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For Today: Monday, December 7, 2009

Outside my window...34 degrees cold and partly cloudy..the sun is peaking through a little.

I am thankful for...my husband and the fact that we will celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary this Wednesday, my children, my warm home, and that I am an American.


From the learning rooms...this week we will continue working with the metric system in math, adjective and adverbs review in language, and hopefully finish up the Christmas Doll. 


From the kitchen... I  need to bake some bread this week...I really really want to try!!  I am sure there will be some cookie baking this week.

I am wearing...pj's and warm socks ... to early and cold to change yet!

I am creating...finishing up Christmas presents, and working on some bathroom stitcheries.



I am reading... my Bible.



I am hoping...that the sunshines soon, and that we have another peaceful week.



I am hearing...Jack and Allison giggling, Christmas music.



Around the house...Laundry needs to be done, and a good quick clean, put away misc. toys and items.



One of my favorite things...Hot Chocolate with Marshmellows.



A few plans for the rest of the week: a trip to the library, try my hand a bread baking (pass or fail there will be pictures), Celebrate our 14th Anniversary!!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Me playing with Jack at the park.

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FOR TODAY : Monday, October 5, 2009

Outside my window...Drizzly Skies...Blah weather.

I am thankful for...for another wonderful day.

From the learning rooms...this will be a busy week. This is our last week before our fall break next week, so we have to tie up all the loose ends.

From the kitchen... Maybe some of my peanut butter cookies yum!

I am wearing...jeans, my Paula Deen t-shirt, and no shoes of course!!

I am creating...hopefully some new stitchery...we will see!!

I am reading... nothing at the moment heading to the library later this week!!

I am hoping...the sunshine comes back soon, that the week is a smooth one, and that the weather stays nice and cool (I haven't needed my ac in more than a week).

I am hearing...Callious Christmas on the tv and the dishwasher.

Around the house...Laundry needs to be done, and a good quick clean.

One of my favorite things...Spending time with my family.

A few plans for the rest of the week: a trip to the library is the only thing I have planned for the week!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...I don't have any new pictures uploaded to my computer yet...but I am sure I will later this week!!


HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!

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FOR TODAY : Monday, August 24, 2009

Outside my window...sun glorious sunshine!!

I am thankful for...my family.

From the learning rooms..this is our first break after six weeks of school ... so we are off this week!! woowhoo

From the kitchen...I have a lot of cooking today...just did my monthly grocery shopping so got to get busy.

I am wearing...long denim skirt and navy blue t-shirt...no shoes!

I am creating...not too much this week...I would like to paint the storage room this week!!

I am reading... Looking for a Miracle by Wanda Brunstetter

I am hoping...the sunshine stays.

I am hearing...all is quiet, kiddos are still snoozing

Around the house...Laundry needs to be done, clean the kitchen, kiltz the storage room.

One of my favorite things...Warm sunshine on my face.

A few plans for the rest of the week: hopefully a hike, a trip to the library, and lots of baking.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...A boy and his trains!!

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FOR TODAY : Monday, August 10, 2009

Outside my window...Clear blue skies

I am thinking...I need to get started gathering things for our yard sale this weekend.

I am thankful for...my husband, my family, and that I can stay home with my children.

From the learning rooms...Jack - moving on to the letter B working on writing the number 1 & 2 and lots of arts and crafts. Allison - catch up on SOS science and history - I should say make up. I did not back up last week and my computer died this weekend and we lost last week's work so we need to do over.

From the kitchen....hmmm?!?!?

I am wearing...Denim capri's, blue t-shirt, and no shoes

I am creating... working on my stitchery

I am going...to the library with the kids later this week.

I am reading...Nothing at the moment ... just finished the Abram Daughter's series by Beverly Lewis

I am hoping...that is will be sunny this weekend for the yard sale

I am hearing...Micky Mouse talk on the TV, Dolly barking outside.

Around the house...is a mess...I was not feeling well this weekend and when mom is sick nothing gets done.

