Welcome to Blessing Hill!
"I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing."
Ezekial 34:26
~Quotes~
Come along inside...we will see if tea and buns can make the world a better place. ~The Wind in the Willows
All the great things are simple. ~Winston Churchill
A good laugh overcomes more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than any other one thing. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder
Lord, help me to hold on to your promises and let you make the garden of my heart into Your masterpiece. ~Audrey Jeanne Roberts
~Spiritual Blessings~
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. ~Psalm 4:8
Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young - a place near your altar, O Lord Almighty, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Blessed are those whose strength is in you. ~Psalm 84:3-5
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. Ecc. 9:10
~Write E-book on Making Altered Books
~Make more wreaths using vintage items and figure a way to market them
~Organize photos
~Finish Scrapbook of our RV trip to 48 states
~Make at least 50 Christmas angels to sell next Christmas
~Make Yo Yo garlands for to sell
~Lose 21 Pounds
Jul. 14, 2008 - Simple Woman's Daybook
For July 14, 2008
Outside my window....A beautiful sunny day with a nice breeze blowing and 70 degrees out at about 10 a.m.
I am thinking....Will I get it all done this week? We have three birthdays, and my daughter and I will be leaving next Monday to visit family for a month in California - so packing and getting everything set up for my husband while we are gone.
I am thankful for....My family, my husband's job that was so long in coming and is extra precious now, that we get to visit my parents next week, and our friends.
From the kitchen....Today is spaghetti and meatballs! Wanted it kid friendly since my daughter is having a friend over tonight.
I am wearing....Khaki capis, green shirt and sandals - need to be ready for the higher temps later today.
I am creating....A new altered book and making an instructional e-book to go along with it. I'll have to put it on hold during our vacation time though.
I am going....to CALIFORNIA! Next monday we leave, and it's definetly on my mind all week. We'll be staying with my parents and I'll also get to visit my mother-in-law and friends.
I am reading....Now that's a loaded answer! I have probably six or more books I've been reading. Here's the ones I've been reading the most - 1. "What the Dog Did" - a funny recollection of a family's beagle exploits. 2. "Loving God with all Your Mind" by Elizabeth George 3. "Fat is not Your Fate" - and interesting book on weight loss taking into account that we all lose and gain for different reasons according to our body type.
I am hoping....For a wonderful birthday week for all in our family - hubby, daughter and dog.
I am hearing....My washing machine go "klunk de klunk de klunk". The washer and dryer were a freebie, so no complaints really. In fact, after dragging my laundry to the laundromat for a couple of years, I am so thankful for them, klunk do klunk or not.
Around the house....All is pretty quiet (except for the washer). Daughter is still trying to wake up.
One of my favorite things....The excitement and thrill of getting ready to leave on a much anticipated vaction.
A few plans for the rest of the week....Celebrate our three birthdays, wrap presents, make cards, pack, run last minute errands, make a list for my husband to follow while we are gone - he has to take care of the dog and gerbil which he's not used to.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing....My husband and my sweet daughter born 13 years ago this week. Happy Birthday!
I'm just stopping by for the first time and I wanted to say how much I enjoyed visiting your blog. I love the Simple Woman's Daybook ~ thank you for sharing yours! Your blog is lovely! As I am new to Homeschool Blogger, I was wondering if you would share how you did your layout? Thanks so much! Blessings ~ Heather
What a busy week you have ahead of you - hope you have a great holiday in California!!
(and that hubby copes with his jobs whilst you are away!!).
~Chrissy
What a beautiful picture and his face speaks volumes!
Definitely sounds like your busy. I can't even imagine packing for a month vacation but it sounds fantastic! Hope you have a wonderful and safe time.
Blessings, Julie
I hope you have lots of fun on your trip to California. The picture of your husband and your daughter is so sweet, you can see how proud he is by the way he is beaming in the picture!
Pam
We've been getting a lot of thunderstorms in the afternoon. This has been very good for our drought parched mountains. Plus I just love to watch a good ole thunderstorm!
