Daybook #49

For today, Tuesday, April 24, 2012~

Outside my window~

the sun is shining brightly

I am hearing~

"R" finish up her history lesson

"D" is creating with empty paper towel and toilet paper tubes

"S" is napping

I am thinking~

about how much I am loved  :)

I am thankful~

for such a sweet family

I am remembering~

my birthday surprises

and very thankful for some sweet friends

who helped make my day special

I am reading~

my Bible and a Southern Living magazine

I am hoping~

the children do well on their standardized tests

On my mind~

are some little babies in our church who are in the NICU

From the learning rooms~

school is quickly winding down for the year,

so there is lots of review

Noticing that~

the weather this spring has been all over--

wet, cold, warm, dry, and hot!

I am creating~

this blog post  ;)  but nothing else right now

From the kitchen~

out for my birthday dinner last night

jerk chicken tonight (YUMM!)

Around the house~

the spring decorations are up

One of my favorite things~

is to be with my family

A few plans for the rest of the week~

include finishing up standardized testing

mid-week church service

trying my hand at homemade pop-tarts

From my picture journal~

~a recent field trip~

~site of the original home~

 ~overlooking Pope's Creek~

~Fawn, our friendly US Park Ranger, administering the

Junior Ranger oath~ 

 ~taking the Junior Ranger oath~

Thanks for stopping by today! This was a fun memory for our family.

I'm joining Peggy over at The Simple Woman's Daybook. Feel free to visit her and read other daybooks!  :)

Simple Woman's Daybook #48

For today, Wednesday, April 11, 2012~

Outside my window~

the sun is coming up

I am hearing~

the birds sing

I am thankful~

for my sweet Hubbie,

and for quiet time

I am thinking~

about a childhood friend,

whose birthday is today

I am remembering~

our Easter weekend

I am reading~

my Bible

the newest edition of the Food Network Magazine

I am hoping~

that we get some rain soon

On my mind~

is my family

From the learning rooms~

"R" is almost finished with school (30 lessons!)

"D" is about 40 lessons from finishing  :)

"S" isn't doing school, but loves to memorize Bible verses and sing

Noticing that~

I need to start my spring cleaning...

now where did I put that list? Anyone have any

great inspiration?

Wondering~

what the day will hold...

hopefully we'll have a very productive day

I am praying~

for my country, but also for

me...for wisdom and patience

I am creating~

nothing today...but we did grow our

own Easter grass. It was really a neat thing

for the kids to do!

Pondering these words~

Matthew 27:61--"And there was Mary Magdalene,

and the other Mary, sitting over against (opposite) the sepulchre."

I've been surprised to read how many times Mary Magdalene's name comes up in the Easter story...she was close to Jesus...and when I think of what Jesus healed her from, it is no wonder that she wanted to be close to Him.

From the kitchen~

I'm not very good at menu planning. I tried a calendar approach...but then,

inevitably, the meal would change for that day.

I found this list and it seems to be working really well for us! YAY!

Around the house~

the family room stays picked up now that we have rearranged the furniture and painted
WOO-HOO!

One of my favorite things~

is spending time with my sweet Hubbie

A few plans for the rest of the week~

continue planning our end-of-the-year party

spend time working in the yard/garden

clean/organize the hall closet

From my picture journal~

this is one of my favorite pictures



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Daybook #47

~For Monday, March 5, 2012~

Outside my window~

the snow is falling and it is beautiful!

I am hearing~

the washing machine

I am thinking~

that I have a wonderful life  :)

I am thankful~

for goals

I am remembering~

a time as a child that we went to WV to visit my grandparents

and a huge rainstorm had gone through and created lots of mud...

needless to say, we got stuck and had to walk the rest of the way to my grandparents house

I am reading~

my Bible and I am hoping to start reading

The Five Love Languages of Children very soon

I am hoping~

that the snow will stick and that the kids can enjoy playing in it

On my mind~

is my sweet mother-in-law who has stage 4 cancer--but she has such a strong testimony for the Lord...and she is a strong woman!

Noticing that~

St. Patrick's Day is just about two weeks away

I need to start thinking about a meal...

From the learning rooms~

trust

growing my faith

seeking wisdom

Wondering~

what the week will hold

I am praying~

for my mother-in-law and for the family

I am creating~

a "springy" tablescape for our Ladies Bible Study tomorrow

and I am going to create a new set of goals for the week

(my inspiration is from Crystal)

Pondering these words~

"If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time."

