My Daybook today

Since I don't have a lot of time this morning (I'm getting blood work done, Yuck!) I just thought I'd give you a glimpse in my day!



FOR TODAY Monday, November 17, 2008 ...
Outside my window.....The dawn is slowly appearing and the silhoutte of palm trees are beginning to show.

I am thinking......I can't wait to get this blood work done so I can come back and have my coffee. It was a night of broken sleep and because of the blood work I couldn't have anything to eat or "drink" for 12 hours before. UGH! I really wanted my coffee this morning lol.

I am thankful for........the coffee that I'll be able to make and DRINK when I get home! ( I know, very shallow, but sadly true LOL!)

From the learning rooms........we will be going to the library to get some Thanksgiving readers to read and do copy work from.

From the kitchen......I am making some banana nut muffins from some ready to chuck if you don't use me today bananas!

I am wearing.....Beige shorts and a Mickey Mouse t-shirt and flip flops. It's my blood work outfit. LOL. Just kidding I really don't have an out fit for this!

I am creating.....a Christmas apron. I love my aprons.
I am going.....to get blood taken in approx. 15 mins. Did I mention that already?

I am reading....."Passionate Housewives Desperate for God" for the second time.

I am hoping.....I get right in to get my blood taken and don't have to wait.

I am hearing.....the computer humming, the clock ticking and my stomach growling.

Around the house.....Everyone is asleep!

One of my favorite things.....is anticipating the holidays and the time off my hubby is getting this year.

A few plans for the rest of the week: I'll be going to the gym. Our missionary friends are coming over for dinner on Tuesday. My brother the Chef is coming over to show me and my friends a few tricks of the trade. Oh and my parents just arrived from Maine yesterday! Thank you Lord for getting them here safely.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...This is the cross in our front yard that we put lights on every year for Christmas. It's so inviting and peaceful to see when you pull up to the house.

Well that's it for me today. What are you all doing today?
Hugs to you my friends.
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FOR TODAY...October 20, 2008...

Outside my window....as always it's still very dark, still and quiet. My favorite time of day!

I am thinking .....about how my coffee is still over there in the pot and not in a cup right here in front of me!

I am thankful for.....the friends we had over yesterday. We had a wonderful time of fellowship and fun.

From the kitchen....I am making granola bars today.

I am wearing....my red pajamas AGAIN, that say Happy Hollydays lol. I really love my Christmas pj's.

I am creating.....a new nightgown out of some of the flannel I bought at the after Thanksgiving sale at Joanne Fabrics LAST year. Also see above. I think I need a new one.

I am going....to the gym today.

I am reading....The Fast Track Detox Diet. I am going to loosely follow this to more so lose weight then detoxify. But I have done it to the tee and felt great afterwards but that involves giving up the bean juice and I just don't want to do that right now. Especially since the weather is starting to feel a bit more like fall.

I am hoping....that my kids don't wake up early today as I have a few things to get done this morning.

I am hearing.....the wind blowing through the palm trees out side. I can't wait to open my windows in a couple hours and get some of that fresh air.

Around the house....I will be homeschooling the kidlins and doing my

daily duties.

One of my favorite things...quiet time in the morning. It just starts the day out on the right foot.

A few plans for the rest of the week..... I'm going to help my husband with the cottage out back, finish night gown, look at my Christmas books and start planning gifts to make and make my meal list for Thanksgiving.

Here is a picture thought I'm sharing....these are the stairs to my grandmother's old house. When we made our trip to Maine I was able to go inside once more. Though the place was gutted because of a remodel, these stairs still stood and the guy was wonderful for letting us walk through and take all the pictures we wanted. I ran up and down these stairs a thousand times as a kid. Slipped and hit my shin and got the biggest goose egg you've ever seen in your life, lol. I love those stairs.

Blessings to you.

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY...September 15, 2008...

Outside my window....as always it's still very dark, still and quiet. My favorite time of day!

I am thinking .....about how I love the beginning of a new week. New things to accomplish and goals to strive for.

I am thankful for.....God's protection from the hurricanes this year (so far). That could have been us getting hit by Ike and my prayers go out to those people. We've felt their pain.

From the kitchen....I made 2 loaves of banana bread, 1 loaf of wheat bread and homemade pizza yesterday. Today the crockpot is getting plugged in lol.