~July 4~
A beautiful day! We went on a walk this morning and saw a Pileated Woodpecker dancing from tree to tree in the woods - how beautiful is his bright red plume. We also saw a small Ring Necked snake on the trail - I thought he was dead at first, but then he started moving towards the grass. Unfortunately we also saw a dead rabbit along the trail. He looked like he just died, and there were no signs of being wounded, just old-age I guess, but still sad. Of course there were the usual squirrels, rabbits and birds flitting and singing from tree to tree. We had a good thunderstorm in the afternoon which was very much needed, then it cleared off for the evening fireworks.
~July 2~
The weather has been mild and beautiful. We've had a couple of thunderstorms in the afternoon, but unfortunately we need a lot more rain. I absolutely love throwing open the windows and letting the fresh air in and listening to the chorus of songbirds.
~June 22~
Today we saw a deer in the woods. She stopped for a long time to look at us, as we were looking at her. She was so beautiful! Rhododendrens are now blooming in the mountains.
~June 21~
Saw our first lightning bugs last night. Now I know summer is really here!
~June 20~
Today is the earliest summer soltice in 112 years! We've had a beautiful summer-like week here. It's been almost perfect weather - not to hot, a beautiful breeze and clear blue skies. Although we need more rain, I was thankful that my daughter had a beautiful weather week at camp. I am starting to see the blueberries budding on the bushes - can't wait! Our dog is finding great pleasure in chasing all the butterflies - and I'm sure they are having fun teasing him. Lots of gorgeous yellow Goldfinches flying around where we live as well as the ever impressive Cardinals. I'm sure enjoying the laid-back feel of summer.
~June 11~
It's finally cooler today! We've had 5 straight days of record breaking heat. It's only supposed to get in the mid 80's today. Had a nice thunderstorm and rain shower yesterday. Much needed as we are in quite the drought right now. Seeing lots of rabbits on our walk today and one beautiful Cardinal. They have to be one of the prettiest birds around.
~March 15~
Windy, rain and thunderstorms!
~March 9~
A beautiful sunshiny day! Saw our first wild daffodils today! Love them! You know spring's on the way when you start to see them blooming.
~March 8~
Started out pretty warm, progessively got colder till we had snow flurries!
~March 7~
Rain again today! We so need it, so no complaints.
~March 6~
Starting to see little buds on the trees.
~March 5~
Rained almost the whole day! We really needed the rain. Despite all the water, the birds were having a grand ole time flying around and chirping away. What joy the sound of birds are, heralding in the soon-to-be springtime.
~Calendar & Such~
~Military Honors~
Those Who Gave Their Life
June 11, 2008
*Perales Jr., Javier - Lance Corp., Marine
*Watters, Kelly E. C. - Lance Corp., Marine
*Kanakaole, Eugene D.M. - Private, Army
June 12, 2008
*Aragon, John D. - Sergeant, Army
June 16, 2008
*Cox, Jason - Prvt. 1st Class, Army
June 20, 2008
*Tran, Du Hai - Staff Srgt., Army
June 23, 2008
*Thomas, Bryan M. - Prvt. 1st Class, Army
*Dalessio, Gregory T. - Captain, Army
June 24, 2008
*Kelley, Dwayne M. - Major, Army
*Hammett, Robert C. - Chief Warrant Officer, Army
June 25, 2008
*Yohn, James M. - Prvt. 1st Class, Army
*Taylor, Joel A. - Specialist, Army
*Dominguez, Alejandro A. - Sergeant, Army
*Plocica, Joshua L. - Specialist, Army
June 26, 2008
*Galeal, Max A. - Lt. Colonel, Marine
*Dykeman, Phillip J. - Captain, Marine
*Preudhomme, Marcus W. - Corporal, Marine
July 5, 2008
*Woodham, Anthony Lynn - Srgt. 1st Class, Army Natl Guard
July 8, 2008
*McMillan III, William L. - Specialist, Army
July 9, 2008
*Chevalier, Steven J. - Srgt. 1st Clast, Army
*Fouty, Byron J. - Private, Army
*Jimenez, Alex R. - Sergant, Army
