tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15626366344872759142024-03-14T15:35:37.186-04:00Colletta's Kitchen SinkA little bit of everything. Even the kitchen sink.collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.comBlogger4128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562636634487275914.post-5158604245189383992024-03-11T00:00:00.081-04:002024-03-11T00:00:00.155-04:00Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 3/11/2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s320/hhmmugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="320" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s1600/hhmmugs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Come join </span><a href="http://familycorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Diary of a SAHM</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> for Happy Homemaker Monday. </span></div>
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<u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">The weather outside is:</font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I write this post on Sunday evening, there is snow on the ground! It was quite blustery this afternoon with white-outs. Is this March coming in like a lion?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeCaAQH8tjUcj-BaCTtjvVcIhhyM5q6EPE1WBsLnM4TtcmNgIMibSzqiQSwbs9Gq-hUtWc7duWurc2GibGWw8CwgbeOYBk5Lymu8QWBsjHCjcl6Qq79dunXXcHSy5BmsNXq6bYKyJR67_0SydyZsVjzccdE13NshE-rooHBZw04ZRr-_an5pmpqP0hAPa/s1920/3112024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeCaAQH8tjUcj-BaCTtjvVcIhhyM5q6EPE1WBsLnM4TtcmNgIMibSzqiQSwbs9Gq-hUtWc7duWurc2GibGWw8CwgbeOYBk5Lymu8QWBsjHCjcl6Qq79dunXXcHSy5BmsNXq6bYKyJR67_0SydyZsVjzccdE13NshE-rooHBZw04ZRr-_an5pmpqP0hAPa/w400-h225/3112024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">On today's to-do list: </font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Not much other than work and picking Laken up from Track practice. I do want to stop by Planet Fitness and get a new membership. I want to start walking for at least 30 minutes a day after work and the weather is just too unpredictable this early in the year. I enjoy walking outside, but for now I think I'll try the gym.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><u><b><i><font size="5">Happening this week:</font></i></b></u></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~My nephew, Andrew, turns 18 years old on Saturday! My brother and SIL are having a get-together at a local restaurant at lunchtime. I'm not sure if they are ordering pizza or what we will have to eat, but I'm definitely ready for some cake :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #bf9000;"><b><i><font size="5">Currently reading:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided to purchase Susan May Warren's latest release. I have my Kindle packed in my tote bag to take along with me to read when I have time between work, gym and Track practice ending. I've loved everything I've ever read by SMW so when I read a really great review of "One Last Shot" I knew I wanted it in my collection. Now to actually read it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tARr2iApJajtjsqwaiYyn8rDNuTn-Q6clVcKjAKROI1qyWfGQUIhP-BUXS12XKVWBE4ta26FUdE1_HvyaX110Qc60_Eto7pLQsMkSS6BxJFjnjFDbTGQh6N2ItfsiCaN93xI0idzW38bshyByWp0ZxAQij9lLbvecTeUw4ByZ68Xen02O9uzImQntoPP/s2550/onelastshot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="1650" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tARr2iApJajtjsqwaiYyn8rDNuTn-Q6clVcKjAKROI1qyWfGQUIhP-BUXS12XKVWBE4ta26FUdE1_HvyaX110Qc60_Eto7pLQsMkSS6BxJFjnjFDbTGQh6N2ItfsiCaN93xI0idzW38bshyByWp0ZxAQij9lLbvecTeUw4ByZ68Xen02O9uzImQntoPP/s320/onelastshot.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><i><u><b>Listening to:</b></u></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i><font size="5">Watching:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Vow</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Farmer Wants a Wife</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tracker</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Elsbeth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Youtube videos from a few favorites</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #e06666; text-align: left;"><b><i><font size="5">On the menu today:</font></i></b></u></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>In the Craft Basket:</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lots of pretty yarn is in my basket but I haven't touched it hardly at all since starting my new job.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span><u><i><font color="#ffa400" size="5">Picture from the Camera</font></i></u></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfEuEeDW_-jpq3JCQ9ydH5-qGpVRqaeAEwt1UThrsh_c1jQduZpON5sr8gAO5-OZYr7KHMRxwTDi7UGI77-QPmjrwxaXrxO7YWHczTQjp0Gpc4CAlJKhCY9IrDfiSmweMSHijdryEAW244-jvXsAt66DA1gRn9PmT0y78o2L92AgujypP83eIQUx2Sm78/s2048/harleyeyesclosed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfEuEeDW_-jpq3JCQ9ydH5-qGpVRqaeAEwt1UThrsh_c1jQduZpON5sr8gAO5-OZYr7KHMRxwTDi7UGI77-QPmjrwxaXrxO7YWHczTQjp0Gpc4CAlJKhCY9IrDfiSmweMSHijdryEAW244-jvXsAt66DA1gRn9PmT0y78o2L92AgujypP83eIQUx2Sm78/w225-h400/harleyeyesclosed.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUcbx1qnE0jvFB51eurhu2rRJ6ooRf5bTICYvRPlvcFGV_5hbvA-u1I0vDz_-rNQpTK3CNDorJsTnTceOAslgpwECvskyuGHxelmN8Cc0SDttlKqdQ0IsVbbLGWD-UxlyNxA-f3phxKedLfMMhWyA5OnpByG1jO6Ppn9V-Tziytrh939JM_o2jM50Za_C/s2048/konamae.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUcbx1qnE0jvFB51eurhu2rRJ6ooRf5bTICYvRPlvcFGV_5hbvA-u1I0vDz_-rNQpTK3CNDorJsTnTceOAslgpwECvskyuGHxelmN8Cc0SDttlKqdQ0IsVbbLGWD-UxlyNxA-f3phxKedLfMMhWyA5OnpByG1jO6Ppn9V-Tziytrh939JM_o2jM50Za_C/w225-h400/konamae.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My pretty puppies!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u><i><font size="5">Bible Verse</font></i></u></span></strong></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><i style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">"</i></span><span style="color: #001320; font-family: Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;"</span><b style="background-color: transparent;"><i> 2 Timothy 3:16</i></b></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Have a great week!</span></p>
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong><em><span style="color: #990000;"><strong><em><span style="color: #990000;"><font size="6">Colletta</font></span></em></strong></span></em></strong></span></strong></div>collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562636634487275914.post-11603799072089180792024-03-05T19:36:00.000-05:002024-03-05T19:36:17.427-05:00Happy Homemaker Tuesday ~ 3/5/2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s320/hhmmugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="320" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s1600/hhmmugs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Come join </span><a href="http://familycorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Diary of a SAHM</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> for Happy Homemaker Monday. </span></div>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello, and Happy Monday...er....Tuesday!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so sick yesterday! Sicker than I've been in years! I was chilled to the bone with a sore throat and nasty cough. I was able to get into my PCP and was diagnosed with double ear infection and sinus infection plus some nasty virus to go along with them. I'm very thankful for modern medicine, especially antibiotics and Dayquil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">The weather outside is:</font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm liking what I'm seeing for the week ahead except for the word "Flurry" on Monday. I could do without that. Yesterday was unbelievable beautiful out and I couldn't even enjoy it :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OZGkZqPnT0EtWuNiBN_hB5-rZa028y1nLEQVuHHu1TTsokj73VD4vWtKGdcFKjD714L1oP8FWOu5a_DhDb3Zy6H1xagQ1cHppoJFhqU6DmFNoOrQlyYxTzcwyQkdxeSpGvl1uNFVuYQ9qWc0yFNtc5lCCMQKo9zfma5b0mdBl1S-u2SD6J5opk0stUql/s1920/352024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OZGkZqPnT0EtWuNiBN_hB5-rZa028y1nLEQVuHHu1TTsokj73VD4vWtKGdcFKjD714L1oP8FWOu5a_DhDb3Zy6H1xagQ1cHppoJFhqU6DmFNoOrQlyYxTzcwyQkdxeSpGvl1uNFVuYQ9qWc0yFNtc5lCCMQKo9zfma5b0mdBl1S-u2SD6J5opk0stUql/w400-h225/352024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">On today's to-do list: </font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~My day was spent recuperating. When my PCP asked where I work and I told her the hospital, she wanted me to stay home today and I'm so glad she gave me a note because I was as weak as a kitten this morning. I'm just starting to get my strength back. I'm hoping with a good night's rest, I'll be good as new tomorrow morning.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><u><b><i><font size="5">Happening this week:</font></i></b></u></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Laken's Track & Field season started this week. She has talked Nate into joining the team. I hope they both have fun and enjoy themselves.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Don't forget to SPRING FORWARD Saturday night! I can't wait!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #bf9000;"><b><i><font size="5">Currently reading:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another week has gone by with absolutely no reading other than the Bible. As I mentioned, T&F started so I'll probably be sitting in the car alot waiting for Laken to get done with practice. Maybe I'll be able to squeeze some reading time in then.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><i><u><b>Listening to:</b></u></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello, and Happy Monday!