October's Daybook

Outside My Window...is a roof repair guy who is fixing our sofett, it sagged a little in the last wind storm.

I am thinking... that today was a good day, took my Mom out for her birthday.

I am thankful for... Casey and Alex. And the big girls who defended the yard last night!

From the craft room...knitting like crazy to finish up a bunch of languishing projects. See my pumpkins below!

From the kitchen... PF Chang's leftover! YUMMY!

I am wearing... jean skirt, black tee and flops.

I am creating... to-do lists for next week, it's a packed week with a large load of homework and events.

I am going... no where and happy about that! I love staying home.

I am reading... The girl who played with fire, damn good!

I am hoping... that some contracts in the works fulfill soon!

I am hearing... Alex's video game, mindless fun for a Friday afternoon.

One of my favorite things...clean warm sheets, which reminds me that I want to bring out the down comforters this weekend.

Thoughts on School: Night classes are not my thing, HATE not being home at night. I can't wait for this semester to be over with. But at least my Accounting prof is amazing and damn funny.

Picture to share:

Just one of the felted pumpkins I made this year. Yay for being done with Pumpkins!!

January 19th DayBook

Outside My Window... it is foggy and damp. But we are supposed to hit the 70's this week, yay!

I am thinking... about my packed schedule, I just set my work schedule through April, I am insane.

I am thankful for... school, seriously love it!

From the craft room... Crafts?? None till the summer, except for some random stitching when I am really in need of crafting.

From the kitchen... stews and soups and crockpot meals, and tonight I made corn bread just to go with leftovers. Yummy.

I am wearing... a night gown!

I am creating... this week's homework list and work ahead list.

I am going... review tomorrow's Math sections and read my Govt. Chapter and notes and start the notes for the next Chapter. I am a geek.

I am reading... just finished a book last night and have realized that I need mindless reading for bed even though I am crammed with school work. Must hit up the library soon!

I am hoping... for Casey work, we need it.

I am hearing... favorite play list, hmmm, iPod in the math lab tomorrow.

One of my favorite things... a freshly vacuumed house, you don't want to know how many times I had to empty the Dyson.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Wednesday: School and homework
Thursday: Work and scouts at night
Friday: Work and grocery shopping!
Saturday: Nada!
Sunday: Homework, prepping for the new week.

Thoughts on School: I freaking love my English professor and not just because she gave me A's on all my work last week but because we totally get each other. :) Love that connection to a professor. My Govt. professor is CRAZY, so far he has yelled JEWS in class and gave a lecture on slang. My US History teacher ROCKS MY SOCKS, love love love her class. I hated hated hated the article we had to read and respond to this week though. Student Development, oh so lame, at least it is an easy A. Math, I really like having it at 8am and I like the idea of the math lab, going tomorrow to knock out homework and required time. I can't believe I have to start planning Summer and Fall classes all ready! Registration starts in two months. Oh man, I am a school geek.

A blustry DayBook

FOR TODAY November 30, 2009

Outside My Window... the temps are in the very low 40's, it is spitting rain, the wind is blowing, and it is perfect!

I am thinking... about my to-do list today, which includes painting, Christmas shopping, Costco, coffee, and staying really warm.

I am thankful for... our mini vacation last week, it was much needed.

From the craft room... most crafts are boxed right now, making a room move, which leaves me with knitting, I am trying to finish everything that is on my sticks by year end!

From the kitchen... loads of leftovers and some pears and apples that need to be made into a crisp stat.

I am wearing... long sleeve blue tee, gray yoga pants, and uggs.

I am creating... to-do lists, shopping lists, budget for next year, goal list.

I am going... to start my laundry immediately after this post. :)

I am reading... My bible, a couple studies and nothing else. I am hesitant to start any new book when there is so much to get done before I go back to school.

I am hoping... and praying for all the pregnant mamas I know right now, 4 of them!

I am hearing... the wind blowing, makes me want a fire in the fireplace.

One of my favorite things... the blue color that I think we have decided on.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:

Monday: A Mega To-Do list!

Tuesday: Home organizing, painting, and decorating.

Wednesday: Work

Thursday: Maybe work, if not, home.

Friday: Maybe work, if not home.

Saturday: Decorating the yard for Christmas!

