Simple Woman's Daybook 7/6/10

It's Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Outside my window..Pouring down rain. Thunder and lightning. Quite the gully washer.

I am thinking... of next year's school plans.

I am thankful for...my husband. He is my number one fan. What more could I want?

From the learning room....about to start packing it up!

From the kitchen....pork stir fry in an orange glaze over rice and with some sauteed veggies. Doesn't it sound good??

I am wearing...black shorts and Americana shirt. (WOOHOO!! I AM NOT WEARING JAMMIES OR SWEATS!!!)

I am creating.... a gluten free monthly menu

I am going...back to Broken Arrow!!! 

I am currently reading... Heart of Wisdom by Robin Sampson (I read it about once a year, in the summer) 

I am hoping...we hear our moving date soon (still would like the date!)

I am hearing....Third Day singing "Caught Up in Yourself"

Around the House.....boxes are starting to pop up everywhere!

One of my favorite things....having breakfast dates with my hubby.

A few plans for this week... none really. Michael is off the next two days...we will be packing and organizing. Hopefully we can get together with our friends on Friday.

from  my picture journal...

Emily and Kaedra exploring space. 

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Simple Woman's Daybook 6/30/10

It's Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Outside my window..Sun streaming through the windows.  Birds chirping. Green everywhere.

I am thinking... of how cute my littles are when they are working together.

I am thankful for...mercy and new beginnings. again and again.

From the learning room....nothing yet, but will be hopping in a few hours.

From the kitchen....going to make a green smoothie for breakfast, leftovers for the family for dinner and I am getting to go out to eat with a friend! :-)

I am wearing...jammies still

I am creating....going to work on a my mom's mother's day present today. Yes, I know it's late. Hopefully it will come out wonderfully and I will post pictures. :-)

I am going...to clean up my house today, get school done, get my mom's present done and go out with my friend. Oh, stick a nap in there somewhere. 

I am currently reading... Heart of Wisdom by Robin Sampson (I read it about once a year, in the summer)

I am hoping...we hear our moving date soon

I am hearing....the children (now fussing...yeah, that whole working together thing was very short-lived)

Around the House.....a bit discombobulated since we went to Tulsa yesterday.

One of my favorite things.....school planning. Can't wait to get unpacked and have all my books out and ready so I can get next year planned!

A few plans for this week...Looking forward to spending 4th of July with a wonderful family!

from  my picture journal...

I miss my niece!!

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Simple Woman's Daybook June 21, 2010

Outside my window...Beauty! A green tree with sunlight glowing through the leaves. Shadows from the tree and leaves dancing around the yard!

I am thinking... about a June Bug!

I am thankful for...Michael talking to his store manager today about our move!

From the learning room....just finished up school with the kiddos. Books closed and put on the shelf.

From the kitchen....making a steak and green bean frittata tonight (last night's leftovers!)

I am wearing... jammy shorts and a tank top. I also have a kitten sticker adorning me, thanks to Emily. :-)

I am creating....a crochet purse. I am about halfway done with the crochet part and am SO excited about it! I think it is going to be beautiful. Look below for a sneak peak.

I am going... to put my leg/foot up soon and put some ice on it. This is the longest I have been without it up for 10 days and it is starting to ache. But it is definitely getting much better!

I am currently reading... So long Insecurity by Beth Moore

I am hoping...we hear our moving date soon

I am hearing....the dishwasher (which shouldn't be on...silly thing turns on if you bump into it), my windchime and little else. Kids are outside playing in the sprinkler.

Around the House.....picked up mostly and awaiting the day when it can all be boxed up.

One of my favorite things.....my hubby's smile.

A few plans for this week...Not exactly sure. Packing? Going to Tulsa to visit? Hanging out with friends? We will see what the week brings. All I am sure of is school!

from my picture journal...
a sneak peek of my purse

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Simple Woman's Daybook March 15

Outside my window... the neighbor's 5 globe light on a stand. Pretty neat looking.

I am thinking...I probably should go to bed before someone wakes me up. (does that even make sense?)

I am thankful for... my parents getting here safely and a good first night with them.

