A Simple Woman’s Daybook 5/2

For today… Monday, May 2, 2011 ~ May already!

Outside my window… it's cloudy, it's cold and it's raining... that sounds like a broken record since January 1 of this year!

I am thinking… I am thinking about having reconnected with another cousin today. :) It is joy. I didn't grow up close to my parents' families so I never have gotten to know them. I appreciate how close the web and facebook can bring some of us. I really hope we get to be together and visit and develop a relationship! Even at our ages.

I am wearing… my purple slacks and purple print top

I am hearing… the news on the TV talk about Osama Ben Laden's death. I am thankful for this. I find it strange and not a good feeling to be happy of someone's death, but this man was true evil. I am hoping that this brings some peace to those families that lost someone they love in the 911 attacks. And I continue to pray for our nation for I am not naive enough to believe that this means the end of our concerns.

I am reading… my devotional. It has had 2 really good devotions on Good intentions and better intentions .. how we need to make sure that our intentions align up with God's directions.

From the kitchen… for supper tonight flour tortilla tacos.

Around the house… I need to finish up the laundry and unpack my Avon order.

A few plans for the rest of the week… looking at homes for my daughter, setting up an appointment for our golden to get a wash and cut.

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing…Never forget

Simple Woman's Daybook April 25, 2011

~FOR TODAY~

Outside My Window...
Cloudy and foggy skies, the rain gently falling.... the joys of yesterday a memory......

I am thinking...
I really need to organize my time lately!!!!

I am thankful for...
For Christ's death and resurrection and gift of life .... and His gift of family!

From the kitchen...
Planning my menus...

I am wearing...
purple slacks and floral top and my Birkenstock clogs

I am creating...
birthday gifts for the May birthdays!

I am going...
to call Teri soon....

I am reading...
The Lincoln Lawyer

On my mind...
The right and appropriate placing for my daughter....

Around the house...
Needing to clean out the dining room!

One of my favorite things...
My golden curled at my feet....

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Lunch with the girls.... sewing........managing pain...............

Sharing some of my joy.... Two of my toothless wonders! :)

A Simple Woman's Day book - July 6, 2010

For Today… Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Outside my window... The sun is shining. The flag is waving! The dya is going to really start our summer here! Temps will be around 70 and the rest of the week will get hotter

I am thinking... about my youth growing up in P.A. Have the oldies music going as I am cleaning house and it brought back some fond thoughts.

I am thankful for... for my family and friends! Had such a wonderful time with them over the 4th.

I am wearing... jeans and a tee shirt

I am remembering... our 4th of July weekend. Spent time with a dear friend that I have not seen in years... such a special friend... one I could tell anything to and one that I could pray with and always feel loved.

I am going... no where today.... just getting the house in order. Going to bake a special cake for my honey.

I am reading... Captivating.....

I am hoping... for my Avon sales to grow. I still have not found a job and really need to do something! Trusting the Lord!

On my mind... planning some organizational projects and want to get to crafts again!!!

Noticing that... my new moisturizer is making a difference!!!

Pondering these words... "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 1 Tim 1:7

Around the house... Projects are calling me!!!

One of my favorite things: smiling faces

A few plans for the rest of the week: Anniversary on Thursday, dinner out on Friday and small group on Sunday - looking forward to that!!!!

From my picture journal...

A Simple Woman's Day book - June 28

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...It is an overcast day in the low 60s this morning.

I am thinking...about how important it is not to talk ill of others, of how even a well meaning conversation can be gossip.

I am thankful for... my husband. I am seeing him grow in the Lord lately and that brings such joy!
From the learning rooms...(if this applies)

From the kitchen...is my project to finish of reorganizing it this week!

I am wearing... I am in my teal jammies

I am creating...Bubble wands for the kids this weekend for the BBQ

I am going... to my New Representatives meeting for Avon in about 2 hours

I am reading... Captivating.... it is revealing a lot to me... difficult to read.... didn';t realize that it would be.

I am hoping... healing in my heart.... not physical healing, an emotional/spiritual healing

I am hearing...the traffic of the cars on the highway

Around the house...The flag is waving on the deck, the dog is resting at my feet, the laundry is begun...

One of my favorite things...The sounds of the birds singing!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Shop for something to wear for the 4th of July BBQ at my sons, get out my Avon books, so that I can hopefully make an income!, make bubble wands with my granddaughter, finish up the kitchen reorg, write a couple of letters/cards to encourage friends.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...(add your picture here)



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Simple Woman's Daybook - July 6, 2009

For Today... Monday, July 6, 2009

Outside my window... it is overcast and about 65 degees.

I am thinking... about the blessings that God has given me in the form of my beautiful family!

I am thankful for... travelling mercies

From the kitchen... absolutely nothing. Doug is on a bike trip and I am not cooking for myself.... salads and whatever is going to be my diet this week! lol

I am wearing... my pink paisley top and slacks

I am reading... nothing right now.

I am creating... water bottle slings and doodle bags

I am hearing... the fan running in the family room

I am going... only back to the vet to pick up Spot after he is finished getting his grooming!

Around the house... I don't want to look! Too many piles right now!

One of my favorite things... dragon flies

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week... lunch with Teri, sewing, sewing and more sewing! And did I tell you I am going to sew?

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

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Simple Woman's Daybook - May 11, 2009

For Today... Monday, May 11, 2009

Outside My Window... cloudy, sprinkles of raindrops, a new bird out looking for worms in my back yard.

I am thinking... how blessed I am for the children God has given me and the grandchildren.


I am thankful for... spending special time with my youngest and his family this weekend!

From the kitchen... Bread in the bread machine

I am wearing... black slacks and blue apple sweatshirt.

I am reading... Crochet Today (magazine) getting ideas!

I am hoping... a job offer!!!!!!

I am creating... magnets.

I am hearing... the dog softly breathing at my feet as he sleeps.

I am going... I have gone.... to visit my daughter and granddaughter.

Around the house... kitchen counters are calling me to declutter them.

One of my favorite things... pics of my grandbabies!

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week: visit with friends, meeting on Thursday morning.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing…



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Simple Woman's Daybook - December 29, 2008

FOR TODAY December 29, 2008...
Outside my window...Darkness of morning, lights from across the valley, snow melting away..

I am thinking...of making an important resolution this year. I don't usually make them... something to break and not keep... this year needs to be different!

I am thankful for...reconnecting with some old and dear friends this week in facebook!


From the kitchen... the smell of fresh coffee (not for me- I am going to have my hot tea!)

I am wearing... in my flannels, the house isn't warm yeat!

I am creating...a purse for a birthday present

I am going...to run errands today

I am reading...The Shack (I didn't finish it and I need to get back to it! - hmm, resolution to finish this week? lol)

I am hoping...for an answer to prayer soon.....

I am hearing...the furnace kick on , the news softly on the TV and a helicopter going over.

Around the house... Christmas decorations coming down

One of my favorite things...hearing my sweet granddaughter giggling!

A few plans for the rest of the week: some work at the office, get a haircut, go see "Marley and Me", do some sewing

Here is picture thought I am sharing...


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Simple Woman's Daybook - December 22, 2008

FOR TODAY December 22, 2008.........

Outside my window...Over a foot of accumulated snow - an absolute winter wonderland!

I am thinking..... praying actually - a lot of people are out in this cold..praying for provisions and for the many many people stranded at the airport !!

I am thankful for...my nice warm home!

From the kitchen...a nice hearty breakfast for hubby - biscuits and gravy

I am wearing...it is 6:30 and I am still in my flannel nightgown!

I am creating...... snowballs!

I am going...to help Spot celebrate his 3rd birthday today! Our golden loves attention!

I am reading...

I am hoping...... for all my family to stay safe and warm!