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't believe this week we turn the calendar to March! I love that it brings nicer weather, a time change and my birthday. The older I get (I'll be 46) the more I like to celebrate my birthday (for now anyway) and I can't wait to have long, lighter evenings :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">The weather outside is:</font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The week ahead is looking lovely. I love seeing "Springlike" and "Beautiful!" on the forecast! I'm looking forward to eating my lunches outside. Right now, I make sure to sit in the natural light and, if possible, in the sunshine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYn3imJHi_gpmgn-EPew0DY79LP3Owcn3czjt9hJEnXt6kHfDgT_D5W3hErHfNecUjqqsIn9hQDnZ1c76HhIKNDuFxkMcZiBzd0VrPqW8NdJ1VIn2tuBQP82veHIMGja5M00jglRm6E6N9VXgQV90EpEbxEUoKnZMWSO4NV2BbnusTSKXKuf55AWEaISNa/s1920/2262024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYn3imJHi_gpmgn-EPew0DY79LP3Owcn3czjt9hJEnXt6kHfDgT_D5W3hErHfNecUjqqsIn9hQDnZ1c76HhIKNDuFxkMcZiBzd0VrPqW8NdJ1VIn2tuBQP82veHIMGja5M00jglRm6E6N9VXgQV90EpEbxEUoKnZMWSO4NV2BbnusTSKXKuf55AWEaISNa/w400-h225/2262024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">On today's to-do list: </font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Monday starts my third week at my new job. I'm feeling pretty good about my learning progress. My coworkers are great and I'm enjoying my work. I couldn't ask for more than that.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><u><b><i><font size="5">Happening this week:</font></i></b></u></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~It is a pretty calm week schedule-wise this week. Laken has a dental appointment Tuesday that the hubby will be taking her to. It is just a cleaning so hopefully it will be uneventful with no cavities.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~My first payday is Friday! Which reminds me that we still need to get our taxes completed for 2023.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #bf9000;"><b><i><font size="5">Currently reading:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think I need a new book to really grab my attention and make me WANT to read more than watch TV. I'm thinking a good nonfiction book might be what I need. Something that isn't just fluff. Any recommendations for either physical books or for my Kindle?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><i><u><b>Listening to:</b></u></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i><font size="5">Watching:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Farmer Wants a Wife</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tracker</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hallmark - Jane Austen inspired movies (loving them!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Youtube videos from a few favorites</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #e06666; text-align: left;"><b><i><font size="5">On the menu today:</font></i></b></u></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>In the Craft Basket:</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't accomplish much crafting this week. I think I'm still trying to get into a routine of work/hobby balance. I thought I would get some crochet time this weekend and be able to finish the Sunburst Granny Square tote that I started. However, I found that I just wanted to relax and didn't even pick up my hook.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was going to be doing a Vendor Show on March 16th but my nephew's 18th birthday is that day and he is having a party at the same time as the show. I decided that supporting my family on this important day was more important to me. I told the organizer that I hope to catch the next show. This also gives me more time to plan things out and get more items made if I decide to go that route. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span><u><i><font color="#ffa400" size="5">Picture from the Camera</font></i></u></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaOQM92EP_PzqiKT9JdxYnu5OkIyT_E6vsknddPiMbCH3HG2cj_ibnVQJfhJa7vXuHUDDOrFadMHb4bk6fLM58ZLEg-GhJyyYz1E8UPjV1cuklQx5tjvudheVrrC22Qx8oR4VeTMyZhCOK_Sap3CrBdStet661ppPFyyWXgqU5FT9-jjLuJsDAlUfrvBK/s2048/konanose.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaOQM92EP_PzqiKT9JdxYnu5OkIyT_E6vsknddPiMbCH3HG2cj_ibnVQJfhJa7vXuHUDDOrFadMHb4bk6fLM58ZLEg-GhJyyYz1E8UPjV1cuklQx5tjvudheVrrC22Qx8oR4VeTMyZhCOK_Sap3CrBdStet661ppPFyyWXgqU5FT9-jjLuJsDAlUfrvBK/w225-h400/konanose.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Laken sent me this picture of Kona's nose. It cracked me up when I opened it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u><i><font size="5">Bible Verse</font></i></u></span></strong></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><i style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">"</i><span><span style="color: #001320;">Because Your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on Your name</span></span></span><b style="background-color: transparent; color: black;"><i>" Psalm 63:3-4 NRSV</i></b></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Have a great week!</span></p>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello, and Happy Monday!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My first week back at work went well. It took a few days to get all my accesses and email set up with IT. I also had a bunch of training to complete so that took up most of my time. This week I anticipate getting more into what I will be doing on a daily basis. Everyone has been very nice and welcoming so that is a plus! Hopefully it continues to go well...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">The weather outside is:</font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It looks like a fairly decent week ahead with possibly some snow on Friday. I am so over winter! Bring on Spring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzl_XtDXBXqS0-XaqqhaRChiHNADiuYVAGqkI1QiuIPN4I01kwmfuNLpz16fW6MIxX7iYUHDalbiO3_a6xgt_rTPuR7jaj8ikMMfzk_z7phhWNK3TL-BE6CacspN7qcNoFlrtfSBXAaZQRP80yf4L_RmuzqtzUTPLE7mONfycz7c-qQJgO2AqJkW8SLaAf/s1920/2192024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzl_XtDXBXqS0-XaqqhaRChiHNADiuYVAGqkI1QiuIPN4I01kwmfuNLpz16fW6MIxX7iYUHDalbiO3_a6xgt_rTPuR7jaj8ikMMfzk_z7phhWNK3TL-BE6CacspN7qcNoFlrtfSBXAaZQRP80yf4L_RmuzqtzUTPLE7mONfycz7c-qQJgO2AqJkW8SLaAf/w400-h225/2192024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">On today's to-do list: </font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~My work day is 7:30am-4pm which I'm enjoying. I've been getting up at 5am so that I have plenty of time to wake up, get ready and eat breakfast. I originally wanted to do my Bible study time in the morning but other than reading a short devotional, I think I'm going to move my main study time to the evening. I've tried to keep my Monday evenings open so I can ease back into the week.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><u><b><i><font size="5">Happening this week:</font></i></b></u></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Friday evening is Nate's Eagle Scout Dinner. I'm really proud of him and look forward to celebrating his accomplishment!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #bf9000;"><b><i><font size="5">Currently reading:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I still haven't made any progress on "Small Town Shepherd" by Nala Henkel Aislinn. I'm not giving up on reading yet though. I'm going to still try to do some reading before bed. 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I did manage to crochet for 10-15 minutes each night. I'm still working on the Sunburst Granny Square tote. I have 15 squares completed and am getting ready to assemble the tote. The colors of the sunbursts are so pretty in the "Flamenco". I had to downsize the tote because I can't find any more of the "Flamenco" yarn in any of the stores. It will still be a nice size but I will only need the 15 squares that I currently have instead of 27 squares! Quite the difference. I'm going to TRY to get it finished this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span><u><i><font color="#ffa400" size="5">Picture from the Camera</font></i></u></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jKz6prpvTH9nTcPw9mRDVmkWXSMuVqiRMvEMexbz00Eafrk27WaXkpxK5YjWMsNW_YFZk3a9CZ15_v4W-FtgnKFfhgL-x1FNYGFVd9SU4ROuDS9_lGPgQsrwFd2-4hXYPecS2iRMsrVbNxsAsFEzG55xVC-WjHA3bVNITlDdpZwllAhlrD_wkIabW3Bn/s1920/snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="943" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jKz6prpvTH9nTcPw9mRDVmkWXSMuVqiRMvEMexbz00Eafrk27WaXkpxK5YjWMsNW_YFZk3a9CZ15_v4W-FtgnKFfhgL-x1FNYGFVd9SU4ROuDS9_lGPgQsrwFd2-4hXYPecS2iRMsrVbNxsAsFEzG55xVC-WjHA3bVNITlDdpZwllAhlrD_wkIabW3Bn/w196-h400/snow.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I woke up Tuesday morning to 5 inches of fresh snow on the ground (and roads!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u><i><font size="5">Bible Verse</font></i></u></span></strong></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><i style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">"</i><span style="color: #001320;">I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.</span></span><b style="background-color: transparent; color: black;"><i>" Psalm 119:11</i></b></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Have a great week!</span></p>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div><br /></div><div>~It has been a long, busy week! I started my new job in Care Coordination at the hospital on Monday. It is going well so far. I had HR orientation all Monday morning and then my Director and my Manager took me to lunch in the cafeteria which was surprisingly good! It took a few days to get my email/network accesses so there wasn't a lot I could do other than training such as workplace harassment, etc. I sat in on a lot of meetings to start getting a feel for the workings and the language of the department. Everyone was very welcoming and I'm getting settled in. I have high hopes :)</div><div><br /></div><div>~Did you watch the Super Bowl? I watched bits and pieces but didn't really pay a lot of attention other than the commercials. I was multi-tasking until I gave up and went to bed around 9:30pm.