I am wearing...german flannel nightgown

I am remembering... that I have not posted my Project 365 pictures lately!!

I am going...to take my parents sight seeing this week.

I am currently reading... Yada Yada Prayer Group (love it!!) as well as various other books.

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

On my mind... prayer requests and friends

Noticing that... I feel very peaceful

Pondering these words.. "But when the darkness of dismay comes, endure until it is over, because out of it will come the ability to follow Jesus truly, which brings inexpressibly wonderful joy." from updated version of My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

From the kitchen...quiet now. We had Thai Chicken Salad for dinner and it was delicious!

Around the house...everyone asleep.

One of my favorite things...quiet. :-)

From  my picture journal...

Brittany and Emily dancing in 2003
It just came to my mind tonight and I had to go find the picture.

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Simple Woman's Daybook February 24, 2010

I know I am a couple of days late, but I didn't want to miss it this week. :-) I actually started it last night but never got to finish it. Starting it again this morning.

Outside my window... darkness

I am thinking... of how long I have already been up

I am thankful for... the buyer on our house getting an old debt taken care of

I am wearing... jammy pants and a long sleeve T-shirt

I am remembering... times when Kaedra was still a baby and living in the hospital. Been talking to a new friend whose baby is awaiting the VEPTR surgery in San Antonio right now.

I am going...to meet our Realtor somewhere in OKC today and sign our papers for closing

I am currently reading... Becoming the Woman I Want to Be by Donna Partow

I am hoping... we have a smoother day today, we need one

On my mind... too many things. need to give them to God.

Noticing that... I have a few things that need to be done before my parents come to visit

Pondering these words...this post from A Wise Woman Builds Her Home

From the kitchen... don't know what we will have today. Michael is working late which usually means an easy meal for dinner. 

Around the house...still quiet, although Ethan just woke up from a bad dream. Sang him a song and he is back to sleep.

One of my favorite things... a clean inbox.

From my picture journal...

 Mickey and Susan (of Penless Writer) visiting Kaedra in the hospital, when she was about 3 months old.

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Simple Woman's Daybook February 8, 2010

FOR TODAY...

Outside my window...beautiful, huge snowflakes coming down at a slight angle, softening everything and turning stark winter branches into things of beauty

I am thinking...if Ethan doesn't quit screaming, he will wake Brittany up. Which might not be a bad thing since it is 8:15

I am thankful for...being able to get up BEFORE the kids

I am wearing...capri sweats and a lavendar long sleeve shirt

I am remembering...what it's like to be prepared for school

I am going... nowhere today.  Going to enjoy the beautiful snow from the warmth of my house.

I am currently reading...Becoming the Woman I Want to Be by Donna Partow and Void by Mark Mynheir

I am hoping...hubby gets off early again

On my mind...redeeming the time

Noticing that...my littles really need a bath

Pondering these words...

Having once tasted the pleasure of inaction, you begin to like and prefer it to action. In satisfying this desire, you will little by little form a habit of inaction and laziness, in which the passions for doing nothing will possess you to such extent that you will cease even to see how incongruous and criminal it is; ...except perhaps when you weary of this laziness, and are again eager to take up your work. Then you will see with shame how negligent you have been and how many necessary works you have neglected, for the sake of the empty and useless 'doing what you like'. Lorenzo Scupoli

From the kitchen... nothing yet..it's our first day of South Beach Diet. Starting off with omelets.

Around the house... getting ready for school to start

One of my favorite things~a teeny glass angel my mom brought me from Germany. It was a Christmas present. It is in a small ruby box. It is actually too small to leave out, so I have to open the box and peek in at it to enjoy it.

From my picture journal...

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Simple Woman's Daybook January 18, 2010

Would you like to linger on the simple things? Then join me and many others in taking a little look into the day plans and thoughts of those who are focusing on simplicity...beauty of the 'everyday moments'.

For Today, January 18th....

(It's been awhile since I've done this...I am excited to be back!)

Outside my window...dusk after a beautiful, sunny, warm day

I am thinking...that I need to not look at the supposedly greener grass and start blooming where I am planted.

I am thankful for...my best friend of a husband who is my anchor amidst the chaos.