Sunday: A day of rest

A favorite picture to share:

How Alex and I spent the last morning of our trip, snuggled up together, playing Zoo Tycoon on his Ds.

Halloween DayBook!

FOR TODAY HALLOWEEN October 31, 2009

Outside My Window... It is sunny and clear, and cool. Perfect 'ween weather.

I am thinking... about my October goals and new November goals to post.

I am thankful for... RAIN, my new hello Kitty blanket, awesome time with awesome friends, the feeling this holiday season is giving me.

From the craft room... still organizing and purging, love clearing shelves and walls and filling garbage bags.

From the kitchen... homemade pizza tonight!

I am wearing... jeans and perfect fit tee.

I am creating... piles, lists, a micro managed Christmas gift list for a kiddo, and inventory lists for each upcoming holiday. I hate over buying.

I am going... trick or treating, a neighbor is BUILDING a haunted maze in their yard today!

I am reading... My bible, An Echo in the Bone, and tons of blogs.

I am hoping... for a well managed week. No wasting time!

I am hearing... a Ghost Hunters Marathon

One of my favorite things... our Spooky Town Mantel.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Monday: Home.
Tuesday: Work from Home
Wednesday: Home
Thursday: Home
Friday: Work
Saturday: WURSTFEST!
Sunday: Home

FOR TODAY September 21, 2009

Outside My Window... It is sunny and clear, and cool. Autumn is officially one day away!

I am thinking... about Betty who slept on the couch all night and who is sleeping more and more.

I am thankful for... Casey's local gig this week, so nice to have him home at night.

From the craft room... No crafting, but MAJOR purging as I am prepping for a garage sale where I am going to unload lots of crafts.

From the kitchen... Comfort Foods, made Beef stew and Risotto this weekend.

I am wearing... PJ's still

I am creating... piles and price stickers

I am going... no where, Alex is home sick with a fever, sore throat and sinus issues, poor bug.

I am reading... My bible, doing a couple studies and LOVE it.

I am hoping... that Alex is feeling better and fever free this afternoon.

I am hearing... Alex's TV and Legos clattering together.

One of my favorite things... my new juice glasses that my mom scored for a steal.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Monday: Home.
Tuesday: Home

Wednesday: Home
Thursday: Home
Friday: Work

Saturday: Raingutter Regatta

Sunday: Home

Picture to share:

Alex at the breakfast table really early this morning. I figure I can at least try to get one solid meal in him before he passes out for the rest of the day.

Monday Daybook

FOR TODAY April 27, 2009

Outside My Window... it is overcast and cloudy, wishing we got some rain

I am thinking... paint, it is on my mind, so much to get ready this next month.

I am thankful for... my family and Casey's mad painting skillz

From the craft room... nada, too busy painting, gardening and pooling

From the kitchen... some good grilling yummies this week, I love meat counter sales.

I am wearing... PJ's still

I am creating... lists.

I am going... not much of anywhere this week

I am reading... my bible, my bad girls book, and the last twenty pages of a 4 book series

I am hoping... there is no flu here in SA.

I am hearing... silence, I love mornings.

One of my favorite things... our "new" kitchen

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:

Monday: laundry.

Tuesday: more painting

Wednesday: garden bed building.

Thursday: painting again

Friday: paint some more.

Saturday: Who knows!

Sunday: Airport

Picture to share:

We love this kid so much!

Daybook

FOR TODAY March 16, 2009...

Outside My Window... it is clear and sunny

I am thinking... about today's to-do's, like cleaning up my desk.

I am thankful for... Casey's mad Google skills

From the craft room... messes from my scrapping this weekend, need to clean it up and organize.

From the kitchen... Maybe beef stew today, but for sure I am making Lemon cakes.

I am wearing... Blue paisley pj pants, a sky blue tank, and an indigo hoodie.

I am creating... lists.

I am going... to enjoy every second of my day!

I am reading... My bible, Darktower 7, and cookbooks.

I am hoping... to feel better today.

I am hearing... morning sounds, Casey snoring and the heater kicking on.

One of my favorite things... coffee and creamer.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Monday: list tackling.
Tuesday: work
Wednesday: cleaning, gardening and garage sale prep.
Thursday: garage sale prep
Friday: work and a scout crossover meeting.
Saturday: Garage Sale
Sunday: Airport

DayBook

FOR TODAY January 26, 2009...

