Thursday, October 14, 2010
I am thankful...
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Busy week ahead...
We have a busy week ahead. We leave for WY on Oct. 20th- next Wednesday morning.
We are working on getting all the laundry done so on Monday we can pack. Morgan-Britney and Josiah brought all the clothes and jackets that had accumulated in the van into the house to be washed. Then, sometime; perhaps this weekend my two oldest boys will be cleaning out the van in preparation for our trip. I have bags of clothes in there that I need to drop off at our local thrift store also.
We have some granola bars and fruit for the trip and I am hoping to get some baking done before we leave so we have healthy muffins and bread.
I continue to pray for the work of Elohim to be accomplished on this trip. I am praying for softened hearts and restoration. I am also laying it all in His hands and not allowing myself to be overly worried on all those things I could be worried about. Such peace the Father gives when we lay our worries at His feet!
Today is a good day to share some pics of my sweety baby KianAdley..He will be 5 months Sunday! He is such a joy to me! I am really enjoying him and more so everyday! 5 months is such a fun age.
JaidenNoah who will be 3 on the 25th..
JaidenNoah & Daddy..
ZaraLayna..
I love fall!! I enjoy the beautiful fall colors and the atmosphere just reminds me of hot chocolate and apple cider!
Enjoy your fall day!!!! Blessings!
We are working on getting all the laundry done so on Monday we can pack. Morgan-Britney and Josiah brought all the clothes and jackets that had accumulated in the van into the house to be washed. Then, sometime; perhaps this weekend my two oldest boys will be cleaning out the van in preparation for our trip. I have bags of clothes in there that I need to drop off at our local thrift store also.
We have some granola bars and fruit for the trip and I am hoping to get some baking done before we leave so we have healthy muffins and bread.
I continue to pray for the work of Elohim to be accomplished on this trip. I am praying for softened hearts and restoration. I am also laying it all in His hands and not allowing myself to be overly worried on all those things I could be worried about. Such peace the Father gives when we lay our worries at His feet!
Today is a good day to share some pics of my sweety baby KianAdley..He will be 5 months Sunday! He is such a joy to me! I am really enjoying him and more so everyday! 5 months is such a fun age.
JaidenNoah & Daddy..
I love fall!! I enjoy the beautiful fall colors and the atmosphere just reminds me of hot chocolate and apple cider!
Enjoy your fall day!!!! Blessings!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Our weekend..
How was your weekend?
We had a 3 day weekend. My dh was off Friday. No work again at the shop..:(
My dh and I have decided to have a date night every Friday evening. We think of cheap things to do where we can just be together and enjoy each others company. So Friday we went to our local supermarket cafe. They have a yummy salad bar and a Starbuck's Cafe. I got a small coffee and we both ate a salad. We spent a total of 14$ for our meal and my coffee. Not too shabby! :)
We talked and ate and laughed and discussed. It was refreshing!!
Before heading home we did some grocery shopping and stopped at Redbox! Don't you just love Redbox? Getting movies for $1!!
Saturday we ran some errands and spent time at home. Saturday evening is our family night where we throw an old blanket on the living room floor for the littles and we eat our supper and watch a movie together. Sundays we do the same. Last night we watched the new Karate Kid. It was decent. There were a few cuss words; one pertaining to our hind quarters.. But overall it was alright. It had a good message to it.
Sunday we decided to stay home from home fellowship and rest as we were all zonked and tired. Some days are just like that. Later in the afternoon my dh and I went to get an old wooden chair from a fellow freecycler. My dh and I with our children then walked to the library and spent a few hours there. We ate a late supper...my dh made chicken, homemade rolls, sweet potatoes and potatoes. It was very tasty!
After the children were in bed my oldest dd, my dh and I sat and watched a few episodes of Monk; which we have just recently started watching. It's so funny! I really like it!
And today? Well, we are working on getting homeschooling done.. Unit study this afternoon, math accomplished this morning, along with free reading, etc..
I am leaving here shortly to get my oldest son from the horse farm.
