A Little Inspiration in the Day to Day

 

 

 

Whether you think that you can or you can't,  you're usually right.

 

~ Henry Ford


I have been having fun with photography this past year.  I feel like I have come far from where I used to be.  I loved this one of a rose from Uncle Lloyd's funeral.  

Home Maker Saturday 11/22

Ok, so this link up is actually Home Maker Monday, but I don't get to be a stay at homer on Mondays, so I am making my post about Saturday. I would love to be a Stay at Home Homemaker but at this season of my life, it is not possible. So even though I am a working wife and mother, I am still a homemaker at heart and this is what my Saturday (if I don't have to run, run, run around) entails...
 

The weather outside is..... Rainy but in the 50's.  It still surprises me that after a few cold days how 50 degree weather feels so warm.  I am wearing a tee shirt and cardigan with my jeans and sandals...I Love It!!
 

On the breakfast plate this morning...Bacon and eggs made by the hubby.  I made mine a sandwhich on a hamburger bun.  There is a deli near us that always makes their breakfast sandwhichs on hamburger buns.  For some reason, I have latched on to this and prefer mine on a bun at home instead of regular bread.  I am also having an extra cup of coffee this morning in honor of the rain.  Rain and coffee just go together :)
 

As I look outside my window... A beautiful rain drizzling down.
 

Right now I am.... doing laundry (love the smell of the dryer with fabric softener) and picking up.
 

As I look around the house... I see how busy our weeks have been lately and am happy for a slower pace today.
 

On today's to do list... At some point we need to run to the big town to take Katie's computer in for repair.  It was damaged by a flying drink at the kitchen table while working on a paper....many tears flowed from my college girl.  I keep telling her it will work out.  At this point, she feels her life is over :( 
 

Currently reading... I plan to start a new book this evening.  I am not sure which direction I am leaning....fiction or nonfiction.
 

On the TV today... Doug is ruling the tv roost today.  I am sure it will be some older movie (you know like from the 70's or 80's lol) knowing him. 
 

On the menu this week... Ummmm Thanksgiving!! I am making Waldorf salad for our work party tomorrow.  I could eat the whole thing myself, for real.
 

What I am creating at the moment..I am planning to start a couple new scarves for Christmas presents.  I am going to be one of those ladies who brings her crochet projects to the basketball games this year.  I am a cheer mom you know :)
 

New recipe I tried or want to try this week...I have never actually made Waldorf salad (though it looks rather easy) so I guess that is my new recipe :)
 

Favorite photo from the phone or camera this week...

 yes, she is a "little" spoiled....
 

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes, or Devotionals....

 

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A Little Inspiration in the Day to Day

 

 

Something deep within the human psyche cries out for appreciation.

 

~Gary Chapman


I often forget to celebrate me in the day to day.  This week I topped my morning coffee with Rediwhip.....and you know what? I enjoyed it even more.


It's ok to be a little fancy sometimes :)

Yep, that's me.....

 

I am joining Jill Savage from Hearts At Home for the 3rd Thursday blog hop today.  The topic is Do You Love Your Personality?

 

 

I do love my personality.  I feel I am kind, intuitive, honest, empathetic, sympathetic, funny, sarcastic, open minded, tactful, forgiving, nonjudgemental, spiritual, and trusting.

 

However, I can also be quick to the tongue when angered, paranoid, reactional, emotional, and bitter.

 

I realize that the second set of traits is not as positive but are interwoven with the good ones to make me who I am and remind me that I am a work in progress.

 

Emotional- the double edged sword for me.  I can be happy and carefree or I can worried and sad.  I feel every emotion strongly and personally.  I read too much into other's emotions sometimes or assume that I can fix it or change it.  I am good at identifying when others are bothered by something, but I have to remind myself that not every emotion/situation is centered around me and therefore is out of my control.

 

Control- I don't try to control everyone in my environment but do focus on how I can improve the situation.  I have to remind myself that we all have free will and choices and others choices sometimes lead to negative consequences, just as mine do.  It is ok to let others (including my husband and children) crash and burn sometimes.  I am not the only one who is shaped by these experiences.  We are all on our own journey and God has a separate plan for each of us.

