friday's fave five

I thought I might try this and see how it goes. I have a hard time posting when life takes over.

This week has been a little strange. Yesterday felt like Monday and somehow it was already Thursday. That is what I'm talking about when I say, "Life takes over."

#1 My two oldest boys returned safely from a trip of a life time. They are tired, talkative and glad to be home. They hit the ground running to get back into "life" as we know it here.

#2 I am going to finish my knitting project today, or tomorrow, that I re-started more than 10 times. This is exciting beyond words, I can't wait to see it finished.

#3 I hosted a bread baking class in my home Monday night. 13 people attended and I had a lot of fun sharing my heart. So many people were unable to make it I am considering another one next week.

#4 An unexpected date. We have been extremely busy with work. My husband asked me to ride with him to make a delivery and while we were out we turned our trip into a date. It was fun, inexpensive and required no planning. Thank you S. for loving me.

#5 A baby Christian we have prayed for, invested in, loved and ministered to came home from prison this week. This will require time and more prayer, but God has been faithful, mighty and is stretching us in amazing ways.

This is a nice way to reflect on the week and be grateful for all my blessings.
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Simple Woman's Daybook

For today... Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Outside my window... the sun is coming up, the clothesline is empty and the rooster is crowing so it must be time to start the day.

I am thinking... I really enjoyed teaching a bread class last night. I hope it was helpful, not too overwhelming and that people will not give up or be timid about asking for help.

I am thankful for... my church family. We had an scary incident happen in church Sunday and people around us came along side and took care of things. In hind site I know God was in control and we are loved.

From the learning rooms... loose ends and formalities need to take place to finish last year and plans need to be made for the coming year. I am having a hard time with all of this right in the middle of Summer.

I am wearing... walking clothes. Three weeks and still going strong.

I am creating...a caplet. I have started it 12 times, that's 12 times...no typo. I think this time

I'm going to conquer it. Pictures to show up here when it is finished. Still going well.

I am going... to take everyone to the city with me tomorrow.

I am reading... a Karen Kingsbury novel. Not A Time to Embrace, a different one.

I am praying for... a family that will say goodbye to a Mama tomorrow.

Pondering these words~ My grace is sufficient.

From the kitchen...an abundance of bread items, supper for a friend that is coming home the end of the week and menu planning maybe.

I am STILL hoping... to have breakfast and beach time with a friend soon. (I think I'll leave this here until we make this work.)

I am hearing... an alarm clock beeping for someone that doesn't want to get up, thankful for the reminder to watch my time here.

Around the house... everyone is sleeping and the chicken coop did get cleaned. (see last weeks post)

One of my favorite things... encouraging someone that feels hopeless.

A few plans for the rest of the week: (trying not to plan too much)

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

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Simple Woman's Daybook

For today... Wednesday, July 21, 2010 (began this in the a.m. and finished in the p.m.)

Outside my window... the grass needs to be mowed...again! this is not a complaint, I am happy to mow grass if it means I have less dirt to deal with. Which has been the case in years passed.

I am thinking... Where have the first three weeks of July gone? I need this season to last a wee bit longer than what it is.

I am thankful for... prayer. I am trying to approach emergencies (four impacted wisdom teeth that need to come out ~ to the tune of a lot of money) with a pray and see attitude.

From the learning rooms... many life skills are happening. Learning to mow grass, learning to pressure wash, building, learning to iron, sewing. This all seems like more fun than "school".

I am wearing... walking clothes.

I am creating...a caplet. I have started it 12 times, that's 12 times...no typo. I think this time I'm going to conquer it. Pictures to show up here when it is finished.

I am going... to try a new crock pot recipe. (It was a success.)

I am reading... nothing worth mentioning, too busy.

I am praying for... wisdom and direction.

Pondering these words~ "Finish the job." (words spoken to children a lot lately)

From the kitchen... laundry soap, company for supper tomorrow, quick and easy meals because it's Summer.

I am STILL hoping... to have breakfast and beach time with a friend soon.

I am hearing... an alarm clock beeping for someone doesn't want to get up, girls going out to do farm chores.

