Songs on Sunday ~ Yes, He Can by Cain

I have loved everything the group "Cain" has put out so far including "Yes, He Can" !

Enjoy!

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Let's Cook ~ 8/24/2021

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Let's talk about food this week shall we?

1.What is/are your favorite meal(meals) to eat and to cook?

Cook:  Take-out :)

Eat:  Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Corn and Applesauce

2.How often do you cook at home and what kind of  meals do you make? 

We cook at home most nights.  We have picky eaters (myself included) so we don't make a lot of dishes that include multiple ingredients.  We stick to pretty much simple fare.

3. When you go out to eat what foods do you find yourself ordering most?

BREAKFAST!  If a restaurant offers all-day breakfast, that is what I get.  Usually a ham and cheese omelet and home fries :)

4. Can you recommend a restaurant in your area?  Why do you like it?

Just recently a "Ledo's" came into a nearby town.  We went there Saturday and it was delicious!  No breakfast though...   :)

Colletta

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 8/23/2021

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Hello, and Happy Monday!

After giving myself a week of recuperation post-Wedding, it is time to get back into my schedule and get back some sense of normalcy.

The weather outside is:

This week looks to be a bit warmer than last week.  I'm ready for some fall weather but AM NOT liking the dark of night coming so early!  It was 8pm and dark this weekend :(

On today's to-do list: 

BIG day, today!

Today is Laken's first day of High School!  Only 4 short years and she'll be off on her adventures.  I plan on soaking it in as much as I can :)  After school is volleyball practice...

Kaylee and Shawn are back from their Honeymoon and Kaylee starts a new job today.  I pray she enjoys it :)

I also have a dentist appointment in the morning and need to get groceries.

Happening this week:

Trying to get back into my schedule of getting things done is utmost on my list this week!  I feel like this Summer has flown by and I've just been floundering to "get through".  Some has been good (wedding stuff) other not so great (surgery, doctor's appointments etc.)  Wish me luck!

Currently reading:

I am determined to get into this book during the coming week!  

On the TV:

Nothing for me!  I have been "trying" to catch up on some of my favorite youtubers though.

Listening to:

This week for "Songs on Sunday" I featured "My Jesus" by Anne Wilson.  I hope you'll check it out :)

On the menu week:

Not done yet :(  I'm getting really bad at waiting until the last minute to make my menu and grocery list.

Monday ~  

Tuesday ~ 

Wednesday ~ 

Thursday ~  

Friday ~ 

Saturday ~ 

Sunday ~ Potluck at Church

In the Craft Basket:

Still working away on the Wedding afghan for Shawn and Kaylee!  I'm hoping to get it finished and gifted this week!

Picture from the Camera

We got the pictures back from the photographer already!  She did such an amazing job!  I absolutely love them.  Look for more pictures on Thursday on my "Good Stuff" post :)

Memory Verse

"He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?"  Romans 8:32

Have a great Monday!

Colletta

Songs on Sunday ~ My Jesus by Anne Wilson

Time to get back on Schedule!

Let me start by telling you about "My Jesus" :)

Enjoy!

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Marriage ~ 8/17/2021

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This week let's talk about engagements and marriage okay?

1. If you are married would you share how your husband proposed to you? How long were you engaged before you got married? If you aren't married, what would be ideal for you?

The hubby proposed in a traditional way, down on one knee and everything  :)  We were engaged for 2 months before the wedding!

2. Did you receive an engagement ring? Would you show us or describe it for us?

Yes, I did receive an engagement ring that we went to the jewelry store and picked out together.  It has a large diamond in the middle and 3 small diamonds on each side.

3. What kind of wedding did you have? Was it big or small, formal, informal, religious or justice of the peace. Inquiring minds want to know!

We had a very traditional wedding at our Church.  There were about 125 people in attendance.  I wouldn't say it was formal but not really informal either... :)

4.Was there a honeymoon? Where did you go, how long did you stay? 

We did have a honeymoon!  We went to DISNEY WORLD!!  lol  We stayed for a week :)

Colletta

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 8/16/2021

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Hello, and Happy Monday!

Wedding week is over and in the books!  The Bride and Groom are off on their Honeymoon and everything has been undecorated and "semi" put away.

I'm exhausted!  But in a good way :)

The weather outside is:

After the heat of the past few weeks, I'm looking forward to these cooler temps and we definitely need some rain:

On today's to-do list: 

We had one day to recuperate from the Wedding and now we're on to mandatory Volleyball practices for Laken everyday.  Laken is hoping and praying that she makes the JV team.  As a Freshman it might be a bit difficult so we'll see what happens!

Happening this week:

As I mentioned above, Kaylee and Shawn are off on their Honeymoon.  I will admit that I've been very emotional the past week or two and now I'm just downright weepy!  It is going to be a big adjustment!

Back-to-School/Meet-the-Teacher Night is Thursday for Laken.  She's going to the High School this year and is very nervous about having to find her classes.  She already received her schedule and has coordinated with all her friends.  Luckily she has at least one friend in all her classes.  We still have some School Shopping left to do as Laken CANNOT decide on a pair of gym shoes.  It is driving my insane!

The hubby is on 2nd shift this week.  I really miss him being home in the evening when he works 2nd.  Honestly, I miss him no matter what shift he works :)

Currently reading:

(Still the same as last time.)  I have been watching "Hot Mess House" on HGTV with Cassandra Aarssen.  I downloaded 3 of her books on Kindle Unlimited.  I've already finished the first book but haven't taken the time to write a review yet.  I also haven't taken the time to start the following book YET but this will be my next read.  

