Tropical fruit taste test: Marian plum

April 9, 2012

It’s been a long time since I’ve reviewed a new tropical fruit on this blog. If you’re new to Life in Arabia in the last year, you might want to catch up on all the bizarre fruits we’ve reviewed. I saw this new fruit in the grocery store and I couldn’t pass it up. It’s [...]

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Aliza’s “Tangled” 5th birthday

April 7, 2012
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They grow up so fast. I must have said that at least ten times today. It’s funny, because I just wrote about that phrase in a post for the Desiring God blog. In the article I shared a story about Aliza and how she’s “growing up so fast” to illustrate some points about having an [...]

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5 years old!

April 5, 2012

Happy 5th Birthday Aliza! I was reading in the landing this morning when Aliza peeked her head out of her bedroom door and whispered, “Mommy, it’s my birthday! I got older last night; I’m not four anymore!” She opened a card from Mommy and Daddy and ate a pink birthday lollipop after breakfast. On Saturday [...]

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A weekend of the letter B – brief recap

April 3, 2012
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Boogers. Baby’s first cold = grumpy baby & sleepy Mommy Bluebonnets. At least, I hope that’s what this greenery is. Brownies. I thought I was being inventive with a chocolate chip cookie crust, but the oreos in the middle were Aliza’s idea. Birmingham. Our friend Christine is here visiting us- so fun! She’s technically from [...]

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Water ballet

March 26, 2012
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Inside-out cookies

March 23, 2012

I am always on the look out for yummy short cuts in the kitchen. Here’s a new favorite: Inside-out Cookies 1 box of funfetti cake mix (or any cake mix) 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (or almond or whatever) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sprinkles. yes, one whole cup. Bake at 350 F, 2 [...]

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No blood no foul

March 23, 2012

Dave is the designated P.E. teacher for our homeschooling shenanigans. This afternoon I realized what an impact he is having on the girls specifically in his coaching efforts. As I buckled Norah into her carseat in the parking lot after our church meeting I noticed a scratch on her chin. “Aw Norah, you have a [...]

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