From the kitchen~

looking for inspiration  :)

Around the house~

we have finished our family room and

we all love the new layout

One of my favorite things~

is quiet time spent with my sweet hubbie

A few plans for the rest of the week~

school

Bible study

church

doctor appointments for the kids

a wedding

From my picture journal~

~one of my favorite pictures of my mother-in-law~

I'll be linking up with Peggy over at The Simple Woman's Daybook.

Have a great week!  :)



Daybook #46

For Tuesday, December 6, 2011~

Outside my window~

the skies are cloudy and gray

I am hearing~

the fan on the heating system

I am thankful~

we got to see my Mother-in-law last night

I am thinking~

about some baked goodies to make for gifts

I am remembering~

Christmases past--as a child, my dad would read the

Christmas story to us before we opened our gifts.

It is a tradition that my family has now, too...

I am reading~

my Bible and a devotional book

I am hoping~

to remain purposeful in preparing my heart for Christmas

On my mind~

are family members who are ill

From the learning rooms~

"R" is doing well in school and working on a research project

"D" is reading really well

"S" is doing really well with memorizing Bible verses

Noticing that~

the more organized I am, the less stressful things are...why didn't I learn that earlier???

Wondering~

what memories the kids will have of this Christmas?

I am praying~

that my niece has a safe trip on Saturday--

she is flying "home" for the first time in 18 months--

my brother and sis-in-law live in Lithuania

From the kitchen~

beef brisket for dinner  :)

Around the house~

the lights are twinkling and are so relaxing

One of my favorite things~

is going out shopping with my Hubbie

on Black Friday--just the two of us!

A few plans for the rest of the week~

Ladies Bible Study

a trip to see some family

church

decorating our Christmas tree

From my picture journal~

I'll be linking up with Peggy over at The Simple Woman's Daybook.

Blessings to you and yours~



Daybook #45

For today, Tuesday, September 20, 2011~

Outside my window~

the clouds are thick this morning

I am hearing~

silence as the children are still sleeping

I am thinking~

about what I want need to get accomplished today

I am thankful~

for brand new mornings

I am remembering~

how much I enjoyed our church's Missions Conference last year

I am hoping~

that the classes I teach on Thursday will go smoothly

I am reading~

my Bible and some cooking magazines (what else is there?)   ;)

On my mind~

is my sweet Hubbie

From the learning rooms~

we're doing an accredited program for "R" this year, so that is a change for all of us

she is adjusting very well  :)

"D" is doing really well with reading skills and very smart with math

"S" is keeping us all busy but is a super sweet blessing

Noticing that~

I really enjoy decorating for the seasons

Wondering~

what I'll plan for birthday parties

(one in November, three in December)

I am praying~

that I am receptive to the Lord's leading this week

I am creating~

a new fall wreath, but I haven't found the time to get it all put together. The pieces are waiting, but the wreath is not finished...yet...

Pondering these words~

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11

From the kitchen~

hamburger steak with onions

Around the house~

the autumn decorations are arranged just how I like them! (except for that wreath)

One of my favorite things~

is being with my Hubbie and kids

A few plans for the rest of the week include~

schooling

Missions Conference (W-Su)

From my picture journal~

are a few pictures from a family day trip this summer

~James Madison's Montpelier~

~cedar of Lebanon tree given to President Madison

by Lafayette~

~our sweet girl in the garden~

~"D" helping "S" go down one of the hills in the garden~

that was a sweet moment...

 ~my parents joined us for the day~

good memories  :)

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope that you'll visit

The Simple Woman's Daybook and read other daybook entries.

Have a wonderful day!

Simple Woman's Daybook~#44

For today, Tuesday, August 2, 2011~

Outside my window~

the sun is shining brightly

I am hearing~

birds singing

I am thinking~

about my mom, who is struggling with some physical issues

I am thankful~

for my salvation and for my sweet family

I am remembering~

the fun Hubbie and I had with "S" last Thursday and Friday

I am reading~

my Bible and cooking magazines

I am going~

to run a few errands today

I am hoping~

those errands don't take very long  ;)

I am praying~

for "R" who is not feeling well

On my mind~

are some ideas for our new school year

From the learning rooms~

"R" and "D" are improving so much with their swimming skills

"S" is really doing well with potty training

Me? I'm still trying to figure out the art of couponing...

Noticing that~

I used to do a Daybook almost every week...but I have been slacking off here lately

I am creating~

this blog post :)

hopefully will be able to make a baby blanket soon

From the kitchen~

M~chicken tenders, mac-n-cheese, lima beans

T~spaghetti and meatballs, salad

W~chef salad (our faithful stand-by)

Th~cheeseburgers, fresh corn on the cob (hopefully!)

