Monday, January 5, 2009

FOR TODAY (PLACE THE DATE HERE)...
Outside my window...The sun is going down and there are high clouds in the sky. I hope we get a little rain (or snow) in the next day or so.

I am thinking...that I loved Christmas and New Years. I enjoyed the visiting it brought. But, I am ready to get back to the normal rhythm of life.

I am thankful for...my family and my friends. God has blessed me greatly with both.

From the learning rooms...the books are closed for today, but we were back at it after a nice two week break.

From the kitchen...it is taking a rest. We had a pig-pen raising on Saturday and friends over yesterday. The kitchen (and I) are taking a rest.

I am wearing...a red sweater, jeans, USC flip-flops.

I am creating...a different routine for my life.

I am going...to sit down and watch the Fiesta Bowl tonight.

I am reading...Seven Days to the Sea.

I am hoping...that new meetings might have new meanings for my daughter.

I am hearing...my three year old son singing, "Gloooooooooooooooria, in exceleis Deo!"

Around the house...things are winding down for the day, and getting ready for the nighttime routine.

One of my favorite things...ice cold Pepsi.

A few plans for the rest of the week: nothing exciting. Just getting back into the swing of things. My husband and 15 y.o. daughter are going to (hopefully) find a pig for her 4H project on Thursday.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...We had snow on December 17, 2008. It is not unusual to have snow on the desert, but we got seven inches in about that many hours. Oh, by the way, this is not from my house, but from a friends. This shot is looking north into the town that I live in.

The Simple Woman 7/21/08

July 21, 2008

Outside My Window...I just watched the garbage man pick up the garbage with my little guy. He was a little concerned when the recycle cans weren't picked up. I told him that a different guy would come around and get those.

I am thinking...of the things that I want to accomplish this week, there are quite a few.

I am thankful for...The Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Daughters #2 and 3 are up at camp this week. It is the same girls camp that I went to as a young girl and teenager.

From the kitchen...I have hard boiled eggs cooking.

I am wearing...still in my jammies. :)

I am creating...still working on my home journal.

I am going...nowhere this week. It is wonderful to think about. We were on vacation for two weeks and then we took two daughters to camp yesterday. The dance studio is closed for the week, so no one has to be anywhere. We are just going to enjoy being at home this week. I will make a run to the farmers market on Thursday.

I am reading...Surrender by Carmen Marcoux.

I am hoping...That I hear from daughter #1 who is still in Syndey after making a pilgrimage to World Youth Day.

I am hearing...I can hear my little guy watching Cars. It is summertime and his sisters are still sleeping. And, actually that is a good thing. On vacation their sleep patterns were horrible. They really need the sleep

Around the house...are blissfully quiet.

One of my favorite things...a nice cup of coffee in the morning.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Clean out girls' closet, register daughter #2 with Seton Home Study School, clean the floor of the soapy residue from when hubby "cleaned" the floors (I use a steam mop and he decided not to use it), straighten up office.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...(add your picture here)

This is my little guy (or my big strong boy) yucking it up for his sisters. He discovered a new trick a couple of weeks ago. He can get his foot into the seam in the sofa and get up on his head. As you can see this delighted his sister.

Simple Woman, June 16, 2008

FOR TODAY June 16, 2008

Outside My Window...my oldest daughter's Honda is parked under the fruitless mulberry tree and high clouds that is making the heat humid.
I am thinking...that it is very good that God allowed air conditioning to be invented.
I am thankful for...a wonderful graduation for my oldest and that this last weekend was a wonderful weekend filled with fun, friends and family.
From the kitchen...I can hear my oldest daughter doing dishes and the little ones asking her for a snack. No dinner cooking. We have left overs from the party.
I am wearing...denim capris and a cute cap sleeved shirt, bare feet.
I am creating...a space to sew and scrapbook.
I am going...to be celebrating my 20th anniversary in nine days
I am reading...A Nun's Story, The Samurai Garden and Splendor in the Ordinary
I am hoping...to have my decisions about homeschooling done by this Saturday.
I am hearing...quiet.
Around the house...it is still. Since the summer weather has started, we have quiet time from 1p-4pm. No going outside unless we need to. It is just too hot. We rest and then swim and have a late dinner.
One of my favorite things...is seeing my daughters recently pedicured toes courtesy of a favorite uncle over the weekend.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:make a couple of doctor's appointments, finish up the homeschool paperwork, finish up my master book for the house.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

The cat caught a baby bunny a couple of weeks ago. The daughter wearing the green shirt was very sad that we were not going to keep the bunny as a pet. It lives in the neighbor's front yard and that is close enough.