FOR TODAY June 1

Outside my window... sunny and bright and kinda cool, looking for temps in the 80 today.  Woo Hoo!
I am thinking...about all the things that have to still be done in the house, and how I am going to get it all accomplished
From the learning rooms...learning to be content and patient. 
I am thankful for...all that I have.  God has truly blessed me.
From the kitchen... smells of coffee
I am wearing...jean shorts, white cami  with a Dallas cowboy sweatshirt, tennis shoes.
I am reading... The last story in a book called "The Sommerfield Series (Blessings)", by Kim Vogel Sawyer, and "The One and Only Jesus" by Beth Moore,  "A Marriage without Regrets" by Kay Author"
I am hoping...for a pretty week of weather.
I am creating...list, list, list....get the point...I am making list!!!
Around the house...signs of progress.
One of my favorite things...spending time with my hubby and lazy days!.
A few plans for the rest of the week... working off my list to achieve my goals. Get daughter a graduation present, spend time with my folks and enjoy the time with them.

A picture I thought I would share....the cutest nephew ever....his  first swimming experience. 

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FOR TODAY May 18th

Outside my window..gloomy and cool, mid 60's, but feels much colder because there is no sunshine.
I am thinking...about all the things that have to still be done in the house, and today is my stepdaughter Sarah's 26th birthday.
From the learning rooms...to many things to mention here.  It's a neverending list of things I am learning.
I am thankful for...for all our  children.
From the kitchen... cleanliness
I am wearing...jeans, white t-shirt, tennis shoes, and a red jacket.
I am reading... The last story in a book called "The Sommerfield Series (Blessings)", by Kim Vogel Sawyer, and "The One and Only Jesus" by Beth Moore,  "A Marriage without Regrets" by Kay Author" also my bible study, Managing Moods.
I am hoping...that we get lots done in the house this week
I am creating...list, list, list....get the point...I am making list!!!
Around the house...smells of paint
One of my favorite things...spending time with my hubby.
A few plans for the rest of the week... work every day and spend the evening working through clutter.

A picture I thought I would share....can you relate?

 

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FOR TODAY May 10, 2009

Outside my window..it is dark ( I'm doing this on Sunday night) and a clear night.

I am thinking...about how happy I am we had a productive weekend.

From the learning rooms...still working on patience.

I am thankful for...for my children.

From the kitchen... cleanliness.  Oh happy day!

I am wearing...a pink with blue polka dot gown

I am reading... The last story in a book called "The Sommerfield Series (Blessings)", by Kim Vogel Sawyer, and "The One and Only Jesus" by Beth Moore, also my bible study, Managing Moods.

I am hoping...for pretty weather this week.

I am creating...this blog entry

Around the house...smells of paint

One of my favorite things...freshly mowed lawn

A few plans for the rest of the week... work every day and try to finish sorting and cleaning the main floor.

A picture I felt like sharing..springtime in Lancaster Pa.

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FOR TODAY May 5

Outside my window..its a  raining night.  Much cooler temps this week. Where did the warm sunny weather go?

I am thinking...about how nice this house is going to look when it is finished with all the little updates

From the learning rooms...how to find joy in all things even when I don't feel it.

I am thankful for...all these little projects that are getting done.
From the kitchen... whatever I can find.

I am wearing...Dallas Cowboy jammies bottoms and Tommy Hilfinger oversized shirt.

I am reading... The last story in a book called "The Sommerfield Series", by Kim Vogel Sawyer

I am hoping...for warm weather to get here and stay

I am creating, mainly messes, as they say, you have to make a mess to get anything accomplished.

Around the house...smells of fresh paint on the walls.

One of my favorite things...coffee brewing.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Other than work, not much else.

A picture I felt like sharing...seen alot of this lately.

 

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FOR TODAY April 6, 2009

Outside my window..its a dreary raining day.  Much cooler temps than yesterday. 

I am thinking...about all the things that I need to get done before leaving Thursday for Tennessee.
From the learning rooms..still working on acceptence, how to accept things that isn't easy to accept.

I am thankful for...the upcoming trip away with my hubby!

From the kitchen... leftover chicken spaghetti.  Ummmm yummy!

I am wearing...black dress pants, black turtleneck with red sweather.

I am reading... "The Secret" by Beverly Lewis and " Managing my Moods" by Women of Faith study series "Beautiful in God's Eyes" again

I am hoping... for pretty weather this weekend while we are away.

I am creating...a few postings for my blogs

Around the house...it is starting to come together if only temporary.

One of my favorite things...the smells of spring.  Smells of my lilac bush.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Work until Wednesday and then off until next Wednesday.  Woo Hoo!

A picture I felt like sharing...where I will be this weekend.

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FOR TODAY March 29,2009

Outside my window..it is starting to get dark and cool. 