</div><div><br /></div><div>~Before the Super Bowl, Laken and Nate made us food. We had Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Cheesy Bacon Tator Tots, Chips and Dip, Strawberry Shortcake and Cookie Dough Truffles. Nate does most of the cooking and Laken does most of the procrastinating :) Right, Laken? :)</div><div><br /></div><div>~Happy Belated Valentine's Day! The hubby got me a card, a bouquet of flowers and Reese Cups. I got him a card, Reeses Pieces and a rose. We had said that we weren't doing presents for Valentine's Day, so I'm glad I didn't listen! Hubby also got Valentine's and candy for both of our girls. I think it is super sweet that he still does that even though they both have their own Valentines now.</div><div><br /></div><div>~My department at work had a Valentine Card Exchange also. I didn't have time to get anything ready as I just found out about it Tuesday but a very sweet coworker, Sara, decorated a box for me so that I could participate too! There are around 30 or more people in the department, so my box was full of Valentines, candy and little fluffies (gifts) by the end of the day. It was really fun and Laken was so jealous of my Valentines box when I brought it home :)</div><div><br /></div><div>~We went Prom dress shopping today. I thought it went well but now Laken is having buyer's remorse! She is second guessing herself and wondering if there would have been a "better" dress at another shop. Unfortunately, the shop we bought her dress at has a "no return" policy. Personally, I think her dress is gorgeous and fits her beautifully. It will need the hem taken up, of course. Other than that I don't think it will need altered at all! I just hope Laken will remember how much she loved the dress when she had it on at the shop. I want her to be happy and feel good about herself when she wears it. Other than that, I don't know what to do...</div><div><br /></div><div>So, what is new with you???</div><div><br /></div><strong style="color: #990000; font-size: xx-large;"><em>Colletta</em></strong>collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562636634487275914.post-90308378749411226612024-02-11T20:16:00.000-05:002024-02-11T20:16:14.409-05:00Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 2/12/2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s320/hhmmugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="320" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s1600/hhmmugs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Come join </span><a href="http://familycorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Diary of a SAHM</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> for Happy Homemaker Monday. </span></div>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello, and Happy Monday!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm writing this post on Sunday evening, as I usually do. If you are reading this on Monday, I'm at WORK! The day has finally arrived and I'm nervous AND excited!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My new boss, Karen, called me on Friday to let me know what my Monday will look like. I have orientation all morning starting at 8am. At noon, Karen and Debbie (my supervisor) will meet me outside the auditorium and take me to lunch. I thought this a super nice gesture! The afternoon will be spent getting all my computer access, etc. situated. Karen also mentioned a training on infectious disease that I will be taking, so my first day or two will be spent getting all that completed so that I can dive into my regular work duties.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure what my blogging schedule is going to look like as my routines change. I hope to still post on Sunday/Monday and at least my Tea Time post. I'm not sure what day I'll be posting Tea Time. I'll have to see how my week goes. Wish me luck!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's get on with the post ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">The weather outside is:</font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't know why the site that I usually get my forecast from is still showing the 7 day forecast from Friday on. Oh well, you can see that Friday and Saturday were absolutely beautiful days. Friday we had sunshine and I think we ended up with a high of 63F. That is crazy for my area in the middle of February! Monday night we are looking at weather that is a bit more seasonal although they are currently backing off on the amount of snow they think we'll get. Personally, I'm fine with not getting ANY more snow this winter. I don't mind the cold, but I hate driving in nasty weather.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhia7LQ9l1XMw69Go_YX3pEPnZoUsh4-gvC-OmaD9t8nLXF0zrJnv0dBXi0SRxugh3HihvmJ6mTTC5MPjw5d2irdHtDext969AC60nAEFmc8TFTLW8_AewjSbXyQYQyBkEdlXAUBqnfAMcCYXrqeIhggRN30-N_d1yrn_xB7kSOipW63dgNM20xJU4iLbng/s1920/2122024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhia7LQ9l1XMw69Go_YX3pEPnZoUsh4-gvC-OmaD9t8nLXF0zrJnv0dBXi0SRxugh3HihvmJ6mTTC5MPjw5d2irdHtDext969AC60nAEFmc8TFTLW8_AewjSbXyQYQyBkEdlXAUBqnfAMcCYXrqeIhggRN30-N_d1yrn_xB7kSOipW63dgNM20xJU4iLbng/w400-h225/2122024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><u><b><i><font size="5">Happening this week:</font></i></b></u></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Thankfully, this week is fairly quiet. I do have Ladies Bible Study and Potluck on Tuesday evening. It is always the second Tuesday of the month.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~We don't really have plans for Valentine's Day. I haven't even gotten the hubby a card or gift yet! Hopefully I'll get a chance to before Wednesday.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~I've been busy prepping for my vendor show in March. I hope to continue to craft a bit each evening but I'll write more about that in the crafting prompt.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #bf9000;"><b><i><font size="5">Currently reading:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I haven't made any progress on "Small Town Shepherd" by Nala Henkel Aislinn. I've created a daily schedule that does include reading time before bed, but I don't know. 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I also found a free pattern on ravelry.com for a Sunburst Granny Square Tote. Laken picked out a skein of yarn for me to create it with. The yarn was in my stash and is Red Heart Super Saver Stripes in "Flamenco". I have the center of the sunbursts made and started working on the border round in "Aran". I actually got a picture of my progress but it is very dark. 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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div><br /></div><div>~Laken's gift for her 17th birthday was a day of snowboarding with Nate at The Wisp which is a resort about an hour away from our house. I think they had fun even if they were very tired and sore by the end of the day!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDLmruNX-5y04zOQWIGtdidXMGKdmztl_VC4cOkjsakhlPNXmuJG6hLL2W9N2tny7Clz5eITXFsnN8OqNtLIJokqSSjaQLCPQeaNkL3OZXqTEiV4FVDYaU0gLTbBsfLxuar2Hvs7IJGtWQI2TAqXkW9nV6Eh5Ietz72qcHokoobk3atKAWNs3yCYlNwS6/s2048/lakenandnate1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDLmruNX-5y04zOQWIGtdidXMGKdmztl_VC4cOkjsakhlPNXmuJG6hLL2W9N2tny7Clz5eITXFsnN8OqNtLIJokqSSjaQLCPQeaNkL3OZXqTEiV4FVDYaU0gLTbBsfLxuar2Hvs7IJGtWQI2TAqXkW9nV6Eh5Ietz72qcHokoobk3atKAWNs3yCYlNwS6/w225-h400/lakenandnate1.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaVdbIfWLih9DkkeqB6XseZg8eJzJyGeFp6csko_wYObEE3DQ4tJBVO79f4SrNPUG72pWuEJ5uIhuXh1LUpzdGZnICldVcwibhZaDiMI2TvYMu6TRdBp6USqXjHfxmLSKafIiO_zaveViqIK8XVtU7_BC6dreF0lBUmrJyuSo6uXzAAASpHuf5KAVMa2m/s2048/lakenandnate3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaVdbIfWLih9DkkeqB6XseZg8eJzJyGeFp6csko_wYObEE3DQ4tJBVO79f4SrNPUG72pWuEJ5uIhuXh1LUpzdGZnICldVcwibhZaDiMI2TvYMu6TRdBp6USqXjHfxmLSKafIiO_zaveViqIK8XVtU7_BC6dreF0lBUmrJyuSo6uXzAAASpHuf5KAVMa2m/w300-h400/lakenandnate3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEKx6R8f6ILlakzpljHlaZDyuOcscUh0vg_Qf4yrKFiHCpZv9uWGK9AJhXw0ANhRRsWbz8egr9VsxfMgpJlVsuFNIfN90qJv0E4LPOCL85ziTHam-Z3mCJ8U6QlED6LIRN0LrtsTM58j67Phc-rfsVkzfF8GU_Tji3jnldmjrAj7OGuYzm_VaHMU2aOe4/s1920/nate1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEKx6R8f6ILlakzpljHlaZDyuOcscUh0vg_Qf4yrKFiHCpZv9uWGK9AJhXw0ANhRRsWbz8egr9VsxfMgpJlVsuFNIfN90qJv0E4LPOCL85ziTHam-Z3mCJ8U6QlED6LIRN0LrtsTM58j67Phc-rfsVkzfF8GU_Tji3jnldmjrAj7OGuYzm_VaHMU2aOe4/w225-h400/nate1.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>~While Laken and Nate were snowboarding, the hubby and I went shopping! The first stop was BassPro where the hubby ended up getting $100 off a pair of Irish Setter hunting boots. Apparently, Irish Setter's are a really good brand, so he was excited!</div><div><br /></div><div>~My shopping stops were Hobby Lobby and Michaels. I got a few skeins of yarn and also a four tiered rolling cart to help me get organized. I love it!</div><div><br /></div><div>~On the way home from The Wisp, we stopped at Cracker Barrel for supper. Laken and Nate both got their Chicken and Dumplings and Laken got Coca Cola Cake which she shared with me. Delicious!</div><div><br /></div><div>~This is my last week off of work. I start my new job on Monday! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I've been working on getting into a earlier wake-up routine as I've gotten used to sleeping in while being off work. Wish me well!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, what is new with you???