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Apr. 27, 2009 - The Simple Womans Daybook

April 27th Edition

For Today...

Outside my window... sunny and warm

I am thinking... how much I need to get up and get done today

From the learning rooms... the sounds of trying to catch up

I am thankful for... friends who love me no matter what

From the kitchen... nothing yet, cleaning from the weekend before I can start today

I am wearing... shorty pjs

I am reading... my bible

I am hoping... to get my house clean and organised

I am creating... swaps I am catching up on

I am praying... for our Mother Daughter Banquet goes well this Friday night

Around the house... cleaning and decluttering

One of my favorite things... the sounds of my grandbabies laughing

A few plans for the rest of the week... cleaning, decluttering, going to get my daughter this weekend, mother daughter banquet at church

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

The wordless book, a great way to witness to children!

Apr. 6, 2009 - Simple Womans Daybook

April 6th Edition

For Today...

Outside my window... it is cold-where did spring go to?

I am thinking... it is nice to be getting back to being on the computer again and getting caught up with friends on here

From the learning rooms... lots and lots of word building

I am thankful for... for friends and family that never give up on us even when we give up on ourselves

From the kitchen... leftovers from Missions lunch yesterday so an easy day for the kitchen

I am wearing... grey sweats and a pink striped shirt

I am reading... a wonderful book I will be reviewing in a week or so...called Misplacing God and finding Him again

I am hoping... for sunshine and hgetting some much needed stuff caught up

I am creating... some swaps that I am terribly late with

I am hearing... the sounds of silence

Around the house... lots that needs to be caught up as last week was Missions conference at our church and I am WAAAAAAYYYYYYY behind

One of my favorite things... is my kids and grandkids cause they love unconditionally

A few plans for the rest of the week... meetings at church, youngest son Stephen will be 14 tomorrow, church on Wednesday, work on Thursday and catching up on all I am behind on

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

Feb. 19, 2009 - Heart to Heart....

     I was thinking this morning as I was up and could not sleep.  I know me thinking is a scary thought, right?  Anyway I was thinking about how we do certain things or participate in certain things that are important to us or close to our heart, we might say.  I have several things that I say are important to me but are they really?  If something is important to you then you will spend time with it, you will enjoy it.  I started thinking about things that I spend time with or don't. 

     I have been going through a funk in my life and have been having a pity party for myself.  I have not been very good at keeping up with things or people.  I tell people I love them and that I enjoy doing this or that but does it show?  Not lately is the answer that I realized.  Alot of my depression came from Moma passing away and I missed her.  I have kicked myself for could have, should have and might haves.  The past is the past and I can't change it.  I know that Moma knew I loved her and she loved me.  Through everything she went through, she never gave up and she never quit.  I realized she is probably not very happy with me right about now.  So I am letting go of the pity and holding on to the good memories and moving forward.

     While I am letting go and moving forward, I am taking time to look at what is going on in my life and what is important to me.  If it is important to me, I will spend time with it, them etc and if it no longer is important to me, then I am letting go.  I will have more time then to spend on what is important to me.

     How long has it been since you had a heart to heart with yourself and God also?  Take the time and I bet you will feel so much better.  I know I do.

God bless,

Pat

Feb. 16, 2009 - The Simple Womans Daybook-February 16, 2009

The Simple Woman's Daybook~February 16th Edition

For Today...

Outside my window... it is sunny but cool

I am thinking... about all the things that need done

From the learning rooms... we are so far behind, please pray we get caught up soon

I am thankful for... me and hubby getting to go to a couples retreat this weekend all expenses paid

From the kitchen... lots that needs to get done and none happening so far

I am wearing... nightclothes, don't feel like getting dressed

I am reading... nothing but plan on starting in Psalms and Proverbs in my bible tonight

I am hoping... to work on some things God has led me to

I am creating... a home my family will want to come home to

I am hearing... my loud neighbors yelling at their kids, it is so sad

Around the house... CLEANING< DECLUTTERING

One of my favorite things... taking naps, oh how I want one

A few plans for the rest of the week... see around the house above

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

Feb. 10, 2009 - Valentines Day Scavenger Hunt

I founds this on my friend Shawnee's blog and thought I would participate...Valentines Day Scavenger Hunt

I am doing my best to get in the mood for Valentines day. This year I am being blessed to get to go away on a romantic vacation to the beautiful state of Hawaii. A dream come true for me, as I have wanted to go since I was a young child. I even had Hawaii as my state project in 5th grade. 