F~Santa Fe Chicken tortillas

Sa~taco salad

Su~roast with the fixins

Around the house~

the dining room is prettied up with patriotic items

and the school room needs some serious attention

One of my favorite things~

is spending time with my Hubbie and children

A few plans for the rest of the week~

swim lessons for "R" and "D"

church on Wednesday

having some fun with the kids

From my picture journal~

~on the water taxi at Inner Harbor, Baltimore~

~check out the front of that submarine~

 ~skyline~

~there's always time for a stop at Chick-Fil-A for a sweet treat!~

Thanks for stopping by today!

I'm linking up with The Simple Woman's Daybook...

Have a blessed day!

July 19th Daybook

For today, Tuesday, July 19, 2011~

Outside my window~
the sun is hiding behind some clouds

I am hearing~
the fan on the A/C

I am thinking~

about my sweetheart :)

I am thankful~
for good health

I am remembering~

sitting on my "Pappaw's" front porch

and the scent of his boxwoods

I am reading~
the latest issue of Taste of Home

I am hoping~

to get a lot of things done today--we'll see :)

I am praying~

that God will change me into who He wants me to be

I am creating~

some new clothes for "R" and "S"

On my mind~

is a fellow blogger who just had a baby girl and

the reminder of God's timing and
the joy of His redemption

From the learning rooms~

still working on the coupon thing

R is busy with her Bible Bee verses and word study

D is having fun with numbers

S is doing well with potty training

Noticing that~

I need to get a few things organized before

my cousin visits next weekend

Wondering~

where the summer has gone?

Pondering these words~

"But He giveth more grace..."

From the kitchen~

trying to lighten up the menu a little

Sunday-caribbean jerk chicken w/ fresh salsa

Monday-chef salad

Tuesday- caribbean jerk chicken w/ fresh salsa (using up the leftovers)

Wednesday-taco bowls

Thursday-tba

Friday-chicken tenders

Saturday-tba

Around the house~

the family room is so much more organized

now that we have our little cubes in place

One of my favorite things~

is when my Hubbie says

"You're so pretty..."

A few plans for the rest of the week~

"R" has basketball camp this week

finish up a few sewing projects

pick some fresh veggies from the garden :)

church on Wednesday night

From my picture journal~

black bean and corn salsa

grilled jerk chicken

the presentation

 fresh corn on the cob (from our garden)

Thanks for stopping by today! I'll be linking up with

The Simple Woman's Daybook.

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Daybook for 6/21

For today~

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Outside my window~

the sun is hiding behind some clouds

I am hearing~

the fan on the A/C

I am thinking~

about how very blessed I have been, and

how I don't deserve it at all!!!

I am thankful~

for my freedom and for my family

I am remembering~

sweet times of fellowship with my Hubbie  :)

also, ten years ago this month, both of my

grandfathers went to Heaven

I am reading~

my Bible

A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus by Elizabeth George

(this is going to be a very good read!)

Food Network magazine just received in yesterday's mail

I am hoping~

to get our family room re-organization finished this week

I am praying~

that my tongue will help and heal others, not hurt them

On my mind~

is a sweet lady who just lost her husband of over 60 years...

From the learning rooms~

I am learning the art of couponing

Some of my favorite sites are:

the coupon mom

 money saving mom

Noticing that~

we are starting to get some grocery items for **FREE**

Wondering~

why I didn't start this coupon thing earlier?!?!

I am creating~

actually, just hoping, to get some new clothes made

for "R" and for me this summer

Pondering these words~

"The tongue is a fire..." according to James 3:6

"And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue

among our members, that it defileth the whole body,

and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell."

From the kitchen~

Tuesday~steak and cheese wraps

Wednesday~chicken with Philadelphia Cooking Creme (free!)

Thursday~chef salad

Friday~homemade chicken tenders

Saturday~?

Around the house~

Hubbie's nerf gun box reminds me of

the fun we had on Father's Day...that's for another post

One of my favorite things~

is being with my family

A few plans for the rest of the week~

swim lessons for the kids

church on Wednesday

From my picture journal~

a few pictures of our little garden  :)

~week 6~

~week 7~

 ~our peas are sad...but that zucchini plant is huge!~

~week 8~

~watermelon plants are doing well~

~crooknecksquash~

 ~zucchini is ready to be harvested today!~

 ~just look at those baby cucumbers!~

~from the back of the garden~

~getting bigger every day~

I'll be joining other bloggers over at The Simple Woman's Daybook...