</div><div><br /></div><strong style="color: #990000; font-size: xx-large;"><em>Colletta</em></strong>collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562636634487275914.post-67356146127837989442024-02-04T21:31:00.000-05:002024-02-04T21:31:33.898-05:00Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 2/5/2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s320/hhmmugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="320" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s1600/hhmmugs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Come join </span><a href="http://familycorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Diary of a SAHM</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> for Happy Homemaker Monday. </span></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">On today's to-do list: </font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Only 1 week until I go back to working outside the home. Yikes! I'm nervous and excited at the same time. So this week I'm going to definitely be getting back on a routine. I know I've been saying that for a few weeks, but this time it is a must. No more late nights and late mornings. I'm going to pretend that my schedule is the same as it will be starting next week. I'm going to try to be in bed by 10pm and awake and out of bed by 5am. Wish me luck!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><u><b><i><font size="5">Happening this week:</font></i></b></u></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Prepping for my first ever vendor show! I think I've made at least 1 or more of each pattern I want to take along. Now I'll just be making duplicates and different color variations of those patterns.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #bf9000;"><b><i><font size="5">Currently reading:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Still slowly reading "Small Town Shepherd" by Nala Henkel Aislinn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVV0u5CPZ7pc_tH4fWdgJglD_fAaDm-hsygwZmVYo82zuzG3A2gs6j8hfM0lG3spXUBc8WZocLuNwfKTPxQY5GTcZAwNQ_63U7GtOsP3okFvjZ3OCTeZQt-8TqxBbDkdRYZOikgyZCw3aIhxRri2HjQ4aMA5iYYuxyetvSa5pV0X4zb4An9Bv5ZvFcWeR/s2560/small%20town%20shepherd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVV0u5CPZ7pc_tH4fWdgJglD_fAaDm-hsygwZmVYo82zuzG3A2gs6j8hfM0lG3spXUBc8WZocLuNwfKTPxQY5GTcZAwNQ_63U7GtOsP3okFvjZ3OCTeZQt-8TqxBbDkdRYZOikgyZCw3aIhxRri2HjQ4aMA5iYYuxyetvSa5pV0X4zb4An9Bv5ZvFcWeR/s320/small%20town%20shepherd.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i><font size="5">Watching:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Percy Jackson</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Youtube videos from a few favorites</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #e06666; text-align: left;"><b><i><font size="5">On the menu today:</font></i></b></u></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Turkey Dinner and sides!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>In the Craft Basket:</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm prepping for the vendor show so that is basically all I have been crafting. Some items I need to make more of are bees, bunnies, leggy frogs and maybe a few more preemie octos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span><u><i><font color="#ffa400" size="5">Picture from the Camera</font></i></u></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYv5b6JrhrBPQmSgxwyHmXV8cN2Stzx493mD2F5zmGA-dsgd5EHcvRRZFa8rvltU4V5ipu2JXWVxqlATGIX4XlrcQwe_CbvghhKLcHbc2qORU9joBtbtUEs5HNo7NBsCuPe1g2Qx7wSST1iNU0-yPCk8x3y_DnhRRCoFLxEEtTedeCw8duy_u54vuX2F1w/s2048/laken%2017th%20bday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYv5b6JrhrBPQmSgxwyHmXV8cN2Stzx493mD2F5zmGA-dsgd5EHcvRRZFa8rvltU4V5ipu2JXWVxqlATGIX4XlrcQwe_CbvghhKLcHbc2qORU9joBtbtUEs5HNo7NBsCuPe1g2Qx7wSST1iNU0-yPCk8x3y_DnhRRCoFLxEEtTedeCw8duy_u54vuX2F1w/w300-h400/laken%2017th%20bday.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u><i><font size="5">Bible Verse</font></i></u></span></strong></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>"Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the way he should choose." Psalm 25:12</i></b></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Have a great Monday!</span></p>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div><br /></div><div>~My sister-in-law Kelly's surgery Tuesday morning went "perfectly" according to the surgeon! She was truly in the loving hands of the Almighty and I fully believe the surgeon was used by Him. So many people were praying! Kelly was sincerely afraid that she wouldn't make it through the surgery and now she is sitting, walking, talking and doing wonderfully! We are most definitely saying prayers of thanks :)</div><div><br /></div><div>~I signed up for a vendor/craft show that will be taking place March 16th. I have roughly 10 days until I start my new job so I'm using my time to market prep! This will be my first ever market/show and I'm excited! I've been busy crocheting octos, sea turtles, leggy frogs, hair scrunchies, bunnies and still have more items that I want to work up. I also have cup cozies, baby blankets, shawls, dish cloths and scrubbies made that I will be adding to my table. If you can think of anything else I should make, please let me know in the comments :)</div><div><br /></div><div>~Can you believe today is the last day of January 2024? I can truthfully say that I'm up-to-date with my Bible-in-a-year plan. There have been days that I've had to play catch-up but nothing too crazy. I don't want to get behind too far and then have a hard time catching up. I'm reading in Exodus (the 10 Plagues), Matthew (Mount of Transfiguration) and Psalms (at chapter 27). I've never read a plan that is some Old Testament, some New Testament and Psalms/Proverbs each day but I thought I'd give it a try for something different. So far, so good! I'm really enjoying my reading time :)</div><div><br /></div><div>~Laken, my baby, turns 17-years-old on Friday. She's my little groundhog baby! She either wants Olive Garden or Texas Roadhouse for her birthday dinner. Then on Saturday, the 3rd, we are planning on taking her and Nate snowboarding! They have been wanting to go so badly so we agreed to take them for Laken's birthday present. I just pray nobody gets hurt! That is my biggest fear with snowboarding! Laken has never been snowboarding but Nate has been. Hopefully he can give her some pointers. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>~I need to start adding more pictures to my blog. I used to take so many pictures to share but not so much anymore. I really need to get a new camera as my old one bit the dust. My phone camera stinks (as Laken likes to tell me). If you have any recommendations for a good but inexpensive camera, please let me know in the comments :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So, what is new with you???</div><div><br /></div><strong style="color: #990000; font-size: xx-large;"><em>Colletta</em></strong>collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562636634487275914.post-6767044607100936402024-01-29T05:09:00.001-05:002024-01-29T05:09:54.755-05:00Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 1/29/2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s320/hhmmugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="320" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s1600/hhmmugs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Come join </span><a href="http://familycorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Diary of a SAHM</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> for Happy Homemaker Monday. </span></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">On today's to-do list: </font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Today is my sister-in-law's birthday! I would love if you could pray for her. Kelly is having a major surgery tomorrow on her neck and is very scared. We're all nervous and have been praying hard that it is safe and successful. I appreciate it :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Working on my new routine of early to bed/early to rise. I did pretty well with the routine in the beginning of last week and then little by little, I was staying up way too late. So last night I was in bed by 10pm and now I'm wide awake a little before 5am.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><u><b><i><font size="5">Happening this week:</font></i></b></u></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Laken's 17th Birthday! My little groundhog baby is growing up. Friday we're going out to eat for her Birthday Dinner and then on Saturday we'ere taking Laken and Nate snowboarding at a ski resort about an hour away. I pray no one gets hurt!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Prepping for my first ever vendor show!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #bf9000;"><b><i><font size="5">Currently reading:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did so good with my reading goal and finished "Keegan" in 2-3 days. I then started "Small Town Shepherd" by Nala Henkel Aislinn. So far it has been good, but I've been distracted from reading. I've put it as an item on my daily tasks, so I'm hoping to finish this book in the beginning of the week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVV0u5CPZ7pc_tH4fWdgJglD_fAaDm-hsygwZmVYo82zuzG3A2gs6j8hfM0lG3spXUBc8WZocLuNwfKTPxQY5GTcZAwNQ_63U7GtOsP3okFvjZ3OCTeZQt-8TqxBbDkdRYZOikgyZCw3aIhxRri2HjQ4aMA5iYYuxyetvSa5pV0X4zb4An9Bv5ZvFcWeR/s2560/small%20town%20shepherd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVV0u5CPZ7pc_tH4fWdgJglD_fAaDm-hsygwZmVYo82zuzG3A2gs6j8hfM0lG3spXUBc8WZocLuNwfKTPxQY5GTcZAwNQ_63U7GtOsP3okFvjZ3OCTeZQt-8TqxBbDkdRYZOikgyZCw3aIhxRri2HjQ4aMA5iYYuxyetvSa5pV0X4zb4An9Bv5ZvFcWeR/s320/small%20town%20shepherd.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i><font size="5">Watching:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">NFL Playoff games.