 

I am an introvert.  I love people and love to be social, but I also really love to be by myself.  I like to escape into my head.  I like to not feel like I have to worry about what I say, what I feel, or what would make others happy or  more comfortable.  I like to hang with just me sometimes.  That is ok.  It recharges me so I can be a better person and be better for serving others. 

 

It has taken me a long time to accept that I am not the life of the party, the dynamic one of the group, the sparkle in the punch.  I am the reserved one, the quieter one, and the one who tries to avoid the drama at all cost.  God has blessed me with some big personalities in my family (hubby and kids)  and I see my place as the one who is to calm the storm and celebrate in their enthusiasm.  We all have a place, and I like mine.  Do you like yours?

 

 



It's That Time of Year

I wouldn't be a true blogger if I didn't post my Starbucks and Boots in the Snow pictures.... I admit this time of year does have that going for it. 

 

 

 

 I love a nice Holiday Starbucks blend and the Chestnut Praline Latte is pretty amazing.  My next favorite is the Eggnog Latte...yummm.

 

 

 

 

 

I also love to wear my boots and my scarfs.  I personally would prefer to wear these in 50-60 degree weather instead of 25 degrees and below....just sayin'

 

I do like snow.  I don't like to be out in it, like At All, but I love to admire it from the inside of my house through a window while covered in a warm blanket or throw.  Snow on Christmas is a bonus :)

 

I love the ice covered tree branches and I do agree they sparkle like diamonds.

 

I love hot drinks (coffee, hot chocolate), soups, and warm cookies.

 

See, I am not a complete and total Scrooge.  Basically I am just not created for the cold.  Once I am cold, I stay cold and that is just miserable.  I see the beauty of all the seasons, you just won't see me on a snow mobile, or building a snow man, or in a snow ball fight, or building a snow fort.  I will be the one inside at the window, taking some beautiful pictures and making your hot chocolate to enjoy when your play day is done, I may have already eaten all the marshmello fluff that you like it topped with though....sorry :(

 

Happy Wintering!!

 

 

 



Home Maker Monday

I was actually home on Monday but not to be a homemaker...Doug and I met with his surgeon about his fractured wrist.  Praise God, they decided surgery was not necessary.  Just wearing a brace and letting God heal it on it's own.
 

The weather outside is.....Snowing and cold.....booooooo!
 

On the breakfast plate this morning...3 cups of coffee.  I don't know why, but I forgot all about eating.
 

As I look outside my window...Those Titan T's are still there. Whoops.
 

Right now I am....Sitting down before we have to leave for Madison's basketball game
 

As I look around the house...I see that I need to vacuum and fold laundry as usual.
 

On today's to do list...we had Doug's appointment, ran some errands in the big city (yummy lunch at Panera), and Madison's game tonight.
 

Currently reading...nothing at the moment.  That is just unheard of :)
 

On the TV today...We watched Bold and the Beautiful of course and CSI.
 

On the menu this week...probably a lot of hot dogs and nachos.  We have 4 basketball games this week.
 

What I am creating at the moment..nothing.  That needs to change. 
 

New recipe I tried or want to try this week...No time this week.
 

Favorite photo  from the camera/phone...

 

This is how Lucy and her cousins entertained themselves at the Antique Show...by spelling out my name in book blocks.  How appropriate is that for this avid reader?

 

I loved this sign outside and the stuff inside was AMAZING!!

 

 

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes, or Devotionals....We had the answered prayer of no surgery for Doug.  We also need prayer for some different mamas in our friend life who are having medical crisis' with their children.  Their children are also being held up in prayer but these mamas are struggling with their faith and just emotionally spent. 

Link up with Diary of a Stay at Home Mom to share your Happy Homemaker Monday :)

Happy Homemaker Saturday 11/8

 

Ok, so this link up is actually Happy Home Maker Monday, but in this season of life I am not able  to be a stay at homer on Mondays, so I am making my post about Saturday.  I am still a stay at home homemaker at heart and this is what my Saturday (if I don't have to run, run, run around) entails...

