The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today September 28, 2009

Outside my window....the sun is rising. It is cooler this morning with dew covering the ground.

I am thinking.... of my neice today she turns 10.

I am thankful for....a husband that cares about me and is doing things to help me feel better, health wise.

I am wearing....black leggings, t-shirt, and ankle socks. Just took off the sneakers from working out.

I am remembering.... Ten years ago today we almost lost Arla, my sil and her unborn baby, Madison. Praise God she had an awesome Dr. Today Madison will celebrate her 10th birthday. Today is also Papa's birthday, I hear they are going to breakfeast together.

I am going....to run a cake to my neice then take all 4 young'ins to Orchestra. If time stop in to the health food store.

I am reading....nothing at the moment, wish I was though.

I am hoping....to sleep tonight. I only slept 4 hrs last night. Not feeling it so far hopefully I won't later when it counts.

On my mind....eating right, more healthy. Drinking water, I don't drink enough or eat enough and especially the right foods. This is a lifestyle change not a diet. But one of the benefits is weight lose. I so hope so, tired of being tired and heavy.

From the learning rooms....organizing, music, and learning of doing for others.

Noticing that....I am enjoying my morning walk. It is quiet and peaceful.

Pondering these words......"finding yourself", not sure what to find. I have the things I have always wanted and imagined. I just don't always have time to do things I would like to do instead of being the teacher, nurse, therepist, chef, housekeeper, seceratary, research assitant and dry cleaner.

From the kitchen....not to sure still thinking on dinner for tonight. Had grilled cheese and soup.

Around the house....I began this post this morning, it is now 9:16 pm. Hoping to get a good night sleep. Children are all sound asleep.

One of my favorite things....seeing my oldest son growing into a young man.

From my picture journal....our family (L-R) Our 1st born son, Papa, 3rd born son, Daddy, 2nd born son, and Mimi.

Thank you Peggy for the weekly reminder of life's simplicity. If you would like to take part or read more daybook's please visit Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybooks

Friday Funnies

Today I found and a post over at Robynn's Ravings.

It was so funny that I had to share it with everyone. So hop on over to this post toothaches and technology.

I am still laughing over this post...........


To be part of or read more Friday Funnies visit Kim at Homesteadrs Heart

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today Tuesday September 22, 2009

Outside my Window...the sun is shining bright and hot. It is going to be in the 90's they say. Hard to believe it is fall.

I am Thinking....of peace, organization and cooperation. Some days it flows perfectly other days it feels like I will never grasp it again.

I am Thankful for...forgiveness, twice now we have had a missing important shirt. Twice I have called the grandparents since the kids believe they left it there. Twice the silly shirt finally showed up as I am folding laundry out of the dryer. I am beginning to think I am losing it. I looked in the laundry!

I am wearing...my nightgown putting off getting dressed until I must. Then I will wear my new outfit Aunt Mary gave me for my birthday.

I am remembering.....my niece is turning 10 on Monday and she asked me to make her a cake. That meant a lot. So we are making her a special cake. Can't tell yet, I will post a picture after she gets to see it herself. I am sure she will be pleased.

I am creating....I have to many project's going on at on time. trying to concentrate on the Christmas ones right now.

I am going.....to Kingdom Kids, it is children's choir but it is more than a choir the have bible memory and missions. Really a great program.

I am hoping...that my niece and nephew can join us on Tuesday's for Kingdom Kids.

On my mind....school, how can I get my son to understand division?

From the learning rooms....math, reading and music.

Noticing that....things are getting completed just at a slow steady pace.

Pondering these words....Trust-in HIS timing

Rely-on HIS Promises

Wait-for HIS answers

Believe-in HIS miracles

Rejoice-in HIS goodness

Relax-in HIS presence

These are lessons my family has been learning for the past year. We have seen His promises kept and His miracles best of all His goodness. We are learning His timing is everything.

From the kitchen....steak for the hard working man and hamburgers for the kids and myself.

both are quick since we are out until dinner time.

Around the House...kitchen is clean, the house needs vacuumed and school is being worked on.

One of my favorite things....windows open with a freeze clean breeze blowing threw. Soon hopefully this will happen.

A few plans for the rest of the week...orchestra and school. Soon we will be moving some bedrooms around, need paint for one.

From my picture journal..

Poppy at her first violin lesson with the orchestra

Thank you Peggy for the weekly reminder of life's simplicity. If you would like to take part or read more daybook's please visit Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybooks
Peggy is back from summer break and has added to the daybook. Very nice....

I Love Birthday presents....