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Percy Jackson</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Youtube videos from a few favorites</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #e06666; text-align: left;"><b><i><font size="5">On the menu today:</font></i></b></u></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stroganoff</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>In the Craft Basket:</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finished up the Think Pink Shawl. Other than that I've been working on bunnies, turtles, bees and leggy frogs for the vendor/craft show. It isn't until March 16th but I start working outside the home again on February 12th and don't know how much time I will have to craft. I'd like to get as much done in the next two weeks as I possibly can.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span><u><i><font color="#ffa400" size="5">Picture from the Camera</font></i></u></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwEHOq-_navJEJCIgu52y0Ncc4Irk2KtWW3UJvf_aLjlkIzQ66JXSmjnanKzUBtY2u1fhL-M18u9pI_RGZeQYYBcrzx-TOlrk9mugqgPL27XtYSAIVHcuUyNDyEyvfGPfP9igEGNFDWR3A0tgjni0AtZ3NqfE5Y5z0bZzPnH5lsHcAcJexBr7JZNp7fh4/s2048/kona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwEHOq-_navJEJCIgu52y0Ncc4Irk2KtWW3UJvf_aLjlkIzQ66JXSmjnanKzUBtY2u1fhL-M18u9pI_RGZeQYYBcrzx-TOlrk9mugqgPL27XtYSAIVHcuUyNDyEyvfGPfP9igEGNFDWR3A0tgjni0AtZ3NqfE5Y5z0bZzPnH5lsHcAcJexBr7JZNp7fh4/w225-h400/kona.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kona Mae :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u><i><font size="5">Bible Verse</font></i></u></span></strong></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>"In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch." Psalm 5:3</i></b></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Have a great Monday!</span></p>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font color="#b51200" size="5"><b><i><u>What I Read:</u></i></b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQELSqFhASjIz3NZnGswnrdKTAuuUemXI_sLPjaVTkPWDuwUz6LaZNGYNQ4cKCqsnUf6ErfQ6XXHg2U8Uomqnsj7D2UfawQdMxSVU_fXH1rFKL4a5g6AgiuDDge-YSUDm1PESAk8me4Ccc46rnEn2uQl-DLEWwvGFtC-GMxwI2NtD244s-4nebjeR75aE/s425/keegan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQELSqFhASjIz3NZnGswnrdKTAuuUemXI_sLPjaVTkPWDuwUz6LaZNGYNQ4cKCqsnUf6ErfQ6XXHg2U8Uomqnsj7D2UfawQdMxSVU_fXH1rFKL4a5g6AgiuDDge-YSUDm1PESAk8me4Ccc46rnEn2uQl-DLEWwvGFtC-GMxwI2NtD244s-4nebjeR75aE/w253-h400/keegan.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did it! I actually finished a book! You can read my <a href="https://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2024/01/book-review-keegan-by-lori-wilde-1232024.html" target="_blank">REVIEW HERE</a> :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font color="#b51200" size="5"><i><u>What I'm Reading:</u></i></font></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmkXDsxEvbu-zAhhPc82I7LRwyQ5i_ITKlHvO1cb8D4dcjfJrmyZVps8tFNpbxK1fUG-aCVPEKu1bkG_DSTeW-VSrelwF214npfynI8zRXAhrRSRQlWvvY_N1c730jqYEceK3YOlx5jSh-OqDxbml1S51o13FzsO64Pr5M-13uK8IFL786HPic5GvBVqy/s2560/shepherd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmkXDsxEvbu-zAhhPc82I7LRwyQ5i_ITKlHvO1cb8D4dcjfJrmyZVps8tFNpbxK1fUG-aCVPEKu1bkG_DSTeW-VSrelwF214npfynI8zRXAhrRSRQlWvvY_N1c730jqYEceK3YOlx5jSh-OqDxbml1S51o13FzsO64Pr5M-13uK8IFL786HPic5GvBVqy/w250-h400/shepherd.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blurb:</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; text-align: start;">Sam and Brody remind each other of what they want to forget—bad relationships and broken hearts.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; text-align: start;">Sam lost her career and her boyfriend on the same day. Needing an escape, she makes a radical decision—leave the big city for a small town, get a regular job, and take a break from men and romance.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; text-align: start;">Brody is picking up the pieces after divorce. He’s hoping for a fresh start in the small community of Maple Cove. Instead, he’s forced to co-manage a failing animal hospital with Sam, who seems ready to hate him on sight.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; text-align: start;">Watch two people learn to face their fears and love again in this sweet, small-town enemies to happily-ever-after romance.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; text-align: start;">Small Town Shepherd is the first book in the sweet romance series Maple Cove Dog Lover’s Society.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><div><b><u><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">First Lines:</span></u></b></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sam pushed through the door into the empty scrub room.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">56%/Page 56</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aramis was a joyful and spirited animal. She couldn't say the same when she finally looked up at the man holding his leash.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><font color="#b51200" size="5">What I'll (Probably) Read Next:</font></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubzKXM1w99SWXjOoOb-pz6ZEUnFTwr7UUNn-8BL37UX0cADE4mE4rGi_qBaKO1wpWtJT3CwJYmweNLV_2jwUzoQnrRerHgBnGvADkLNfSQKniYozl3Dduv71bZjprDXf0NnXUkQhfOh6dUdtE8YoaZzB-7668AG8_reRlRp7Q215UU7jmCzrQldW7swm7/s445/marrying%20the%20beast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="296" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubzKXM1w99SWXjOoOb-pz6ZEUnFTwr7UUNn-8BL37UX0cADE4mE4rGi_qBaKO1wpWtJT3CwJYmweNLV_2jwUzoQnrRerHgBnGvADkLNfSQKniYozl3Dduv71bZjprDXf0NnXUkQhfOh6dUdtE8YoaZzB-7668AG8_reRlRp7Q215UU7jmCzrQldW7swm7/w266-h400/marrying%20the%20beast.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Blurb:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h4 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Beauty and the Beast retelling…</span></span></h4><h4 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A woman with a secret, a recluse, and a marriage of convenience.</span></span></h4><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For over a year Isabeau Daniels lived in fear of a stalker. Now, with him in jail, she’s ready to start fresh in Dallas as a housekeeper for Rowan Masters—a well known lawyer and recluse.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A car accident left Rowan Masters burned—both physically and emotionally. He’s spent the last twelve years hiding in his family home—and now, to keep his home he’s forced to marry.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Isabeau loves the feeling of safety that Rowan’s mansion offers, and he needs a wife. When a marriage of convenience turns into something more, can they leave behind the nightmare of the past and find the beauty in loving each other?</span></span></p></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><font color="#990000" size="5">Book Haul:</font></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMECfeGQdAkB3jIAKdkLnAgNZRTNpX1Y0L1QxeY7HCNawtT7jmoVRH5GcJVj7q9bCvYj8cpDubrqW4MH7KdUBx-xootIqe3Xz9SRn3Tb0fvSEQrG_rFCgQPDiaksTa0b83mT9Shb_m8UwsfdoBRFEAsKt9l2_iqXIe7jdyTW_aRWHHOQHwdbB6N45WsYEH/s2234/unforgettable%20cowboy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2234" data-original-width="1400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMECfeGQdAkB3jIAKdkLnAgNZRTNpX1Y0L1QxeY7HCNawtT7jmoVRH5GcJVj7q9bCvYj8cpDubrqW4MH7KdUBx-xootIqe3Xz9SRn3Tb0fvSEQrG_rFCgQPDiaksTa0b83mT9Shb_m8UwsfdoBRFEAsKt9l2_iqXIe7jdyTW_aRWHHOQHwdbB6N45WsYEH/w126-h200/unforgettable%20cowboy.jpg" width="126" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINJxvoxLlfbfjcyBb_CU8tljYP5oQoZ8c7SReNjtZkuLSoJwg0KbJ-LbuR2JrffjJOdETUycK943WFihaRsaTbsKhpJP4Tdj34mNYx2FdVjRXxH3WQAN80axeY2REay1XvjWeMvEpAtdoDshzP4h8js-mUV-NArCWpwxLsEtc_CuVodeBT-K5vrmdnIlf/s500/the%20heiress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINJxvoxLlfbfjcyBb_CU8tljYP5oQoZ8c7SReNjtZkuLSoJwg0KbJ-LbuR2JrffjJOdETUycK943WFihaRsaTbsKhpJP4Tdj34mNYx2FdVjRXxH3WQAN80axeY2REay1XvjWeMvEpAtdoDshzP4h8js-mUV-NArCWpwxLsEtc_CuVodeBT-K5vrmdnIlf/w133-h200/the%20heiress.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8QnRtUrYYhKSYnroZg0R0mmQ33Z71AA0c0yM_lGLm6N3mUUNDQuvL6tUaeTV4H6Da5ddQ5qRw5q4YHVgrEr-0htiuD5z8q8-FWrbCS0LS1AmNEG75cmZs4thT6dxd-_QCCkxMGwqVtS7TxpFhILXhngA0QsmcX5BPwN6DIDtt-KqfhpK2TlWDqABPumr/s500/sealed%20with%20a%20kiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8QnRtUrYYhKSYnroZg0R0mmQ33Z71AA0c0yM_lGLm6N3mUUNDQuvL6tUaeTV4H6Da5ddQ5qRw5q4YHVgrEr-0htiuD5z8q8-FWrbCS0LS1AmNEG75cmZs4thT6dxd-_QCCkxMGwqVtS7TxpFhILXhngA0QsmcX5BPwN6DIDtt-KqfhpK2TlWDqABPumr/w133-h200/sealed%20with%20a%20kiss.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> ~~~~~~~~~~</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><font color="#b51200" size="5">Book Blogger Hop:</font></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><b>Q. </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">How long have you gone without reading? </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">(submitted by Billy @</span><a href="https://www.coffeeaddictedwriter.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #441300; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank"> Coffee Addicted Writer</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">)</span></i></b></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;"><br /></span></div><div>A. I've gone a year without reading fiction. The above "Keegan" by Lori Wilde was the first fiction book I've read since January 2023.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2024/01/tea-time-and-giveaway-1182024.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>P.S. 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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>~I've been thinking about my blogging schedule and how I'm going to fit everything in once I start back to working full-time. I'm going to try to post at least 3 blog posts a week as long as time allows. The plan is to post on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with maybe a random post here and there. Monday will be the Happy Homemaker; Wednesday will be Tea Time; and Friday will by My Weekly Bookishness.