Just having fun~

With a cowgirl and a soldier, I am well-protected here at home!  ;)

Happy Thursday!

Around the Corner

Spring really is around the corner...even though the temperatures might not reflect that this morning! In my area, it is supposed to be in the 60's by Friday!  WooHoo! Here are a few pictures that remind me of spring...Enjoy!

~the best part about spring--short sleeves and no coats!~

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!

In sync

On Valentine's Day, Hubbie and I had the privilege to spend some time together...just the two of us. We drove to a nearby harbor. It was a very pretty area and is still under a lot of construction. After we finished there, we drove through the city to a nearby Cheesecake Factory. After our yummy meal, we strolled through The Container Store. (Have you ever been in one of those?!?!) We didn't purchase one item, but had lots of fun talking to each other and looking at all the gadgets for organization.

On our way back to the parking garage, we were holding hands, just walking along, but I felt out of sync. And that felt odd! I looked down and realized that my feet were travelling at a different pace than Hubbie's. Upon this realization, I quickly changed my pace, my left foot moved when his did, and my right foot moved forward when his did. Oh~so much better!

Then, you know the Lord brought to my mind the fact that so often, I'm travelling through this life and I know He is right beside me. But how many times do I feel "out of sync" or unbalanced? It's not because Jesus has gotten "out of sync" with me, but it is me who is letting the cares of this world distract me.

I'm memorizing this verse today to help me remember to keep my focus on Him!

I Corinthians 15:58~Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the word of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Valentine's Day and a few other days

Happy Wednesday to you! I cannot believe it has been two weeks since I last blogged! Life is certainly busy enough, but I need to do better at recording my family's memories every day! Here's a quick recap so I don't forget...

On Friday, 2/4, we met my parents at a fun country market and did some shopping, and then went out to dinner together.

Saturday, 2/5, we had several activities at church so we stayed busy. We had our visitation program and basketball league for "R".

On Monday, 2/7, I spent getting our house ready for guests the next day. That evening, I attended my Ladies' Group meeting...and had Mexican food...we all brought something to the meal to share. We had chicken enchiladas and beef enchiladas, spanish rice, a delicious soup, 7 layer dip, and Pioneer Woman's tres leches cake.

Tuesday, 2/8, we were busy with our homeschool Valentine party! What fun we had and there were 32 of us in the house! Some of the kids participated in a valentine exchange and that was a lot of fun for them. There was lots of food. I am a planner, so we had party food--bbq meatballs, two different types of chips and dip, fruit with dip, cupcakes, brownies, fudge cake, cookies, candy, and drinks. Everyone seemed to have a good time! The kids all did really well with their "literary" presentations. Moms and kids alike had lots of good fellowship!

Wednesday, 2/9, my sister-in-law came over for lunch and brought her two little ones with her. We had a good time of talking and the kids played well together. My youngest cut her fingernail about halfway down into her nail, so she and I spent an hour or so at the doctor's office while Hubbie took "R" and "D" to church that night...

Thursday, 2/10, my youngest niece came over for a few hours while her parents ran an errand. What fun to watch my oldest learning how to take care of others...she does well with the little ones!

Then, Friday, 2/11, Hubbie had off and we worked on our bedroom some, went out to eat, and "S" went to Grandma's for the night.

Saturday, 2/12, was another basketball league day...the red and blue teams were tied until the very last seconds of the game...and the blue team came away with the win. The girls (and their parents) were so very excited! Go BLUE!

On Sunday, 2/13, our church celebrated "Sweetheart Sunday" and the messages in the AM and PM service were both on "The Invisible Part of Marriage", based on Psalm 1:1-3. I came away from those messages encouraged and challenged to not listen to the world about how my marriage should be...not to listen to ungodly counsel...it was good! After the PM service, we had a dessert fellowship and all the men were supposed to make the desserts! There were some really yummy things! Hubbie made brownies, then covered them with a layer of cream cheese (mixed with crushed Mint Oreo cookies), then chocolate pudding on top of that, followed by a layer of whipped topping...it was delicious!

Then our Valentine's Day~I'll show you in pictures.  :) I think we would all agree~we had a very lovely day!