One of my favorite things...Warm Towels

A few plans for the rest of the week:Clean, Sort, Tag, Stitch, Stain, Paint ... lots of things in the work.

Here is picture thought I am sharing: Some Goodwill Finds ...stay tuned for their updated looks soon...

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FOR TODAY : Monday, August 3, 2009

Outside my window...the fog is lifting and it appears that the sun might burn the haze off and we will have a sunny and humid day.

I am thankful for...the fact that my daddy is out of the hospital, my husband, my children, and this wonderful day.

From the learning rooms...jumping into week 3 of homeschool for us. We almost have our patterns down. We do need to work on a schedule we tend to start whenever and I think it will work better if we plan our time a little better.

From the kitchen...I can still smell the dough from yesterday's pizza pockets. Bread dough makes the entire house smell good.

I am wearing...no shoes, green shorts and orange hard rock t-shirt.

I am creating...a few stitchery's...I will share later this week.

I am reading... The Revelation by Beverly Lewis.

I am hoping...we have a good week here and that cooler weather finds us soon!

I am hearing...Scooby Doo from the Tv in the livingroom.

Around the house...I need to get started on the laundry and pick up from the weekend.

One of my favorite things... Reading bedtime stories with Jack.

A few plans for the rest of the week: I am sure this will includes a couple dozen rounds of Candy Land with Jack. A trip to the library and probably Walmart as well!!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...Jack and Dad

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FOR TODAY : Monday, July 20, 2009

Outside my window...Beautiful Sunshine

I am thinking...about getting school started this week since

life seems to have slowed down some.

I am thankful for...my husband, my family, that I can stay home with my children.

From the learning rooms...Getting started with school this week

for both Allison & Jack!!

From the kitchen...Still smell the pancakes from breakfast.....

later today we are having open face taco's.

I am wearing...Khaki shorts, Blue T-shirt from The Lady & Son's and my Green Crocs

I am creating... not too much right now!

I am going...to the library with the kids later this week.

I am reading...The Betrayal by Beverly Lewis

I am hoping...that Lindsey does well with her glasses this week.

I am hearing...Dad reading with Allison, & Jack playing with his trains.

Around the house...is a mess...I have been on the go for the last two weeks and the house needs an upside down kind of cleaning...I will be working on this this week!!

One of my favorite things...Ritz dairyland cheddar crackers and the smell of baby lotion.

A few plans for the rest of the week:Clean Clean Clean, go to the library and wait on the mail lady to bring my latest book from paperback swap!!!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...my handsome men

after their new haircuts!

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FOR TODAY : Monday, June 15, 2009

Outside my window...Sun is shinning, grass is looking green and freshly cut, summer is here!!


I am thinking...about enjoying today after I get some cleaning done.


I am thankful for...all the Lord has given me.


From the learning rooms...the learning rooms are all quiet...
summer is here, so the learning has gone outside!


From the kitchen...I can smell peanut butter cookies baking...yum yum yum.


I am wearing...my blue t-shirt, denim shorts, and no shoes


I am creating...a little sewing is in the works I will share when I get done


I am going...on another hike with the kiddos to Pine Log this week,
& hopefully at least one picnic to the park.


I am reading... A Cousin's Promise by Wanda Brunstetter


I am hoping...that Lindsey will have a great week at work,
and that we can sell our motorcycle quickly to help save money

I am hearing...Dolly wag her tail against the floor,
& the hum of the ceiling fan in the kitchen

Around the house...I need to finish moving things around in the new storage room,
and take care of a few things in Allison new room.

One of my favorite things... warm peanut butter cookies

A few plans for the rest of the week: taking kids for a hike, a trip to the library,
few bills to pay, & swimming.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...Lighthouse on Tybee Island from our trip to Tybee/Savannah

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FOR TODAY : Monday, April 20, 2009

Outside my window... It looks grey and wet :O(

I am thinking... about how to get the house ready before Lindsey's graduation.

I am thankful for... my husband, my children, and all that we have been blessed with

From the learning rooms... this week we have some math review and a section in language that I would really like to finish up before our CAT test next week. Also we are finishing up our states study this week and will have a big test Friday on states, capitals, and abbreviations.