From the learning rooms...they are all closed down for tonight.

From the kitchen... the microwave is rapidly reheating Fancy Macaroni and Cheese ala Pioneer Woman. Brittany cooked it for us last night.

I am wearing...capri sweats and a long sleeve black t-shirt

I am creating...a Christmas present (still last Christmas) for Tarry. Can't say what it is, obviously. I am about half-way done. :-)

I am going...to keep praising the Lord.

I am reading...Try Darkness by James Scott Bell, Becoming the Woman I Want to Be by Donna Partow, some coupon books and various other things I am reading parts and pieces of.

Pondering these words...The love of God has been shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit, and His love abides in me richly. I keep myself in the Kingdom of light, in love, in the Word; and the wicked one touches me not. (Rom. 5:5; 1 John 4:16; 1 John 5:18)

I am hearing... my own voice telling Kaedra to stop fussing!

Around the house...mostly picked up, mostly quiet, mostly winding down for the night.

One of my favorite things...tall girls who were supposed to be midgets.  (see Kaedra's story)

A few plans for the week...a webinar tomorrow night about couponing, lots of school, training the kids...nothing really exciting

A picture thought I am sharing...

I miss my niece Sherria!

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Simple Woman's Daybook April 20, 2009

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Haven't done this in awhile....my answers were all the same every week!

For Today...

Outside my window... it's early morning, sun not quite up but the sky is blue. All around my yard are green trees forming a lovely fortress. Birds are flitting and playing and courting. I can see the pond rippling.

I am thinking... that I have to go to Walmart as soon as someone awakens so I can get a printer cartridge. We need it for school today and I didn't know I was out!

From the learning rooms... all is quiet. Ethan is the only one awake.

I am thankful for... sooo many things. Especially a husband that adores me and shows it everyday.

From the kitchen... it's still quiet too. shhhh

I am wearing... capris and tshirt

I am reading... Soul Afire by Maggie Aldridge Smith (book of poetry)

I am hoping... that we hear from Georgia soon

I am creating... a beautiful, clean, orderly home. (well I can speak in faith, can't I?? heehee)

I am praying... for a move soon with a smooth transition in everything...getting ready, the move itself and settling in. Also praying that TEFRA will continue to pay for Kaedra's needs, even if nursing isn't one of them.

Around the house... keeping things on track

One of my favorite things... waking up to a clean house and fresh start

A few plans for the rest of the week... school, school, um...school. Kaedra goes to see Dr. Carey on Wednesday afternoon. Michael's last night is Thursday night, Hallelujah!! Brittany has an art lesson on Friday afternoon and Youth Group on Friday night. Michael's birthday is next Sunday.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Simple Woman's Daybook Jan 12, 2009

FOR January 12, 2009...
Outside my window... grey skies, slight wind, a bluejay flitting back and forth

I am thinking... Ethan may need a nap

I am thankful for... nursing tonight!! We have had on and off nursing lately and it has been really hard on all of us!

From the learning rooms...(if this applies): Emily is working on Math, Brittany is doing her school, Kaedra is practicing tracing her name

From the kitchen... nothing at the moment. Today was supposed to be our big cooking day but after no sleep for Michael or me last night, it has been moved to tomorrow. Michael and I are going to go out and use a gift card from his boss tonight at Red Robin. It has to be a late date because we have to wait for our nurse to get here at 8:00. I will find something yummy to feed the kids. :-)

I am wearing... jammies with pink elephants ice skating and black sweats

I am creating... a Babette blanket, booties for some babies at church and an afghan for a charity. Also working on a beaded crochet bracelet for myself.

I am going... nowhere today until our date tonight.

I am reading... still reading Spiritual Authority by Watch
man Nee. Also reading Created to be His Help Meet again.

I am hoping... to hear from Springfield today about Michael's promotion.

I am hearing... roofers next door.

Around the house... Christmas STILL not down. Maybe I can blame it on the Zandi Christmas video not being here yet. (not really the reason although Emily is convinced it is, but I can try), house is messy at the moment, need to re-organize Kaedra's supply closet.

