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FOR TODAY

August 11, 2008

Outside my Window.... It is still dark... but I can hear bird's chirping.

I am thinking... I can't believe we may be moving to California for three years so my husband can complete Seminary full time.

I am thankful for... Our dear friend Leonard who when he died willed my husband his books and Seminary tuition.

From the kitchen... I can hear the ice maker is working overtime.

I am creating... some more dolls for my Shoppe.

I am going... to take the kids to the Library.

I am wearing...black velvet pants and a silk screened Angel T-shirt.

I am reading...Table Talk

I am hoping... Mr. Darling's visit to California will clarify God's will for us.

I am hearing... My Son getting out of the shower.

Around the house...Laundry is needing to be finished.

One of my favorite things... is watching my kid's play outside.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Go to Doctors appointments, organize things in the garage, prepare for what's ahead, get ready for In-Laws visit on Friday.

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

My favorite flowers ( Hydrangeas) against my vintage apron.

I am participating in Peggy's weekly Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

June 16, 2008

Outside my Window... the sun is about to come out in a few hours. I just can't sleep, so I am awake

I am thinking... I should go to bed right after I am finished here.

I am thankful for... My husband... always working so hard, leaving home to do it and sacraficing so much for his family.

From the kitchen... I can hear the icemaker spilling out ice cubes in the ice bin.

I am creating...The dolls I started last week...

I am going... to bed.. I promise !!!

I am wearing...Blue jean skirt, button up shirt.

I am reading...My daily Bible devotions

I am hoping... to finish what I start

I am hearing...The annoying sound of this computer buzzing.

Around the house...the kids are fast asleep, the doors are all locked and I'm a crazy woman staying up till wee hours in the morning.

One of my favorite things...Going to Thrift Shoppes

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Work on household chores, art work

Possible visit from my hubby's Cousin on Tuesday

My Son will be performing with his piano playing at our local retirment home.

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I am participating in Peggy's weekly Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

June 9th, 2008

Outside my Window... the dark skies behind my sheer golden bedroom curtains.

I am thinking... How the Lord provides.. He has given my husband, Mr. Darling a change of long overdue scenery changes at work. God is good !!!

I am thankful for...My time with a dear friend this Sunday, Mrs. Moore. I call her the Encourager... she is truly a blessing, willing to take me under her wing and help me through some challenges I am facing as a mother. Thanks be to God for her... My Encourager !!!

From the kitchen...A sink full of dishes from our BBQ, floors needing to be swept and washed and counters needing tending.

I am creating...Three Bee Dolls and more Poppet Pincushions for sale.

I am going...To our friends The Kirkmans on Tuesday to discuss her c.d , which she asked me to design her c.d cover... oh and for the kids to play, possibly swim if the sun is out.

I am wearing...black comfy sweat pants, a long sleeved striped t-shirt and socks.

I am reading...The Home Schooling Mothers Devotions.

I am hoping... to finish my book in the next two weeks, in time for my Summer deadline.

I am hearing...The silence, my children are still in slumber.

Around the house...there are some messes left out since our BBQ this weekend, clean clothes on my floor..ahhh!!!

One of my favorite things...listening to my French friends, brothers band called Fairchild... debut album coming in July !!!!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Get my house back into some sort of order, sort through my daughters room, our garage and try finishing up my studio makeover.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing for you... Here is a little peek of my studio.. I painted the cupboards, counter, walls and some furniture... still a work in progress.. but will soon reap the fruit of my labor !!!

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I am participating in Peggy's Simple Woman's Daybook today!

For Today May 20, 2008

Outside my window....
A bit chilly, yet the sun is peeking out from the clouds.

I am thinking...
How strange it was to have 90 degree weather over the weekend, back to chilly, gloomy rain this week. Hmmm???

I am thankful for...
Dentists... tomorrow I finally go in to get a tooth fixed, which has caused me agonizing pain for the past several days.

From the Kitchen...
Garlic toasted quesadillas with refried beans, cheese and salsa spread inside.

I am wearing....
Capri blue jeans, black t-shirt with a blue floral long sleeve button up top and fuzzy red socks.

I am creating...
A banana split sock monkey

I am going...
To lay my head down for a bit.. due to my tooth ache.

I am reading...
Mary Engelbriet's Home Companion Magazine. More like flipping through the pictures !!!

I am hoping...
To be pain free for a little while at least.

I am hearing..

The children are reading so quietly while I pluck on the keyboard here.

One of my favorite things...
Listening to music

Around The House:

little chores need finishing.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

Monday: Go see Prince Caspian
Tuesday: Take Vince to his Java class... organize workshop studio
Wednesday:Laundry
Thursday:Dental appointment
Friday: Family Night with the Moore family in Olympia
Saturday: Possible Monroe Trip
Sunday: Church ( The Lords Day )

Here are pictures that I am sharing:

Just a small glimpse into my workshop studio. I am trying to organize this area.

The Simple Woman's Daybook...

I am participating in Peggy's Simple Woman's Daybook today!

For Today May 12, 2008

Outside my window....

The sun is trying to creep out of the overcast skies.. I take a breath of fresh cold air coming through the crack of my window while taking in the sites of my large pine trees and my favorite weeping tree.

I am thinking...

Oh how I wish it would stop being so dark and cold, why we aren't getting a proper Spring and where oh where is that sun ???

I am thankful for...

The good Lord allowing me to stay home with my children.

From the Kitchen...

Spaghetti & Meatballs, Texas garlic toast, Romaine salad

am wearing....

Black capri pants, a dark blue fuzzy Old Navy zip up pull over with a black tee underneath with sock monkey slippers.

I am creating...

A large Cherry girl doll for a customer

I am going...

to do some laundry when I am done with this post.

I am reading...

The Little Book Of Christian Character & Manners by William & Colleen Dedrick

I am hoping...

To finish the book " Dream A Little Art" I am writing by June.

I am hearing..

My son talking on the phone to his friend while playing the piano at the same time.. go figure !!

Around the house..

My craft supplies in the living room, home school books on the kitchen table, dog fur on my carpet.

One of my favorite things...

fresh bakery maple donuts

A few plans for the rest of the week:

Monday: Clean piles and finish laundry

Tuesday: Take Vince to his Java class.. nothing to do with coffee.

Wednesday:Survive housework

Thursday:possible lunch with a friend from my art group

Friday: Family Night

Saturday: See if Crystal wants to go to the vintage shoppe

Sunday: Church ( The Lords Day )

Here is a picture that I am sharing:

This is my new craft organizer... isn't it the cutest thing?? It's a vintage suitcase !!! Need a little suit case for yourself go here Suit Yourself.