{ Good Rules for kids on FB }

Here is a great article at Faith & Family about kids on FB. I'm still not even close to letting my oldest get an account. It's too bad that some parents don't watch their kids more closely and teach them that although we live in the world, we shouldn't become of the world. But, it's enough to keep our distance for a few more years. What you post on the internet reflects on who you are. It can also affect college and job applications. That's something to think about.

{ Our *New* Piano }

We actually bought this 43 year old piano in January, using our Christmas money from my very generous uncle. I love the sound of piano music (from a REAL piano, not the keyboard.) Here are some videos of the kiddos playing their recent songs. I'm so grateful to have a piano!

{ In Honor of St. Patrick's Day }

... and the great sale on corned beef. I just cooked this like a roast, added carrots, a parsnip and some red potatoes. I added the cabbage for about the last thirty minutes. Yummy. Next year I must get the spices off the meat before I begin to cook. It sort of stuck. Other than that, good stuff!

{ The Best Article I've Read in a Long Time }

http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/The_Bold_The_Lame/

This article beautifully sums up the huge responsibility of parents to their children. Truth and honesty are essential to raising healthy and safe children. I will internalize this and live this.

{ Champions! }

These girls played hard and won the championship. They were awesome team players and deserved the win. They all had great attitudes and had so much fun playing!

{ Balloons }