A Simple Woman's Daybook ~ 2/26/20

Looking out my window:

I'm typing this at 10:01pm, so it is pitch dark!

I am thinking:

I am thinking that I am getting tired and should make sure Laken is in bed.  Morning comes early!

I am thankful:

That I have a wonderful husband who works very hard for his family!

One of my favorite things:

Is chocolate!

I am creating:

I am creating a Prayer Shawl for my "Angel".  I've been working on it for what feels like weeks and am on the home stretch!  I'm using Red Heart Ombre in Scuba.

I am wearing:

My warm, fuzzy PJ's.

I am reading (read) /watching (watched) / listening to:

I am reading "One Thing I Know" by Kara Isaac.  Ms. Isaac has fast become one of my favorite go-to authors to get me out of a reading slump!

I am hoping:

I am hoping to have a quiet, peaceful night's rest.

I am learning:

I am learning about the evil woman Athaliah from 2 Chronicles 22 in my "Really Bad Girls of the Bible" class.  

In my kitchen:

Sun:  Church Potluck

Mon:  Nuggets and Mac-n-Cheese

Tues:  Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes

Wed:  Pork Chops, Noodles

Thurs:Chinese, Rice

Fri:  Chicken, Mashed Potatoes

Sat:  Grilled Cheese, Soup

Shared Quote:

"Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed."

Mark 1:35 NIV

A moment from my day:

Have a Blessed Day!

Colletta

Work in Progress ~ 7/4/18

 

After finishing Ashley's Afghan, I decided to pick up an unfinished project that has been sitting on the back shelf.

 

 

This afghan is actually for ME!  I'm using a yarn in my very favorite colors.  It is Red Heart Ombre in Spearmint.

 

I was going to make a very large afghan that would cover my king size bed but my 11 month old Chocolate Lab has been on a chewing frenzy and it would just break my heart to put all that work into something to have her chew it up!

So, instead of making a 10 X 10 square afghan I decided to make a 5 X 6 afghan/throw.  Here I have approximately 24-25 blocks finished.  So I still need about 5ish more blocks and then to join them and put the border around.

Hopefully, next week I'll be able to show you the finished product!
 

 

 

What are you working on?

Colletta 





Work in Progress ~ 6/6/18

 

 

"Ashley's Afghan" has come a long way from my last Work in Progress post.  Here is where I was on May 16th, still working on the blocks:

 

 

 

And here is my progress of now:

 

You can see that the blocks are completed and I'm working on the border.

I'm not completely sure how I'm feeling about it :(

I still have three colors to go around the perimeter with. Then a row of cream and then ending with another row of cream shells.

 

I'm hoping by the end it will all pull together and look the way I want it to.  Otherwise, I'll be very disappointed...



 

What are you working on?

Colletta 





Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 3/5/18

 

 

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The weather outside is::::

It was SO windy a few days ago.  I actually had a dream that there was a tornado!  The temps haven't been too bad, hovering around 35*F.  We're supposed to get some snow over the next few days though.
 



On my breakfast plate:

Granola Bar

  

As I look around the house::::

 

~We're down to three boxes left to sort through and put away!  So exciting.  I can't stand the clutter.

~Trim is going up!

On today's to do list::::

Babysit
Read Thru the Word
Supper
Menu/Grocery List
Exercise
 

Happening this week::::

 

Monday.... See above.
Tuesday...  Babysit Damon, groceries, exercise, RTW
Wednesday... Laundry, Schedule, Prayer Meeting, RTW
Thursday... Babysit Damon, RTW
Friday...  Weigh-in, RTW, Family Dinner, Bills
Saturday...  Laundry, RTW, Date Night, Spring Clocks Forward!
Sunday...  Church, RTW

Currently reading::::



I loved Dani Pettrey's Alaskan Courage series.  This is the first book of her new series Chesapeake Valor and takes place in Gettysburg.  As a Pennsylvania girl, I am finding it fascinating!
 

On the TV::::

Coco

GAC Top 20 Countdown

THE VOICE!

Listening to:

You've GOT to watch this video!



On the menu this week::::

Monday - Ham Pot Pie, Green Beans, Apples
Tuesday - Steak, Fried Potatoes, Corn, Peaches
Wednesday - Potato Soup, Grilled Cheese
Thursday - Chicken, Augratin Potatoes, Broccoli, Oranges
Friday -  Pizza
Saturday - Breakfast
Sunday - Dinner at Church

What I am creating at the moment::::

For some reason, my camera won't load the pictures I've taken onto my computer :(

This week, I worked on the Ravelry BAMCAL 2018 February Block from Helen Shrimpton called Star Crossed.

I like how the pattern looks, I just wish I would have placed my colors a tiny bit differently.

Sorry for not having a picture!

Picture From the Camera

 Nothing new this week due to camera malfunctions.