So in honor of Valentines day let's do this questionaire.

1. What was your favorite Valentines day memory?One year Billy and I managed to get a babysitter(Jon and Amanda were little) and were going out to eat, he had bought me a corsage and we were going to get all dressed up and go out to eat.  He got held up at work and did not get home til late but he thought we could still go eat so here we went.  We got to the place and they were about to close in a few minutes but let us go ahead and order.  I was in tears almost and they could see how dressed up I was.  Anyway they ended up locking the door and let us stay and eat as long as we wanted to so we were all alone and it was so nice.  I will never forget that night and yes those girls got a nice tip :)

2. Favorite gift you received for Valentines day?A stuffed monkey as that is Billys pet name for me

3. If you could have the perfect dinner on Valentines day it would be?Quiet time spent with Billy and just enjoying each other

4. Something special you do with your children to make Valentines day special.We still do Valentines and are going to make cookies this year

5. Favorite romantic comedy?Not sure on this one

6. Valentines day movie that you watch every year?This year I want to watch Fireproof but we have no movie we watch every year

7. If you could take a Valentines day vacation where would you go?May not sound romantic but I would want to go to Scotland as this is just my dream trip

8. Favorite lesson to teach on Valentines day to your children?About Gods love for us and loving others and not just romantic love

9. Favorite scrapbook page about Valentines day?None yet as I am just starting to scrapbook but I love this graphic and think I am going to use it as a basis for a page for this years Valentines Day

10. Favorite Valentines day craft?Just making cards like this one

I will give everyone til Sunday to post their answers and link back to me. A lucky winner will receive a special gift from me for participating. :) 

Go to http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com and check out Shawnee's blog and giveaway!

Feb. 9, 2009 - Simple Womans Daybook for February 9, 2009

The Simple Woman's Daybook~February 9th Edition

For Today...

Outside my window... sunny and the birds are singing

I am thinking... I have lots I need to be doing

From the learning rooms... still catching up

I am thankful for... my hubby who gets up and goes to work each day so i can stay home and homeschool our son

From the kitchen... pinto beans are simmering in the crockpot and waiting ont eh cornbread to go with them

I am wearing... pink pj's

I am reading... My bible

I am hoping... I get everything done this week that I need to get done

I am creating... stuff for tea Cozy swaps

I am hearing... the Tv

Around the house... clothes calling me saying hang me, fold me,put me up

One of my favorite things... hearing birds singing early in the quietness of morning, I feel so close to God

A few plans for the rest of the week... work on swaps, go to the nursing home, finish the Teens newsletter and get my house clean

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

Feb. 6, 2009 - We have a WINNER!

Feb. 6, 2009 - One Year Blog Anniversary And A Giveaway

On January 24, 2008 I started my blog.  I cannot believe it has been a whole year.  I have met so many people and made so many friends.  One of those sweet friends Nancy gave my blog a whole new look for this occasion.  She used a design about mothers to sort of honor my Moma that I lost this past year.  Anyway if you visit here then I am so honored. 

I have hosting a giveaway in honor of my one year bloggerversary.  To have one chance to win all you have to do is leave a comment here on this post.  If you announce this on your blog and let me know where it is so I can go check it out then you will get another chance to win.  So start commenting and in 2 weeks on Friday February 6th Stephen will draw out a name from all the entries and choose our winner.

Thanks again for visiting my blog and I can't wait to see who wins our Anniversary giveaway. Make sure I know how to contact you if you win also please.

God bless and thanks for being a part of my life and year here of blogging.

Pat