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Gratitude Garland

Even though Thanksgiving has come and gone, and the bursts of autumn color are winding down, I wanted to share one last little bit of the season, because **it’s my favorite.** 🙂 And also because I did something new with the kids this year that I love.  I really wanted to foster an attitude of gratitude with them, so I made them think a little bit. Y’all.  This is one of my favorite things I’ve ever done.  It’s not the perfectly printed or stenciled banner that I may or may not have had…

A Froggy Funeral

Frogs.  My children love ’em.  Princesses kiss ’em, hoping for a prince.  I don’t think it’s worth it.  I just really don’t like them.  I don’t remember ever playing with frogs.  I made lots of mud pies.  I even convinced my cousin to taste one.  (He cried and wanted to go home after that.  Yes, I do feel bad now.) I mean, I am in awe of all God’s creation; I just don’t necessarily want to touch all of it, like my children do.  They spend…