Around the house... everyone is working and the chicken coop needs cleaning.

One of my favorite things... laughing with my husband. That did say with and not at.

A few plans for the rest of the week: no real plans.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...Ahhhh, Summer...

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Simple Woman's Daybook

For today... Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Outside my window... the humidity is thick enough to see with my eyes and when I step outside it is so thick on my glasses I can not see at all.

I am thinking... I need more hours everyday. Someone must have changed the number of hours in my day and I could get more done if I didn't have to think so hard to do my once easy tasks. I really do miss my clear mind.

I am thankful for... phone calls form my boys. They are having a blast and seeing there is much out there in this great country.

From the learning rooms... movies and an ironing pile are calling us. If we play something like Planet Earth we call it learning.

I am wearing... walking clothes. I am walking again, yeah...outside instead of the treadmill. I would like to sell that if I could find someone to buy it.

I am creating... a very sweet dishrag from the very last of my NYC yarn.

I am going... for my weekly fix of ladies and knitting tonight. These ladies make me think, laugh and appreciate my life.

I am reading... non-fiction and wanting to get A Time to Embrace, Kingsbury

I am praying for... the Philippines, a typhoon was scheduled to hit there between 4 and 6 am today and we have a missionary team there now.

Pondering these words~ "Summer is my favorite season."

From the kitchen... 2 loaves of bread, an artisan italian bread for supper, a pan of cinnamon rolls, and 2 pizzas all made from my normal 4 loaves of bread recipe ~ it sure does smell good in here.

I am hoping... to have breakfast and beach time with a friend soon.

I am hearing... a radio someone left on hours ago. I do not like it when they do that and I must turn it off SOON.

Around the house... things look lived in and Uno Flash is sitting on the coffee table. This game is being played morning noon and night and we highly recommend it. Always different, little strategy and lot of laughs.

One of my favorite things... working together to accomplish a task.

A few plans for the rest of the week: trying not to think too hard about plans...come on it's Summer.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... boy pictures. I'm sure boy #3 is dreaming about this truck somewhere right now. Notice how huge this truck was by looking at the truck in the background. p.s. I did not take this picture.




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Simple Woman's Daybook

For today... Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Outside my window... sweltering heat, a breeze, fresh cut grass, a mountainy smell and clothes on the line.

I am thinking...about my boys and all they are seeing and doing. You can read about it on Rollin West.

I am thankful for... summer and all of the wonderful smells, foods, and activities that make it so memorable.

From the learning rooms... nothing, we are on an unplanned break. Taking time to rest and create all of those memories I was just thankful for.

I am wearing... a summer top, skirt and bare feet ~ a things perfect for hanging out the wash.

I am creating... a packing list for another beach get away.

I am going... to reach the place in our read aloud book that all children beg for more.

I am reading... 'Ryan Waters and the King's Sword' with three children.

I am praying for... for my Husband and children. As we all get older and others are hurting around us the phrase, "There but for the Grace of God go I" means a great deal more.

Pondering these words~Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done. C.S. Lewis Now, if I could just do this well every day.

From the kitchen... watermelon and lots of it. Nachos grande, ham with squash casserole and green beans, fried shrimp at our favorite restaurant, and travel food.

I am hoping... my two big guys have the time of their lives on this trip. I am hoping they will keep me well informed of where they are and I can let you know. I am hoping my parents can stay healthy and strong through this entire trip.

I am hearing... the hum of all my laundry room machinery.

Around the house... it would be nice if someone (although I am not mentioning names) would clean out some closets.

One of my favorite things... doing what my husband tells me to do ~ even when it's hard ~ because it is good for me.

A few plans for the rest of the week: resting on the beach, swimming in the pool, shopping, reading, and all things vacation like.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... keep on the sunny-side...poolside that is

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they're off

The boys left today. You can follow their journey on Rollin West. Even though I have been telling them for days I was so ready for them to go, I will miss them terribly I'm sure. I hope they make memories that will last a lifetime. What will the rest of us be up to? Crafting, beaching, working (since the two boys left), playing, watching movies, having fun of course.