I will leave you with this verse from my devotions this morning;
Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, [even] all the words of this law. 47 For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life... Deut. 32:46
We had a 3 day weekend. My dh was off Friday. No work again at the shop..:(
My dh and I have decided to have a date night every Friday evening. We think of cheap things to do where we can just be together and enjoy each others company. So Friday we went to our local supermarket cafe. They have a yummy salad bar and a Starbuck's Cafe. I got a small coffee and we both ate a salad. We spent a total of 14$ for our meal and my coffee. Not too shabby! :)
We talked and ate and laughed and discussed. It was refreshing!!
Before heading home we did some grocery shopping and stopped at Redbox! Don't you just love Redbox? Getting movies for $1!!
Saturday we ran some errands and spent time at home. Saturday evening is our family night where we throw an old blanket on the living room floor for the littles and we eat our supper and watch a movie together. Sundays we do the same. Last night we watched the new Karate Kid. It was decent. There were a few cuss words; one pertaining to our hind quarters.. But overall it was alright. It had a good message to it.
Sunday we decided to stay home from home fellowship and rest as we were all zonked and tired. Some days are just like that. Later in the afternoon my dh and I went to get an old wooden chair from a fellow freecycler. My dh and I with our children then walked to the library and spent a few hours there. We ate a late supper...my dh made chicken, homemade rolls, sweet potatoes and potatoes. It was very tasty!
After the children were in bed my oldest dd, my dh and I sat and watched a few episodes of Monk; which we have just recently started watching. It's so funny! I really like it!
And today? Well, we are working on getting homeschooling done.. Unit study this afternoon, math accomplished this morning, along with free reading, etc..
I am leaving here shortly to get my oldest son from the horse farm.
I will leave you with this verse from my devotions this morning;
Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, [even] all the words of this law. 47 For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life... Deut. 32:46
Monday, October 4, 2010
ZaraLayna Christine Grace...
Guess who's turning 5???
ZARALAYNA CHRISTINE GRACE!!
My miracle, my gift, my joy, is turning 5 today!
She was born at home 5 yrs ago...
Here she is in utero...
ZARALAYNA CHRISTINE GRACE!!
My miracle, my gift, my joy, is turning 5 today!
She was born at home 5 yrs ago...
Here she is in utero...
Here she is on her birth-day..
and in the hospital getting the 2 surgeries that saved her life..
at 7 months..
one yr. old..
20 months..
at 2 yrs. old..
3 yrs old..
4 yrs old..
and today at 5 yrs old!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL!!
I love you more than I could ever say!!!!!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thankful Thursday
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Simple Woman's Daybook
FOR TODAY..........
Outside my window...it's sunny and fallish
I am thinking...that I need to get downstairs and get my children busy on studying Spain
I am thankful for..my husband! He was made just for me!
From the learning rooms...children are watching a travel DVD on Spain.
From the kitchen...lunch is being prepared
I am wearing...gray wind pants and blue shirt
I am creating...a warm atmosphere
I am going...to enjoy this day for it is given to me by the L-rd!
I am reading..
I am hearing...life all around me!
Around the house...homeschooling, lunch, cleaning and discovery
One of my favorite things...loving on my munchkins!!
few plans for the rest of the week....getting in G-d's word, keeping on task, piano moving, home fellowship, thrift shopping, etc..
Blessings to you today!!!
Outside my window...it's sunny and fallish
I am thinking...that I need to get downstairs and get my children busy on studying Spain
I am thankful for..my husband! He was made just for me!
From the learning rooms...children are watching a travel DVD on Spain.
From the kitchen...lunch is being prepared
I am wearing...gray wind pants and blue shirt
I am creating...a warm atmosphere
I am going...to enjoy this day for it is given to me by the L-rd!
I am reading..
Things I Wish Id Known Sooner Personal Discoveries of a Mother of Twelve
I am hoping... that all of our homeschooling is finished for the day.
I am hearing...life all around me!
Around the house...homeschooling, lunch, cleaning and discovery
One of my favorite things...loving on my munchkins!!
few plans for the rest of the week....getting in G-d's word, keeping on task, piano moving, home fellowship, thrift shopping, etc..
