Tag Archives: lent

He is risen. I am bloated. Try the lamb.

Posted on April 25, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Well we had a wonderful Easter, thank you for asking. The Easter baskets were a big hit: And the kids didn’t seem to mind at all that the Easter Bunny brought them things like dental floss and cleaning supplies! Well, … Continue reading →

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The best, easiest, tastiest birthday cake EVER.

Posted on March 15, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Did you hear it was my little guy’s birthday yesterday? You certainly did if you live anywhere within a 20 square mile radius of us, as Bucket Head told EVERYONE we met yesterday, “I the birthday boy. I four. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Day One of Lent… FAIL.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

A haiku about my first day of Lent: Geri brought trail mix Bible Study, Ash Wednesday. YUM! Forgot to fast. I recognize that many people blow their Lenten promises at some point or another. Otherwise there wouldn’t be iPhone Apps … Continue reading →

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Five Great Books for Toddlers and Tired Parents

Posted on March 9, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

So today, the first day of Lent, I asked my two older kids if they understood the significance of the 40 days leading up to Easter. My oldest said: “Yeah – that’s how long Jesus was in the desert. You … Continue reading →

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