On the TV:

Hot Mess House

Listening to:

The DJ we hired for the Reception did a really good job.  He even played the song that the hubby and I danced to for our First Dance :)  I cried.

On the menu week:

Not done yet :(  I'm getting really bad at waiting until the last minute to make my menu and grocery list.

Monday ~  

Tuesday ~ 

Wednesday ~ 

Thursday ~  

Friday ~ 

Saturday ~ 

Sunday ~ Potluck at Church

In the Craft Basket:

I have 4 rounds to go on the border of the Wedding Afghan for Kaylee and Shawn.  I "might" be able to finish it up by the time they get back from their honeymoon.  Here's hoping!

Picture from the Camera

Memory Verse

"for if we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s."  Romans 14:8

Have a great Monday!

Colletta

Shawn and Kaylee ~ 8/14/2021 ~ Wedding Sneak Peek

 I just wanted to share with you a few pictures that I snapped with my phone.  I didn't take a lot.  That is why we hired a photographer :)

We had such a lovely day and the happy couple is off on their honeymoon.  I need a nap but I'm sure I'll write more about the day sometime soon...

Colletta

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 8/9/2021

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Hello, and Happy Monday!

It is finally HERE!!!!

My baby is getting married Saturday!

I don't know if I'm ready or not but I'm getting very emotional at times.  AND it is going to be a marathon kind of week:

The weather outside is:

The week ahead is looking beautiful:

On today's to-do list: 

Along with getting married, Kaylee is changing jobs.  She already has one job lined up with an orientation date set and has more interviews to come.  One of which is Monday morning at 9am and another Tuesday at 10am.  Decisions, decisions...

Laken has one (hopefully) last physical therapy appointment at 10:30am.  The PT said that after this one, she can probably just keep doing her exercises at home.  Here's hoping :)

I gotta find time to get groceries also.  Like I said above:  marathon week ahead!

Happening this week:

THE WEDDING!  Saturday, August 14, 2021 is the BIG day for Kaylee and Shawn.  I think everything is in place.  We can get in the Community Center where the reception is being held at noon on Friday to decorate.  The Wedding Rehearsal is that evening at 7pm.  And Saturday at 2pm, we'll be giving my baby away in marriage.  (I can hardly type this without tearing up!)

Laken has Volleyball Open Gym Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  She got her Class Schedule in the mail and was very anxious to see if she has any classes with her friends as she moves to the High School this year.  Thankfully, she has friends in just about every class!  Big sigh of relief for Laken :)

The hubby is on 3rd shift (nights) this week but took Thursday night (his Friday) off to help with Wedding preparations.

Currently reading:

I have been watching "Hot Mess House" on HGTV with Cassandra Aarssen.  I downloaded 3 of her books on Kindle Unlimited.  I've already finished the first book but haven't taken the time to write a review yet.  I also haven't taken the time to start the following book YET but this will be my next read.  

On the TV:

Hot Mess House

Listening to:

This week I featured "The Man Who Loves You The Most" by Zac Brown Band on Songs on Sunday.  It is going to be the Father/Daughter Dance song.  I hope you'll check it out :)

On the menu week:

Not done yet :(  I'm getting really bad at waiting until the last minute to make my menu and grocery list.

Monday ~  

Tuesday ~ 

Wednesday ~ 

Thursday ~  

Friday ~ 

Saturday ~ 

Sunday ~ Potluck at Church

In the Craft Basket:

I have 4 rounds to go on the border of the Wedding Afghan for Kaylee and Shawn.  I really doubt if I make it in time to give them before or at the wedding.  I "might" be able to finish it up by the time they get back from their honeymoon.  Here's hoping!

Picture from the Camera

This is Laken's hair.  Look how long it is!  She was practicing "wedding hair" with my Aunt Donna.  This was my favorite :)

Memory Verse

"For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will glorify the lowly with salvation."  Psalm 149:4

Have a great Monday!

Colletta

Songs on Sunday ~ The Man Who Loves You The Most by Zac Brown Band

This is the last week my oldest baby will be a "Single Lady" (No, I'm not going to play Beyonce!)

I thought today I'd share the song that the hubby picked out for the Father/Daughter dance with Kaylee.  

I'm already getting very emotional about it and it isn't even here yet!  Listen to this song and let me know what you think.

Enjoy :)

Colletta

The Good Stuff ~ Pre-Wedding Emotions ~ 8/5/2021

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Time for another "Focus on the Good Stuff" post!

Dear Readers,

So sorry to have been MIA for the last week or more.  BIG stuff is happening around here and I've been so preoccupied and BUSY!  Kaylee and Shawn's Wedding is 9 short days away!  We've been busy with planning, decorations, errands, etc., etc., etc. 

I sat down a bit ago to fill out my planner for next week and I have to say that I've been a bit misty-eyed since filling in the day of Saturday, August 14, 2021.  I'm happy but also a bit sad that things will be changing.  My baby girl is all grown up and I don't know how to feel exactly.  Have you ever been there?

We've been making list upon list and checking items off.  I have to admit that I long for a bit of normalcy.  But I wonder if things will ever feel "normal" again.  I keep reminding myself that Kaylee and Shawn's house will only be a short 10 minute drive away.

So, tell me some "Good Stuff" about "marrying off" your daughter or son, if you've been in my shoes.  How did you feel, cope, manage  with all the accompanying emotions?

What are you thankful for/smiling/exited about this week?  Tell me all the good stuff! 

Colletta