For Today - Monday, November 29

Outside my window... bare trees. I miss the pretty autumn leaves.
 I am thinking... about Christmas decorating!
I am thankful for...my children.
I am remembering...how nice it was to have family here in our home on Thanksgiving.
On my mind...my Aunt Arlene's  80th birthday party this Saturday.
 I am pondering these words...The Lord will perfect that which concerns me~Psalms 138:8
From the learning rooms...I have something to be thankful for at all times!!
 From the kitchen...banana bread.
 I am wearing...sweatpants, tshirt
 I am creating...photo dvd
 I am going...to meet up with my cousin Tammy this evening, going over party details.
 I am reading...The Dancing Hand of God by James Maloney
 I am hoping... we get a little bit of snow. ;-)
I am hearing...the tv in the living room.
Around the house...Kelly is sleeping,Dan is at work, doggies asleep.
 One of my favorite things...gingerbread candles from Swan Creek Candle Company
 A few plans for the rest of the week...Christmas decorating, preparing for party on Saturday.
 Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Desserts from our Thanksgiving feast!!

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~be blessed~

For Today - Monday, October 18
 Outside my window...beautiful autumn
 I am thinking...my hubby Dan is wonderful
 I am thankful for...our church family
 I am remembering...the nice visit we had with Tim & Jen yesterday afternoon
 On my mind...lots of stuff..all good
 I am pondering these words...Do unto others as if you are the others - Leonardo Da Vinci

From the learning rooms....living in the spirit, not in carnality
 From the kitchen...I hear Kelly pouring a bowl of cereal
 I am wearing...jeans, blue tshirt
 I am creating...a much over due blog entry
 I am going...to stay home all day today. :-)
 I am reading...my bible
 I am hoping...to see ALL of my kids soon.
 I am hearing...music and the clothes dryer
 Around the house...kind of a quiet day
 One of my favorite things...autumn
 A few plans for the rest of the week...tomorrow the mall and lunch with Tina!!! YAY!
 Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

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Be Blessed!!!
xoxoxo



For Today - Monday, September 6, 2010
Outside my window... sunny
 I am thinking...autumn will soon be here :-)
 I am thankful for... paper shredders..especially when they work properly!
I am remembering...the fun time Kelly and I had shopping at Levis Commons yesterday
On my mind... vacation!
I am pondering these words...Complaining is an attitude of heart
 From the learning rooms....Every word has power!
 From the kitchen...leftovers
 I am wearing...beige capris, Grand Hotel tshirt
 I am creating... a mess with the paper shredder
I am going...for a walk by the lake in a few minutes
 I am reading... Releasing God's Anointing by Mel Bond
I am hoping...Dan will have a relaxing time on vacation
 I am hearing...the tv
 Around the house...Kelly watching tv, dogs sleeping
 One of my favorite things...snuggling on the couch next to Dan
 A few plans for the rest of the week...bible study Wed. morning, leaving for vacation Saturday :-)
 Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

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For Today -  Monday, July 19

Outside my window... sunny and hot

 I am thinking... about vacation bible school coming up next week!

I am thankful for... being to keep in touch with so many friends and family.

 I am remembering... my Dad's surprise birthday party Friday night..lots of fun!

On my mind...everything I need to do to prepare for VBS.

 I am pondering these words...The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

~William James

 From the learning rooms....grace and more grace. :)

 From the kitchen... not sure...probably leftovers.

I am wearing... beige capris, brown top, brown flipflops

I am creating...blog entries. ;)

 I am going... to vacuum the living room when I am finished with this.

 I am reading...You Were Born For This by Bruce Wilkerson

 I am hoping... it rains tonight.

I am hearing... Patch, our English Springer Spaniel snoring. lol

Around the house...music playing, dogs sleeping.

One of my favorite things... browsing in candle shops.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Rainbows Wednesday night,  bridal shower for my nephew's fiance Friday night, church picnic Saturday afternoon.

 Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Our youngest grandson, Braedon. He will be 1 year old on Friday!

xoxo

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For Today - Monday, July 12
Outside my window...Sunny, warm
 I am thinking... I need to keep up with my blogs better!
I am thankful for... good Christian tv programs
I am remembering...church yesterday...awesome!
On my mind... all that I need to do today.
 I am pondering these words...A godly heart produces a blessed life.  ~Sextus
 From the learning rooms... Proverbs 8:11 ~For skillful and godly Wisdom is better than rubies or pearls, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. ~(AMP)
 From the kitchen...high fiber/low fat brownie muffins
 I am wearing...sweat pants, tshirt
 I am creating...my blog entry. lol
 I am going...vision checkup this afternoon, time for new glasses.
 I am reading...You Were Born for This by Bruce Wilkerson
 I am hoping...for more rain today
 I am hearing...the tv
 Around the house...Dan working in the garage, Kelly still asleep.
 One of my favorite things...falling asleep to the sound of rain.
 A few plans for the rest of the week...Tuesday my Dad's birthday..taking him and my Mom out for lunch, bible study group Wed. morning, small group Thursday night & lots of other plans!
 Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

   

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For Today - Tuesday..July 7
Outside my window... sunny and HOT...93 degrees
 I am thinking... I wish it was time for Dan to retire.
I am thankful for...my camera
 I am remembering... the fun day we had Saturday with family and friends
On my mind...all the parties and get togethers this summer! :-)
 I am pondering these words... Exchange your thoughts and way of thinking to God's thoughts and way of thinking. ♥
From the learning rooms....ditto to what I just said above. ♥
 From the kitchen... today it was leftovers. Dan had spaghetti, I had a sloppy jo and pasta salad.
 I am wearing... jean capris and a gray short sleeved top
I am creating... plans and more plans
I am going... to take Patch to the groomer tomorrow.
I am reading...my bible and study books for Discipleship Class.
 I am hoping... that the weather cools off soon.
I am hearing...music playing.
Around the house... pretty quiet at the moment!
One of my favorite things... Our American Flag
A few plans for the rest of the week...taking Patch to the groomer, getting a new cell phone,  Rainbows :-)
Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

This is not my porch..found this pic online..love it!

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~Monday, June 28~~

For Today -  Monday, June 28

Outside my window...Sunny, temps in the high 80's
 I am thinking... I am so ready for a new cell phone.
I am thankful for... family and friends
I am remembering. .. the very detailed dream I had last night and yes I wrote it down.
On my mind... everything that needs to be done before Saturday.
I am pondering these words... Don't turn your light off to compromise darkness.
From the learning rooms....spiritual warfare.
 From the kitchen...chicken grilled in olive oil, garlic and rosemary. YUM
 I am wearing... beige capris, brown vneck tshirt
I am creating...my blog entry.
 I am going... to wake up Dan soon for work.
I am reading...From A Mess To A Miracle by Kimberly Daniels
 I am hoping... Dan slept well today.
I am hearing...music from the tv in the living room.
 Around the house...Dan is asleep, Dogs are napping and Kelly isn't home..quiet at the moment.
 One of my favorite things... purses..bought a new one today. :-)
A few plans for the rest of the week... Getting ready for the 4th of July weekend. Party at our house, Sat. July 3.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing... in one of our flower gardens.

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xoxo

Monday~June 21

For Today -

 Outside my window... dark..I am posting this late!

 I am thinking... I should go to bed when I am finished with this.

I am thankful for...my husband, Dan, he works so hard.

 I am remembering...the wonderful weekend I had.

 On my mind...wishing Dan got more rest.

 I am pondering these words... The peace of Jesus is strong, abiding and unaffected by outward circumstances.~Joseph Prince

From the learning rooms....I attended classes this past weekend at church, awesome teaching!

 From the kitchen...Dan fried some fish this evening, I am still trying to get rid of the smell! lol

I am wearing... jean capris, turquoise top

 I am creating... big yawns!

I am going... to lunch with a few friends tomorrow! Yay!

I am reading...my Bible and Spiritual Warfare by Joseph Prince

I am hoping... to start keeping a dream journal

I am hearing...the tv

 Around the house... the dogs are asleep, Kelly is at a friend's house and Dan is on his way to work

One of my favorite things... chocolate chip icecream

A few plans for the rest of the week...lunch with friends tomorrow, Rainbows on Wednesday evening.

 Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

                                                  ~Chocolate Mint~

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Monday~June 14~2010

For Today - Monday, June 14
 Outside my window... sunny and very warm.

