October 2
Outside my window: rain, rain, rain all day
I'm thinking: Some children are very stubborn
I'm thankful: I didn't get in a wreck today (almost did)
I'm wearing: layers, it's cold
I'm creating: memory letters for Rocky's parents
I'm learning: When you leave the kids at home while you shop you'll come home to a mess.
In the kitchen: I have a box of pears to can.
I'm going: to have to get real creative with my disciplining.
I'm reading: the Bible was all I read today.
I'm hoping: to give Isaac a  haircut this weekend
I'm hearing: Emily play the piano
Around the house: Fires are buring in the stoves, legos are everywhere, too many projects are waiting to be done.
My favorite things: The sound of my children calling, "Daddy's Home"
Tonight: We tried out some sausage from the 1/2 of pig we just bought--yummy
random thought: I'm wearing slippers and my feet are still cold.
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Oct. 5th
Outside my window: It's dark, we made a scarecrow today.
I'm thinking: The screwtape letters by C.S. Lewis is very thought provoking. We've been listening to the audio drama.
I'm thankful: for the true church and a pastor and his wife.
I'm wearing: a stiped apron.
I'm creating: Isaac's knight outfit and got it done.
I'm learning: Silverwood is only open on weekends thru October
In the kitchen: we ate up a peach cobbler
I'm going: to the book mobile tomorrow
I'm reading: books on knights for Isaac's party
I'm hoping: It doesn't snow on us when we go to Silverwood Friday
I'm hearing: an audio story of King David
Around the house: shoes, books, toys, papers, mail, too much stuff.
My favorite thing: fall foilage
tonight: The kids are wound
random thought: I need to start thinking of christmas gifts. yikes!

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Oct. 7th
outside my window: It's cold. It's been freezing the last several nights.
I'm thinking: I can't believe I forgot to get a B-day present for Daph
I'm thankful: for pork. What a nice change from venison
I'm wearing: a cozy vest, turtleneck, cord skirt and tards.
I'm creating: ?
I'm learning: take food and drinks when going to town because someone is always dying of thirst or hunger.
In the kitchen: Is left over beans, I should soak beans to go with it.
I'm going: to Montana tomorrow to pick up a friend
I'm reading: recipes, an article in the paper about a girl who shot a moose.
I'm hoping: Mandy doesn't get sick, she's not feeling good tonight
I'm hearing: The Kingdom series audio book
Around the house: I caught 2 hens and put them in the coop, hopefully my hens won't kill them
My favorite things: compliments about my kids (this time from the dentist)
tonight: I might get to read or write
random thought: It takes a lot to get ready for winter.
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October 12
Outside my window: Rocky is getting wood in.
I'm thinking: What can I do with a bunch of green tomatoes?
I'm thankful: for a warm house, an abundance of food.
I'm wearing: a fall sweater from Coldwater creek.
I'm creating: a purse, I got it cut out.
I'm learning: there's never enough time.
In the kitchen: bean burritoes are waiting.
I'm going: to find a cake recipe that goes with medieval theme
I'm reading: the paper, I really liked the article about a homeschooler that is helping the people in slavery in the usa.
I'm hoping: Isaac get's his lego's picked up.
I'm hearing: the fan on the wood stove,it's actually quite.
around the house: It's about time for Odyssey.
My favorite things: a good magazine, a cup of tea and a cozy blanket.
tonight: I might catch up on laundry.
random thought: I don't like talking on the phone.
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October 20
Outside my window: my flowers are all frosted
I'm thinking: I'd love to get in a spa
I'm thankful: for friends
I'm wearing: a turtleneck and sweater
I'm creating: birthday surprises
I'm learning: God works in mysterious ways.
In the kitchen: we had fried apples
I'm going: to be happy when I have a weekend with no plans
I'm reading: parts of the readers digest when I have 2 minutes.
I'm hoping: we have lots of people come to revival
I'm hearing: emily crunch an apple
Around the house: Are 2 spoiled dogs and about 20 match box cars.
My favorite things: chocolate
tonight: my kids did the dishes!
random thought: I could live without grocery shopping.
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Oct. 23
Outside my window: it's pouring rain
I'm thinking: I have too much on my schedual
I'm thankful: for my root cellar
I'm wearing: a cordaroy jumper and worn out slippers.
I'm creating: all kinds of baked goods for Isaac's party.
I'm learning: about arranged marriages, (mandy's schoolwork)
In the kitchen: are gingerbread men
I'm going: to bed soon.
I'm reading: the nickles worth, "Run, Turkey, Run", and about 5 papers Mandy wrote for school.
             I also scanned a couple books from the library for me.
I'm hoping: We have a nice day tomorrow.
I'm hearing: the rain on the roof.
Around the house: I see sewing projects, and some legos that will go on the birthday cake.
My favorite things: good humor
tonight: Isaac is so excited about tomorrow he keeps getting out of bed.
random thought: Don't forget to mail the pbe book tuesday.
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October 26
Outside my window:It's pouring rain
I'm thinking: I've been on this computor too long
I'm thankful:God knows how to work on hearts
I'm wearing:a sweatshirt, it's cold
I'm creating:memories
I'm learning:some people just don't get homeschooling
I'm reading:Country women magazine, and the Louisiana purchase to the kids
In the kitchen; my sink is full of dishes
I'm going:to bake bread today
I'm hoping:it doesn't rain all week, I want to organize my root cellar
I'm hearing:Mandy play to violin, Isaac goof off when he should be doing spelling
around the house;my dogs are in, it feels funny with Rocky gone
my favorite things;when my house stays clean all day
tonight: I might update my blog and put birthday pictures on it.
random thought: my dog doens't like the violin.

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Oct. 29
I'm thinking: Yikes it's already snowing!
I'm thankful: We had Isaac's birthday early.
I'm wearing: a blue vest and jean skirt
I'm creating: thank you cards
I'm learning: There's not much you can do with grape seeds
I'm reading: about a prairie mother, a preacher's daughter in the early 1800's
In the kitchen: I have homemade bread in the bread machine, I made homemade grape juice, next is jelly.
I'm going: to email revival invites.
I'm hoping: Rocky comes home safe tonight.
I'm hearing: the fan on the wood stove, and my dog groan.
Around the house: laundry is hanging on my scottish line, the fires are burning, dust is collecting.
My favorite things: smell of fresh baked bread.
tonight: Rocky will be home!!!!!
random thought: How come everyone else figures out how to make money but me?
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