I am hearing...the sound of the furnace starting up and blowing the heat thruout the house.

Around the house...outside - LOTS of snow!

One of my favorite things...The view from my front window!

A few plans for the rest of the week: preparing the holiday meal.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...





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Simple Woman's Daybook - December 16, 2008

FOR TODAY December 15, 2008.........

Outside my window...C-c-c-c-c-cold and breezy, light dusting of snow left, a tree fallen in the back yard.

I am thinking..... Oh..... How I would love to just stay cuddled up at home.... nice and toasty warm in the security of my home..... and then my heart turns to the homeless and I pray!

I am thankful for...God's blessings in my life

From the kitchen...memories of yesterday, making the candy with my granddaughter, making nachos.......

I am wearing...Jeans and a sweatshirt

I am creating...... some 4 x 4 tiles

I am going...to have to go to work but because of the ice I am going to be late..... I would rather be safe than sorry that way!

I am reading...

I am hoping...... I still have a silent private hope right now.........

I am hearing...It is very quiet this morning.... once in awhile I hear the windchimes

Around the house...quiet, stable, comforting warmth

One of my favorite things...the fresh virgin snow!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Sewing, getting boxes of candy sent to the grands....

Here is picture thought I am sharing...


Missing this one ...... the snow kept us from attending her birthday yesterday and that makes a grandma's heart sad......



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Simple Woman's Daybook - December 8, 2008

FOR TODAY December 8, 2008...

Outside my window... The clouds are over head, I can see Christmas lights across the valley on the east hill...

I am thinking... That it is strange that we celebrated Christ's birth in the dead of winter...

I am thankful for...the fact that God does not give me more than I can handle WITH Him and believe me ---- I need Him right now!!!!

From the kitchen...nothing yet, but tonight will be hamburger and gravy with a creamed corn recipe that I found on another blog (not your canned creamed corn variation!!!) I am also going to try to make these caramel marshmallows this week for my grandchildren.

I am wearing...Jeans and a mauve sweatshirt

I am creating... 4x4 tiles and some magnets and at work invoices and --ok not going there - it is not a positive statement right now... sigh

I am going...

I am hoping... that I can find a new job soon - I don't want to run from this one but at the same time somethings never change and sadly this is a situation that will not change... When I first came here I felt that God brought me for a reason and I am beginning to feel that this time has now past and that

I am hearing...my boss talking so rudely to coworkers - sorry.......

Around the house...The tree is up, the jingle bell wreath is hanging...decorations are up and the table in the dining room looks so festive...

One of my favorite things... my golden retriever

A few plans for the rest of the week: to work on sending out resumes, to work on my tiles for Christmas, to get some things to Goodwill...

Here is picture thought I am sharing...


This was so beautiful!! This is Mount Rainier.....


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Simple Womans Day Book - December 1

FOR TODAY December 1, 2008.........

Outside my window...Dark and a little foggy

I am thinking..... I wish I didn't have to go to work today, I still need to stay home and take care of this icky that I got!!!

I am thankful for...cozy warm blankets!

From the kitchen...the smell of licorice tea

I am wearing...my black slacks and pink top

I am creating...an organized home

I am going...to work.... sigh......

I am reading...the December Paula Deen magazine

I am hoping...... I am hoping for something that I cannot publicly share yet....

I am hearing...the sound of traffic on the freeway, the dog sleeping next to me

Around the house...Christmas decorations are beginning to pop up!

One of my favorite things...Friends and family gathering together

A few plans for the rest of the week: Work on my swap boxes!!!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...





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Simple Woman's Daybook - November 17, 2008

FOR TODAY ... Monday, November 17, 2008

Outside My Window... It is dark and foggy and chilly and damp!

I am thinking... yesterday is a memory

From the learning rooms… a little child shall lead

I am thankful for... my family

From the kitchen... Crockpot started with a stew

I am wearing... my plaid nightgown - gotta get dressed for work

I am reading... nothing I need to get going on my sewing for Christmas.

