The Simple Woman's Daybook - May 25, 2009

FOR TODAY … May 26, 2009

Outside my window...Cloudy about 65 Degrees

I am thinking...about my prayer request list…We have been blessed with friends and family who open up to us in great trials in their lives. We feel honored to walk with them as we try our best to support them. These last weeks have found us helping a friend dealing with the passing of his mother, a friend who is in the advanced stages of Hepatitis C and fell recently breaking her pelvis, and lastly a dear friend who is struggling with Alcoholism. All of these situations break our hearts, and make us feel very appreciative for a God who loves, cares, and can work miracles. We know he is faithful, and in his time all things will be right.

I am thankful for...reconciliation in my family!

From the kitchen…we have been on a Cupcake tirade at our house. First Carrot Cake Cupcakes and then some vanilla ones….I think I might try to finally make some cookies this week.

I am wearing... Teal and Black Top, Black pants, Black Shoes

I am creating...a clean house. After having house guests this weekend, my home is a terrible disaster…I hope to create a haven again this week after a few hours of elbow grease…

I am going...to the market at lunch to get our food for the week.

I am reading...Wives and Daughters, The Scarlet Pimpernel, A Lady of High Regard

I am hoping...that I can find some time to rest. I am feeling extremely exhausted and a bit run down emotionally. These last couple of weeks have been filled with so many highs and lows.

I am hearing...Quiet….my new desk is away from all the hustle and bustle…It’s wonderful.

Around the house... lots of cleaning, and fluffing. I woke up this morning feeling the chaos of the weekend because my home is so messy.

One of my favorite things...my new uggs. My husband hates them, but he got them for me for my birthday. I absolutely Love them!

A few plans for the rest of the week: House Cleaning, Date Night on Friday, Dinner with some friends on Saturday.

Here is picture thought I am sharing....

My Sister in Law took me to get a Manicure and Pedicure this weekend for my birthday. We took our friend Pam with us too!

Here are our cute toes! I love being a girl!

Special Thanks and Blessings to Peggy at The Simple Woman for hosting this post.

The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 16, 2009

FOR TODAY... March 16, 2009

Outside my window...70 Degrees…A beautiful Southern California Day

I am thinking...about a friend who had a drink after 6 ½ years of sobriety. My heart is breaking thinking about it. Although I am not in AA, I have found great strength in her story and have tried my hardest to support her in any way I can. I know that she is wonderfully resilient! I hope with all hopes that she digs deep and finds the power that God has given her to take back control and get back up on the horse!

I am thankful for...a gracious church, we were nominated for a scholarship for “A weekend to Remember”. It’s a marriage retreat/seminar that will be in our area in May! My husband and I are really looking forward to a weekend of spending time together with God, working on the bread and butter of our marriage.

From the kitchen...The Yummiest Shepard's Pie EVER!! I made it last night for our “Green” Sunday dinner. My Dad ate 3 helpings. It was a true pleasure having him enjoy something I made so much! His mother was a wonderful cook, I think I might have hit a sweet spot for him!

I am wearing... Black top, Black Pants, Black Shoes….No I am not going to a funeral…It makes me look skinny!

I am creating... A tote bag for my bible study stuff.

I am going... to Bible Study Fellowship tonight. I missed the last two weeks, and have felt the longing of being in fellowship with these ladies. I am really looking forward to tonight's time!

I am reading... “The Love Dare”, Still working on “A Lady of High Regard”

I am hoping...that God will lift up and care for my Niece who just told us that she is 7 months pregnant. We now have two young women in our family that are about to be single mothers. Their choices haven’t always been terribly rational or well thought out, but we hope and pray that we can support them to make good decisions in the future for their children.

I am hearing...lots of woes in the company I work for. We laid off 33 people on Friday, 11 of which were from my department. There is a bittersweet feeling of still having a job, while others we care for do not.

Around the house... smells of clean goodness! I worked so hard at the end of last week to get everything picked up for the weekend. My husband and I have continued to pick up and put away before we go to bed every night. It’s really refreshing when my home is put together.

One of my favorite things... My Ipod, it keep me moving and grooving.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Packing for our Vegas Trip this Weekend, Doing a little shopping for something special to wear this weekend, Loving on my Husband.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

My Shepard's Pie from "Green" Sunday Dinner last night, with packets of sour dough bread warming.

Special thanks and blessings to The Simple Womans DayBook who hosts the day book.

The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 9, 2009

FOR TODAY…March 9, 2009

Outside my window...55 Degrees and Cloudy

I am thinking...about my niece who is having a baby soon. New life is so exciting, everyday miracles! God is so good

I am thankful for...my husband, I am reminded of the song God Only Knows by the beach boys.

I am wearing...turquoise and black top, black slacks, and sandal heals.

I am creating... Still working on my apron. So much going on, I didn’t much have time this weekend to work on it. I hope to get working on it this weekend.

I am going...to Kohl’s tonight with my husband to help him pick out a new shirt to wear with his suit on his interview tomorrow.

I am reading...A Lady of High Regard – LOVING THIS Book, Also working on the Love Dare.

I am hoping...that my husband’s interview goes well tomorrow.

I am hearing... Lots of whining about the time change….I have to admit…I even hear it in my own mind…

Around the house...Laundry, Cleaning, and spring time organizing!

One of my favorite things...The diaper bag I got my niece for her shower gift from Dungaree Dolly. It is just the cutest thing ever! She makes each bag customized with wonderful retro type fabrics. Can’t wait to get a laptop bag from her!

A few plans for the rest of the week: We have a birthday get together tonight for my nephew. Dinner plans with an old friend of my husband’s on Saturday, and GREEN Sunday Dinner in celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

These are 4 of the nieces and newphews I aquired when I got married. I am an only child...so I didnt know if I would have the title of Aunt. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, and them!

Special thanks and blessings to The Simple Womans DayBook who hosts the day book.

The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 2, 2009

FOR TODAY…..March 2, 2009

Outside my window... 63 degrees…with beautiful blue skies!

I am thinking... about my bible study for the week. We are in Numbers 13-14. I have been amazed at how many times the Israelites complained and doubted God, only to realize that I am not so very different. EYE OPENING!!!

I am thankful for... my parents, my friends, my home, my church

From the kitchen... Cherry Cheese Cake, one of my husband’s favorites.

I am wearing... Black and White Top, Black Slacks, Open Toed Sandal heals.

I am creating... Finally got my apron pattern still looking for some fabric. Excited to find time to put it together.

I am going...to work, then to BSF tonight.

I am reading...A Lady of High Regard by Tracie Peterson. This was on a reading list of a bloggy friend. Is been a great suggestion so far!

I am hoping... That my husband has total healing ASAP! He has been fighting a cold bug that has been going around and a pulled muscle in his back.

I am hearing... Lots of grumbling about our fridges at work being cleaned out this weekend. The cleaning crew did this on an unscheduled weekend and a lot of people lost their food, Tupperware, and lunch containers.

Around the house...Our unwelcome furry friend is still attempting to cohabitate with us.

One of my favorite things... Fruit Roll Ups! A childhood snack that has followed me into adult hood, they are my favorite evening snack.

A few plans for the rest of the week: BFS Tonight, Cup Cake Decorating on Thursday Night in preparation of a Baby Shower. Baby Shower for my Niece on Saturday, Birthday Party for my Nephew on Sunday

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

(This was the bueatiful sky that greeted me this morning as I walked the puppies! I am so thankful that the Sun decided to come up today!)



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