Happy New Year!

We are off to the woods for a time of rest, reflection, fishing, family, games, food, campfire, music and anything else that sounds fun.
Hope you ring in the new year with those you love.
May God bless the year to come for His glory and our growth.
Blessings, Lisa

Simple Woman's Daybook

Please note: Peggy is not posting a Simple Woman's Daybook for today.

I had mine completed before I realized this. If I were to remove this post it would create a problem through out my entire blog.

Because of this I am publicly apologizing to Peggy and leaving this post.

FOR TODAY December 29, 2008...

Outside my window...the sky is very blue and the weather is too warm for Christmas.

I am thinking...of and praying for a young lady we go to church with that was in an accident and needs healing.

I am thankful for...God's protection for this young lady, it could have been much worse.

From the learning rooms...Christmas break.

From the kitchen...leftovers.

I am wearing...capri-pants and a t-shirt, it would be nice to need my winter clothes.

I am creating...a scarf (for someone who lives in a colder place?), a quilt and lounge pants.

I am going...to lake camping later this week.

I am reading...The Shack.

I am hoping...the camper repairs we made this week are a huge success

I am hearing...only the hum of the computer, all children that are here are very quiet.

Around the house...the continued feeling of Christmas and the peace and joy that come with the season.

One of my favorite things...conquering a mountain. (camper repair)

A few plans for the rest of the week: Camping and extended family for New Year's.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...camper repair!

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wrapped in love

Luke 2:10-12
“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”

Merry Christmas to each of you!
May God's gift of love affect every part of your life in this season and the coming year!

gingerbread coop

This is our chicken coop all dressed up and it has to be one of only a few though out all the land.

I did not have the ambition to deck the house in lights this year and so the children were disappointed. When they came to ask could they do the coop instead I eagerly replied, "yes!".

I must tell you just how nice it has been to look out the back windows and see this every night.

I would not have seen lights on our house one tenth of the nights I have enjoyed them here.

A new tradition? We'll see.

Goodnight Ladies, lights out.

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY December 22, 2008...

Outside my window...it is very windy and the clothes on the line are drying quickly.

I am thinking...how thankful I am for the true girft of Christmas ~ JESUS!

I am thankful for...the work we have, others around us are struggling.

From the learning rooms...the sewing machine is working and nothing else.

From the kitchen...peanut butter fudge, peanut butter fudge, peanut bitter fudge!

I am wearing...warm up pants and shirt.

I am creating...a quilt and scarf.

I am going...no where and it is wonderful.

I am reading...At the Manger~aloud to our family.

I am hoping...that Jesus will return soon.

I am hearing...quite, the girls are away and the boys are outside.

Around the house...all is ready for Christmas but the wrapping.

One of my favorite things...Christmas music.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Dad is not working, children are home and playing....It is Christmas!

Here is a picture thought I am sharring...

Merry Christmas!

If you would like to participate in this sweet reminder of the simple things in life, visit Peggy here http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/ for all the details.

progressing

It is very exciting to finally learn how to undo a stitch or two or rows and rows of stitches. My children have stopped asking, "Mom why are you undoing the whole thing?"

I will not give up and I can not wait to finish this first project. A scarf, selfishly kept for myself. If anyone is dreaming of knitting - hurry up and get to it. Be encouraged, I'm willing to cheer you on.

triple lutz?

Three girls on skates a week before Christmas, who could be happier?

Checking into some instruction and wishing it was just not quite so far.

We will definitely do this more often.

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY December 15, 2208...

Outside my window...it is cloudy, and the chicken coop is decorated in lights, it looks like a gingerbread house.

I am thinking...I need a little more time today.

I am thankful for...the wonderful season of Christmas, which brings around family and friends.

From the learning rooms...a snow globe, sewing and scrapbooks.

From the kitchen...a gingerbread house, fudge, cookies and a dinner for friends that just brought home a new little brother.

I am wearing...my jamies ~ still.

I am creating...a cozy Christmas home.

I am going...to an Orchestra Concert tonight.

I am reading...At the Manger as a read aloud.

I am hoping...to have all my Christmas shopping complete by December 25th.

I am hearing...a child repeat she is hungry.

Around the house...several lists are reminding me of things that need to be done.

One of my favorite things...is movie night for the whole family.

A few plans for the rest of the week: more movie and game nights. A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

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another birthday

Today this boy turns thirteen.

That's right, I am officially now the mother of three teenage boys.

I knew this day would come and yet it does not seem real.

Caleb, you are a boy, or is it man, full of life.

You live every day to it's fullest and then some.

On many days this is a blessing and on others you manage to stay in trouble.

You are a hard worker and most times prefer to be the Foreman.

One of my favorite things to watch you do is teach.

You are a good instructor and then allow your student to try without becoming impatient with them.

It is fun to see you eager to lean anything that you can do with your hands.

You will never be bored because you love to learn and do.

Play all of your music for His glory, just remember I love listening too.

It has been a joy to watch you grow, it has required me to do a lot of growing as well.

I am praying you will listen to the voice of God and that you will walk the path that He calls you to.

happy birthday Mom

What's fun to do on a Thursday night in December?

A birthday surprise for Nana was our outing tonight.

They had no idea we were coming or that we were bringing dinner, dessert,(birthday cake of course), and presents.

We arrived with Aunt Karen, rang the doorbell and sang Happy Birthday!

A very fun time was had by all.