I am hoping... for a good day at work

I am creating...Christmas gifts

I am hearing... my furnace kicking on - the dog sighing next to me.

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I am going... to (sigh.........) work.

Around the house... Decorative pumpkins, autumn leaves and florals arranged on the dining room taable.

One of my favorite things... a nice cozy fire!

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week: grocery shopping that didn't get done over the weekend, sewing and more sewing

Here is a picture thought I am sharing…

(how do you get 15 grandchildren organized for a picture!!)

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Simple Womans Daybook - October 27

For Today...

Outside my Window...a tree all decked out in Autumn array!

I am thinking...how fast the year has gone and November is almost upon us!

From the learning rooms... Proverbs 31 - poundering my part here

I am thankful for...a God who knows the beginning and the end.

From the kitchen...Beef stew in the crockpot!

I am wearing...black slacks, mauve long sleeve top with embroidered neckline

I am reading...The Shack

I am hoping...to run to JoAnns tonight to get some felt that I need for a project I am working on.

I am creating...a felt mitten silverware holder for the holidays. :) (thanks to LindA for the idea!!)

I am hearing... Steven reporting on the radio (KMPS)

Around the house...I am noticing clutter making it's way on my kitchen counter.. going to attack that! Autumn floral arrangements warming my home, bringing in the season!!

One of my favorite things... crocheting with the dog (my golden) curled by my side

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Just my normal routine for now!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
This is a pic my daughter took of our little sweetie at the pumpkin patch. To see more, click here!

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The Siimple Woman's Daybook

For Today...

Outside my Window...Chilly, chilly cloudy day!

I am thinking...About getting home from work, getting dinner and attacking my craft room again today!

From the learning rooms...."Be Still and know that I am God."

I am thankful for...the gorgeous weekend we had!

From the kitchen...coffee

I am wearing...black slacks, black shirt, black sweater!

I am reading...The Saviour Next Door - Max Lucado

I am hoping...to get my hoodies finished this week. 2 of them for granddaughters. I also hope that I have enough yarn since there is one that I am concerned about!

I am creating...an organized and simple home

I am hearing...Talking in the hallway

Around the house...The apples on the counter ready for caramel apples, the storage containers on my dining room table with nicely folded fabric ready to go out to craft room when craft room ready... our Golden sleeping at my feet, the sound of the washing machine working away.....

One of my favorite things...the feel of a wood burning fireplace

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...finishing birthday gifts, working on craft room, birthday phone calls, birthday dinner, trimming the hydrangeas and tree peonies.

The Simple Woman's Daybook - October 6

For Today...

Outside my Window...Is a dark and dreary rainy day… soon to be a blustery day… Keeps Washington GREEN.

I am thinking...that I would like to be somewhere else… sorry wish I could be more positive.

From the learning rooms...sigh… be prepared… and remember that God is the Blessed Controller of ALL things.

I am thankful for...the beauty of new life.

From the kitchen...not yet but when I get home from work …the smell of pumpkin bread.

I am wearing...Black pantset with embroidered top.

I am reading...invoices.

I am hoping...to get the new fridge organized and start on my recipes to try binder.

I am creating...a camouflage sweater for my grandsons birthday. I have the front, back and one and a half sleeves done….

I am hearing...the country radio station behind me and the voices of our coworkers conducting a sales meeting.

Around the house...a kitchen table that needs to be cleaned off after my daughter and I created ribbon headbands this weekend. Dog toys around that need to be gathered and put in his toy box.

One of my favorite things...The sights of colored leave, corn maizes and pumpkin patches popping up all around.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...need to get the car in for a diagnosis as the check engine light came on, continued working on birthday gifts, work on my pattern for doll to be renewed, gather materials for my gift projects and put in individual storage containers, organized ready to work on. To thoughtfully and definitively make X amount of time for personal time alone with God.

Picture thought I am sharing:

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