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Well, after going back and forth about what we were going to do for the big Turkey Day, we've decided that we are going to stay home this year. We're gonna have guests in the motel the night before and the night of Thanksgiving, and so we're `kind of stuck here. Plus, even if we did go, we'd only be able to stay for a day and so that means driving 7 hours there and 7 hours back (since the in-laws are having Thanksgiving up at their mountain house) for what really is just a meal. So, we decided to save the gas. We've come up with our menu. Ariella decided to make the placecards, Kaylah elected to make a centerpiece, and the older goirls will help the babies make placemats. We'll roast a turkey, make some traditional side dishes, and have some apple pie for dessert...apple votes outnumbered pumpkin. It won't be the same as Thanksgiving at my parents' house but hopefully it will go smoothly.
I have been absent from most of the internet world because I have been recuperating from an appendectomy. Before I went into the hospital I had told some of my Facebook/work buddies that I would make some copywork pages about thanks. I know these are probably late, but I am posting them anyways. There are actually copybooks with 31 pages of Scriptures and a blank page to have your child write their own prayer of thanksgiving. Even though Thanksgiving is only a few days away, giving thanks is timeless.
You may choose which style you need for your family:
A Copybook of Thanksgiving-Manuscript
A Copybook of Thanksgiving-Transitional Manuscript
A Copybook of Thanksgiving-Cursive
Outside my window...grey, dreary day. Looks like it could even snow.
I am thinking...how blessed I am to live in America. Even though we have lost the ability to do so much, so quickly, we still have so much more than people in most other countries.
I am thankful for...still having a home, cars & not going hungry. And for our precious DD#2 who is taking it upon her sweet, young shoulders to volunteer her paycheck to buy Thanksgiving dinner for us! God bless her richly!
From the kitchen...Baked a new loaf of flaxseed bread. Where would we be w/o it? :-)
I am wearing...jeans, black turtleneck.
I am remembering…that this too, shall pass.
I am going…to pick up DD#2 from work & stop by my Dr's office for some med samples to tide me over 'til I can make an appointment w/him. PTL for free samples!!
I am reading...Habbukuk. Short & oh, so powerful.
I am hoping...for miracles!
On my mind…the generousity & love of our sweet DD#2 (DD#1 ain't bad, either!)
I am creating...a peaceful home.
I am hearing...radio.
Noticing that…my attitude effects everyone in our home; a smile to a stranger can change an outcome.
Pondering these words…"Encourage each other, as long as it is called 'Today.'"
Around the house...the Monday routine ~ laundry, bread baking, errands, taking DD#2 to/from work...
One of my favorite things...winning a contest! I was so shocked, last week, to have found out that I was blessed to have won a contest at www.teenytinycabin.com!! I received my beautiful homemade, primitive-style gifts from Claudia today!!!!!! PTL!! Made my day!
A Scripture thought...II Cor. 1:3-4 ~ "Praise be to the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion & the God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble w/the same comfort we ourselves have received from God."
A few plans for the rest of the week...maintain the peace & sanity of our home. Having my mom & brother over to share Thanksgiving w/our family. HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!!
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
Enjoy other Daybooks at: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/
Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><
We finally have the Internet. Now, I can catch you all up on the happenings here at the Inn! The craziest part about moving here is how totally busy it has been. We did not expect as much when we did settlement back on the 27th of October. But, a few nights we even had to light up the no vacancy sign, which was pretty exciting. We tookn the first week off from homeschooling and tried to get into a routine. Three weeks later, we of course have resumed lessons, but we have yet to get into a routine. It seems that we get any school work done in the afternoon. I was able to do some crafts with the kids...we made some pumpkins and Indian corn decorations for the lobby. We also manage to get to story hour once a week. Kaylah's started Daisy's and both Ariella and Kaylah have been to their first 4-H meeting. We haven't made any friends though, although we're meeting people. We joined the pool and the church and we know the people at the bank, library, and hardware store, at least to chat with them...acquantainces. I know it's hard for the girls, but it takes some time between first meeting someone and hanging out together. It's really only been three weeks, but with how busy we've been at the hotel it seems like longer.
~Christian Country Mama~
Constitution = 17 printed pages to run the entire country.
"Health Care" bill = 2,074 (unread) printed pages to ruin - eh hemmm - run 1/6 of our economy.
What's wrong w/this picture?
2 c. water
3 TB. liquid Castile Soap
20-30 drops of Tea Tree Oil
~Mix well in a spray bottle.
~Squirt on everything from baby's bottom to the cutting board!
Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><
Joe is making movie called A Far-Fetched Fantasy. You can watch the fantasy trailer if you click Here
The boys birthdays are always extra special for me. Yep I said me, probably more so then for the birthday boy. It's a day I spend reflecting on the day of their birth, my pregnancy with them and how they are growing. Am I making each day count, am I taking every opportunity to show them how far and wide the love I have for them flows.
Do I take the small moments to create lasting memories. Birthdays are always joyful with a tinge of sadness; they are growing up too fast. My time with them feels like sand slipping through my hands, it runs out fast.
Today is Ashton's 5th Birthday, he is my tiniest boy weighing 5 lbs less than his younger Brother Noah (2). He is my feistiest and funniest of the 4. He is precious in every way if I do say so myself! :-)
We had an early Birthday party on Sunday so that Troy could celebrate with us. Today we had our Birthday breakfast with Ashton's favorite... cinnamon rolls and hot cocoa! :-)
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