</div><div><br /></div><div>~I finished reading a fiction book! (<a href="https://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2024/01/book-review-keegan-by-lori-wilde-1232024.html" target="_blank">You can read my review of "Keegan" HERE </a>) I haven't read fiction for fun in well over a year so I'm really excited about this accomplishment. I really LOVE reading but it seems to go on the back burner. I also really love getting new books. Lately they are in the form of ebooks though I do love a good paperback :) I love that I can download free books onto my Kindle. Come back Friday to see what I've downloaded this week!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2024/01/book-review-keegan-by-lori-wilde-1232024.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="268" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy96M-cvRWrnjoekQKzQ0qFBtPxA-To0_dtBlnyY8T9eJHCjqHLLEg76AwugsraumTwffAw6WUU_gskZu5J8U8TVx3bjj_aDF7RYcyYjiBluVT6gp8ObIWH8aGhWYOQBTPV7dhyGhkREuuwDQy0I1x0h0GAxDoMLASr15gdvLX7qrHexpuFR4dX0HgKVMi/w126-h200/keegan.jpg" width="126" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>~The hubby decided that he NEEDS to feed the birds! We made a trip to Tractor Supply and 40 lbs of birdseed later, the hubby is happily watching out the window to see what birds stop by. The hubby is not the only one watching the birds though! Flynn spent the whole day sitting atop his window perch content to watch the birds come and go :)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESqd0aPVnazae8SkhtLZBTZP7QqsK3EVI86uDUeeS296H-pwoeh9J0mm9y_vkhpDL2Z12j49WvKlqn9pUsunp_Bgy9doi1c3HM48q2r8D5imMN778ROgC65-MEtvUgcHjmVRtg4zcksTspViA2ypRojb3zh5ZctSPQSVIxXMw9A18Y0DOUKuJj7xPwl7i/s2048/flynn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESqd0aPVnazae8SkhtLZBTZP7QqsK3EVI86uDUeeS296H-pwoeh9J0mm9y_vkhpDL2Z12j49WvKlqn9pUsunp_Bgy9doi1c3HM48q2r8D5imMN778ROgC65-MEtvUgcHjmVRtg4zcksTspViA2ypRojb3zh5ZctSPQSVIxXMw9A18Y0DOUKuJj7xPwl7i/w300-h400/flynn.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>~Laken's boyfriend, Nate, and his family invited her to go snowtubing with them Sunday afternoon at Whitetail in WV. We knew it was only going to be a high of 23F on Sunday and asked Laken to try on her snow gear as we hadn't gone snowtubing in a few years. After trying on what she had, Laken declared nothing would suit. So, we spent Saturday evening at Dunham's. After trying on approximately 10 different snow pants/bibs (no exaggeration) a pair of snow pants, snow gloves and Carhart hat were purchased. Even though it was cold, they had a great time and now want to go snowboarding!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzU3PbS372dI28AKEDD_UT1jMnWNIb2a-YcRw3KQk8z2iXqMyBGU5jEiqYbqUA0T65cp5YhcoqJ86i4oPtoQ3fd5Q6i_YhTraoeCkmzsniWxh5qWWjf1phZwB4reYtUYgEAp0zvGOHpnqdQfQ7NlV7qqms7WeaVC0p3k3dsNWd8jituZR8sP2S3rq_XMV3/s1309/snowtubing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1309" data-original-width="711" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzU3PbS372dI28AKEDD_UT1jMnWNIb2a-YcRw3KQk8z2iXqMyBGU5jEiqYbqUA0T65cp5YhcoqJ86i4oPtoQ3fd5Q6i_YhTraoeCkmzsniWxh5qWWjf1phZwB4reYtUYgEAp0zvGOHpnqdQfQ7NlV7qqms7WeaVC0p3k3dsNWd8jituZR8sP2S3rq_XMV3/w217-h400/snowtubing.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>~With the recent single-digit temperatures, I was surprised to see the forecast for this coming Friday. 55F on January 26th in Pennsylvania! I can't wait! You better believe I'm going to be soaking it in :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So, what is new with you???</div><div><br /></div><strong style="color: #990000; font-size: xx-large;"><em>Colletta</em></strong><div><strong style="color: #990000; font-size: xx-large;"><em><br /></em></strong></div><div><strong style="color: #990000; font-size: xx-large;"><em>P.S. There's still time to enter my giveaway. <a href="https://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2024/01/tea-time-and-giveaway-1182024.html" target="_blank">Click HERE to check it out!</a></em></strong></div>collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562636634487275914.post-45254142386016117642024-01-23T06:48:00.000-05:002024-01-23T06:48:09.406-05:00Book Review ~ Keegan by Lori Wilde ~ 1/23/2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5345TMQsXX6oslFSJRQsZur3pTsOl1KgunAjykDxxuR9vOJzgcD_Lgq9OvIy83K97X1Qp70jLpZmUNJ5GJElgmUiGNbHzbb-QafNKQzwU5i5MO9jzEFgPgWc8XRqdRv0veCgeCeo-6Ow/s1600/Book+Review.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5345TMQsXX6oslFSJRQsZur3pTsOl1KgunAjykDxxuR9vOJzgcD_Lgq9OvIy83K97X1Qp70jLpZmUNJ5GJElgmUiGNbHzbb-QafNKQzwU5i5MO9jzEFgPgWc8XRqdRv0veCgeCeo-6Ow/s1600/Book+Review.jpg" /></a></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><em><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Series:</u> Texas Rascals Book #1</span></em></strong></em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><em><u>Date Published:</u> November 13, 2018</em></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><em><u>Publisher</u>: Epiphany Orchards Press</em></span></strong></em></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><strong><em><u>Blurb:</u></em></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;">In the dead of winter, high school teacher Wren Matthews finds a mysterious guy, half-frozen on her doorstep. Despite her pledge to steer clear of men, she just can't shut the door on him. As she helps him get back on his feet, it's impossible to ignore the sparks flying between them.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;">But there's more to this stranger. His name is Keegan Winslow, a former cop with a secret so heavy it could shatter their growing bond. Knowing the danger he could put Wren in, he wrestles with the thought of packing up and leaving.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;">As the storm outside rages on, trapping them inside, it becomes harder for them to ignore their feelings. Can they conquer the storm, his past, and find love amidst the holiday magic?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="BookPageMetadataSection__description" data-testid="description" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; line-height: 1.37; margin: 0.8rem 0px; text-align: start;"><div class="TruncatedContent" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;" tabindex="-1"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></div></div></div><div class="BookPageMetadataSection__genres" data-testid="genresList" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0.8rem 0px; text-align: start;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong style="color: #181818;"><em><u><span style="font-size: large;">My Thoughts:</span></u></em></strong></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until this week, I had not read a fiction book in a year! That seems impossible for the person who used to read 3-4 books a week! I've made it a goal to read at least 15 minutes a day and it worked :) I read well over my daily time goal and finished "Keegan" in 2 days. I love reading fiction! It is so much better than watching TV.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of TV, I got burned out watching Hallmark Christmas movies, so I was a little bit leery to go into my Kindle and pick one of the Christmas reads I had downloaded in December to be my first foray back into the fiction world. But, like I wrote above, reading is so much better than TV!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wren and Keegan both had such tragic pasts and were damaged much more than just physically. The healing and redemptive storyline was very heavy throughout the book, in a good way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wren's dairy farm was the perfect setting for getting snowed in. Keegan came along at the perfect time even though I felt Wren was a bit too trusting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Christmas theme throughout the book was at the forefront as it mostly took place on Christmas Eve Eve, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It was a very fast paced few days! Especially on the love front.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Keegan" is a clean romance with some steam, if that makes sense. Nothing over the top but enough to keep it spicy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wouldn't say that I loved this book but I really liked it. It was definitely worth the download!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Onto the next book :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN8egsB4lfdPAGqGG1U-Fgvmxs9wauCgDm97jtyNZxSU7FrM9RHZmicQKn_AGLrwb45B5MXJ9YGOVvsSRjL71e2nLIctW0k8LuyaNlt-H76-xVsXuuJRSx_3ZeBaZXuk5XClaoRqY0PfrX/s160/Colletta+Read.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="114" data-original-width="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN8egsB4lfdPAGqGG1U-Fgvmxs9wauCgDm97jtyNZxSU7FrM9RHZmicQKn_AGLrwb45B5MXJ9YGOVvsSRjL71e2nLIctW0k8LuyaNlt-H76-xVsXuuJRSx_3ZeBaZXuk5XClaoRqY0PfrX/s0/Colletta+Read.gif" /></a></div></div>collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562636634487275914.post-59555250794114718852024-01-21T22:21:00.000-05:002024-01-21T22:21:02.051-05:00Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 1/22/2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s320/hhmmugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="320" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQM0jwjlQ4vO4W7MzAFjxpe7Z50-qd_E4eduEdNVXu2rmb_xZLmC1KtHIkcXB61tPNvg7Uv-PEqyh7Duojz1i886r6WfAhlLINK_Py42YQ21sfEPXPWzStANwMhKvwlALpdIXHj94NFKsBNv1VD6vFsf18IPr3JOhRuCw2CZvjHXcCCPVGKFp-Q_KWLsJ/s1600/hhmmugs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Come join </span><a href="http://familycorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Diary of a SAHM</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> for Happy Homemaker Monday. </span></div>