Outside My Window... it is foggy and not too chilly. Hopefully we will get some rain to help with this 18 month drought.

I am thinking... breakfast, something simple, maybe eggs and English muffin.

I am thankful for... Icy Hot, dang it really works. I didn't walk up hobbling like an old women after such a crazy hike yesterday!

From the craft room... It's Craft Monday, so my mom and I are going to work on stuff to stock our new Etsy store that is soon to open!

From the kitchen... Leftovers and I might make brownies today.

I am wearing... Black yoga pants that are ancient and a yellow tank.

I am creating... crocheted goodies!

I am going... enjoy every second of my day!

I am reading... Texas, Changeling, and my bible.

I am hoping... that the damn elliptical company calls me back. Our elliptical's main steel bar CRACKED!

I am hearing... Casey snoring, puppies collars jingling and I do believe the coffee pot just signaled that it is ready!

One of my favorite things... Hot showers.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:

Monday: Craft Monday with my Mom

Tuesday: Yard work if we don't get rain

Wednesday: Garden planning and planting, at the least bed prepping.

Thursday: No Scout meeting, so a nice night at home.

Friday: Hmmmm ? Maybe another photog trip with Casey.
Saturday: ??
Sunday: Church and family time.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

This is an old stage stop out at the state park we hike at. Let me tell you the road leading up to this guy is rocky and uncomfortable to walk, I can't imagine riding in a coach or a buckboard. There is not enough Icy Hot in the world to help ease those aches.

Daybook

FOR TODAY January 5, 2009...

Outside My Window... it is dreary, misty, and cold. Hopefully the mist will turn into some decent rain, we need it!

I am thinking... of our budget and future income. I started with a new budget system this year, Pear Budget's spreadsheet. I am LOVING it!

I am thankful for... warm fuzzy socks, muffins, quilts, Apricot tea, fresh Shepard's bread and groceries.

From the craft room... I finished my stocking that I mentioned last week. Now I am trying to finish up a sweater I started last year. It is my goal for January.

From the kitchen... Shepard's bread, chicken piccatta, and brownies.

I am wearing... jeans, blue Henley, and fuzzy lavender socks.

I am creating... my to-do craft list, all things that I have started an never finished. I am excited about it!

I am going... only out to get Alex, then home to snuggle into warm quilts and eat hot food.

I am reading... my bible, and the newest Merry book. good stuff.

I am hoping... that I stay firm in my newly started habits, especially the budgeting and menu planning. I need to add exercise in there.

I am hearing... whatever is on Comedy Central, Casey is manning the TV.

One of my favorite things... how bright the pictures are with my new camera. Dang it's awesome :)

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Monday: cooking and baking.
Tuesday: Errands like a wax and check pickup.
Wednesday: Organizing the closets

Thursday: Scout meeting

Friday: Pinewood derby car building

Saturday: Maybe the zoo

Sunday: Church and family time.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

How I make money. All those books on the top shelf are all the different classes I teach. ( Plus the pile of black edged books on the second shelf) The number is getting ready to double since new versions are out, but old versions are still being taught too. Money Money.

The Monday DayBook

FOR TODAY December 29, 2008...

Outside My Window... it is sunny and cold. The girls are baking in the weak light, trying to absorb as much heat as possible.
I am thinking... that I need to finish my Christmas Stocking. I stopped knitting with only 4 inches left to do. At least it will be ready for next year!
I am thankful for... Casey foresight. He has diligently socked away some paychecks, which means we are cushy for a little while, he can take some much needed time off ( weeks! if not months!) and I know everything will get taken care of.
From the craft room... this week I want to finish up my stocking and a ribbon scarf that has been on my needles for way too long.

From the kitchen... roasted chicken with wild rice and peas for dinner. I am thinking about making bread, cookies, and brownies today too!
I am wearing... jeans, my favorite green striped shirt and Ugg slippers.
I am creating... a list of things to finish this coming month.
I am going... to the store today, we stocked up our pantry last week, but somethings have to be replaced all ready and Alex needs some more medicine. Plus Sharon tried to drag me out of the house for coffee this morning, so I imagine we will go this afternoon. I haven't left my house in 5 days!
I am reading... In Defence of Food by Michael Pollen. And my Bible.
I am hoping... that I finish the same puzzle from Thanksgiving this week. Only a fourth left to do.
I am hearing... Alex playing Banjo Kamzokie.
Around the house... No more Christmas tree! It is up and away. I just need to take down the mantel, lights, and Alex's mini tree.
One of my favorite things... my new camera. :)
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:

Monday: Grocery shopping and coffee.