 

Bible Verse/Devotional

 

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Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 2/26/18

 

 

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The weather outside is::::

A beautiful, sunny 55*F today.  No snow in sight :)
 



On my breakfast plate:

Toast and Chocolate Milk

  

As I look around the house::::

 

~The girls are both in school!  Laken is finally better and back to her normal self.

~Stuff.  We were working on unpacking the few remaining boxes and things got taken out of boxes and are just laying on the coffee table, floor, etc.  Ughh...

~Laundry.  I put it off on Saturday and now I have to play catch-up.

On today's to do list::::

Babysit
Read Thru the Word
Laundry
Supper
Menu/Grocery List
Exercise
 

Happening this week::::

 

Monday.... See above.
Tuesday...  Babysit Damon, groceries, exercise, RTW
Wednesday... Laundry, Schedule, Prayer Meeting, RTW
Thursday... Babysit Damon, RTW, Senior Parent Meeting
Friday...  Weigh-in, RTW, Family Dinner
Saturday...  Laundry, RTW, Movie Night
Sunday...  Church, RTW

Currently reading::::



I started reading The Pelican Bride by Beth White.  It is set in Louisiana in the early 1700's.  It has been a really long time since I've read a book in this time period.  I really can't even remember what it would have been.  So far, it is very interesting.

Side note, my puppy Kona decided to get the book off my bedside table and chew it.  Luckily, she only got the bottom corner and it is still able to be read.
 

On the TV::::

Daddy's Home Two
Wonder
Moana
Olympics

Listening to:

 

On the menu this week::::

Monday - Cheeseburgers, French Fries, Broccoli, Apples
Tuesday - Steak, Fried Potatoes, Corn, Peaches
Wednesday - Chicken, Augratins, peas, pears
Thursday - Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, green beans, fruit cocktail, dessert
Friday -  Pizza
Saturday - Breakfast
Sunday - Dinner at Church

What I am creating at the moment::::

Maybellene by Polly Plum is the February BAMCAL on Ravelry.

Another great pattern by Polly Plum!

Picture From the Camera

 Nothing new this week.

 

Bible Verse/Devotional

 

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Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 2/19/18

 

 

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Laken is officially sick with Influenza A. 
Please keep her in your prayers as we fight against this fever.

The weather outside is::::

Last Thursday it was 60*F and then on Saturday it snowed, snowed, snowed.  There was nothing and then within a few short hours, we had 5 inches of snow.
 



On my breakfast plate:

Chocolate Chip Granola Bar

  

As I look around the house::::

 

~The girls!  No school today :)

~Laundry.  I put it off on Saturday and not I have to play catch-up.

On today's to do list::::

Read Thru the Word
Laundry
Supper
Menu/Grocery List
Exercise
 

Happening this week::::

 

Monday.... See above.
Tuesday...  Babysit Damon, groceries, exercise, RTW
Wednesday... Laundry, Schedule, Prayer Meeting, RTW
Thursday... Babysit Damon, RTW, Bills
Friday...  Weigh-in, RTW, Family Dinner
Saturday...  Laundry, RTW, Movie Night
Sunday...  Church, RTW

Currently reading::::



I'm still reading 7 Brides for 7 Texans.  I've enjoyed reading half of the brothers' stories so far.  I should have it read and reviewed for Thursday.
 

On the TV::::

NCIS - binge watching to try to get caught up to the current season

Forever My Girl

Olympics

Listening to:

 

On the menu this week::::

Monday - Pork Chops, Buttered Noodles, green beans, peaches
Tuesday - Ham, Fried Potatoes, peas, oranges
Wednesday - Chili, Grilled Cheese
Thursday - Chicken and Rice, Cole Slaw, Pears, Texas Sheet Cake
Friday -  Pizza
Saturday - Breakfast
Sunday - Dinner at Church

What I am creating at the moment::::

This is the Moogly 2018 Block #3 called Clown Car by Polly Plum.

I love Polly Plum Patterns!


Picture From the Camera

 

 

Bible Verse/Devotional

 

 

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Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 1/8/18

 

 

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The weather outside is::::

Absolutely freezing!  I mean really.  Negative temperatures can go away! 



On my breakfast plate:

Special K Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar

  

As I look around the house::::

 

Boxes, boxes and more boxes.

I've been trying to go through each load that we bring into the addition as we go, but there is just so much STUFF!

Our bedroom is pretty much situated.  The family room is getting there but we still need to move the couches in.

The girls are SO HAPPY to have their own rooms once again!  Kaylee (16) has been very responsible about setting up her room and organizing it and decluttering.  Laken (10) however, is happy to live in chaos.  We'll be "motivating" her this week and helping her come up with the best layout and organization.


On today's to do list::::

Read Thru the Word
Work 8am-2:30pm
Pick the girls up from school
Supper
 

Happening this week::::

 

Monday.... See above.
Tuesday...  Menu and grocery list, groceries, laundry, exercise, RTW
Wednesday... Work 8am-2:30pm, Prayer Meeting, RTW
Thursday... Off, laundry, organize boxes, RTW
Friday...  Work 8am-2:30pm, RTW
Saturday...  Laundry, RTW, Family Game Night
Sunday...  Church, RTW

Currently reading::::



I am so happy to be through with The Negotiator!  It just wasn't for me.