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<u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">The weather outside is:</font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is getting warmer!! I won't even mind the rain as long as the temperatures are above freezing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(I don't know what that little symbol on Tuesday is:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWB3RrnRh2SMB7A55_RnzURI6peExKW-PhJ3LHGvARoblt78-PaHc-QzZEjQ9PjYG_KdmO7m0EMm72zkt_d8V11xfDPFM1yEM9TI01TYoLa8OdCt7DrVJp7s9HhUHnV89jR2KXXe5TLIk5eP47FogtdkKyjFpr5wQuowKvFsMRudV03FwkLWaWrCs8eNa/s1920/1222024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWB3RrnRh2SMB7A55_RnzURI6peExKW-PhJ3LHGvARoblt78-PaHc-QzZEjQ9PjYG_KdmO7m0EMm72zkt_d8V11xfDPFM1yEM9TI01TYoLa8OdCt7DrVJp7s9HhUHnV89jR2KXXe5TLIk5eP47FogtdkKyjFpr5wQuowKvFsMRudV03FwkLWaWrCs8eNa/w400-h225/1222024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i><font size="5">On today's to-do list: </font></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Figure out a new routine as mentioned above. I need to print out more pages for my weekly schedule/calendar so I might as well get my thoughts together as to what I want to be doing once I'm back to working outside the home along with my household tasks.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">~Clean...again. It is never ending with these animals :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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I need to do some research.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #bf9000;"><b><i><font size="5">Currently reading:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~I picked "Keegan" by Lori Wilde to try to kick-start my reading. I want to try to read for at least 15 minutes each day. This book looked like one that would be good to start with :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gbF63kNQejYlk8kGDSmAFQtbU3CSOMtARyv6KSRH-BPqWSxAv2S2D1js6a2PL47ExNaziJg146Gz1pKqSI_P-SFT2yLiAg6ZBYYlxdkjhE54OqGhyWj6UWdsXWIYPbJFto2SbFbEt26WPUNBq4QTIWOYtVzkR1vMh9Jh5QltlgBI03mLYTUxJJhXAg9z/s425/keegan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gbF63kNQejYlk8kGDSmAFQtbU3CSOMtARyv6KSRH-BPqWSxAv2S2D1js6a2PL47ExNaziJg146Gz1pKqSI_P-SFT2yLiAg6ZBYYlxdkjhE54OqGhyWj6UWdsXWIYPbJFto2SbFbEt26WPUNBq4QTIWOYtVzkR1vMh9Jh5QltlgBI03mLYTUxJJhXAg9z/s320/keegan.jpg" width="202" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i><font size="5">Watching:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">NFL Playoff games.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hallmark Winter (not Christmas) movies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Youtube videos from a few favorites</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #e06666; text-align: left;"><b><i><font size="5">On the menu today:</font></i></b></u></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Beef Stew, Biscuits</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>In the Craft Basket:</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been making baby octupus for in <a href="http://www.collettaskitchensink.etsy.com" target="_blank">my etsy shop</a>. They are supposed to really help preemie babies especially those in the NICU. The tentacles help the littles ones from pulling at their tubes and lines. It supposedly helps with breathing also but I'm not quite sure how that works. 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I have a giveaway going on for a cup cozy AND a $25 STARBUCKS Gift Card. <a href="https://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2024/01/tea-time-and-giveaway-1182024.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> t see how to enter ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u><i><font size="5">Bible Verse</font></i></u></span></strong></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>"In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8</i></b></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Have a great Monday!</span></p>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font color="#b51200" size="5"><b><i><u>What I Read:</u></i></b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven't been reading much lately but that is something I want to change. I have a goal to read at LEAST 15 minutes a day before going to bed. If you struggle to get reading time fit into your schedule, please let me know your tips and tricks because I really miss reading for fun!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font color="#b51200" size="5"><i><u>What I'm Reading:</u></i></font></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQELSqFhASjIz3NZnGswnrdKTAuuUemXI_sLPjaVTkPWDuwUz6LaZNGYNQ4cKCqsnUf6ErfQ6XXHg2U8Uomqnsj7D2UfawQdMxSVU_fXH1rFKL4a5g6AgiuDDge-YSUDm1PESAk8me4Ccc46rnEn2uQl-DLEWwvGFtC-GMxwI2NtD244s-4nebjeR75aE/s425/keegan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQELSqFhASjIz3NZnGswnrdKTAuuUemXI_sLPjaVTkPWDuwUz6LaZNGYNQ4cKCqsnUf6ErfQ6XXHg2U8Uomqnsj7D2UfawQdMxSVU_fXH1rFKL4a5g6AgiuDDge-YSUDm1PESAk8me4Ccc46rnEn2uQl-DLEWwvGFtC-GMxwI2NtD244s-4nebjeR75aE/w253-h400/keegan.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blurb:</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;">In the dead of winter, high school teacher Wren Matthews finds a mysterious guy, half-frozen on her doorstep. Despite her pledge to steer clear of men, she just can't shut the door on him. As she helps him get back on his feet, it's impossible to ignore the sparks flying between them.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;">But there's more to this stranger. His name is Keegan Winslow, a former cop with a secret so heavy it could shatter their growing bond. Knowing the danger he could put Wren in, he wrestles with the thought of packing up and leaving.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; text-align: start;">As the storm outside rages on, trapping them inside, it becomes harder for them to ignore their feelings. Can they conquer the storm, his past, and find love amidst the holiday magic?</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><div><b><u><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">First Lines:</span></u></b></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wren Matthews took the last of the cranberry-walnut bread from the oven and set the small loaves to cool on the oak sideboard.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">56%/Page 56</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>She'd had a nightmare. An ugly dream in which unknown assailants were chasing her, and she'd been desperately searching for a gun.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><font color="#b51200" size="5">What I'll (Probably) Read Next:</font></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubzKXM1w99SWXjOoOb-pz6ZEUnFTwr7UUNn-8BL37UX0cADE4mE4rGi_qBaKO1wpWtJT3CwJYmweNLV_2jwUzoQnrRerHgBnGvADkLNfSQKniYozl3Dduv71bZjprDXf0NnXUkQhfOh6dUdtE8YoaZzB-7668AG8_reRlRp7Q215UU7jmCzrQldW7swm7/s445/marrying%20the%20beast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="296" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubzKXM1w99SWXjOoOb-pz6ZEUnFTwr7UUNn-8BL37UX0cADE4mE4rGi_qBaKO1wpWtJT3CwJYmweNLV_2jwUzoQnrRerHgBnGvADkLNfSQKniYozl3Dduv71bZjprDXf0NnXUkQhfOh6dUdtE8YoaZzB-7668AG8_reRlRp7Q215UU7jmCzrQldW7swm7/w266-h400/marrying%20the%20beast.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Blurb:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h4 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Beauty and the Beast retelling…</span></span></h4><h4 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A woman with a secret, a recluse, and a marriage of convenience.</span></span></h4><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For over a year Isabeau Daniels lived in fear of a stalker. Now, with him in jail, she’s ready to start fresh in Dallas as a housekeeper for Rowan Masters—a well known lawyer and recluse.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A car accident left Rowan Masters burned—both physically and emotionally. He’s spent the last twelve years hiding in his family home—and now, to keep his home he’s forced to marry.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Isabeau loves the feeling of safety that Rowan’s mansion offers, and he needs a wife. When a marriage of convenience turns into something more, can they leave behind the nightmare of the past and find the beauty in loving each other?</span></span></p></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><font color="#990000" size="5">Book Haul:</font></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">None this week :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> ~~~~~~~~~~</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><font color="#b51200" size="5">Book Blogger Hop:</font></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><b>Q. </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">Have you ever loved a book that everyone else hated or hated a book that everyone else loved? </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">(submitted by Billy @</span><a href="https://www.coffeeaddictedwriter.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #441300; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank"> Coffee Addicted Writer</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">)</span></i></b></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;"><br /></span></div><div>A. I can't say that I've ever HATED a book that everyone else loved but there are a few books/series that I haven't read and don't see what the hype is all about...Fifty Shades, Harry Potter etc. Maybe if I read them I would have loved them. Who can say???</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2024/01/tea-time-and-giveaway-1182024.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>P.S. 