I am thinking... hope Dan is sleeping well today.

I am thankful for... our church family, bless them all!

 I am remembering... the fun we had at my niece's graduation party on Saturday.

 On my mind... the planning of the family reunion that is in August for Dan's side of the family.

 I am pondering these words..."My hope is that instead of searching for 'God's will for my life,' each of us would learn to seek hard after 'the Spirit's leading in my life today.'" - Francis Chan

 From the learning rooms...Discipleship class at church on Sunday mornings. I am enjoying it very much.

From the kitchen... I made a shrimp stir-fry today for dinner.

 I am wearing... jean capris, blue v-neck tshirt.

 I am creating...blog entries. lol

 I am going...no where for the rest of the day!

 I am reading..A Better Way To Pray by Andrew Wommack. LOVE this book!

I am hoping...that Bentley is done growing. He is almost 11 mos. old and weighs 63 lbs.

 I am hearing...music playing from the living room.

 Around the house...I have laundry that needs to be done.

 One of my favorite things...watching the Goldfinches eat at the feeders.

 A few plans for the rest of the week... gardening, catching up with friends.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... birthday cake from a party I went to last month.

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                                           ~be blessed~

~Monday, June 7, 2010~

For Today - Monday, June 7

Outside my window... sunny, pretty day. Temps have cooled off a bit, in the low 70's. I love this kind of weather.

I am thinking... I am so glad my internet is back on!

I am thankful for... God's protection of many people during the horrible tornadoes our area experienced this past weekend.

 I am remembering... the rainbow I saw last night. God is so good.

On my mind... baby Tabitha and her family. Her surgery is Wed. morning.

I am pondering these words... It's not what we have in our life, but who we have in our life that counts. ~J.M. Laurence

From the learning rooms....His Grace is enough!

 From the kitchen... Dan and I made a homemade chicken pot pie. YUM

I am wearing...jean capris, brown shirt

 I am creating... chocolate chip cookies

I am going... to fold laundry in a few minutes.

 I am reading... A Better Way to Pray by Andrew Wommack

I am hoping... Dan is able to go fishing at least one day this week.

I am hearing... music playing softly

Around the house... Dan is sleeping, Kelly is at work, the dogs are sleeping...ahh..quiet

 One of my favorite things... chocolate covered coffee beans

A few plans for the rest of the week... ladies bible study brunch is Wednesday morning

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...
Tulips in front of The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
May 18, 2010

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Monday, May 31

For Today - Monday, May 31
Outside my window... raining.
I am thinking... boy, that fudge was good!
 I am thankful for... a rainy day & scented candles.
I am remembering... all of those in past and present that have given and are giving their lives for our country.
On my mind... lots of things. ;-)
I am pondering these words... And the greatest of these is Love.
From the kitchen... left over roast beef & veggies from Sunday dinner.
I am wearing... jean shorts, tshirt
I am creating... a SWD post.
I am going... to bed tonight around 11 pm.
I am reading... Living In The Balance Of Grace And Faith
I am hoping... to do some flower gardening later this week.
I am hearing... tv in the living room.
Around the house...Bentley, our puppy, trotting through the kitchen.
One of my favorite things... seeing our American flag flying.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Bible study group Wed. morning

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

My son Jeremy and grandson Colton, May 15, 2010. Jeremy's birthday.

They live in Tampa, Fl  :-(

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May 25, 2010

For Today - Tuesday, May 25...I know, I am a day late. ;-)

Outside my window... Sunny and warm

I am thinking... of all the things around the house I want to get done.

 I am thankful for... my computer, that is working fine now.

 I am remembering...the wonderful time we had on Mackinac Island Monday and Tuesday.

 On my mind...many prayer concerns for friends and family.

 From the kitchen...left overs today!

 I am wearing... capris and a t-shirt

I am creating...new files on my computer

 I am going... for a walk later.

I am reading... too many books at the same time..can't seem to finish one! lol

I am hoping...to get back to Mackinac Island another time this year.

 I am hearing... the dryer running.

Around the house... Dan is outside working on a boat, Kelly is at work and the dogs are asleep.

One of my favorite things...taking photographs!

