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You may not take or use my personal family photos without asking first. (Copyright).  Unless you are in my family, I probably will not give you permission, don't be mad :)

I try to link back, but sometimes I forget, please excuse me, and will not be offended if you remind me.  I will get it corrected ASAP. That goes with Copyright, so I do really try to remember to link.

I am a Christian with Christian values.  I will try not to offend with my beliefs but this is my space on the Internet.  If you don't agree with me, don't be hateful, just quit reading my stuff.  Free speech is my right too.

 

 

Now that stuff is out of the way, I hope you enjoy reading and connecting with me.  I love to connect with people and try to be a peaceful spot in your day.  However, I can vent and complain with the best of them on occasion :)  I do not use this blog to be mean, slander, or portray us as the "perfect family".  I don't like to read other people's dirty laundry and I don't share mine :)

Sunday Salon

 

 

Time: 10:21 am (whoops I know, should at church)

 

Scene: The kitchen table.  It is rainy and a little cooler today, but still humid.  I wouldn't mind a good thunder storm sometime today.

 

Today's Plan:  The last day of the Community Theater's musical, The Sound of Music.  To say it hasn't been amazing every evening and that I am not a proud mama would be a lie.  I have LOVED this production!! However, the hubs and daughter are exhausted and are ready for some lazy days of  summer finally :) This cast worked hard and put their all in it and it shows.

 

Listening to:  Doug and little Lucy banter back and forth.  Everyone else is quiet, kind of watching television and kind of dozing.  Sunday is a day to rest, correct?

 

Drinking: My 3rd (gasp) cup of Kahlua coffee with Bailey's Irish Creme Creamer (nonalcoholic).  I might be shaking here in a few minutes :) But I have been up for awhile, so I have at least spaced them out. 

 

Giving Thanks for:  Everything. I am feeling very grateful for what I have (and don't) lately.

 

Have a wonderful Sunday and enjoy your family, friends, and home today :) Also, link up with my friend My Cup Runneth Over 

 

 



Daybook for July 13th...

 

Good Morning!! 

 

I am trying to get back to my blog after a couple months hiatis.... I know, you have all been distraught at my absence...lol   Anyway, what better way than with a couple of link ups.  Today I am linking up with The Simple Woman . 

 

Outside my window.... It is another hot and humid day.  There is a heat advisory on as well as some severe thunder storm watches.  hmmm

 

Thinking... That I am tired of rain for awhile.  It is too buggy right now. 

 

Thankful for... Coffee to help me start my day since I have to drive 2-3 mornings a week to a neighboring town to drop cheerleaders off for practice, before going to work the other direction.

 

Wearing... A skirt and sleeveless blouse because of the above stated heat advisory. 

 

Creating...  a calmer life.  My friend from college who lives in Ireland now was talking about how simple life is there and how no one is trying to impress or keep up with others.  Wow.... I wish I lived in Ireland. That is exactly what I am working to create here and have been making major life changes to do just that.  I am hoping to get there sooner rather than later.

 

Going... to work in a little while.  I LOVE my job now!! I love being with children all day, especially the babies :)

 

Wondering...  if summer will quit feeling like Seattle here in the midwest.

 

Learning.. That life isn't about possessions, it is about time and being intentional.

 

 Cooking...  hahahha...I think I have just given up on that with our summer activities.  Doug cooks meat on the smoker and I get out the cottage cheese and fruit...supper done :) 

 

I am not necessarily complaining about the heat around here.  I LOVE summer.  However, the mosquitos have been feeding on my arms and ankles this year because of all the moisture.  Ugghhh.  I keep scratching and making them bleed, so therefore I look accident prone with all my band aids.  I am ready for a stretch of true July days with sun, heat, and time on the deck.  Have a wonderful week!



Sunday Salon

 

 

Today I am linking up with My Cup Runneth Over to let you know how the day is going.

 

Time: 7:08 pm

 

Scene: Hot and Humid!!

 

Today's Plan:  This morning the hubby and I went to church without kids.  I know, I know....we should probably "make them go" but some times we just let them sleep instead of the craziness of everyone getting ready at the same time.  Church and Sunday School were good, I then watched Doug do chores on the farm (yep, I watched), and then went to see an old college friend who was at our alma mater visiting.  I had not seen her in 16 years and Doug had never met her.  She now lives in Ireland (isn't that cool!), and then home so Doug and Cassie can start their tech week practices for the community theater musical they are in and Lucy had a Vacation Bible School kick off pool party. 

 

 I am listening to:  Madi complain about mowing....it has been an all day chore for her.  I even let her leave and go to the pool.  Side note.....this should not be an all day chore but when you stop the mower every two seconds to come inside for something, it tends to become one.

 

I am drinking:  A cold refreshing Coca Cola of course. 

 

I am Thankful for:  Spending time with an old friend, praising Jesus in a small town, the independence of a country that I can do this in, and even that junior higher that needs to be reminded every two seconds to finish the yard...lol.  By the way, the mower just stopped again.....

 

Happy Sunday!!