Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 8/19/2024

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Hello and HAPPY Monday.  

I almost missed posting today!  I usually will sit down on Sunday evening and type up my Happy Homemaker post but I was just too tired yesterday.  I decided that a nap was what was needed for that moment.

Then today, Monday, I was busy working from 10a-4p and then this evening we had Laken's very last High School Open House.  She was just going to go with her friends but we (the hubby and I) have been to every single one of her open houses and decided we weren't going to miss this one either.

There is officially one more day of Summer Vacation here in our house then the school year begins.  Where has the time gone?  I feel like I ask this question all the time but it seriously feels like the weeks fly by.  Fall is in the air!

Let's get on with today's Happy Homemaker :)

The weather outside is:

This morning when I went outside to go to work, it definitely felt like the beginnings of  Fall.  It was warm but the breeze was cool.  I think the highest the temperature got today was 73F.  Tomorrow looks to be even cooler but then it gets a bit warmer toward the end of the week.  We've been getting rain here and there but on Sunday afternoon it absolutely dumped the rain.  It was as if someone were pouring the rain out of a bucket instead of being raindrops!  At least the grass has gotten green again :)

On today's to-do list: 

I had to work 10a-4p.  I keep telling myself that when I work this shift, I will get up early and get something accomplished before heading out the door.  Inevitably, I end up sleeping until I absolutely HAVE to get up to get ready.

As I mentioned above, this evening we had Laken's Senior Open House.  When we got home I jumped in the shower and then sat down at my desk to have my devotion time and now type this post.

Happening this week:

Counting today, I work 4 days in a row this week: M-TH.  I have Friday off but then work Saturday 7a-1p and Sunday 9a-2p.  My work schedule is really strange next week.  I'm also not happy about work on Sunday again  :(

Tuesday should be a fairly relaxing evening unless Laken decides that she needs last-minute items for school.  Other than that I have nothing planned.

Wednesday is the first day of school.  I need to make sure to get up early enough to get first day pictures.  I have the name "necklace" that Laken made on her first day of Kindergarten and I want to get a picture of her with it on.

Currently reading:

Only my devotional and Bible.

I do want to take a moment to mention a new blog I've been reading.  My oldest daughter, Kaylee, has started a brand new blog called Rants, Rambles and Reviews.  I would really appreciate it if you could go check it out and give her some blog-land love!

Listening to:

I really want to see TWISTERS!  Enjoy :)

Watching:

I managed to catch the last half of the Steelers preseason game against the Bills on Saturday evening.  We lost.  I ended up falling asleep for the last 10 or so minutes.

We watched a cute Christmas movie the other evening.  Now I'm not one to watch Christmas movies in the Summer, but I wanted to spend time with the hubby and he was already watching it.  The movie was about a "scroogette" who gets stuck in a Christmas movie.  A bit predictable, but aren't they all?   :)

In the Kitchen:

I was off last Friday, so I spent the day homemaking :)  One of my favorite things to do is bake.  I finally got a chance to make Zucchini Walnut Chocolate Chip Muffins,  Yummy!  They were actually better the second day :)  If you'd like to check out the recipe you can click HERE.

In the Craft Basket:

I didn't even pick up my hook this week.  Please give me your opinion on whether to outline in Hot Rose or stay Ivory.

Picture from the Camera

Quackers getting a much needed bath :)

Prayer Request

My brother's surgery went well and he is on the mend.  Thank you for the prayers.

Please pray that Laken has a wonderful, healthy, fun and educational Senior Year!  She has had a rough go of it the past few years with being sick and having surgery.  We're really praying for an uneventful year!

Bible Verse

"God is the one I am trying to please."  Galatians 1:10 ERV

Have a great week!

Colletta

I Hit 200 Followers!!!

I just got home from church and started checking all my regular computer stuff.  Email, Facebook, Blog.

When I opened to my blog, lo and behold it said 200 Followers!!!!!

I love each and every follower that I have but I would like to introduce you to my 200th follower because it appears that she is a brand new blogger.

She is Crafty Mommy at A Little Stitching.

I just became her very 1st Follower, so please go over and give her a big welcome to the blogging world.

I'm going to have to think of a great way to celebrate this week.  I'm thinking a giveaway might be in order.

I'll let you know.

Jeff's Journal

Another dear friend, Jeff, who is married to dear friend, Jane, has started his very own blog!

He is a great man of God who preaches and teaches at our church.  He is always willing to do whatever is asked of him.

He wants his blog to focus on teaching and training in righteousness.  You can read his intro to find out more about him.

Please, go check out his blog, Jeff's Journal. 

Prayer and Encouragement for STARLA

This is my great friend, Starla.  We grew up in church together and still are faithful members of that same church.  She just got married in June and now has 3 step-kids that she just adores.  2 girls and 1 boy.  Our girls get along great, and we're actually planning a "Girl's Day" for this Saturday.

First of all, I am asking for prayers for Starla.  She is 31 yrs old and has had to  get a pacemaker to regulate her heart.  She has been having a lot of problems with it lately and the doctors aren't sure what they are going to be able to do for her and she hasn't been able to work much.  Throughout it all her faith has remained strong and she tries not to let it get her down.

Now for the fun part.  A few of us suggested that she start a blog to encourage and motivate her with her cooking and great picture taking.  (She took my cousin's senior pictures and they are amazing!)  A creative outlet to take her mind off her worries.  Because, come on, blogging is FUN!

Her blog is titled "I Love Jesus".  Click HERE to go to her blog.

Please go show her some bloggy love and encourage her in this new endeavor.

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