 A few plans for the rest of the week...bible study in the morning, Rainbow award ceremony in the evening, going to a cookout at Devil's Lake on Saturday.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Cute cupcakes..these were at a birthday party I went to a while back.

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Monday, May 10

For Today - May 10

Outside my window... Sunny, a beautiful Spring day.

I am thinking... God is SO awesome!

 I am thankful for...my family

I am remembering. .. the nice time I had with my parents and siblings yesterday.

On my mind... things I need to get done around the house today.

I am pondering these words...   ♥ When home is ruled according to God's word, angels might be asked to stay with us, and they would not find themselves out of their element. ~ Charles Hadden Spurgeon

From the learning rooms.... constant learning in God's Word

From the kitchen...well for breakfast I had a yogurt/strawberries smoothie and a high fiber English muffin

I am wearing... sweatpants and t-shirt

I am creating... memories

I am going... with Dan to Mackinac Island in one week!! Yay!

I am reading... A Better Way To Pray by Andrew Wommack

I am hoping... that our puppy Bentley will calm down soon and obey!

I am hearing... the tv in the living room.

Around the house...housework to be done.

One of my favorite things... visiting Hidden Lake Gardens with Dan.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Wednesday morning bible study and then Rainbows in the evening.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... one of many pics I have of  Hidden Lake Gardens.

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Monday, April 19

FOR TODAY April 19...
Outside my window...sunny.
I am thinking...God is good.
I am thankful for...dear friends and family.
From the learning rooms....trust God.
From the kitchen...spaghetti sauce on the stove.
I am wearing...jeans, brown & white top
I am creating...memories
I am going...to a birthday lunch today for my friend Julie and then dinner tonight for my brother Tim's birthday!
I am reading...Unmerited Favor by Joseph Prince
I am hoping...the weather stays nice.
I am hearing...Christian music from the tv.
Around the house...gingerbread candle burning. yummy
One of my favorite things...clean laundry.

A few plans for the rest of the week: bible study & Rainbows on Wednesday, birthday parties this weekend for a niece and nephew.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

My baby brother Tim and his wife Jen!  Well, I know he won't see this but,
Happy Birthday to Tim!
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Monday~April 12

FOR TODAY April 12...
Outside my window...sunny.
I am thinking...I don't like head colds. :(
I am thankful for...ice water
From the learning rooms....
From the kitchen...it's kind of messy right now.
I am wearing...jeans, pink tshirt.
I am creating...photo albums. (trying to)
I am going...to clean up the kitchen in a few minutes.
I am reading...Unmerited Favor by Joseph Prince
I am hoping...to start exercising more
I am hearing...the tv in the living room.
Around the house...Dan asleep, dogs asleep
One of my favorite things...thunderstorms
A few plans for the rest of the week: bible study & Rainbows on Wednesday, walking by the lake when I feel better.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
One of the benches on the pier in our little town. 

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April 7, 2010

FOR TODAY April 7...
Outside my window...raining.
I am thinking...time for bed.
I am thankful for...my family.
From the learning rooms...so much to learn.
From the kitchen...time to start the dishwsher.
I am wearing...jeans, blue short sleeved top.
I am creating...nothing right now.
I am going...to Mackinac Island with Dan next month.
I am reading...Unmerited Favor by Joseph Prince
I am hoping...to sleep in tomorrow.
I am hearing...Bentley barking.
Around the house...Patch outside, Kelly asleep on the couch.
One of my favorite things...lilacs.
A few plans for the rest of the week: organizing house.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

An old cookbook I have from my Grandma

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March 22, 2010

FOR TODAY March 22...
Outside my window...rainy day.
I am thinking..I need to be working on my bible studies.
I am thankful for...my home.
From the learning rooms...God's Grace is amazing.
From the kitchen...cooked spaghetti for Dan.
I am wearing...jeans, brown t-shirt, socks.
I am creating...clean laundry.
I am going...no where for the the rest of the day.
I am reading...Unmerited Favor by Joseph Prince
I am hoping...to get this house organized.
I am hearing...the dryer running.
Around the house...dogs sleeping, peace and quiet.
One of my favorite things...shopping.
A few plans for the rest of the week: ladies bible study, Rainbows.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

My kids and grandsons on Christmas!

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