I’m back! ……the last two weeks in a nutshell!

Hi, everyone.  I took an unplanned mini vacation from blogging…..and pretty much everything else!   Three weeks ago I smashed end the face of my iPad (unintentionally of course!).  My dear hubby smuggled it out of the house and took it to the kiosk in the mall to have the glass replaced.  Three days later I had it back.  But because the case was bent the glass didn’t fit properly,  AND what we didn’t know was that having the face replaced could (and in my case did) affect in the internal antenna!  Which meant that I could only get internet reception on the couch and in one other weird spot in our house!  We’ll that wasn’t going to work….I can’t very well blog without internet!   So a local retailer was having a special deal that if your iPad could power on and had no scratches in the face then they would trade it in for $200 at the least.   Why yes mine qualified! Woohoo.  So refurbished iPad a week later……so I got the iPad in the mail, and then I got sick!

So in betweenn the no iPad, we celebrated hubby’s grandparent’s 70th wedding anniversary and what a blessing that was but more on that in a later blog post!  And then there was our bi-annual planning meeting….then enter sickness!

Isck!   I could barely stand to move, let alone look at a screen that moves.

I am slowly getting better, but I have had to re-set up the iPad, just how I had my old one with passwords, apps and so on.  It just takes time.

This week has had a trip for a second EEG for weasel after he had a Pet. Mal seizure at school earlier this school year.  Then a dentist appointment (which I did liken to wanting to go to the dentist,like I wanted to hug a provoked porcupine)…..and did I mention I am hosting Thanksgiving next week!  Whew!   Then starts in a host of meetings for weasel, including his 8 hr. Evaluation!   

So that in a nutshell has been my last 3 weeks!   So please be patient with me as we work around crazy schedules and so on!

Have a great night!

Happy Homemake Monday-Nov. 4,2013

The Weather:::it was very sunny, and very brisk!

Right now I am::blogging while cuddling with child number 3 as he sleeps

Thinking:: it’s only 8:30 and I am very much ready for bed!

On my reading pile:::again mountain and same as last week!   Lol

On my tv:::Peter Pan 2

Favorite Blog post this week (mine or other):::i dont have one because my ipad got smashed (by me).  There was no blogging or blog reading since last monday!

Something fun to share:::

On the menu for this week::
Monday-creamy parmesean pasta
Tuesday- stew and Biscuits
Wednesday-taco salad
Thursday-bbq meatballs baked potatoes, veggies
Friday-  pizza
Saturday- grilled cheese and soup
Sunday-???

On my to do list:::ahhhhh, the list is too long, get ready for hubby’s grandparents 70th anniversay party,  fall cleaning

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating::: working on scrapbook project for afore mentioned party

Homemaking:: i’m deep cleaning drawers and cabinets that have become cluttered.  In doing this i’m trying something new by dumping everything into a box.  I can work on the box as i have time!   I can create spaces for things that need a new home.

Looking around the house:::let’s not talk about that……really!

From the camera::

On my prayer list::: unsaved friends and family, new missionary friends, old missionary friends

Bible verse, Devotional::: James 1.  Hubby is speaking through James on Sunday evening, what a convicting book!

31 Days of Thankfulness-Days 1-4

Thankfulnness

Day 1-  God…..no joke!  It’s not just some pat answer.  It’s not something I take lightly.  Without God I have no hope of my future.  My  joy is not based in what the world has to offer me, but in the free gift offered to me and you by God, and all we have to do is accept it. And lastly my peace is not in my circumstances but is in the understanding that god doesn’t give me more than I can handle with Him by my side, that all things work together for good for those who serve the Lord, that He will never leave me nor forsake me, and has everything under control….even those “bad” things!

Day 2- My husband, also not a pat answer.  My husband really is my best friend!   I trust him with EVERYTHING!   He is a man of God.  He teaches me, and pushes me to go farther and deeper than anyone ever has.  He fosters my talents, and believes in my abilities!   He sacrifices for me.   He studies me.  He knows what makes me happy and knows my biggest heartaches…..he knows when I need chocolate, flowers, or both!   He builds me up, not tear me down!

Day 3- My Kids.  In all their crazy, high energy, overly happy, loving Crazy selves, I am so grateful that God gave them too me just as they are! 

Tornado- the spitting image of his daddy, a little boy who so longs to be much older than he actually is.   He is servanted hearted, and trusts everyone.  He is also a budding artist.

Ladybug-my little horse girl.  Who brought pink, purple and loads of sparkle into our lives.  She is a mini me, not afraid to get dirty but likes beautiful things too!  She has grown into quite a young lady.  She loves to color, and play dolls!  

Weasel- our very artistically driven autistic son.   He loves animals, coloring and being outside.  He collects all things little and has impacted our hearts to change the church (not ours specifically) but the collective church.   His great heart for people, his contagious hugs, and encouragement has already touched the lives of so many!

Little bean- also the spitting image of his daddy and older brother, is known for his contagious smiles and giggles!  He is a very determined little boy  who enjoys life with every bone, muscle, ligament, tendon, and cell in his little body.  He gives me a run for my money,  and mostly I am grateful for it.    It means he is healthy and strong!   

Day 4-  My Parents- who took me to church…..who trained me in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.   They taught me how to treat people, to not judge, to not teases, to not look down on others and to not think myself better than those who are worse off.   My heart for people grew out of these things. 

Please join me again on Thursday for the next installment!

Happy Homemaker Monday- October 28, 2013

The Weather:::COLD!!!   And since it is still dark, I am hoping sun is part of the plan for today

Right now I am::fixing kids lunches, listening to Pandora

Thinking:: “i can’t wait to get to the book sale today!”

On my reading pile::: lol that’s funny, not a pile….a mountain.   My bible overwhelmed by Lisa Harper, women mentoring women by Terri Jenkin, and a women after god’s own heart by Elizabeth George just to name a few

On my tv::: nothing

Favorite Blog post this week (mine or other)::: My blog post from late last night HERE

Something fun to share:::

On the menu for this week::

Monday-hamburgers and hotdogs and fries

Tuesday-chocken and rice soup with fresh breah and salad

Wednesday-beef stroganoff and veggie

Thursday- crockpot meatloaf and potatos

Friday-pizza

Saturday-Chicken, rice and veggie

Sunday- bbq pork, scalloped potatoes and salad

On my to do list::: Put my house back in order after a crazy weekend! Weasel’s team meeting today, book sale!

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::nothing quite yet, but soon heart for out thankfulness tree!

Homemaking::I love the fall, not for the cold but for the re-direction back inside.  After the garden gets attention for half the year, it’s ni

Looking around the house::: construction mess from hubby working on our heat!

From the camera:::

On my prayer list:::many unspokens….i wish i could share but SORRY!

Bible verse, Devotional:::a thought from our missions conference this past weekend.  We had the assistant camp director that our kids go to and in his Q&A time yesterday morning, he said something that spurred some thoughts that will more than likely be worked through here!   But the general gist was this……we should not be focused on wanting the accolades of men but remember that we need to be focused on that audience of one. When we focus on pleasing God than the others will fall into place.  Then that was reinforced again last evening but another former camp director , now missionary with The Joy Clubs, and he shared that there comes a point where your encouragement comes from Christ, not others!