~breakfast~

pancakes with valentine sprinkles

sausage cut in the shape of hearts

pink milk

 ~pink milk was a definite "hit"~

 ~for a more grown-up palette~  ;)

 ~Valentine's table~

~a dozen roses from my sweetheart~

 ~enjoying breakfast~

~excited about his meal~

~she loved her pink milk~

~one of the valentine decorations and kid's cards~

 ~new Valentine's apron~

~bag full of my favorite scent from Bath & Body~

japanese cherry blossom  :)

~huge rose from Hubbie~

over three feet tall!

 ~Grandma came over after breakfast,

Hubbie and I went out for some shopping,

talking, and fun together! We ate an early Valentine's dinner

at The Cheesecake Factory~

cajun chicken littles

~orange chicken~

 ~we ended our day with a slice of

Reese's chocolate peanut butter cheesecake~

delicious!

But, most of all, I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with my sweetheart! I hope you enjoyed your 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?)

Please visit Peggy if you would like to read more daybooks! Have a

great day, and thanks for stopping by today!

Our Newest Addition ;)

~ An R & D creation ~

Daybook ~ January 25th

For Tuesday, January 25, 2011~

Outside my window~

the sun is beautiful

I am hearing~

my family working and playing

I am thinking~

about my Hubbie

I am thankful~

for God's protection

I am remembering~

the times I spent riding in the "school van"

talking, studying, laughing...we had an hour drive each way

I am reading~

my Bible

Decision Points by President George Bush

I am hoping~

that my "to-do" list gets done today  :)

On my mind~

is my mom who has not been feeling well

From the learning rooms~

reading and phonics practice for "D"

science test tomorrow for "R"

Noticing that~

the cleaner the house, the happier I am  :)

Wondering~

if we will get some measurable snow this winter

I am praying~

for my country and her leaders

I am creating~

some Valentine's Day plans

Pondering these words~

Psalm 48:1~Great is the LORD, and greatly to be

praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.

From the kitchen~

spaghetti & meatballs with salad

cheesecake for dessert

Around the house~

all my sunflower things are back in the kitchen,

and that makes me smile!

One of my favorite things~

is a quiet evening at home with my family

A few plans for the rest of the week~

grocery store today or tomorrow

church on Wednesday

ladies meeting on Thursday

painting on Friday

basketball league on Saturday

Bible Builders on Saturday

From my picture journal~

Christmas amaryllis in bloom

Please join Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook if you would like to read other entries!

Thanks for stopping by today...

Thank you, Lord~

For today, Tuesday, January 18, 2011~

Outside my window~

the ground and trees are covered with ice

I am thankful~

that my Hubbie did not have to drive on the icy roads this morning

I am thinking~

that the Lord is good...all the time

I am hearing~

the kids playing with trains

I am remembering~

the time when I was a child that we got three feet of snow...

and school was cancelled for days!

I am reading~

Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney

Decision Points by President George Bush

I am hoping~

that we are still able to have our homeschool group today

On my mind~

is my Hubbie

From the learning rooms~

we are nearing the end of the first semester...

and that means all the grading needs to be finished soon!

Noticing that~

since the Christmas decorations are put away,

the house is "back to normal"

Wondering~

why it has taken me so long do write a Daybook this year?

I am praying~

for a blogging friend and

for the Lord to keep working on my heart

I am creating~with Hubbie's help~

a new master bedroom  :)

We have not done this room at all and are

excited about the changes that are coming!

From the kitchen~

Sunday~cheeseburgers, baked beans

Monday~ roast, noodles, gravy, green bean casserole

for dessert this week, I made a carrot cheesecake (YUM!)

Tuesday~pork BBQ, coleslaw, pumpkin muffins

Wednesday~ham and cheese sandwiches

Thursday~burritos, black bean soup

Friday~homemade chicken tenders, baked macaroni & cheese

Saturday~chili

Around the house~

school is getting done,

Hubbie is working from home today  :)

One of my favorite things~

is having some extra time to spend with my Hubbie

A few plans for the rest of the week~

homeschool group today?

church on Wednesday

basketball league on Saturday

From my picture journal~

a pumpkin cheesecake that we had in the fall

(can you tell from the tablecloth?)

this has become one of our favorites  :)

 

To read other Daybooks, please visit Peggy over at The Simple Woman's Daybook!