Blessings to you today!!!
Monday, September 27, 2010
His plan..
We are going back to the place I grew up the end of October! I am so very excited! I am looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up! My smallest munchkins will get to meet family they haven't! And the other ones have grown so much since the last time we were there.
We didn't get to take a vacation this past summer so although this isn't a vacation persay, as we're going for actual specific reasons, it's close enough for us!
I have had many worries in regards to this trip but I am again feeling the Spirit near to me whispering in my ear; trust me....
TRUST=
1. To have or place reliance; depend:
I am being asked to place my trust in Him. To have trust in Him and to depend and rely on Him.
All things hard to do if I am relying on myself too much! All things hard to do if I am not keeping my eyes on Him and instead on my circumstances.
Is it possible that I can have this assurance within that all things will work out for His glory and purpose? I can not see nor tell the future but I have this certainty that everything is already working as He has planned.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5)
”A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
God, You are my God
Earnestly I seek You, oh my soul
I thirst for You
My body aches in a dry and weary land
I’ve seen You in Your sanctuary
I beheld Your pow’r and shouted glory
My soul is full, my lips will sing Your praise
Lift your voices
Let the sound of praise be heard
All the ends of Earth
Praise the Holy One
Sing the glory of His name
Every tongue proclaim
Praise the Holy One
You are my help, I sing
In the shadow of Your wings
My soul will cling
Your right hand holds me up
You are my king, You are my God
Lift your voices
I will sing for Your glory
For Your love is better than life
I will sing for Your glory
For Your love is better than life
Better than life
We didn't get to take a vacation this past summer so although this isn't a vacation persay, as we're going for actual specific reasons, it's close enough for us!
I have had many worries in regards to this trip but I am again feeling the Spirit near to me whispering in my ear; trust me....
TRUST=
1. To have or place reliance; depend:
I am being asked to place my trust in Him. To have trust in Him and to depend and rely on Him.
All things hard to do if I am relying on myself too much! All things hard to do if I am not keeping my eyes on Him and instead on my circumstances.
Is it possible that I can have this assurance within that all things will work out for His glory and purpose? I can not see nor tell the future but I have this certainty that everything is already working as He has planned.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5)
”A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
God, You are my God
Earnestly I seek You, oh my soul
I thirst for You
My body aches in a dry and weary land
I’ve seen You in Your sanctuary
I beheld Your pow’r and shouted glory
My soul is full, my lips will sing Your praise
Lift your voices
Let the sound of praise be heard
All the ends of Earth
Praise the Holy One
Sing the glory of His name
Every tongue proclaim
Praise the Holy One
You are my help, I sing
In the shadow of Your wings
My soul will cling
Your right hand holds me up
You are my king, You are my God
Lift your voices
I will sing for Your glory
For Your love is better than life
I will sing for Your glory
For Your love is better than life
Better than life
Friday, September 24, 2010
Frugal Friday
Frugal Friday Tip
I love coffee; flavored coffee! But I can't have it as often as I would like because of the expense, so I have been on the lookout for other ways to make those same yummy drinks without the cost.
I found this book at my local library and can't wait to try one of these wonderful recipes...
Italian Delight Espresso
1/4 oz.-1/2 oz. amaretto or almond flavored syrup
2-4 oz. hot, fresh espresso or strong coffee
1/2-1 oz. sambuca (optional)
whipped cream, for garnish
1. Pour the amaretto into a tempered glass mug
2. Add the espresso and the sambuca
3. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
YUMMY!! :)
I love coffee; flavored coffee! But I can't have it as often as I would like because of the expense, so I have been on the lookout for other ways to make those same yummy drinks without the cost.
I found this book at my local library and can't wait to try one of these wonderful recipes...
Italian Delight Espresso
1/4 oz.-1/2 oz. amaretto or almond flavored syrup
2-4 oz. hot, fresh espresso or strong coffee
1/2-1 oz. sambuca (optional)
whipped cream, for garnish
1. Pour the amaretto into a tempered glass mug
2. Add the espresso and the sambuca
3. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
YUMMY!! :)
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