Tuesday: Ummmm, library?

Wednesday: Cooking and celebrating!

Thursday: Sleeping in

Friday: Organizing of last years paperwork to be stored.

Saturday: ?

Sunday: Church and the return to school prep!
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

My Dad's first time at Hooter's, complete with beer, fried pickles, and a Cuban Sandwich. Yummy!

Daybook

Outside my Window...grey morning sky with a small hint of drizzle.

I am thinking...that Mondays are great things.

I am thankful for... our fabulously fun relaxed weekend, just what family time should be.

From the kitchen...Cranberry Apple bars, OMG so dang good.

I am creating... a felted Christmas stocking, mine this time.

I am wearing... Old Navy Pj pants and tank. And the ever present Ugg slippers.

I am reading... Nora Roberts Smut, The Pagan Stone.

I am hoping... That this week flies by fast for Casey, so he can spend the rest of the year at home!

I am hearing... Pink, go girl power at 8am.

Around the house...Dozens of white twinkle lights, they are everywhere!

One of my favorite things... checking things off my to-do list, both daily and holiday. There is always so much to do!!!

A few plans for the rest of the week...

Mon: Cleaning and baking bread.
Tues: Teaching Access
Weds: Teaching Excel
Thurs: Teaching PowerPoint, Scout Pizza party.
Friday: Laundry, cooking, cleaning, Christmas prep.
Saturday: More yard decorating, Christmas shopping!
Sunday: Praying!

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

I have a thing for animal noses, they make them look so much like stuffed animals. Don't you just want to stroke those wrinkles?!

Rhino nose from the zoo.

My DayBook

Outside my Window...bits of night as our Christmas lights push it away..





I am thinking...That a full week at home with family is such a fabulous thing.





I am thankful for... Our stocked pantry, my mad cooking skills, and for recipe books!





From the kitchen...Chicken Fried Steak! Meaty Spaghetti! Sugar Cookies!





I am creating... knitted goodies.





I am wearing... tank, cargos, and Ugg Slippers





I am reading... Having a Mary heart in a Martha world.





I am hoping... that I can master a sugar cookie recipe soon!





I am hearing... Cloud Cult.





Around the house...Boxes fo Christmas stuff!





One of my favorite things... Finding the Christmas cards I bought last year at the after day sales. It's always a surprise and I usually am quite happy with my picks!





A few plans for the rest of the week...


Tues: Car Maintenance, Costco and Bolt.


Weds: Baking!


Thurs: Eating!


Friday: Shopping!


Saturday: Decorating!


Sunday: Praying!





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

A Hungry Mrs. Lion at the Zoo.

Monday DayBook

For Today...



Outside my Window...dark night things.

I am thinking...so so much to do this week. *sigh* I have a love/hate relationship with busy weeks.

I am thankful for... my iPod and inMotion speakers. I need music.
From the kitchen...lots and lots of produce and garden niblets.

I am creating... our cub scout calendar for this year. I FINALLY had another parent step up and take over half of my massive den, so that means I am down to 7 boys. YES!

I am wearing... my mans underwear and wife beater tee.

I am reading... In Defense of Food. People you need to read this.

I am hoping... that Nie and her husband Christian are healing quickly. They have been on my mind all day, and all of last night. Praying for them, please pray too.

I am hearing...Fleet Foxes, dooce was right. Plus it is an amazing video.

Around the house...stuff, stuff and more stuff. And about a dozen things to mail out.

One of my favorite things... the Kushiel series, so fantastic.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Tues, work and Pampered Chef party at night. Weds, Jenna is getting spayed, Archie getting groomed, I am waxing the walrus. Thurs, back to school night! Fri, loads of cleaning. Sat, Casey pickup and mexican lasagna making.

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

Prehistoric

My Monday Daybook

For Today...