Have a great day!

When I Awoke...

Do you ever wake up and almost immediately have something on your mind? Well, that happened to me today. When I awoke this morning, the following song was running through my mind...it served as a reminder of how I am to depend fully on the Lord Jesus. If I ask Him to, He will guide me through each and every day...through each and every circumstance, trial, or blessing that comes my way.

Be Thou My Vision

an ancient Irish hymn

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;

Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.

Thou my best thought, by day or by night,

Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, Thou my true Word;

I ever with Thee, Thou with me, Lord;

Thou my great Father, I thy true son;

Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle-shield, sword for my fight,

Be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight.

Thou my soul's shelter, Thou my high tower.

Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,

Thou mine inheritance, now and always:

Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,

High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of heaven, my victory won,

May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'ns Son!

Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,

Still be my vision, O ruler of all.

 

December, 2010

Hello, Blogging Friends! The new year has come...the old year has gone...and it seems like it was quick! I haven't been blogging for a while, but I appreciate your sweet comments when I do post something!

Our Decembers are always busy~but whose isn't?  :)

Here's a quick re-cap of some of our events:

7th~Ladies Bible Study
10th~Hubbie's birthday
11th~"R" had a Sunday School party
12th~Christmas program for our Bus Ministry in the morning service
12th~Christmas Cantata in the evening service
14th~Christmas Caroling with our school group, then a quick overnight trip since Hubbie was taking a class, and a 10th birthday celebration at a delicious BBQ restaurant
15th~"R" turned 10! On our way home, we stopped for some shopping and eating, and after church, we had 1/2 price appetizers at Applebee's~yummy!
16th~snow  :)
18th~Cookie Day at Grandma and Grandpa's house (and we were thankful for all-wheel drive!)
21st~birthday breakfast for Grandpa and Poppy
21st~our 14th anniversary and a trip to The Cheesecake Factory!
24th~Christmas Eve brunch at Grandma and Grandpa's house (with all the kids and grandkids)
24th~Christmas Eve service at church
25th~Christmas Day dinner at Nanny and Poppy's house
26th~"D" turned 6!
26th~combined birthday party for "R" and "D" with some sweet friends; then the kids slept over til after dinner on the 27th
28th~trip to Granny's house
30th~came back home
31st~attended a beautiful wedding at our church, then rang in the New Year with my family by eating at Silver Diner (and saved over $30 with birthday coupons) and driving around looking at Christmas lights

Whew! While we were busy, we made a real effort this year to get all the shopping, wrapping, and baking done early so that we wouldn't be stressed...I think we were onto something! :)

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog...I hope each of you has a very safe, healthy, and blessed 2011!

Christmas Day~2010~

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

and a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!



Merry Christmas~2010~

MERRY CHRISTMAS

TO YOU!

In all the hustle and bustle of this season,

May you remember the real reason we celebrate Christmas!

~Jesus~

I hope your celebrations are wonderful and memory-filled...

Fourteen Years Ago~

Fourteen years ago today, I became a Mrs.
I became a wife...

and as they say, the rest is history. 

Hubbie and I have had 14 great years together, and I look forward to at least a hundred more!

Happy Anniversary, Honey!!! I love you!

Here are a few memories~

~our engagement picture~

~my dad and I right before we walked down the aisle~

~Mr. & Mrs.~

~and DIP~

Thank you for still "dipping me" for a kiss! :)

Plus, the kids enjoy watching us, too!

~Boy, was it cold that day!~

~But, we were happy and excited to be married...and we're still

excited and happy to be married to each other!

I LOVE YOU, HUBBIE!

And We're Back!

Happy Thursday to all my blogging friends! It's been too long since I even got onto the blog...and seems even longer since I visited you! We have been around, just not online. You see, our computer died shortly after Thanksgiving...and we're just getting back!

So, I hope you are doing well, and I look forward to catching up with each of you and seeing what's been going on in your life!

Merry Christmas!