I am thinking...I am so far behind posting to my blogs, since I didn't get to do this last week, decided to do it tonight (Sunday)

From the learning rooms..Acceptence,how to accept things that isn't easy to accept.

I am thankful for...my God, my family

From the kitchen... not much happening in there.

I am wearing...my blue sweat suit

I am reading... "The Secret" by Beverly Lewis and " Managing my Moods" by Women of Faith study series "Beautiful in God's Eyes" again

I am hoping... that my daughter has a better week this week and isn't running a fever.

I am creating... a huge mess in my house

Around the house...tables piled high with knick knacks  and boxes galore.

One of my favorite things...clean and tidy house
A few plans for the rest of the week... Work, as well as spend a little time everyday packing up some boxes and sorting through clutter.

A picture I felt like sharing...boxes...moving boxes, they are everywhere.

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FOR TODAY March 16,2009

Outside my window...gray skies and warmer temperatures than the last several days.  Still in the 40's though.
I am thinking...I am so far behind posting to my blogs
From the learning rooms...still working on "balancing all things"

I am thankful for...second and third chances.
From the kitchen...not sure today.  Something quick and easy I am sure.
I am wearing...Jeans and a white t-shirt with my Cancun zippered jackets and sneakers.

I am reading... "Sommerfield Trilogy" by Kim Vogel Sawyer and " Managing my Moods" by Women of Faith study series "Beautiful in God's Eyes" again
I am hoping... that things get better with my daughter.

I am creating... a huge mess in my house.
Around the house...tables piled high with knick knacks  and boxes galore.
One of my favorite things...clean and tidy house
A few plans for the rest of the week... Work, as well as spend a little time everyday packing up some boxes and sorting through clutter.

A picture I felt like sharing...another one of my sweet little nephew Caleb.  Isn't he precious!

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FOR TODAY March 9,2009

Outside my window...the sun is shining so bright and the wind is kicking up. Temperatures are warm, and it's beautiful

I am thinking... how blessed I feel today!

From the learning rooms...God answers prayers

I am thankful for... one son found a job and the other is going for a interview tomorrow with a lead on two jobs.

From the kitchen... chicken and rice in the crockpot for dinner.

I am wearing... comfy blue sweats

I am reading... "Sommerfield Trilogy" by Kim Vogel Sawyer and " Managing my Moods" by Women of Faith study series "Beautiful in God's Eyes" again

I am hoping... things get better with my daughter.

I am creating... some blog entries hopefully, if blogger will allow me too. :)

Around the house... boxes for packing.

One of my favorite things... signs of spring after a COLD winter.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Work, as well as spend a little time everyday packing up some boxes.

A picture I felt like sharing...

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FOR TODAY February 23, 2009

Outside my window... it is still dark, with clear skies. Another cold day today.
I am thinking... about Michael coming home tonight. I missed him while he was away.
From the learning rooms...giving time "time"
I am thankful for... blogger saving post to draft. :) It could have been a big "messy mess".
From the kitchen... coffee brewing
I am wearing... dallas cowboy jammie bottoms and a oversize tee shirt.
I am reading... "Summerhill Series 2" by Beverly Lewis  and "Beautiful in God's Eyes" again
I am hoping... my sons find jobs.
I am creating... a new look in the home.  Rearranging things and getting in the spring mode.
Around the house... a new furniture layout in the family room.  I like it.
One of my favorite things... smells of fresh brewed coffee and that first cup in the morning.
A few plans for the rest of the week... Work on completing my biblestudy. Almost finished, just need to get it posted.

A picture I felt like sharing today was that first cup of coffee.

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FOR TODAY February 16, 2009

Outside my window... the sun is shining and the temps are cold.  High  today is 39.
I am thinking... I should get up and make myself useful.  Lots of little things on my to do list today.

From the learning rooms... acceptance, whew, is that huge for me. 

I am thankful for... Michael.  He is such a wonderful blessing and addition to my life. I love you sweetie.

From the kitchen... clean and orderly, and ground beef defrosting for dinner.

I am wearing... dallas cowboy jammie bottoms and a oversize tee shirt.

I am reading... "Summerhill Series 2" by Beverly Lewis and "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch and  "Beautiful in God's Eyes" again

I am hoping... my sons find jobs soon.

I am creating... not much lately.

Around the house... it is quiet, I am the only one home.
One of my favorite things... alone time.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Get things together for Michael's upcoming trip to Texas.
A picture I felt like sharing today was the new addition to the family.  Michael heads to Texas later this week to pick it up.  He is like a little boy at Christmas. He is so excited.

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FOR TODAY February 9,2009

Outside my window... it's still dark. But temperatures are warmer.

I am thinking... I need to get up and get ready to go to work

From the learning rooms... give time, time

I am thankful for... for my family

From the kitchen... smells of coffee

I am wearing... my jammies and woolie socks

I am reading... "The Shack", and "Beautiful in God's Eyes" again

I am hoping... my sons find jobs soon

I am creating...

