Homemaker Monday ~ 6/24/13

Come join Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy Homemaker Monday.

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The Weather...

Currently 69F at 8am.  Today has a forecast high of 88F with a chance of thunderstorms.  Right now, though, the sun is shining beautifully :)

Right Now I Am...

Getting my youngest ready for her first day of summer camp.  This week the camp is about Computers.

Thinking...

About my oldest daughter who is at Church Camp this week.

On My Reading Pile...

I finished Becky Wade's first book, My Stubborn Heart, last night and LOVED it.  I'm hoping for this book to be just as great a read :)

On My TV...

On my DVR, waiting for me to watch it :)

What I Found While Surfing the Net...

I love baked good made with zucchini!  I can't wait for our garden to produce enough to start baking with.  Click on the picture to go to the recipe.

On the Menu This Week...

Monday:  Roast Beef, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli, Apples
Tuesday:  Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Grapes, Green Beans
Wednesday: Soup, Sandwich, Apples
Thursday:  Chicken gravy and biscuits, corn, oranges
Friday:  Pizza
Saturday:  Out
Sunday:  Fellowship

On My To Do List...

I have dirty laundry and dishes up to my eyeballs to get through today and tomorrow.  Wish me luck!

In the Craft Basket...

We got a huge etsy order this weekend.  The first item I'll be working on is a Lagoon Pod.

Looking Forward To This Week...

I'm looking forward to having some quiet time to myself this week.  See above mentioned summer camps :)

Looking Around the House...

I see the progress that I can make today on the weekend clutter.

From the Camera...

My cousin, Eric, taking his twins (my honorary nephews) on their first fishing day :)

On My Prayer List...

Kaylee and her friends at camp, summer safety for all and prayers of thanks for our refinancing.

Bible Verse, Devotional...

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in all ways." 2 Thess 3:16

Tea Time ~ 4/5/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

~Both twins are finally home.  Right after being born both, Chase and Connor, had trouble regulating their breathing.  Chase, who was a bit bigger at birth, regulated and was able to come home after a few days.   Connor kept having episodes where his oxygen levels would drop.  But...thank the Lord, Connor came home on Wednesday!  The brothers are together again!  I can't wait to get down to see them and kiss them all up!

Chase and Connor

~Yesterday, Kaylee had her very first Junior High Softball game.  It was a double header.  They lost both games but the second game was only by 1 run.  Bummer.  But for such a young team, they played really well and worked together as a team.  It was so fun to watch but it was FREEZING!  I came home and put my fuzzy winter jammies on.  lol

~The Pittsburgh Pirates had their opening game against the Chicago Cubs.  They played a 3 game set.  The Pirates won 1 game and lost 2 games.  Who would have thought that I'd get into watching baseball on TV?  Now, I'm hooked!  They play the Dodgers tonight at 10pm.  I'm now sure if I can stay up that late.

~Finally, the sun is shining!  Last Saturday was so nice and fairly warm out.  We had an egg hunt and worked on getting the deck furniture out and ready to enjoy.  Then...cold and snow flurries!  Argghhh....  Today is supposed to get into the 50's and then gradually increase to the 60's.  I can't wait to be able to get out on the deck to read or crochet or to just watch the kids play!

~One last thing that makes me happy this week is:  IT IS FRIDAY!!!!  I'm so ready for this week to be over.  I'm actually ready for the school year to be over and for summer to roll on in to town.  Can I hear an "Amen"?


What has made you smile this week?

Tea Time ~ The Twins ~ 3/22/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

One huge thing happened in our family this week and I'm bursting to tell you about "them"!

Introducing my newest "nephews" born March 19th:

On the left:  Chance Charles G. = 6lb 14 oz

On the right:  Connor Charles G. = 6lb 7oz

Aren't they just too sweet?!?!?

What has made you smile this week?

Read, Crochet, Repeat ~ 2/20/13

My current read and project are:

Tea Time (aka Coffee Date) ~ 1/18/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, everyone!  I hope you're having a good week.

~I honestly don't know if I'd have been able to meet up today if it wasn't virtual.  That sick kid that I had home last Friday passed along her flu germs and I have been sick, sick, sick!  Today, I'm drinking hot tea with honey.  I think I'm over the worst of it but still feel soooo draiiiinnnneeeddd...............  I feel like I have limp noodles for limbs.  it hasn't been the best of weeks :(

~My BCF (Best Cousin Forever), Steph, turned 25 on Wednesday!  She says she feels old now.  Ha!  She's still a young whipper snapper.  Although being a mom to a 9 month old does take it out of a girl.  She is such a great mom and is doing a great job with Dex!

~I can't believe I'm going to be 35 years old in 2 months!  The good thing about having a husband who is 10 years older than me is that I always feel young.  Yes, I'm going to 35, but he's going to be 45!  Now, THAT is old!  Just kidding!

~I recently found out that one of my best friends from school who I've been blessed to still be in touch with (we go to the same Church) is expecting a surprise blessing in July!  This is baby #4 for her and came as somewhat of a shock to her and her hubby.  Her youngest started Kindergarten this year and I think they were getting settled in and now will have to start all over.  I'm very excited for her but at the same time I can't help but think "better her than me!"

~Next Saturday is what I'm calling the "Big Reveal"!  My cousin, Eric, and his wife, Michele, are finally going to tell us what sex(es) the twins are!  I can't wait to find out!  It has been killing me to not know!  I can't wait to start crocheting for my newest honorary nieces, nephews, or one of each.  The suspense is almost too much to bear!

~I find that since I've had my hysterectomy and know that I no longer have to worry about going through pregnancy again, that I'm more excited than EVER about new babies.  Before I would think about all the struggles I went through while pregnant and PPD.  Now I just look forward to BABIES!  Holding them, kissing them, snuggling them and giving them back when they get too fussy.  I am loving be an Auntie!

~I'm planning on a quiet, healing weekend.  Some reading, crocheting and maybe a movie or two with the family.  BTW, we watched "Ice Age, Continental Drift" last Friday for Family Movie Night and it was hilarious.  We all loved it!

So, how was your week?  Any big plans for the weekend?

30 Days of Gratitude 2012 ~ Day 7

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I am grateful for:

Being an "Auntie".

1.  Dexter Michael (aka Dexi Doo) : 7.5 months old
2.  Twin A:  Due 3/27/13
3.  Twin B:  Due 3/27/13
4.  Squishy baby kisses and hugs!
5.  Spoiling them rotten!


Thank You, Lord, for the babies.