:grouphug: My DH is currently deployed to Afghanistan as well, and I completely understand how it feels to not hear from a loved one over there. It helps me to remember that *no news is good news*! I will be praying for your family and for you son's safety. :grouphug:

:lol: ....and now you've got me clicking through all the other comics!

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I always carry one, and it is usually on the larger size. It always has my keys, iphone, wallet, a pen, hand sanitizer, and chapstick in there. I usually throw in my day planner and a notepad as well. However, my water bottle, the kids' ipods, a cardigan, and other random things end up in there too. :)

Another Eagles fan here!! My son started football practice this week, and 2 of his coaches are former NFL players. Unfortunately, neither of them played for Philadelphia - but one had to admit that it looks like a good year for them! :)

Hunter Tristan Rylen Wesley Asher Luke Levi Judah Elijah Jocelyn Noel Aspen Isabella Shiloh Avonlea Claira Lorelei Ainsling Harper Alanna Genevieve Imogen

I joined! I've gone through the TM a few times now and can't wait to start either! :)

I would also highly recommend Dave Ramsey's program for teens, as well as his books for adults and younger children. Unfortunately, I don't know of a program that is free.... unless your son could simply listen to Ramsey's radio show or check out his books from the library?

Kanani is my daughter's favorite, but Julie is a very close second! I love all the accessories they have for Kanani, especially the surfboard. :) I was so sad when they retired Samantha, Felicity, and Kirsten and agree that Molly might be next. I *think* I might have even read that on their website around Christmas but can't find mention of it now.

:iagree: with looking into a vasectomy reversal. A friend from DH's last ship had this done (I think Tricare covered it as well), and his beautiful daughter was born last month!

I wasn't offended, but perhaps I just don't know what you are referring to! I assumed *that* thread was started because of Russell Crowe's recent tweets, so I didn't think twice about it. P.S. Great blog!

Both of my children like juice, but rarely drink it. When they do, it's 100% orange juice with breakfast.

I haven't read the last 20 pages of replies, but I am pro-life and not opposed to circumcision. Russell Crowe really started something!:tongue_smilie:

This is the color of our kitchen! I love it! Our master bedroom used to be gold as well, and I didn't like it either. It is now SW Rainwashed, while our master bath is SW Rain. I love blues and greens and find them incredibly calming and soothing. A welcome room to relax in at the end of the day. :)

I will definitely be upgrading our Macs. Not necessarily because of Lion's new features, but because you never know what their following operating system will offer... Paying $29 to upgrade now is much better than paying $130 later when you skipped a version. I gathered from the email Apple sent that iCloud is replacing MobileMe (basically the same thing); we get to keep our Me email address; and it will be free (as opposed to the $99/year that MobileMe now costs).

I can't wait to see Breaking Dawn either! I'm wondering at what point in the book they will end BD Part 1? As much as I loved the final book, I think Eclipse might have been my favorite.... or maybe Twilight.... oh, I can't decide! :)

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:iagree::iagree: Oh how true that is!! :) And you treasure every moment together!

:grouphug: As a military wife whose husband is on his 4th deployment in 6 years.... I feel your pain.

I just got back and really enjoyed it! Loved MFW, Accountable Kids, Rainbow Resource, Lifetime Books, and CLE booths. I enjoyed David Hazell's lecture on combining the best of classical, Charlotte Mason, and unit studies. Also enjoyed Shirley Solis's lecture on preparing sons for life. :)

Both. Hunter has continued to decrease in popularity the past 10 years, while Jocelyn has slowly increased. But neither are in the top 50, which is what I was going for. Growing up, I disliked having to go by Jennifer [Last Initial] because there were always several other girls with the same name. I think Jennifer was the #1 name many years of my childhood!

I use Firefox most of the time, but I also have Flock, Chrome, Opera, and Safari.

Same here!! And coming from my son who formerly LOVED math - I had to switch.

Personally, I would like to be done by the time I turn 35. I guess I don't consider a woman an "older" mother until she is having children in her 40s.

Praying for your friend..... :grouphug: