For Today...

Outside my window... the sun  is starting to set, the chickens and guineas are still running around the yard, and Andrew is finishing up mowing the grass.

I am thinking... about how my children are growing up so fast.  Lauren will be eighteen soon!  I am so glad the Lord led us to homeschool them.  We would be missing out on so much of their lives if they were still in public school.  But, He knew what was best for us when he put homeschooling on our hearts.

From the learning room... everyone is trying to get done early this week for a visit from my mom and Jeff's mom later this week.  We're trying our best to squeeze five days of school into three.  If we keep getting an early start like we did today we should be able to pull it off.  That is if no one runs into any stumbling blocks along the way. 

I am thankful for... my husband --- he brought me a Dr. Pepper home today and I didn't even ask for it ... thank you Lord!

From the kitchen... Italian chicken pasta with garlic bread

I am wearing... black pants and a brown tee shirt

I am reading... Pat of Silver Bush and Christmas with Anne, both by L. M. Montgomery.  I've been on a L. M. Montgomery kick here lately, plus I'm anxious for the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons to start. 

I am hoping... to have a good visit with my mom and mother-in-law.  It's been four months since we've seen them.

I am creating... a grocery list and menu for the next two weeks and lesson plans for next week

I am hearing... the lawnmower and Lauren smacking her Starburst candy.

Around the house... we're cleaning up and getting everything ready for Maw Maw and Mammie's visit

One of my favorite things... autumn, I love it and it's almost here!

A few plans for the rest of the week... house cleaning, school work, the boys have a dentist appointment, Bible study (CBS), grocery shopping, and maybe if I can get around to it I'll make some more apple butter

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

These are some antique books that Jeff found on his "route" a few months back.  The oldest one, on the far right, was published in 1899.  I think they are beautiful --- though I hate that I probably won't be able to actually read them, they are far too fragile. 

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