Around the house... still need to organize the garage. It is a mess

One of my favorite things... lazy days.

A few plans for the rest of the week... work, some meetings. Basically the same as always.

A picture I felt like sharing today was books. I have many piles of these sitting around my house. I love to read and there are so many that I want too.

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FOR TODAY February 2

Outside my window...It is still dark out sideside, so I can see quite a few street lights and house lights.

I am thinking...I wish I could just sit here at home this morning and update my web pages, etc. I am so behind

I am thankful for.... my daughters voice.

From the learning rooms... God is really working on me in many areas, so to many to mention here.

From the kitchen...coffee.

I am wearing.....Jeanstill in my jammies

I am creating...trying to create peace in my mind,and organize my thoughts.

I am going...to get myself ready for work as soon as I finish this post.

I am reading..."Allison's Journey" by Wanda Brunstetter, "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick WarrenI am hoping...for some answered prayers

I am hearing...nothing. Total silence.

One of my favorite things....the quiet of the morning and sipping my coffee in my jammies. Which that is just what I am doing this morning. LOVE it.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Work all week, with a couple meetings thrown in for good measure, and possibly a ball game.

The picture I feel like sharing this morning is one of a little keepsake to give to my daughter.

It not actually this one, but one like it. It is of a mother and a older daughter. I wanted her to have a visual of my love for her when things don't feel right or is going bad.

FOR TODAY, January 26,2009

Outside my window...A very gray and cold day, with little snow flakes falling to the ground

I am thinking...about all I need to accomplish today and the rest of the week.

I am thankful for...prayer

From the learning rooms... Be still and Wait on God

From the kitchen...something quick and easy I am sure..

I am wearing.....Jeans, red and black sweater, black flats

I am creating...a Valentine table setting at home

I am going...home right after work.

I am reading..."Allison's Journey" by Wanda Brunstetter, "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren

I am hoping...for some answered prayers

I am hearing...chatter of the women in the office

Around the house...picked up and straightened

One of my favorite things....wrapping up in a blanket with my decorating books

A few plans for the rest of the week:Mostly work, seasoned with a little play I hope.

The pictures I feel like sharing is ones I got from my sister this morning of my nephew.

Caleb 4 months

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FOR TODAY January 19, 2009

Outside my window...It is still very dark with some street light shining

I am thinking...how wonderful it is to sit here and sip my coffee

I am thankful for...a extra day at home

From the learning rooms... trying to learn how to do digital scrapbooking

From the kitchen....plenty of leftovers for dinner tonight

I am wearing.....my jammies

I am creating...some scrapbooking pages, at least trying too

I am going...to take my car to the shop later today

I am reading..."Allison's Journey" by Wanda Brunstetter, "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren

I am hoping...Michael's family has a good day today despite it being Betty's birthday.

I am hearing...me tapping on the keys as I type this post

Around the house...clean and orderly

One of my favorite things.. morning just like this.

A few plans for the rest of the week: back to work

I decided to show you this picture of Michael and I when we were in Houston f or Mothers Day last year.

FOR TODAY Monday,January 12 th

Outside my window...the skies are blue and bright. Beautiful Cold January Morning

I am thinking...I would love to be home today.

I am thankful for....time with family

From the learning rooms..God is teaching me to WAIT on him

From the kitchen..a clean and organized fridge. Woo Hoo!

I am wearing...jeans and sweatshirt with red turtleneck

I am creating...a schedule for my time

I am going...crazy with ideas for my websites.

I am reading...bunches of books. Mainly books for a more intimate relationship with God.

I am hoping...a fast week

I am hearing...silence

Around the house...to many jobs that NEED to be done

One of my favorite things..rearranging my furniture

A few plans for the rest of the week: WORK

I decided to show you a picture that was made of me and my nephew at Thanksgiving. He is such a blessing. Love him.

Me and Caleb - Thanksgiving 2008

FOR TODAY... Monday, January 5

FOR TODAY... Monday, January 5

Outside my window...I see the sun shining.

I am thinking...about all the things I want to do this year.

I am thankful for...the pretty weather we had today in early January

From the kitchen...leftovers tonight.  So glad I cooked yesterday.

I am wearing...Jeans and UK wildcat sweater.

I am creating...a new space to focus on the simple pleasures of my life.

I am going...to work on my bible study later today/evening

I am reading..."A Purpose Driven Life", a couple devotional books, and "Dear to Me" by Wanda Brunstetter.

I am hoping...a mild winter.  I hate to drive in the snow.

I am hearing...computers clicking

Around the house...it's sparse, I haven't put up any of my decorations since I took down Christmas Decor

One of my favorite things...is quiet time in the mornings

A few plans for the rest of the week: work everyday, and work on simplifying my schedule so I have more time for the things I really want to do.

Here is picture thought I am sharing... this is where my mind frame has been recently.  HOME!

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