One of my favorite things... sleeping in my own bed.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Date with Michael tonight, taking Emily on a date tomorrow with her best friend, Church on Wednesday, our church is having a meeting this week so I will be helping out with that Thursday and/or Friday, taking food to it on Friday and going to our friend Amanda's house to play with her and our other friend Nicole and her twins on Saturday.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
This is a picture of "skinny me." Funny thing was, I didn't think I was skinny. Trying to get back in this size now.

Simple Woman's Daybook Jan 6, 2009

I am a day behind in my daybook. Schoolwork took precedence over everything yesterday, and being our first day back it was a little longer, so I didn't have a chance. Today is running smoothly, so here is my Daybook.

FOR TODAY January 6, 2009 (12th day of Christmas, Epiphany)...

Outside my window...beautiful male and female cardinals and two bluejays darting about

I am thinking...how blessed I am that I can stay home and teach these wonderful kids and spend my days with them.

I am thankful for...my husband's job, even if he is working 4-6 months of overnights.

From the learning rooms...Emily is just about to read her "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons," Brittany is reading about the USS Constitution, Kaedra is coloring in shapes

From the kitchen... I made sweet potato chips (any they are almost gone...yummy!) we are having fish, rice and broccoli tonight.

I am wearing... blue capri sweats and a purple flowered shirt

I am creating... a babette blanket and some baby booties for some babies at church. (Susan - Pam got tired of making socks so I am taking over for her for awhile! LOL)

I am going... to go pick up some prescriptions for Kaedra as well as some OTC stuff.

I am reading... Spiritual Authority by Watchman Nee

I am hopingpraying...For Michael to get the Springfield, MO store or a store here in OK. He has an interview with Springfield (which has been our prayer for about a year!) on Friday at 3:30!

I am hearing...birds being very vocal.

Around the house...Michael is sleeping (after the second of his overnights) and I am trying to keep everyone quiet so he can get a good sleep! It is harder than you think.

One of my favorite things...a productive day of school!

A few plans for the rest of the week:
church tomorrow night, the interview on Friday, maybe a date with Michael Friday night, a date with Brittany on Saturday

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

This is Ian, my best friend's oldest son who became an Eagle Scout over the fall and had his Eagle Court this weekend! Congratulations Ian!!

Simple Woman's Daybook Dec 22, 2008

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FOR 22 December 08

Outside my window... it is bright and shiny. Unfortunately it is only 15 degrees with a windchill of 4.


I am thinking... how blessed we are. Hubby is home recovering from surgery, everyone is able to be home together. We are warm, cozy and full of love! Four of us are also having symptoms of sickness so we are standing on our healing!


I am thankful for... Jesus. Not just the baby in the manger. But the man who died on the cross 33 years later.


From the learning rooms... still closed. Jesse Tree is suspended due to stress. Trying to read Christmas stories every day.


From the kitchen... red beans and rice for lunch, chicken and wild rice for lunch (guess it's gonna be a ricey day)


I am wearing... capri sweatpants and a blue sweatshirt with flowers


I am creating... Emily's Christmas present and finishing up Britty's present. Also making my friends' presents.


I am going... to drop off a trach aspirate (don't ask what that is, you don't want to know) at Kaedra's doctor and picking KD up some Tylenol.


I am reading... A Sounding Brass by Shelley Bates and Spiritual Authority by Watchman Nee. I am reading Spiritual Authority with Brody from church.


I am hoping praying... everyone feels better soon! I also have a good friend who traveled out of town for a house closing. I am praying they have favor and that they have everything they need when they need it and that everything goes smoothly!


I am hearing... three children crying!?!?


Around the house... Brittany is upstairs reading, Ethan is asking for more milk, Kaedra is waiting for my nails to dry to put on her pants, Emily is playing spygirl and Michael is watching court TV. They just got done making a gingerbread house.


One of my favorite things... is purple. Purple anything. OOOH a purple platypus would be cool...


A few plans for the rest of the week: work on projects, church on Wednesday night, Michael's mom's house on Thursday evening. Hopefully some time with Sherria.


Here is picture thought I am sharing...



Making a gingerbread house!

Simple Woman's Daybook Dec 8, 2008

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FOR TODAY 8 December 2008...
Outside my window.... dusk, a pretty sunset, swaying trees.