 

 

The weather outside is..... cloudy and chilly in the 40's.

 

On the breakfast plate this morning...a Schwan's Ham and Cheese omelette.  Yes, it is frozen food, but these are so yummy and on the lite menu.

 

As I look outside my window...I see a bunch of Titan T's that need to come down from decorating for the playoff game. lol

 

Right now I am....preparing for my day and reading on my kindle.

 

As I look around the house...I see a lot of undone stuff.

 

On today's to do list...Madi needs to be taken to basketball practice, Cassie to cheer practice, Lucy and I are going to an antique show with my mother in law, fish fry for the Masonic lodge, and taking  supper to the farmers....whewww

 

Currently reading...You Are Already Amazing by Holley Gerth

 

On the TV today...who has time for that...see To Do :)

 

On the menu this week...Hamburger Hash (new recipe), Egg Casserole, Chili dip, Broccoli and Cheese Soup, and Pigs in a Blanket and Mac and Cheese (Lucy's cooking night). We have 2 ball games this week, so cooking will be quick and easy.

 

What I am creating at the moment..nothing right now, but itching to do something this next week.

 

New recipe I tried or want to try this week...the Hamburger Hash. It looks quick and delish.

 

Favorite photo  from the camera...

 

These two can have a ball with anything.  Including empty water boxes set out for the trash.

 

 

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes, or Devotionals....

 

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Link up with diary of a stay at home mom to tell about your day!!

 



Friday Favorites

 

 

This week flew by for me...Halloween, teaching Sunday School, one kiddo spraining her ankle, and the day to day and work made this week feel fast and chaotic.

 

Here are some of my favorites for the week:

 

Katie and her man dressed up as Superman and Lois Lane...so cute :)

 

 

Lucy was Frankie Stein from Monster High, this is about as scary as we get with costumes

 

 

One of the best children's books.  Especially if you love to color like me :) 

 

 

One of my favorite bible verses.  I found this via pintrest....I even use it as my phone lock screen now.  Thank you God for fighting for me :)

 

Schwan's Baguette bread.  We devour it with butter as soon as it comes out of the oven.  It is pretty much an appetizer rather than an accompaniment for us since we can't wait...

 

Have a wonderful weekend!!



Yummy Yummy

 

I had as a fall goal to try a new pumpkin recipe.  This is a variation of one I tried last year that my family requested again this fall. 

 

 

Pumpkin Fluff

 

1 can pumpkin

 

All Spice (sorry, I just shake some in until it smells like I want it to)

 

Butterscotch Instant Pudding Mix (last year I used vanilla)

 

1 container Cool Whip

 

Vanilla Wafers for dipping

 

Mix the first 3 ingredients together until well mixed and then fold in the cool whip until blended. 

 

Serve with vanilla wafers......so easy and so good!!

 

Enjoy :)

 

 

 

 

 

 



What I learned in October

 

Wow, could that month have gone any faster?  No, don't answer that. 

 

We were busy with Homecoming (Cassie was a freshman homecoming attendant), fall parties, church activities, basketball games, Cassie had an ER visit, harvest, and Halloween.  Oh, and yes I worked and did what I could on the day to day stuff (not well on the second part of that...). 

 

Wheww, I wish I could say November would be slower, but that would be ridiculous to say with my family.

 

In October I learned....

  

The library is one of Lucy's favorite outings with me.

 

That pull apart and bake cookies make my family just as happy as the ones from scratch.

 

That pumpkin noodles are amazing.

 

Purex laundry detergent is cheap and good!

 

Burning candles put me in the mood to clean the house and make things more homey for my family.

 

Meeting Katie for lunch and talking to her during the day is one of the amazing pluses of her being college aged. 

 

Homemade hamburgers are our new go to meal for fast and delicious. 

 

And.... Halloween is my favorite holiday, STILL :)