From the kitchen... my kitchen is clean because I have not cooked a thing this morning. I forced my children to eat cereal with way too much sugar or poptarts....bad mother moment here (I actually love that marshmellow cereal :O) later today I plan to cook some chocolate chip cookies....today is not sounding too healthy huh? I promise the rest of the week gets better!!

I am wearing... long sleeve white t-shirt, olive green shorts, no shoes or socks.

I am creating... creating hmmmm?!?!? nothing comes to mind at the moment!!

I am going... no plans this week....really need to buckle down and take care of some school things before the CAT test because after that we will only have 8 days left!!!

I am reading... Blessings, The Taming of the Shrew, & lots of Thomas the Train books

I am hoping... to get the trim on the front of my house painted before graduation.

I am hearing... birds chirping, and the train whistle.

Around the house...weekend mess faces me, lots of laundry, sounds like a busy busy week!!

One of my favorite things... warm chocolate chip cookies & dr pepper

A few plans for the rest of the week: If we have any sun this week I plan on painting the what I kilzed this weekend, and I would like to get the grass cut. As well as lots and lots of cleaning!!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

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Have an excellent week everyone!!!

Lisa

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Outside my window...the sun is finally shining again

I am thinking...of all the things we will be doing today.

I am thankful for...the smiling faces that greeted me this morning eager to get back to school work today.

From the learning rooms...we are digging in with both heels. It is so hard to believe the year is half over with. In addition to the studies we have been doing 2 days a week we will add geography and cover the 50 states symbols, and capitals.

From the kitchen...the smell of pancakes from breakfast.

I am wearing...my favorite denim skirt, long sleeve pink tshirt, pink socks with orange fish on them.

I am creating...working on an apron with my new sewing machine. I have never really used a sewing machine so this has proved to be a small challenge. I did cut out my first pattern and I think I did it correct :O0

I am going...no where this afternoon went to the dentist with Allison this morning.

I am reading... my bible using Motivated Mom's bible plan to read through your bible in a year.

I am hoping...that my husband has his review this week.

I am hearing...the rustling of papers as Allison is working on seat work.

Around the house... there is a mess everywhere. I think I took this break seriously and now it shows. Need to get busy today.

One of my favorite things...snuggling with my kiddo's.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Clean, Clean, Clean....my focus this week is on getting things back on a routine and cleaning up the house.

Here is picture thought I am sharing... Thomas the Tank engines track....my children have built many many different type of tracks since Christmas. I love to see them work together no matter how brief the time :O)

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Monday, November 10, 2008

Outside my window... I am watching the wind blow the beautiful leaves off the trees. It is bright and sunny and if it warms up enough I plan on taking Allison and Jack for a walk in the woods.



I am thinking... About the movie I watched last night ... "Facing the Giants" I can not begin to tell you how wonderful this movie was. If you have not seen it, it would be a wonderful family night movie!!



I am thankful for... my family, my ability to stay home with my children, and the beautiful sunshine.



From the learning rooms... We are going to try mixing up the science with the Botany & Abeka's Science for 4th grade this week! Moving into 2 digit multiplication, and hopefully finishing up our book "Caleb's Story" so that we can write our book report next week.



From the kitchen... The smell of pancakes that we had for breakfast.



I am wearing... Jeans, light blue long sleeve T-shirt, socks, and my red crocs :O)



I am creating... still working on Christmas ornaments. I did finish Jack's no tie fleece blanket see my other post for that.



I am going... to the library with Allison this afternoon.



I am reading... Nothing until after Christmas ... if I pick up a book I have to read it every free moment and I have too many things to accomplish between now and then!



I am hoping... Jack has a wonderful birthday Tuesday!!, Jonathan has a safe business trip to Tampa later this week!!



I am hearing... Christmas Music, children laughing, the dishwasher.