I am thinking... that it's still a long way to bed.

I am thankful for... my kid's getting along and liking each other. For them playing so well together and preferring each other's company and the company of their family.

From the learning rooms... they are closed down for a month, but we are still reading everyday (right now, Max Lucado's An Angel Story), doing crafts, keeping up with Emily's reading and math, exercising, and lots of reading

From the kitchen... roast, potatoes, carrots, and rolls. Still deciding on the veggies

I am wearing... sweats and a long sleeve t-shirt

I am creating... lots of cool presents! I can't wait to get back to them. It is hard to put them down.

I am going... to enjoy tonight with my family playing games and watching a movie with hubby.

I am reading... An Angel's Story by Max Lucado

I am hoping... to be done with presents by next week (for out of towners) so I can send them. Actually this week would be even better! :-)

I am hearing... dog softly growling, Brittany cleaning up, Kaedra and Emily playing, my fingers tapping the keyboard

Around the house... It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

One of my favorite things... Reading books to my family

A few plans for the rest of the week: Michael is off 3 1/2 days before Sunday!! How awesome is that? So I plan to spend lots of time with him! I think we are going to go look at the lights at Rhema, drive around and see lights, rent some more Christmas movies, play some games, just have a wonderful time with my family

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Emily a few years ago, as an angel...doesn't she look angelic?

Simple Woman's Daybook Dec 1, 2008

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FOR the first day of December 2008
Outside my window... Darkness, reflection on the pond and little waterfall

I am thinking... that this has been a great day.

I am thankful for... new ideas for how to keep Christ in the season of Christmas.

From the learning rooms...they are all quiet at this point.

From the kitchen... I am reheating some "church soup" and Brittany is getting hubby a piece of pecan pie

I am wearing...an argyle shirt with a white button down under it, jeans

I am creating... my control journal, Christmas presents, A Jesse Tree, A Birthday box for Jesus

I am going... to bed soon

I am reading... Understanding: How to fight the good fight of faith by Kenneth E. Hagin

I am hoping... to get a babysitter on Friday night

I am hearing... a movie

Around the house... Kaedra is watching the Grinch with her nurse, Michael and Brittany are watching a movie, Emily is going to bed and Ethan is asleep

One of my favorite things... Raindrops on roses :-)

A few plans for the rest of the week: Put up the tree tomorrow, church on Weds, Friend over for dinner on Thursday, Out with hubby on Friday?

Here is picture thought I am sharing..


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Simple Woman's Daybook Nov 24

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FOR November 24, 2008...

Outside my window... calm peaceful scenery, a pond that looks like glass, a (still) green field and a pretty white picket fence

I am thinking...of all the ways I am thankful to God. Of all the wonderful things God has done for us. Of endless blessings and an abundant life in His promises.

I am thankful for...My husband and all the hard work he does, my family and how we love to be together and work together and play together

From the learning rooms...nothing yet, but soon you will hear Thanksgiving hymns, you will see Thanksgiving crafts and you will hear verses about Thanksgiving being read.

From the kitchen... spiced chai latte in my cup, 3 envelope roast in the crockpot

I am wearing... my pink nightie with flip flops on it.

I am creating... a myriad of Christmas presents.

I am going...to run by church and drop off some things. To go to Walmart and pick something up.

I am reading...Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets and Created to be His Helpmeet.

I am hoping... my hubby has a blessed day at work, the Zandis have fun at Knott's Berry Farm, our day is peaceful and joyous

I am hearing...Emily's incessant sweet-chatter, Ethan's bottle almost emptied, Kaedra's little giggles, Brittany upstairs on the squeaky floor

Around the house...my room needs to be cleaned and clothes put away, we are going to decorate for Thanksgiving, our dog is being fed.

One of my favorite things...Peace and joy in a new morning

A few plans for the rest of the week: Cooking for ourselves on Thanksgiving, some of the family going to Mother in law's while Kaedra and I stay here (she can't be around smoke), decorating Christmas tree on Friday after Michael gets home from work and takes a nap (he has to be at work at 3am)


Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Kaedra decorated our faces!