Happy Homemaker Monday!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
50's, mild~ it was 60 at 5:30 am, and now it's like chilly cold? LOL!


Things that make me happy:
Pumpkin pie with cool whip~ yum!


Book I'm reading:
Magnolia Wednesdays and Calico


What's on my TV today:
We are listening to "The 100-year-old Secret" a 2011 Sequoyah Nominee as a family. I'm not sure that counts for "on TV" but it is our entertainment. ;)


On the menu for dinner:
Leftovers, or maybe Spaghetti


On my To Do List:
Bathroom deep cleaning
Take trash to curb


New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Eggplant Enchiladas ~ YUM!



In the craft basket:
I wonder if I'll ever finish Kelly's blanket. -.-


Looking forward to this week:
Payday. ^.^


Tips and Tricks:
Follow your heart.



My favorite blog post this week:
No blog reading yet


Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):




No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):




Lesson learned the past few days:
Sometimes people are hard to understand, and the sheer ambiguous nature of the world takes me by surprise. I'm trying to say what I mean, and mean what I say with as few words as possible to cloud up the meaning. "Yes." instead of "Yeah, if I have time." etc etc!


On my mind:
The Bourlands and their struggles with their childrens' school environment. School should be a place for learning, and all this other non-sense needs to be seen and addressed by teachers long before it reaches the ears of parents. As a nation we need to revitalize our education system, even if it means pulling our kids out and teaching them ourselves. Passion for learning and knowledge isn't going to be learned from a bitter ninny of a teacher who just wants to retire.


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land. ~Psalm 37:7-9

Happy Homemaker Monday!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
LOVELY! Upper 60's, sunny skies and a fair breeze!


Things that make me happy:
Kelly and Zachary and their nerd giggles ringing out at random times over silly things. ^.^


Book I'm reading:
The Countess by Rebecca Johns


What's on my TV today:
House? I don't know, it depends on what's new on fancast. <.<


On the menu for dinner:
oh, crap.


On my To Do List:
Put away laundry
sweep out some corners. :D


New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Pecan Divinity. I can't wait to get boxes together to send people! :D



In the craft basket:
Kelly's blanket, still. I have never made a blanket before and this seems like a rather large undertaking. -.-

Looking forward to this week:
TURKEY DAY!! :) I can't wait!! I may not like all the people I will be spending the day with, but I know I can hide myself away with Kelly and the kids and ignore them! :D


Tips and Tricks:
I found the best recipe ever last year. Bacon on the turkey before you cook it! You weave the bacon over the turkey and hold it down with toothpicks. While the turkey roasts the bacon cooks, and lends the flavors to the turkey, while also crisping the skin and holding in moisture! YUMMY!!!!



My favorite blog post this week:
anything on Kelly's blog. I'm so happy he's blogging again! :D


Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
none


No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):





Lesson learned the past few days:
He who laughs last, tends to sound awkward because they didn't get the joke. -.-


On my mind:
Thinking up ways to make money since I never hear back about the applications I'm putting out. I love being at home with the kids, but I would rather make money so we could be in our own house in Idaho!!


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:3-5

Happy Homemaker Monday!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
cool and cloudy/rainy

Things that make me happy!
Listening to kids help eachother with homework.

Book I'm reading(listening to):
Dragonsdawn by anne McCaffrey

What's on my TV (fancast!) today:
Nothing!

On the Menu for Dinner:
Spaghetti. Should've been Ham and Beans, but I forgot to soak the beans. -.-

On my To Do List:
reorganize clothing
laundry :(
bathroom

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Cheesy Hashbrown Chicken
Y-U-M!

In the craft basket:
I am STILL working on Kelly's blanket. I finished the hats for Amaya and Sarah, and a purse for Amaya!

Looking forward to this week:
Gearing up for TURKEY DAY! :D

My favorite blog post this week:
none :\

Blog Hopping:
http://driftwoodandsanddollars.blogspot.com/
Kelly doesn't post much, but his entries are always well thought out.

No Words Needed:

I know it says "No words needed" but it's sort of hard to tell...those little geese are laying in a small puddle of water!! The momma goose is just looking around like "I can't believe my kids are doing this!" It was such a cute family moment. :D


Lesson learned the past few days:
Working hard isn't enough, sometimes you have to work harder.

On my mind:
Family and friends.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17

Happy Homemaker Monday!

The weather around here:
56, mild and clear

Things that make me happy:
Report cards!! Yay good grades!!

Book I'm reading(listening to!):
Dragongirl by Todd McCaffery

What's on my FanCast:
House
Glee
Castle
Cougar Town

On the menu for dinner:
Homemade Chicken and Rice soup

On my To-Do List:
Kick this cold's patootey

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Herb & Cheese burgers from Sandra! YUM!

In the craft basket:
Kelly's blankey!

Looking forward to this week:
Parent/teacher conferences today!

Tips and Tricks:
Because my parents disagree on what a good dish soap is, I have found that adding some bleach to dishwater will cut grease like nobody's business!

My favorite blog post this week:
<.<

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
Girl Gone Primal - http://girlgoneprimal.blogspot.com/
I love the recipes I find here!!

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):




Lesson learned in the past few days:
Think before you speak.

On my mind:
Family and friends.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses, Inspirational Quote:
Be the change you wish to see in the world. ~Ghandi