Jun
28
2011

I Do Not Have Time

Exercising and finding the time to do it

If anyone can use this excuse and get away with it, they are parents. The minute they wake up, they have responsibilities. But the excuse becomes a lie when you insist you have NO time. That’s just not true, and if we put our minds to it, we can find the time.

Jun
24
2011

Staying Fit at 40-Something

I'm just not young anymore, but that isn't an excuse to be out of shape.

I am over 40, but I’m not complaining or giving in. “Oh well, I’m 40-something, nothing I can do but put on weight.” Not for me. Instead, I love where I’m at in life and I roll with it. I need to adjust at 40-something, just like I did at 20-something and will at 60-something.

Jun
22
2011

How Many Households Are Like Yours?

Less Than .01%

This online survey reveals that large families — and loving relationships in general — took a turn for the worst in the 1960s. Very interesting, and we would love to hear what you think.

Jun
18
2011

What Makes a Great Family Reunion

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We spent a week at Birch Haven Resort, a beautiful cottage resort in northern Minnesota, with members of my mom’s side of the family. The resort is “out in the boonies,” north of Bemidji, a good four-hour drive from the Twin Cities. The resort is owned by Chris’s sister and her husband. There was a…
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Jun
09
2011

Lydia Jeub: 1st Place National Expository Speaker

Lydia Taking Her Trophy

Lydia won the National Invitational Tournament of Champions in Expository Speaking last week. Here’s the video of her performance, as well as the announcement of her name at the award ceremony. It was quite the reason to cheer!

Jun
07
2011

Teenage Fun in the Sun

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I just returned home from 12 days in California with my five oldest children. They let loose on Sunday at the beach in San Diego. Such great kids. Check out this fun video.

Jun
02
2011

Point Loma for Debate

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Win or lose, this is a fantastic activity. Even more, this is a fantastic community. There’s quite a future in homeschool speech and debate. If you’re a homeschooler, we can emphasize enough: do speech and debate!