23/Thurs ~ We got a wifi extender to boost the wifi upstairs as the modem is downstairs and the connection hasn't been the best. So far it is working well and apparently the problem wasn't my laptop! VOTD: Mark 2:17
24/Fri ~ Kaylee and I went to the hair salon today before the rain/ice came. I got highlights and Kaylee got a pixie cut. It is so cute! VOTD: John 11:6
25/Sat ~ We had a Family Movie Night and watched the sequel of Maleficent. I liked it better than the first movie. VOTD: Psalm 95:6
26/Sun ~ Today I didn't feel the best. I made it through Church in the morning and then took a Sunday afternoon nap. I went to bed early with the hope that I'd feel better in the morning. VOTD: Romans 12:12
27/Mon ~ I feel much more the thing today. I received my Valentine Swap package from Deb @ www.readerbuzz.blogspot.com in the mail today. The chocolate didn't last long :) I also got a letter from my Pen Pal and Kaylee got a letter stating that she made the Dean's List! It was a good mail day :) VOTD: Psalm 62:8
28/ Tues ~ I wrote a letter back to my penpal with some get-to-know-me information and got it in the mail. I got some yarn to make my "Angel" from Church a shawl for Valentine's Day. Now I just need to get it crocheted so that I can send it to her at college. I hope she likes the color! VOTD: Habakkuk 2:2
29/Wed ~ I got 8000 steps in today! That is a new record for me! Kaylee and I went to the gym and the store. Then I went to the dentist with Doug. This evening was Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. I'm beat! VOTD: Proverbs 12:4
I'm putting together a Valentine Swap! I'd love for you to join in the fun! Click HERE for more information.
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Today is the last HHM of 2019! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and pray that you will be blessed greatly in 2020!
The weather outside is::::
The weather has been very mild. Beautiful, really. We had some snow before Christmas but it has all melted with the temperatures being in the 50F's the last few days.
On my breakfast plate:
English Muffin, Eggs, Vanilla Chai Tea
As I look around the house::::
We've rearranged the Bedroom and Family Room over the last week. It was a lot of work and decluttering but well worth it. We're letting the Christmas Tree up until after the 1st per Laken's request. She is one for traditions,
On today's to do list::::
I'll be going for groceries today to avoid the New Year's Eve rush at the grocery store. We're also planning on going to see the new Star Wars movie at the theater. The hubby is super excited :)
Happening this week::::
Devotions: I finished reading the Book of Luke well before Christmas so I cracked upon my new devotional, "Devotions from the Kitchen Table". Each day has a key verse so I'm reading the entire chapter of the key verse and then reading the devotional. I'm loving it so far!
For the "Bad Girls of the Bible" study, we learned more about Delilah this week. Some take-aways: 1. The love of a man is to be treasured and not taken for granted. Prov 31:11 ; 2. Do not take jabs at his self-worth. Prov 14:1 ; 3. Money does not keep you safe and loved. Prov 22:1 ; 4. Weaknesses must be turned into strengths. 2 Cor 12:10.
WW: I missed two weigh in due to unforeseen circumstances but got back to my Workshop this Saturday. I was seriously worried that I would have gained 5-10 lbs over the holidays. Imagine my surprise when I stepped on the scale and had a loss!
Exercise: It has been so gorgeous outside that I wanted to get out of the house and go for walks. How long until Spring?
Housework: I'm caught up on laundry and general housework. I also cleaned out my closet area and organized. I think I have just about everything organized now! So exciting :)
Doug: The hubby has been on vacation since 12/23 and won't go back to work until this Thursday. I believe he'll be on 1st shift (7-3) for the two days he'll be working this week. He's been working swing shift for 18+ years so we're pretty used to his schedule changing each week.
Kaylee: Kaylee has been relaxing and preparing for the Spring 2020 Semester of college. We'll be going to purchase her textbooks sometime next week. Her first day back isn't until 1/15/20. She's enjoying every minute off!
Laken: Laken goes back to school on Thursday so we'll be getting back into somewhat of a routine. We finally convinced her Daddy and I are Santa. So, that was a pretty big thing this year. I think she knew but was afraid if she admitted it that she would get less presents! That girl!
Currently reading::::
On the TV::::
I caught up on all my Fall shows and we've been watching lots of Disney+.
I'm working on a Cozy Stripe afghan using up the RH Ombre yarn that I had from my past two project. I haven't decided who to gift it to yet.
Picture From the Camera
Bible Verse
"For thus the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel has said, "In repentance and rest you shall be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you were not willing."
If you're like me, when Christmas is over I can get kind of bummed out if I don't have something to look forward to. I just participated in a Christmas Swap and it was so much fun. (Thanks Carol and Patti!)
So I was thinking...What about a Valentine Swap????
I realize Valentine's Day is a while away but I wanted to get this posted and give everyone time to sign up. I debated waiting until after Christmas to post this sign up but I wanted to have it posted for those with some extra blog reading time over the holidays.
That being said, I would love to have some folks who would be willing to send a package worth around $10 to another swapper.