Around the house... Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning, Need to purge the kids unused toys, assist Allison this week in cleaning her room and encourage Lindsey to clean her room and bathroom. Laundry is actually caught up as well as my ironing and I am feeling pretty proud about it :O)



One of my favorite things... My husbands big grey comfy pull over that he has gifted me ... since I keep wearing it!!



A few plans for the rest of the week: Cook Jack's cookie cake for his birthday Tuesday, Wrap his gifts, Make turkeys with our hand and feet with Allison and Jack. Keep working on our Tree of Thanks.



Here is picture thought I am sharing... Jack and Allison in there blanket club house.. what fun!!

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Monday, November 3, 2008

Outside My Window... Sunny is shining bright and I am watching the lady bugs play on the window sill
I am thinking... I need more than 24 hours in a day.
I am thankful for... my family, everything I have been given, the ability to stay home with my children
From the learning rooms... We start a new book this week and hopefully finish up with fractions in math. For Jack we are doing the letter A again this week.
From the kitchen... We had poptarts and cereal this morning so I guess my kitchen is closed for right now and I can not think of dinner yet :O)
I am wearing... Pink flannel Pj bottoms, Jonathan's warm socks and an Eagles t-shirt
I am creating... Almost finished with the project that I wanted to finish by Halloween, and I need to start a no tie fleece blanket for Jack. Also painting Jacks room!!
I am going... to get some groceries later
I am reading... Lies Women Believe
I am hoping... that I get all the crafts done I have planned by Christmas ... hubby said I should have started 3 months earlier
I am hearing... Jack trying to persuade Allison to let him play in her room.
Around the house... Mt Laundry is back and I am working on it. Putting away the Halloween looking decorations and getting out our turkey stuff.
One of my favorite things... Dr Pepper with breakfast
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Tape off Jacks room for painting, Purchase paint for Jacks room, and Get our Thanksgiving tree up so we can add our leaves, to go VOTE!!
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Our cool dude!!

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Monday, October 27, 2008

Outside My Window... Sun is shinning, and the leaves are beautiful in color!
I am thinking... how I can encourage Allison to clean her room without yelling :O(
I am thankful for... the opportunity to stay home with my children
From the learning rooms... We are starting lesson 5 in Botany, Finishing up the book "Helen Keller", working on fractions in math.
From the kitchen... Smell of sugar cookies ... shaped like pumpkins that still need icing
I am wearing.. My favorite long denim skirt, Gray long sleeved T-Shirt, and warm winter socks.
I am creating... Still working on cross stitch gifts for Christmas, and the kids and I made wind sock ghost today.
I am going... hopefully no where today....it's windy & chilly.
I am reading... America's cheapest family, & The Postcard.
I am hoping... for a wonderful trick or treat night with no rain :O)
I am hearing... only quiet ... Jack is asleep, and Allison is cleaning her room maybe :O0
Around the house... I need to do a major deep clean....If I ever finish this Christmas gift I am working on I will get started on the house.
One of my favorite things... Quilts on the bed to snuggle under.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Menu planning for November, try out the cake in a coffee cup recipe I found on line, & trick or treat on Friday!!
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

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FOR TODAY : October 20,2008

Outside My Window... a beautiful day with a little more fall color creeping in
I am thinking... plans for Jack's B-day
From the learning room... starting our first formal book report!
I am thankful for... my husband and our children.
From the kitchen... I am trying out my Brownies in a Jar recipe....more on that later
I am wearing... my favorite long denim skirt, navy polo, and brown crocs
I am creating... cross stitch Christmas ornaments, fall crafts with the kiddos, an angel costume for Awana's
I am going... to the post office later today
I am reading... America's Cheapest Family
I am hoping... to be a better accountability partner for my husband as we get out of debt
I am hearing... laughter from two busy children
Around the house... laundry to be done, summer clothes to be sorted and put away, angel costume to be made before Awana's Wednesday night.
One of my favorite things... hot chocolate w/ marshmallows, the first fire of the season
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: more outside time since it is cooling off, a trip to the pumpkin patch, hopefully I will get some freezer cooking done
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Jack ... boys should not wear mommy's makeup....and mascara doesn't go there silly!

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