I'm also so happy to be reading The Goodbye Bride by Denise Hunter.  I've read the other two books in this series (our of order) and am really excited to be reading Zac's story.  So far, I'm really liking it :)
 

On the TV::::

Kids Baking Championship
Arthur
Leap

Listening to:

 

On the menu this week::::

Monday - Fish, French Fries, Peas, Oranges
Tuesday - Vegetable Soup, Noodles, Apples
Wednesday - Beef Stew, Rolls, Peaches
Thursday - Ham, Buttered Potatoes, Green Beans, Pears
Friday -  Pizza
Saturday - Breakfast
Sunday - Dinner at Church

What I am creating at the moment::::

I've gotten 8 squares crocheted for the afghan to go in my bedroom using Redheart Ombre in Spearmint.  I love how the same yarn can make two squares that have different colors.  So easy!  I'm  really looking forward to seeing how they all come together.  I'm going to be making a total of either 70 or 80 squares for this afghan.  I'm still trying to decide whether to go 7X10 or 8X10.  What do you think?  Is bigger better?  My bed is King sized...

Picture From the Camera

Seeing my two pups, one old and one young, resting together made my heart smile :)  Kona is on the left and Lilah is on the right.

Bible Verse/Devotional

 

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Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 6/5/17

 

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The weather outside is::::

We had beautiful weather this weekend!  Now we're getting some rain, though.

 



On my breakfast plate:

Special K cereal and Diet Dr. Pepper:)

  

As I look around the house::::

 

I still see no digging being done for the footer for the addition.  Still waiting...  ARGH!

DITTO this week!


On today's to do list::::

Bible reading
Blog writing/visiting
Housework

Walk
CAL's
Decorate for VBS
 

Happening this week::::

 

Monday.... Housework, walk, CAL's, Decorate for VBS.
Tuesday...  Clean, laundry, Decorate for VBS.
Wednesday... Menu and Grocery List, Schedule for next week, Walk, VBS.
Thursday... Groceries, VBS.
Friday....Laundry, Walk, VBS.
Saturday....Weigh-In, VBS.

Currently reading::::



I love, love, love Julie Klassen's books!  I started this one last night and didn't want to put it down.  I'll be reading it as part of the 20 Books of Summer Challenge.
 

On the TV::::

America's Got Talent
Pirates Baseball

 

On the Radio:::

This week for Songs on Sunday I featured  "Home" by Chris Tomlin.
 

On the menu this week::::

Monday - Kielbasa, Fried Potatoes
Tuesday - Chicken Alfredo, noodles
Wednesday -  Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes
Thursday - Ham, mac-n-cheese
Friday -  Pizza
Saturday - Breakfast
Sunday - Dinner at Church

What I am creating at the moment::::

Part 2 of Atlanticus by Ness at Hooked on Sunshine.

I am loving this pattern!

 

From the Camera:::

 

 

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::

 

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Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 5/29/17

 

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The weather outside is::::

Rain, rain, rain!
Go away!

 



On my breakfast plate:

Special K cereal and Diet Dr. Pepper:)

  

As I look around the house::::

 

I still see no digging being done for the footer for the addition.  Still waiting...  ARGH!

On today's to do list::::

Bible reading
Blog writing/visiting
Housework

Walk
CAL's
 

Happening this week::::

 

Monday.... Housework, walk, CAL's.
Tuesday...  Clean, laundry.
Wednesday... Menu and Grocery List, Schedule for next week, Walk.
Thursday... Bills, Groceries.
Friday....Laundry, Walk.
Saturday....Weigh-In.

Currently reading::::



I started this book about an Irish immigrant a few days ago but haven't had a chance to get back to it.  So far, she has made it through Ellis Island and to a boardinghouse for immigrant women.  I'm really enjoying and can't wait to dive back in.
 

On the TV::::

The Voice
Pirates Baseball
Fixer Upper
Pirates of the Caribbean~Dead Men Tell No Tales

 

On the Radio:::

This week for Songs on Sunday I featured  "Clean" by Natalie Grant.
 

On the menu this week::::

Monday - Memorial Day Picnic
Tuesday - Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Wednesday -  Chicken Biscuit Bake
Thursday - Hoagies, chips
Friday -  Pizza
Saturday - Breakfast
Sunday - Dinner at Church

What I am creating at the moment::::

Part 1 of Atlanticus by Ness at Hooked on Sunshine.

Part 2 is already on the website!  I can't wait to carve out some time this evening to work on it.

I'm also still working on the Stardust Melodies CAL.  You can read more about "Don't Fence Me In" HERE.

 

From the Camera:::

 

 

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::

 

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