http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/ Vanessa Strohmeyer en-us Copyright 2008 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 01:25:49 -0600 Sun, 25 May 2008 10:43:53 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Monday morning June 26, 2006 I was woken up at 5:30 by light contractions and began to time how far apart they were. I knew this would be the day that our 5th son would be born.... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2006/08/the_lord_delive.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2006/08/the_lord_delive.html Faith for All of Life Tue, 01 Aug 2006 01:25:49 -0600 As a home education family, we are often asked the question about our children's socialization with other children their own age . . . as if that is the ONLY other people they could stand to be around. Usually I... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/08/socialization_o.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/08/socialization_o.html Strohmeyer Academy Wed, 31 Aug 2005 23:05:32 -0600 Just as 5 years ago “Fat Free” was the new way to good health, then “Low Carb” was the way to go, now it’s “Whole Grain”. Be assured that nothing truly healthy and truly whole grain comes in the cereal... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/08/whole_grain_hoa.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/08/whole_grain_hoa.html Health Nut Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:59:48 -0600 This is truely sad. Why don’t we see stuff like this in the paper or on the news at night?? After all they’re unbiased… right?!?!? The following story is from This is True dated 17 July 2005. It is Copyright... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/why_dont_we_see.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/why_dont_we_see.html All the Other Stuff Mon, 25 Jul 2005 13:02:33 -0600 A few months ago, I decided that our older boys, Seth (8) and Jared (6), were old enough to learn to clean the bathrooms. When I announced they were going to learn a new responsibility and that it was cleaning... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/toilet_training.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/toilet_training.html Around the House Tue, 19 Jul 2005 23:42:39 -0600 I thought this was so funny . . . from http://www.answersingenesis.org/aftereden/ View image... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/how_fish_see_go.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/how_fish_see_go.html All the Other Stuff Sat, 16 Jul 2005 11:22:40 -0600 So, I've sold my bread at the farmer's market in Pella a few times but would like to get a customer base in Ames for my loyalists before I come there consistently . . . BUT this Friday evening we... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/bread_for_sale.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/bread_for_sale.html Health Nut Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:16:51 -0600 On another health issue . . . there's Coconut Oil!! I first read about Coconut Oil over a year and a half ago, and use it and olive oil exclusively. There are many health benefits to coconut oil, including diabetes,... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/coconut_oil_the.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/coconut_oil_the.html Health Nut Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:40:13 -0600 I don't consider myself a real health nut - although many other would put me in that category since I mill my own flour to bake real bread with all the nutrients that God intended for it to have, we... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/diabetes_not_li.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/diabetes_not_li.html Health Nut Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:23:57 -0600 My wonderful husband, John, sent this to me. I'm sure it's floating around the internet . . . but it has a great message. It caused me to pray and ask God to show me what I'm holding onto that's... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/hold_on_loosely.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/07/hold_on_loosely.html Faith for All of Life Fri, 08 Jul 2005 16:42:54 -0600 Today I had this statement thrown at me 3 times . . . in reference to my 4 boys. It wasn't that I really had my hands full, I think it was the other people were overwhelmed that I had... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/05/youve_got_your.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/05/youve_got_your.html Children Fri, 13 May 2005 23:24:52 -0600 This is a weekly encouragement message from the Editress of Above Rubies Magazine and AboveRubies.org. Enjoy it and subscribe if you wish!! DON'T WASTE BRAIN SPACE 1 Peter 5: 7, "Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/04/dont_waste_brai.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/04/dont_waste_brai.html Faith for All of Life Fri, 22 Apr 2005 23:49:58 -0600 So this was a sorta fun little quiz. Take it and see what you book you are!! http://quizilla.com/users/reflectedgrace/quizzes/Which%20book%20of%20the%20Bible%20are%20you?/... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/04/im_a_psalms_wha.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/04/im_a_psalms_wha.html All the Other Stuff Fri, 22 Apr 2005 23:45:10 -0600 How could a niece become your sister you ask?!? When my niece, Lindsey, comes to Iowa State, God places her on a dorm floor with awesome gals from The Rock, she hears the truth, and places her life in God's... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/03/niece_becomes_s.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/03/niece_becomes_s.html All the Other Stuff Fri, 11 Mar 2005 22:06:22 -0600 As my husband drove up the driveway after work today, our 4 boys went running to meet him with a chorus of "Dadda'a home!!" Even our 14 month old has learned the routine and has the cutiest "Dadda" and sounds... http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/02/most_applicable.html http://www.notourhome.com/vanessa/archives/2005/02/most_applicable.html Around the House Mon, 14 Feb 2005 23:44:26 -0600