Kurt got the family this book last week.  It is absolutely beautiful!

The Complete Chronicles of Narnia, 7 Volumes in 1 By C.S. Lewis / HarperCollins Narnia The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years, and the magical events described in C.S. Lewis’s immortal prose have left many a lasting memory. For here is a world where a witch decrees eternal winter; where there are more talking animals than people; and where battles are fought by Centaurs, Giants, and Fauns.Now all seven Chronicles are bound together in one magnificent volume with a personal introduction by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C.S. Lewis. Moreover, Pauline Baynes’ original and much-loved illustrations have been made even more memorable by the addition of color. This spectacular gift edition will guarantee that C.S. Lewis’s timeless world will catch the imagination of yet another generation of readers.

Alton Brown’s Weight Loss. How’d he do it? Here’s his plan of 4 lists because I know you’re looking for it

Taken from Good Eats Episode “Live and Let Diet”  Where “AB explains how eating from 4 basic food groups helped him lose 50 lbs without going on a diet.”

Daily
Fruits
Leafy Greens
Nuts
Carrots
Green Tea
Whole Grains

3X Weekly
Oily Fish
Yogurt
Broccoli
Sweet Potato
Avocado

1X Weekly
Red Meat
Pasta
Dessert
Alcohol

0X Weekly
Fast Food
Soda
Processed Meals
Canned Soups
“Diet” Anything

And last but not least eat BREAKFAST (Alton likes his “purple”)

My adorable twin sis emailed this link to Free Christmas Music Downloads on Amazon.  She knows I have a Christmas music problem…This year the kids asked that I wait till at least mid September before listening to it.

Free Christmas Music Downloads

by Joshua 7yrs old

Joshua drew this during worship last night.  He freehand copied a large painting that was done by Christian Artist Eric Simpson.  I know I’m his mommy but I still think it’s pretty good!

Thankful for my God who sweetly woke me up this morning, my husband who got up early and went to work, my children who help each other get ready for school, my garage which kept the frost off my van windows and my new copier which automatically prints front and back.

Read John 14 – 16 out loud.  Soak it up then come back and tell me what you think.

Click the link below to see the scripture.

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Every wonder if Google is taking over the world. You know it’s true, they’ve sucked us in with their ever impressive gadgets and apps, their products keep getting more and more enticing. Ever wonder exactly how much they know about you? Now you don’t have to wonder anymore. Today Google launched Google Dashboard Billed as a the newest “Transparency, Choice, and Control” I have to admit it’s pretty cool and um…a little scary. Not only have I given them access to 90 percent of my online communication now I’ve linked them into my phone lines as well! They know what I say, who I say it too, they handily store my pictures, videos, contacts and if I let them they’d  even have my health info.

How much does Google know about you?