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Re: Eternal {Psalm 119 Study}

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:10:05 -0000

Great post to remind us to truly focus on our purpose here on earth. Reminds me of the old hymn, Blessed Assurance. Oh how I long for someone to say about me when I am gone that "my story, my song, was praising my Saviour, all the day long." May that be how my family remembers me... as praising my Saviour all the day long.

Re: Thank You Very Much!

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:55:15 -0000

your poor son... glad it wasn't broken though.
and i can def relate to the muffin top... though I am currently 7+ mths preggo, I've already started thinking about the "joy" of finding clothes to wear this summer.

Re: Making Progress

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:54:32 -0000

Wow! I am so impressed. Good for you, for checking things off of that list and for sticking with it! Keep up the good work. You can do it!

Right now, I am just trying to persevere through the homeschool year and get on top of the house work and prepare for baby number 4 to arrive in 10 weeks! Not adding anything else to my plate for now!! :-)

Re: Have you met Sandra?

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:30:54 -0000

Wow! What an awesome friend you are! Your the second blog I've been to today that has wished her a happy birthday... must go and check her out!

Re: Thought for the Day

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:16:40 -0000

Thank you for a much needed reminder! We have a full and long day and I will not make it without filling up on time with my God. Thanks!!

Re: I'm Not Sure If It's Night or Day....

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:15:27 -0000

I am so excited for you Kristen and so eager to read all about this journey of yours. Continue to be yourself and let God's light pour through you. You truly are a vessel... so happy you get to be living our your dream! I was just telling my husband last week that I really want to go to a 3rd world country some day to see it first hand and to have my world rocked. Maybe someday I'll get the chance... till then, I thank you for bringing us with you!

Re: Sharing and Shapes

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:36:11 -0000

What a precious moment. I have tried to teach them sharing by not letting any of the toys be declared "mine" ever. Someone may get a certain toy as a gift, but they are all kept together and are all open for anyone with the exception of a few special "older" toys my son has which are kept out of reach from his sisters and of course with the exception of their sleepy blankeys.

Re: I'm gonna miss this

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:59:28 -0000

beautifully said. I try so hard to do the same thing. You are so right. Best advice I was given was when my first born was born, was told, "Don't blink." It goes by so fast. I try hard to cling to that truth and savor each day. Doesn't mean I don't lose it at times and take it for granted others... but thank God for the grace and strength to pick up, and savor new moments the next day.

Re: sibling rivalry revelry

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:08 -0000

I love the way you so aptly put it.. My crew of three, with one on the way, is a definite mix of rivalry and revelry with a whole lot of wrestling and NOISE tying it all together!! Great shots (as always)

Re: Can YOU See It?

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:34:56 -0000

I see you have 8o followers...I am reading you on firefox on my PC. Hope that helps.
I am not much help with this... I have it, but I have all of 2 followers, so I pretty much ignore my widget down on my right side bar.

Re: Weekend Thoughts: Blocked

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:37:09 -0000

I totally understand... I have felt in a definite blogging funk lately... actually a huge funk in general... hopeful for better days to come!

Re: Party Planning Panic!

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:18:47 -0000

My kids typically pick a theme...we've done Little People, Curious George, Puppy dogs, Spiderman, Space, Baseball...whatever they are into that year. Then I often google that theme plus birthday party ideas... and You get TONS of ideas, tons of theme centered games. I then copy them. I am not all that creative, but I can search google. :-)

What if you made sugar cookies and had them decorate them? Or gingerbread houses?

Re: Weekent Thoughts: Persistence

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:22:53 -0000

I am sorry. This pregnancy/home schooling/ whatever other excuse I can use.... seems to be getting the best of me and my blogging has taken a back seat. 3 more weeks till the second trimester and I am hopeful I will have more energy and be more consistent in posting and commenting.

I know I didn't get my WT up last week. I do plan to do one this week and please feel free to link this post up then, sorry for letting you down.

Re: WFMW: Holiday Tip

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:21:11 -0000

I am with you. I totally let my kids do the tree how they want. Some day they'll all be gone and I can have that perfect looking tree and I know, KNOW I will miss the tree that had 2 dozen candy canes clumped on the bottom right side.

Re: digging deeper

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:22 -0000

Seriously, the task you have is so hard and unless someone has walked in your shoes, I don't think anyone could even possibly understand. I know I can't. I am mom to 3, one more on the way, so all I know is what it is like to be a momma, who loves her kids, and her God, and wants to trust Him with it all.

I applaud you for trying to dig deeper and be strong for your kids and your husband. I just want to lovingly remind you that you don't have to be the one who holds everyone together. You have a heavenly Father who will hold all of you in His hands. Point them to Him, just as you keep pointing yourself to Him. Over and over. He will always pick you up. Praying for you all! Thanks for being real and sharing your life with us.

Re: A Tomato Soup Tale

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:15:05 -0000

Oh, how I understand. Truly I do. It is not an easy battle. I commend you for fighting it and I hope, truly hope it ends soon!!

Re: Pass the Tissues, Please

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:17:49 -0000

I am glad you guys have manged to not get it super bad. I hope you all are completely well soon and able to enjoy the fall weather!

Re: It Must Be the Ketchup

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:18:46 -0000

hee hee... surely it must be the ketchup. I love it! You should def link this post up tomorrow on (tiny talk tuesday at Not Before &) http://notbefore7.blogspot....

Re: Weekend Thoughts: His Mercies Are New

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:42:35 -0000

What a wonderful reminder, for all of us. Great is His faithfulness!! Thanks for sharing and resharing. (got my carnival up)

Re: Shopping in the Mud

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:23:19 -0000

You are NOT ALONE.
I totally hear ya and every time I leave the grocery store I tell myslef that next time I am going to try ordering them online b/c I am so done with this.

Re: She's here!!!

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:09:30 -0000

I love how you captured the beauty of that new born moment in that photograph! Congrats to you, your sis and the entire fam!

Re: WFMW: Cleaning Tip Edition!

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:45:29 -0000

Yes... that is how I clean too. And my kids have even asked when I am cleaning, "Mom, whose coming over?"

Re: There Are No Words...

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:44:48 -0000

So with that "lovely" advertising, did you give it a try? Were they right?

Re: Aloha Friday #22

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:07:20 -0000

Hmmm.... I enjoy hot apple cider. But I also LOVE hot cocoa. And I just recently started drinking coffee. So, ummm... do I have to pick a favorite? I;m just excited to pull out some mugs and enjoy some warm drinks!

Re: The Germs Are Everywhere

Crystal@LifeAtTheCircus — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:06:41 -0000

I was just thinking today that I need to get the sanitizer back in my purse and car and be crazy vigilant about keeping clean. So, you aren't alone.