Especially when they are for ME,

Tomorrow is my birthday, and to my surprise my family came over today with presents and cake.

I was surprised! These to me are the best, being remembered without asking.

I forgot to take a picture of my family and the cake, but I did take picture of my presents for you to see.....

They are all perfect...

This wonderful outfit was from Aunt Mary, she has great taste and is the best shopper for clothes. I have wanted a pair a white capri's for awhile now. The top has a flattering scalloped cut.

Arla my sister gave me this book and all the fabric and the batting to make this heart shaped quilt. I have drooled so much over this quilt ever since the very first time I saw it. I was so surprised to receive this gift. I am excited I love this quilt.

Here is a closer look at the fabric. So country and romantic. I am itching to cut into them.

My sweet sweet niece. She has her birthday one week after me. She will be Ten this year.

She asked me to teach her to crochet, way back.

We don't get alot of time. She has practiced and practiced and practiced .

Today she gave me something she made for me! How awesome....

Thank you Madison, Aunt Tara will treasure for ever.

Mom, knows I love full aprons. Last one mom gave me was a pooh bear and I wore it out. Now I have this sweet lady feminine lovely apron. Adored with the proper jewelry, spatula, veggie scrubber and a scrubber. Also included was some flat quarters, have not figured out what to make as of yet, with them. I like the yellow and blue together french country look. I was thinking of a new purse.

I am so blessed by having a family that loves and cares for each other. Thank you for coming and spending today with me.

Friday Funnies

I have looked around to find a funny that would have everyone rolling.

In our house most of the time it is my 8 yr old. He comes up with some crazy off the wall things.

I am not sure where it comes from, since we are a TV free home. The kids on occasions get to play the PS2 or watch a movie.

When he was a baby he would imitate sounds, perfectly!

Recently the things he likes to say and I am sure I am missing many,

calling me; "Sweet lips","Babe","Big Mama".

Here are some of his lines..

Call him to come back, his response is "baby come back"

"How u do'in"

"You got it babe"

"scientist don't have to do school work and I am one"

"Hi I am Bob" not sure what this means.

I said "stupid", over something the other day, I hear "rated R language" from the other room.

He loves a reaction and loves to make his momma laugh.

Here is a picture of my comical keep me on my toes Pooh Bear.

To have more laughs hope on over to Kim's blog and visit all the links.

Another one down

These were for my youngest. But it seems she took a sprout when I wasn't looking.
So on to another pair for her. These will be a nice Christmas present for a very special neice.
I can almost make these babies now with out the pattern.

Hope you don't have a weak stomach

This is our science project. Growing mold with bread. The day we started we had fresh made bread. My oldest found some forgotten strawberries, not sure how they were overlooked by this bunch.

You can no longer even find the strawberry. The bread is not even recognizable. Really is truly amazing how the mold engulfs everything.

The science curriculum we are using this year is "Considering God's Creation". The kids have just loved it.

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today Monday September 14, 2009...

Outside my window....it is dark still for I don't see the sun beginning his rise. I know it will be shortly.

I am thinking...the phone woke me up with a job call, but hubby is on a big job so I can't work right now.

I am thankful....for the a chance that we maybe able to save our home.

I am wearing...my teddy bear nightgown to early to be dressed and going.

I am remembering...my babies when they were babies.

I am creating...finished the 2nd pair of socks. I didn't like the knitting pattern for this pair will go back to my original. Had this short row decrease where you slip wrapped a stitch it left hole no matter how you came back through to pick up the wrap. Now on to the 3rd pair this time for a wonderful niece that I just love so....

I am going....to strings today for my children.

I am reading....not doing reading still outside of school books.

I am hoping...calm week

On my mind...room planning and thoughts of what can go to make room for two boys to move into one room together.

From the learning rooms....today much around the house, then to strings. I will get in some book work with the younger two. Poppy is almost ready for the second grade books and Pooh bear just started the third grade.

Noticing that...my husband does care for me even when I feel he doesn't. The key word feel. Feelings are deceptive, we know in our heads God loves us, so why do we put so much pressure on our husbands to make us feel their love.

Pondering the words....ever ponder the words after a church service I have...but this week it is an action...Watching our Pastor circle and pray over a mother and daughter on Sunday. The mother is very sick and today is a very important day with test results due. Many prayers are being prayed her way today.

From the kitchen...coffee is fresh brewed, smells so good.

I am praying...for all of God's blessing's and provisions. For our home.

I am hearing....the bird waking and eating his morning seed. The fan on the computer.

Around the house....work to be done, ironing is over half way finished. Don't no why I allow it to pile up.