Outside my Window...it looks gloomy, no bright sunshine yet. But no rain either.

I am thinking... about Casey in England, hoping he is having fun and taking LOTS of pictures.

I am thankful for... the hard work my husband does to provide for us. Our sons amazing creativity! Our dogs who killed yet another snake this morning. Go Pups!

From the kitchen...are dirty dishes waiting to be done, but a ton of veggies to eat up. Our green beans came in all at once, and I am sporting a pile of tomatoes to do something with.

I am wearing...a night gown, still.

I am reading...my bible and a Proverbs 31 study, who put peanut butter on my planner, to help me get back on track for the school year that is right around the corner.

I am hoping...to stay on track for these next two weeks.

I am hearing...old school Loonie Tunes, and the clatter of Lego's being dug into.

Around the house...is laundry to be done, beds to be made, trash to be gathered, and pups to love on.

One of my favorite things...flannel sheets. :O)

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...One day of work, which means fours days of housework! Yay! Today Alex and I are going to have a date lunch, with Chili's on the menu and a showing of Dark Knight. He is a bit moody with school starting up soon, so we shall make today a fun day.

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

The sunset at Corpus, it set behind us. I still get confused when the sunset doesn't set on the water. So weird.

Monday DayBook

For Today...Alex has been taken to Daycamp so he can swim and play. I might try to squeeze in Dark Knight solo.

I am thinking...that I need a pick me up

I am thankful for...my hardworking husband, our home, our stocked pantry and fridge, our smarty pants kiddo.

From the kitchen...apple monkey bread. yum.

I am creating...a new reworked budget, loving the new style and setup. Need to crunch numbers today.

I am wearing...jean skirt, green hippie top and a ponytail.

I am reading...still plowing through the Omnivores Dilemma

I am hoping...for good conversation, with open ears and hearts.

I am hearing...the humming of my fan and the occasional tinkling of wind chimes.

Around the house...is pretty clean, so its time to start some deep cleaning this week!

One of my favorite things...is slowly waking up with the sun.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...deep cleaning in the house, most likely a donation trip, a trip to the library and grocery and maybe a swim day or two at the pool.

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

Betty has been doing a lot of this and for a dog that sleeps 80% of the day it is slightly alarming. I have a feeling that we need to squeeze in as much love as possible into her days.

If you want to join in then go check out Peggy's blog! She would love to have you.

The Simple Women DayBook

I have decided to start partcipating in Peggy's Simple Women Daybook posts. You can join in too or read what others are up to right here! It is a great reminder of our daily lives and the small things that I try to remember.

For Monday July 7 2008...

Outside My Window... Is a much needed rainstorm. It is fabulous to finally have some rain, the trickeling sounds from the windows are great.

I am thinking... that I have alot to accomplish this week, so I best make a list!

I am thankful for... my hard working husband. He left just days after our return from vacation. A vacation that was gifted to us due to his talent and hard work. Thank you Casey!

From the kitchen... Black bean burgers and guacamole, I guess I brought a taste for mexico home with me.

I am wearing... Jean shorts and a tank, all slightly damp from our mad dash through the rain with our Costco supplies.

I am creating... A massive to-do list, and must admit to a strong hankering for scrapbooking. Plus I have Christmas presents that are in the works and I would like to finish so that I am way ahead of the game.

I am going... nowhere for the rest of today. Only up and down our stairs.

I am reading... World War Z. I put it down so I wouldn't read any accounts of zombies in Mexico while I was IN Mexico.

I am hoping... for a busy fruitful week. So much I would like to do. Nothing like being away from your home for a week that makes you want to "make more home".

I am hearing... Alex make X-Wing sounds. That kid loves his Lego's and the challenges of making Star Wars lego figures. Apparently he watched all three original SW's at my parents house every day last week. I believe it.

Around the house... is laundry piles, (how did I get so much so dirty when all I wore last week was my bathing suits and sarong), suitcases, and various other things that have proper homes but haven't found them yet.

One of my favorite things... is the luminare that Casey and I made for Alex. Picture to come soon.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:

Cleaning, Laundry, some work days, some play days, and time in the garden!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

The Tulum ruins, the Mayan Fortress was amazing, huge, and filled with Iguanas. And HOT, really really HOT, like I have never been that HOT in my life. Ever.