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

A New Daybook

For today, Tuesday, June 7, 2011~

Outside my window~

the sun is shining, and it's kind of cool this morning  :)

I am hearing~

my children's voices

I am thinking~

about going walking this morning

I am thankful~

for my sweet Hubbie

I am remembering~

the wonderful weekend we had with our church family...

we celebrated 30 years of ministry!

I am reading~

Psalm 62

I am hoping~

to get a summer reading "wish list" written down,

and to start the Elizabeth George book,

"A Woman that Reflects the Heart of Jesus"

On my mind~

is my sister who just moved to Indiana last week

Pondering these words~

"God's been good...in my life...I've been blessed

beyond my wildest dreams..."

From the learning rooms~

school is finished for the year, but we will continue

to work on reading skills with "D", language and math skills

with "R", and potty training for "S"

Noticing that~

I work better under pressure

I am praying~

that God will keep working on my heart

Wondering~

if we will get any green beans from our garden...

we seem to have a little visitor that likes the leaves

I am creating~

a clutter-free home this summer

Around the house~

things are put away and I love that feeling of "Ahhh"

when I get rid of stuff we don't need! :)

One of my favorite things~

is spending time with my family...and we are

making our summer plans (so fun!)

From the kitchen~

Monday~out to eat to celebrate the end of the school year

Tuesday~leftovers (roast and vegetables)

Wednesday~chef salad

Thursday~chicken enchiladas or fajitas

(using Philadelphia Cooking Creme)

Friday~bacon cheeseburgers

Saturday~tba

A few plans for the rest of the week~

Wednesday~mid-week church service

From my picture journal~

with temperatures predicted to be 99 degrees by Thursday, plus

high humidity, I think I might be wishing for

some of this! :)

I'll be joining other bloggers at The Simple Woman's Daybook.

Thank you for stopping by today!

A New Daybook

For Tuesday, February 22, 2011~

Outside my window~

the sun is trying to shine and there is a layer of ice and snow

I am hearing~

the dishwasher

I am thinking~

about all the unrest in our world

I am thankful~

that God knows (and cares) about all that is going on

I am remembering~

the time I got to spend alone with my Hubbie last week  :)

I am reading~

Psalms

I am hoping~

that our bedroom will get finished this week

I am praying~

for my family and for a sweet friend of mine

On my mind~

is my brother and his family

From the learning rooms~

the one vowel rule for "D"

time management for "R"

Noticing that~

Hubbie did a wonderful job on our chair rail

in the master bedroom

I am creating~

some clean clothes

I'll also be sewing a skirt for "R" soon

From the kitchen~

scrambled eggs, ham, and toast for breakfast

BBQ pork and coleslaw for supper

Around the house~

the Valentine's decorations are put away

and the green items are slowly making their appearance

A few plans for the rest of the week~

cleaning today

church on Wednesday

basketball league on Saturday

From my picture journal~

turtle cheesecake  :)

I'm linking up to The Simple Woman's Daybook today.

Have a wonderful day!

February Daybook

For Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Outside my window~

the sun is beautiful!

I am hearing~

a Bible movie

I am thinking~

about my sweet Hubbie

I am thankful~

for warm clothes

I am remembering~

this time last year, we had a lot of snow on the ground!

I am reading~

cookbooks

my Bible

still working on Decision Points, by President Bush

I am hoping~

the children's choir does well tonight

On my mind~

are our servicemen and women who are in harm's way

From the learning rooms~

"R" is learning to multiply with decimals

"D" is learning to count/write by tens

"S" loves story time and any time she can play with trains

Noticing that~

having the laundry basket full of clean clothes

is better than a pile of dirty ones!   ;)

Wondering~

if I will get a chance to paint some more

parts of our bedroom today (trimwork)

I am creating~

a Valentine atmosphere in several spots in our home

Pondering these words~

"Romans 8:28 is always true. God is always good."

from Ladies Bible Study yesterday

From the kitchen~

pizza casserole, salad, and garlic bread

Around the house~

snow boots are still out...maybe

everyone is still hoping for some more snow

One of my favorite things~

is my time with Hubbie

A few plans for the rest of the week~

church tonight

visitation Saturday

basketball league Saturday

From my picture journal~

Valentine tulips from last year (aren't they pretty?)

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great day, and thanks for stopping by today!