The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today November 30, 2009

Outside my window...Sun is almost up...the warmer weather is the forecast for today after two very cool days.

I am thinking....the lessons of faith that my family has been learning...praying that I can be understanding to others who are only beginning the journey.

I am thankful for....our God that never forsakes us...you look around there are many blessings.

I am wearing... walking clothes...I lost 10 lbs big incentive to keep going...

I am remembering....last year we had some real bad freezes in January. I am hoping we don't this year...Almost lost all our plants..

I am going....to be doing two walks today.YEAH. Orchestra practice resumes today. Next Monday is the recital...I am excited it is baby girls first time...

I am reading....I wish I still need to finish many.

I am hoping ....it will turn out to be a beautiful day's on Monday and Wednesday right around 3:00 to 4:00 . I do not like walking in the cold....

On my mind....a friend's husband who is sick.. Hopefully he goes to the Dr. today.

From the learning rooms....try to get back into the swing today. Math, music and LLATL.

Noticing that.....time flies by just way to fast anymore...

Pondering these words....."Thanks be unto God for HIS unspeakable gift" 2 Cor. 9:15

From the kitchen...today..turkey pot pie.. Tues Ham slices and mash pot. Wed left over prime rib..Thurs ? Friday ?

Around the house....Christmas decorating is beginning. Thanksgiving is packed up.

One of favorite things....holding the very soft bunny rabbit that seems to be very content being loved on my humans.

From the picture Journal...flowers baby girl picked and placed just so on her mommies desk.


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Update on the baby...

The baby rabbit won't leave....

Twice now we have taken her outside set the baby down. Just will not move, placed her on the deck hopped over to Jon's feet. She is eating and doing duties so, not worried there.

Not sure what to do with the baby....Jon placed her on my desk as I was working and she just sat there.

She is ok she was hopping around her cage last night, scared my out of sleep.

Anyone ever encounter baby rabbits before? Any info would be great..I thought maybe as she gets bigger she may then be ready to go.

Thanksgiving pictures.....

Missed the picture of all the food.....

Baby!

My one son Jon, not sure how......but this is the 3rd rabbit he has caught.

If you have never felt a wild bunny they are so extremely soft.


Yes it is only a baby was all by herself.

This was a very hard picture to get. It didn't take her long to feel the need to jump.
She finally did make a get away right out of my Nathan's hands.
So onto another adventure, as we are preparing Thanksgiving for 23 or more ......we had to tear out the dishwasher and the trim off my built in bookcase next to the dish washer.

The baby was recovered and is safe and sound to show to the cousins tomorrow. So that all 8 can take part in releasing her back to the wild.

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today November 23, 2009

Outside my Window....the sun has begun it's morning journey. The grounds are wet from all the blessing of rain.

I am thinking.....all the things I need to do in the next few days. Trying not to stress over them. I am trying to have mental schedule.

I am thankful....a couple of days with out the children, I miss them when they are gone. I was over due for regroup and refresh.

I am wearing....nightgown soon I will be dressed to begin the day.

I am remembering....to be understanding, this is a short fall of mine.

I am going....for once not orchestra....I do however need to go finish the grocery shopping for Thanksgiving dinner.

I am reading....this should really say crafting...seems all I get to lately. Since Christmas is around the corner.

I am hoping.....thanksgiving dinner comes together nicely.

On my mind.....my oldest son and his father's bond is growing. I love seeing their relationship grow but I am feeling so left out.

From the learning rooms.....we are taking a break for the next few days. Then when we do the kids found some hands on Egyptian books. So we will be crafting and learning when we resume.

Noticing that......I want to get away, the kids are still talking about the New York trip 2 years ago. They would love to go again.

Pondering these words...."Doesn't matter where we live as long as we are together as a family"...my husband.

From the kitchen....the next few days easy quick items since I will be so busy with the thanksgiving feast.
Tonight hot dogs
Tuesday Cincinnati chili
Wednesday sandwiches and soup
Thursday THANKSGIVING
Friday left overs

Around the house....serving platters are out. Cleaning and cooking just lots of preparations happening.

One of my favorite things....watching everyone come and relax and just enjoy themselves all day.

From my picture journal.....this week a flock of thousands of bird circled my house daily. This picture is only a part of them.
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Thanksgiving Blessing to everyone.......

A sweet surprise

A dear friend today surprised me with a birthday present.
It isn't even my birthday.

A thoughtful friend that is also someone I have learned I can count on threw many things.
A friend I know will pray with me when needed the most.

With this friend we don't get time together as we once did sharing tea, crocheting or knitting together and most of all our daily talks.

Today I received a wonderful reminder that she still thinks of me as a dear friend; As I her.

I pray this friendship is one that I have for many many years to come.

My friend if you read this you are very special to me and my family! Love you sister in Christ.

Thanksgiving dinner?

I am so excited for Thanksgiving this year.

I have always wanted a huge Thanksgiving. Likes ones I remember during the Navy days. While hubby was deployed, friends would reach out to us that had no one.
Great memories that made the day good in time of loneliness.

This year the my family has reached out to ones that have no one. My SIL is managing a deaf ministry so she has 3 friends coming and my hubby invited friends that have been very gracious and dear to us. And then cousins may be coming from out of town. This is adding up to about 29 people. Wow!

I have the menu planned out already. Monday is the big shopping day! Hubby wants me to take Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare most of the dishes.

Turkey
Prime rib

asparagus
corn
mashed potatoes and gravy
broccoli
spinach salad
yellow squash
sweet potato casserole - hubby is already asking and bragging. (makes me happy)
Stuffing made with homemade bread
fresh rolls
fresh made cranberry sauce and relish

pumpkin pies a apple
cookies for little ones

The appetizers I still playing around with
Deviled eggs
turkey roll up
cream cheese and red pepper jelly with crackers
stuffed mushrooms
or go with the old veggie platter and cheese and cracker

HELP!
Looking for any ideas anyone has on the appetizers. These listed are just ideas and not sure since I have so much cooking going on already I would like simple easy little prep.