I am wearing....my red pajamas that say Happy Hollydays lol. I love my Christmas pj's.

I am creating.....a fall table cloth for my table to get ready for fall decorating.

I am going....to the gym today. I really need to get on the ball with the holidays coming up!

I am reading....a wonderful E-book from Kimberly Eddy.

I am hoping....that we get our cottage in the backyard finished before my parents come down from Maine.

I am hearing.....the air conditioner roaring 4 feet away from me.

Around the house....everyone is still sleeping and it's very quiet. I am going to start brewing coffee.

One of my favorite things...is eating dinner as a family. I love that time together.

A few plans for the rest of the week..... Finish my table cloth, make a few purses to put on our website, bake bread as needed, go to the gym every day this week. That's just the extra stuff if I have time lol.

Here is a picture thought I'm sharing....This is Pemaquid Lighthouse in Bristol Maine. It's one of the few lighthouses that you can still walk up into in the United States.The view was spectacular. The coast of Maine is breathtaking. I had forgotten how beautiful it was. Growing up as a kid you don't appreciate the beauty as much as when you are an adult. I got lucky with this picture as to not get any people in it, as they were scattered throughout the area. The clouds seemed to cooperate as well creating a nice backdrop for the scene.

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Well there you go, a peek in to my day! I hope you all have a most glorious Monday!

Blessings,

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today...

Outside my Window...the stillness of the early morning, an early bird preparing for the day.

I am thinking...of all the things I need to do today and how I'm going to get them all done.

I am thankful for...my hardworking husband and 3 wonderful kids.

From the kitchen...fresh bread this morning and homemade granola bars.

I am wearing...my red nightgown....it's still early, but I'm getting dressed after this.

I am reading... Joey Green's Incredible Country Store


I am hoping...that our new business adventure takes off.

I am hearing...the clock ticking, the ceiling fan whirling and my fingers tap dancing over the keys.

Around the house.. Have mercy, we are in the middle of a major redo. I'll be posting about that tomorrow for tackle it Tuesday lol.

One of my favorite things...after supper and showers when we all get to just chill out together as a family.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...work on our redo project, bread making, library...

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you... this was my Grandparents house in East Boothbay Maine. It was an old ship Captains house way back when. It's over a 100 years old and we got to go in it the last time I was in Maine 2 years ago. Though the new owner had gutted it, he kept the character and craftmanship intact. The stairs I used to run up and down where still there. The screen door that I ran in and out of was still there. He even gave us some of the old windows that we are going to turn into end tables and other things. Oh and some of the old door knobs which are so cool. I'm going to make a coat rack out of those. As you can see this picture brings back many fond memories for me. Notice the water in the background. It sits right on the harbor. Ahhh memories. I better stop or I might start crying lol.

Blessings my friends!

The Simple Woman's Daybook

Monday June 30, 2008

Outside my window......... Our front deck just calling for someone to come sit on it with a cup of coffee!

I am thinking...... all the things I need to get done today and coming up with a game plan.

I am thankful for.....my family and my home.

From the Kitchen......I'll be making homemade hamburger buns for a dinner this week and homemade granola bars for snacks.

I am wearing.......my pajamas..it's still quite early as I write this.

I am going..... grocery shopping this morning. Not to exciting.

I am reading....lots of books at the same time for different reasons. I am reading the
KJ Bible, but also the Penny Pincher's Almanac and Charlotte Mason Companion.

I am hoping......that my kids don't wake up early because I have a lot to get done this morning lol. Can't you tell! I have my priorities. I knew you all would be sitting on the edge or your seat waiting to see what my daybook looked like today! I shall not let you down....read on.

I am hearing......our dog breathing heavy and it fixing to turn into a snore. I also hear the keys on my keyboard and am realizing how loud they sound when everyone is sleeping. Oh and just in, an airplane flying overhead. Where are the birds this morning?

One of my favorite things.....is the quiet the morning brings. To sit and read my bible and just have a nice quiet time.

A few plans for the rest of the week....I actually want to try to get to the gym a few times this week, grocery shop, plant some flowers, school with the kids and enjoy the 4th.

Here is my picture I am sharing....my daughter made this hat a few years ago for our
July 4th party. I thought it might give you an idea to make with your kids.




Well there you have it. A peek into my day! Have a great week! Stop by again.