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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /></div><div><br /></div>~I got the job! I applied for an administrative assistant position in the Care Coordination Department at our local hospital last Tuesday. Wednesday they called me to come in for an interview. Thursday was my interview and they asked me to job shadow for a couple hours which was a good sign! This Tuesday afternoon I got the call that I was being offered the position! I accepted and my first day will be February 12th. I'm hoping all this nasty weather is gone by then :)<div><br /></div><div>~Along with a new job, I decided a new hairstyle was in order. My pixie had grown out to the awkward stage that comes along with pixies. So I treated myself to a fresh cut and style. Now I just need to get my nails done :)</div><div><br /></div><div>~Laken has made friends with an exchange student from Finland. Li is the sweetest girl! They've had hang outs, a sleepover and went shopping. Laken introduced Li to Auntie Anne's pretzels. I'm glad Laken has made a new friend and hope they keep in touch well after Li has to travel home :)</div><div><br /></div><div>~Litsa from Coco's Crochet is hosting a unique crochet-a-long (CAL) in 2024. Each "fortnight", she will be drawing an item out of a basket and that will be the "assignment" for those two weeks. Project#1 is CUP COZIES. I heard about the CAL from Cassandra at Craftably Ever After and decided to join in. I've added Litsa's announcement vlog below. Let me know if you decide to participate :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I'd do a weekly post listing my current crafty works-in-progress (WIP).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As of the moment, I have a Valentine Bear started that I'm not sure if I'm going to finish or not... I'm so disenchanted with it that I didn't even bother to take a picture!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Other than that, my only WIP is a Think Pink Prayer Shawl for <a href="http://www.collettaskitchensink.etsy.com" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>. I'm almost halfway finished with it at this point and would really like to complete it this week as I didn't even touch it last week. The pattern is based on Attic 24's cozy stripe blanket that I've modified.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS81n7sQi3bBB8MTxzIstfvnwDrTxBzVxNJt-3RbMg4dWJgo7a-G5MgBagT3lGkBc5RSWkC2uBhwebwYCX6phAX2q7_oJOLGFZML7y0j18zm8zK88_xL9M5ej9y7mfC7V2UkqPkQOB8QHkmKPACA0Ty1svZREyurnZqputhcr7zISW4Z4CfP9Zn7d-wU7j/s1920/think%20pink%20wip.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="943" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS81n7sQi3bBB8MTxzIstfvnwDrTxBzVxNJt-3RbMg4dWJgo7a-G5MgBagT3lGkBc5RSWkC2uBhwebwYCX6phAX2q7_oJOLGFZML7y0j18zm8zK88_xL9M5ej9y7mfC7V2UkqPkQOB8QHkmKPACA0Ty1svZREyurnZqputhcr7zISW4Z4CfP9Zn7d-wU7j/w196-h400/think%20pink%20wip.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been creating all week and finished quite a few items but you'll have to come back for Finish Friday to see what I've completed :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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I'm looking for recommendations if you have any. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i><font size="5">Watching:</font></i></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm glad to say that Hallmark has new movies that aren't Christmas movies. I love a good Christmas movie, but I'm ready for something else.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We started watching the National Treasure series on Disney. So far, so good :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I might watch the Steeler/Buffalo game this afternoon since it was postponed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="color: #e06666; text-align: left;"><b><i><font size="5">On the menu today:</font></i></b></u></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>In the Craft Basket:</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm working on a Valentine Bear and a Preemie Octopus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span><u><i><font color="#ffa400" size="5">Picture from the Camera</font></i></u></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTAfqtmFIHxFQK8kaW8UYsQyYGd2RCns00xPU3J8maiqBD13oMmnecgy6Ehyphenhyphen3U0teUlaqMFlrLX6fnow1_47S1307mfFP8C3g74XaqF1SggnuB4zYqy_xfscd3hUppRV7reG0OSqfpnfGZfn6_0vxk7PzhKWjq33vDZju0pybSINxHZ5CvFSXeisOYt9J/s1920/large%20octopus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="943" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTAfqtmFIHxFQK8kaW8UYsQyYGd2RCns00xPU3J8maiqBD13oMmnecgy6Ehyphenhyphen3U0teUlaqMFlrLX6fnow1_47S1307mfFP8C3g74XaqF1SggnuB4zYqy_xfscd3hUppRV7reG0OSqfpnfGZfn6_0vxk7PzhKWjq33vDZju0pybSINxHZ5CvFSXeisOYt9J/w196-h400/large%20octopus.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kaylee claimed this large octopus I made this week. It turned out larger than I thought it would :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u><i><font size="5">Bible Verse</font></i></u></span></strong></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>"God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness." Genesis 1:4</i></b></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2.4rem; min-width: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Have a great Monday!</span></p>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><strong><em>Colletta</em></strong></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562636634487275914.post-3194725654769354482024-01-09T19:59:00.000-05:002024-01-09T19:59:43.276-05:00WIP Wednesday ~ 1/10/2024<div style="text-align: center;">
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<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I'd do a weekly post listing my current crafty works-in-progress (WIP).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As of Monday afternoon, when I'm typing this post, I have two WIPs that I'm actively working on and would like to get finished this week.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7AFnhJWGQ-rssH5ZpNsmdo3nQY0XXcZO4-wAdhYDcTqbupIL3ZFxjYzD9SN7Tr9mml27sQGIUuTh-uTOJXzC4R-8a5YNpXK8WpUtaipidW87uUcQ8Q5OibNxW9LQgPnfd6cw02FsWUHM5IYNkGoYYC93Otip_IMxk9_gI569tgh5rusAB6TY3Tza3UFpX/s1920/cow%20wip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="943" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7AFnhJWGQ-rssH5ZpNsmdo3nQY0XXcZO4-wAdhYDcTqbupIL3ZFxjYzD9SN7Tr9mml27sQGIUuTh-uTOJXzC4R-8a5YNpXK8WpUtaipidW87uUcQ8Q5OibNxW9LQgPnfd6cw02FsWUHM5IYNkGoYYC93Otip_IMxk9_gI569tgh5rusAB6TY3Tza3UFpX/w196-h400/cow%20wip.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first is this "Mini" Cow. It is a free pattern by <a href="https://www.graceandyarn.com/2020/05/free-mini-crochet-cow-pattern.html" target="_blank">Grace and Yarn</a> . I started the regular sized cow pattern and it was huge! I then decided to switch over to the "mini" cow. Even the mini cow is turning out quite large and is taking quite a while to finish. I have to make two arms, some spots and tail to finish it up. I'm going to put crocheted flowers on the head instead of horns as I don't think female cows have horns. Correct me if I'm wrong, please! I'm hoping to finish this up soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS81n7sQi3bBB8MTxzIstfvnwDrTxBzVxNJt-3RbMg4dWJgo7a-G5MgBagT3lGkBc5RSWkC2uBhwebwYCX6phAX2q7_oJOLGFZML7y0j18zm8zK88_xL9M5ej9y7mfC7V2UkqPkQOB8QHkmKPACA0Ty1svZREyurnZqputhcr7zISW4Z4CfP9Zn7d-wU7j/s1920/think%20pink%20wip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="943" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS81n7sQi3bBB8MTxzIstfvnwDrTxBzVxNJt-3RbMg4dWJgo7a-G5MgBagT3lGkBc5RSWkC2uBhwebwYCX6phAX2q7_oJOLGFZML7y0j18zm8zK88_xL9M5ej9y7mfC7V2UkqPkQOB8QHkmKPACA0Ty1svZREyurnZqputhcr7zISW4Z4CfP9Zn7d-wU7j/w196-h400/think%20pink%20wip.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My second WIP is a Think Pink Prayer Shawl for <a href="http://www.collettaskitchensink.etsy.com" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>. I'm almost halfway finished with it at this point and would really like to complete it this week. The pattern is based on Attic 24's cozy stripe blanket that I've modified.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> If I start (and don't finish) any more projects before Wednesday, I'll let you know :)</div>
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collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562636634487275914.post-47504840596395388792024-01-08T21:45:00.000-05:002024-01-08T21:45:26.563-05:00Tuesday Tunes ~ Any More by Cain ~ 1/9/2024<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqASYWnOxjtvEqcoS0_VLDZ36EoH6EjuKSjzv2O-pfHctnPbYEabJSE9KBgYXE23djisSG54pxE7WpXJnRu2obcaN3E5rp6Irnjh-N6jBxbT2CIgVzL1z2gngNaJE6rVYV-RVQ7ln5QqOgswx202n4-0tMyTC1VklwUOFcfOo--M-H4BYdYZzMJRrBVQ/s600/Tuesday-Tunes.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="600" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqASYWnOxjtvEqcoS0_VLDZ36EoH6EjuKSjzv2O-pfHctnPbYEabJSE9KBgYXE23djisSG54pxE7WpXJnRu2obcaN3E5rp6Irnjh-N6jBxbT2CIgVzL1z2gngNaJE6rVYV-RVQ7ln5QqOgswx202n4-0tMyTC1VklwUOFcfOo--M-H4BYdYZzMJRrBVQ/s320/Tuesday-Tunes.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A prayer I pray for my girls daily is that they would know just how much God loves them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is nothing we could do to make God to love us any more than he does right now. His love is complete.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this song. Love this group!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qnqWwE8zJBQ?si=4TpOq7O0SsLqGwsL" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What tune(s) are you listening to today?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Colletta</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P.S. I could totally make those funky, crochet-embellished outfits :)</span></div>collettakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com0