FOR TODAY June 2, 2008 ...

Outside My Window...a sweet bunny has hopped onto our patio, causing our kitty to pace at the back door.

I am thinking...how wonderful it is that our homeschool is in summer mode.

I am thankful for...my 2nd daughter who woke up early and has already knocked off one thing from our summer to-do list.

From the kitchen...my oldest is starting breakfast for our family.

I am wearing...a floral skirt, beige blouse and sandals.

I am creating...a home notebook with all our plans (dreams) for each room of our home all in one place!

I am going...to a Dr.'s appt this afternoon that I'm a litte worried about.

I am reading...Little House in the Big Woods aloud now for my younger set of girls.

I am hoping...(PRAYING) for a good report at the Dr. today.

I am hearing....my kitty beg to be let out to 'play' with the bunny on our patio.

Around the house...my children are working together on different projects

One of my favorite things...the smell of my gardenia bushes in full bloom!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...spring cleaning, swimming, summer school (Nature studies & cursive writing)

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

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 FOR TODAY May 26, 2008 ...

Outside My Window...another beautiful Carolina sunset!

I am thinking...how wonderful it is to be American!

I am thankful for...the chance to remember today with my family those who 'gave all'

From the kitchen...is the smell of leftover Carolina BBQ!

I am wearing...a floral skirt, sage-colored blouse & my favorite pair of rainbows!

I am creating...a calendar for the many things we want to do during our summer break!

I am going...to soak my tired feet in a warm bubble bath!

I am reading...other 'simple women's' blogs!

I am hoping...(PRAYING) that my sweet son does not have what sounds suspiciously like CROUP!

I am hearing...children fight over the last hush-puppy!

Around the house...are messes we left from our quick departure this morning for an all-day Memorial Day Picnic!

One of my favorite things...watching my children's faces today as they listened to the stories of three veterans from the Battle of Iwo Jima!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...our Spring Piano Recital!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

"In that moment, Rosenthal's camera recorded the soul of a nation."

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FOR TODAY May 19, 2008 ...

Outside My Window...Beautiful blue skies, a mist over the pond,

birds playing hide and seek in the hay fields.

I am thinking...that this is our last week of school – yeah!!!!

I am thankful for...God’s call on my life 13 years ago,

for my life would be SO different without it!

From the kitchen...nothing yet (too early) but we are

having lasagna and fresh salad (from our garden!) 

for dinner tonight with two families  we are very close to

but haven’t seen in w-a-y too long!

I am wearing...jean capris, light green top with white cami

I am (trying to re-)create...a menu plan following a Dr-ordered

 ‘alkaline’ diet L

I am reading...about different writing curriculums for our

 next school year

I am hoping…that my allergies behave themselves today

 so that I might get to venture OUTSIDE!

I am hearing...lots of chattering birds and an occasional

 bellowing cow

Around the house...it is quiet as a mouse!

One of my favorite things...watching our garden grow from

a bare patch of dirt to a jungle of fresh fruits and veggies!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week….

dinner with friends, finish school, a visit with Great-Grandma

Here is picture thought I am sharing….

My hubby and I at a WONDERFUL  little coffee shop on an

island in Lake Maggiore in Italy this past winter.

(you have to understand how much I love coffee

and just how NON alkaline it is!)

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Forgot to POST this this morning

  FOR TODAY May 12, 2008 ...

Outside My Window...Dark Gray Rain Clouds

I am thinking...I really should have gotten up earlier!

I am thankful for...the choice to sleep in occasionally! J

From the kitchen...my oldest daughter is preparing breakfast – scrambled eggs, toast, and grits

I am wearing...did I mention I slept in this morning?

I am creating...a planner for next school year, a menu for this week, a grocery list for tomorrow

I am going...to find a 2^nd cup of coffee!

I am reading...Passionate Housewives Desperate for God (Again!)

I am hoping...to finish this year in school by next week

I am hearing...our “sleep CD” because no one has turned it off yet!

Around the house...children are beginning their room chores

One of my favorite things...watching Jane Austen movies

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Dr. Visit (for me) and my birthday date!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...hmmm…..will try that one next week!

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