bit. Bake on greased cookie sheets for 8-10 minutes, at 350.  Don't overbake them -- they should be soft in the centers. Cool completely.

To make the filling, cream together 1/3 cup of butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp of peppermint, a dash of salt, and 3 T + 1 tsp milk.  Spread liberally onto cookies and sandwich together.  Makes about 4 dozen. Enjoy.  (And please bring some over here to share with me!)

This reminds me, I saw something today that I am going to HAVE to try the next time I need a real chocolate fix, something that might even be better than the killer brownies I made the other day. (Those go toooo fast!)  Ever hear of grilled Nutella sandwiches? Nutella is now at the top of my grocery list for next month! I might not wait that long...

Charlotte Mason?

Somebody please give me a good but succinct resource to learn about Charlotte Mason.  I like what I have read from homeschoolers who use her methods, but I really don't know what her philosophy and practices were except for nature journaling. I don't think that is something we will be doing -- we only have rocks for our nature!  Is this something I can start with an 8th grader?

Beethoven's Wig ...Is Very Big!

Sing to the tune of Beethoven's Fifth:

"Beethoven's wig...

is very big....

Beethoven's wig is long and curly and it's white

Beethoven takes his wig off when he sleeps at night..."

From time to time I am going to post reviews on, and links to, some of the products that we have used and enjoyed in our schooling/living.  We just love good music, although I will have to admit that in the classical world we are probably only familiar with the more popular tunes.  We don't often delve into the unknowns.  Some months ago we visited the library and checked out a great CD, "Beethoven's Wig ~ Sing Along Symphonies". My four-year-old particularly LOVES this one, and she will hum or sing these well-known melodies all the day long.  The other girls enjoy the silly words, and they memorized them in short order.  I personally love the fact that my girls are familiar with this great music!

Here is a lyrical example of "Wow What a Wedding Cake!" (one of the songs on the second volume of sing along symphonies), sung to the tune of Mendelssohn's all-popular "Wedding March":

Look at the bride she is aglow

Look at the groom ready to go

Where is the real star of the show?

Wow what a wedding cake

it stands over six stories high

It took a year to bake

Nine months for the icing to dry

Look at the ring and the bouquet

Look at the guests holler Hooray

'Cause the dessert is on the way

Wow, what a wedding cake

It came on an airplane from France

It serves a thousand people

And all their uncles and aunts

Here comes the bride and groom

Alert the guests around the room

The big event is nearing

When they cut the cake

We will all be cheering

Wow what a wedding cake

That magical moment is here

Now we can finally eat it

And see it all disappear!

If you want to hear some of these, you can download the MP3's for pennies:

 

Beethoven's Wig, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

Wow What a Wedding Cake, Mendelssohn's Wedding March

Just For Elise, Beethoven's Fur Elise

Tchaikovsky's Cannonball, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture

Stuck in the Saddle Again, Suppe's Light Cavalry March

Musical B's, Brahms's Hungarian Dance #5

Oh, there are so many good ones to choose from! See the widget on my sidebar for album CD's.

 

The ABC's of the Saved

Although things are not perfect

Because of trial or pain

Continue in thanksgiving

Do not begin to blame

Even when the times are hard

Fierce winds are bound to blow

God is forever able

Hold on to what you know

Imagine life without his love

Joy would cease to be

Keep thanking him for all the things

Love imparts to thee

Move out of "Camp Complaining"

No weapon that is known

On earth can yield the power

Praise can do alone

Quit looking at the future

Redeem the time at hand

Start every day with worship

To "thank" is a command

Until we see him coming

Victorious in the sky

We'll run the race with gratitude

Xalting God most high

Yes, there'll be some good times and yes, some will be bad, but...

Zion waits in glory, where none are ever sad!

(Author Unknown)