A few plan for the rest of the week.....the normal, school books, kids choir and string class. Pooh bear was promoted to his 3rd grade books last week. Trying to make this a big deal for him.

Here is a picture thought I would like to share with you.....Poppy who is only 6 yrs old took this picture, a photographer in the mist? Sunset last week...

Thank you Peggy for the weekly reminder of life's simplicity. If you would like to take part or read more daybook's please visit Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybooks

Peggy is back from summer break and has added to the daybook. Very nice....

Someone has been....

playing with mommies camera.

I have 2 around here that everytime I turn, they have photographed the whole house.

here are some pictures from a 6 yr olds world....

Another Giveaway!

Wow so many giveaways going on right now!

I would love to win these. Spotted this set of measuring cups in Kathy's photos. OhOH I like those next thought wonder where I can get.

Well Kathy found them and is now giving the winner their very own set. Go on over to Blessed Beyond Imagination and enter also.

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today September 7,2009 (Labor Day)

Outside my Window.....the is beginning to shine. My eyes have opened here and there watching as the the sun say it's Good Morning..

I am Thinking...about the grocery shopping. This week the menu is planned out. I need to try getting somethings cooked up a head of time, for our busy days.

I am Thankful for...the opportunity for exercise. I have been blessed with walking children from one school to another for string class. Kids are great and I get to work out. I have been feeling it everywhere. Yeah!

From the learning rooms....Friday very productive had couple extra heads and hands. Not very often does this happen, but when it does I make use of them. Today will be math and life skills, kids do the grocery shopping with me always have.

From the Kitchen...tonight steaks and veggies and fresh fruit. Rest of the week plan Country Fried steak, taco's, Manicotti, Pizza and Turkey with stuffing.

I am wearing....Capri's and one of my favorite tops with my new walking sneakers. I needed walking shoes so bad, sweet hubby was so nice and he spent last week finding GOOD walking sneakers. I was fitted and everything, felt spoiled!

I am creating....new pair of socks for Poppy this time. I have a project for someone else I need to get started on very soon.

I am going....grocery shopping, drop of f hubby at a job where his truck is already.

I am reading...nothing. Time is against me with a good book and creating comes first.

I am hoping...for a smooth week.

I am praying...thanking God for all the blessings and kept promises. I am also praying for a friend who is struggling.

I am hearing...quiet,quiet and more quiet. No one is up yet. I love this time up before everyone else.

Around the house...thinking of changes with bedrooms. We spent time yesterday cleaning and throwing from at least one bedroom.

A few plans for the rest of the week....concentrating on school, choir, and string class. Begin planning next weeks meals so shopping is on Saturday or Friday. Monday is not the day normally.

Here is a picture thought I would like to share with you...My son was outside waiting to leave when the butterfly landed. We were all so amazed we looked it up and found it to be a Viceroy they are colored like the Monarch so that enemies will leave them alone. Monarches are poisons to their prey. We love homeschooling.....for times like this.

Thank you Peggy for the weekly reminder of life's simplicity. If you would like to take part or read more daybook's please visit Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybooks

Give Away from Carrie

I was catching up on some blog reading, found a great giveaway.

Carrie over at Farming on Faith

Carrie is doing her first giveaway.

I so would love to try one of her soy candles, I can smell it all ready.

There are three ways to enter

1)leave comment

2) blog about giveaway go back and post comment you blogged

3) if you go to her blog from here and mention you came from here it gives both of us another chance to win.

47 questions about me

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? no

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? I think I have made it a week now

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Smoked chicken shaved

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? yes

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I sure do hope so

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? yes

8.. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No I would say never but learned never to say never.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Lucky Charms

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? no

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Yes

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? cappochinio chocolate chip (Kim you would LOVE this)

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Smile

15. RED OR PINK? pink

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? weight

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? my sister, we seem to be oil and water when we are together. I do love her so.....

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? yes

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? none

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? cinncinatti chili

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Cello practice

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? pink

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Fresh linen, lilacs and carnations

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? mother in law

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? don't have favorite

27. Hair Color? brown

28. EYE COLOR? Hazel

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No

30. FAVORITE FOOD? Mexican

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Time Changer

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? plaid

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? neither

35. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Cheese cake

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? don't know

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? don't know

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Power of the Praying Wife

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Laptop

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? I don't remember

42. FAVORITE SOUND? peace and quite since there is always noise around me at this time in my life.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? neither

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN= FROM HOME??? Kwajalien Island

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I have been told craftiness

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Florida

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? Everyone's