He is my help

Psalm 54:4
Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.

simple days

I will be on and off with my blog... I am trying to get myself scheduled and not be distracted by a few things.

My list for the year:

1) must do school

2) must keep house clean

3) must work on sewing ( I like that one)

4) must work on meal plans

5) must make time for hubby

Thats all.... like that isn't enough

The Simple womens daybook

FOR TODAY August 10th , 2009...

Outside my window...Is a rainy day

I am thinking...I wish Chrios would just finish his Chores....uggggg

I am thankful for... Children who do there chores even if they tal the whooooollllle time

From the learning rooms...New books waiting for the new school year to start.... yippeee

From the kitchen...Dishes needing to be done , and put away

I am wearing...sweaty shorts and star shirt... I walked with Tom this morning and havn't changed yet

I am creating... a schedule for this year... and also event planning for the school year

I am going... to worship practice tonight

I am reading...Bible

I am hoping... to get much house work done today, so that i can relax with my sister tomorrow with no worry about things not being done.

I am hearing... Bekah singing White Christmas, Christopher still talking, fans twirling, bird chirping...

Around the house...things that need my attention

One of my favorite things...brownie Sundea.....

A few plans for the rest of the week: haveing breakfast with sisters, going to a musical with kids, and Vromans nose.... I think?

Here is picture thought I am sharing..

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Taking a break

I am around.... but I am taking a break from blogging for a while.... blessings on the rest of your Summer!!!

The simple womens daybook

FOR TODAY .... July 6th , 2009

Outside my window...Sun beaming down on the grass , birds very happily chirping and.... oh, a woodpecker finding a treasure of his own

I am thinking...Man my toast taste good

I am thankful for...That when times are changing that My Lord never changes.

From the learning rooms...plugging away at math and Phonics

From the kitchen...Banana Bread, Pumpkin muffins

I am wearing...jeans skirt, favorite brown short sleeve shirt, black fluffy slippers and a green sweater... yup it's a bit chilly for July

I am creating... A dessert list for a Ordination service, Menu for graduation Party,and thinking about painting the kitchen

I am going... Grocery shopping

I am reading... Nothing at the moment

I am hoping...to get much accomplished today

I am hearing... the clicking of the coffee maker... hmmm... maybe i should have more?

Around the house...Is quiet, every one is sleeping

One of my favorite things...right now it's homemade bread toasted with raspberry jam....mmmm

A few plans for the rest of the week:.... catching up with laundry, mopping the floor, going to Thomsans Lake with kids, cleaning the pool, ect. ect. ect.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...My oldest Daughters Grad picture... well one of them.
Take a look at this blog Grandmother Renn she is having us post our day books over here while Peggy is on vacation

The simple womens daybook

FOR TODAY .......June 29th, 2009

Outside my window...It's 6am and the birds are chirping

I am thinking...I am looking forward to this week...VBS, going away with my Husband

I am thankful for...fresh starts and new beginnings

From the learning rooms...Phonics, and Math

From the kitchen...Dirty dishes

I am wearing...my black PJ's

I am creating...Quarterly reports that are due tomorrow

I am going... to VBS and at the end of the week Ticonderoga

I am reading...Boundaries

I am hoping...for a continued energy to be renewed in me

I am hearing...the house is very quiet

Around the house...little bits of things that need my attention

One of my favorite things...Cinomin on Toast ( homemade bread mmmmm )

A few plans for the rest of the week:.... Vbs, Quarterly reports, packing for trip, and swimming with my kids

Here is picture thought I am sharing...Bekah is my 10 yr old took this picture of her and her Dad... I think it's sweet
Take a look at this blog Grandmother Renn she is having us post our day books over here while Peggy is on vacation

No more Pox!!

Christopher is no longer Pox boy... He is scab Boy!!!... yes not more chicken pox... YES!!!!!

Hopfully Bekah's Vaccine will help her not to get them.... Please Lord... please!!!!!!

The simple womens daybook

FOR TODAY..... June 22, 2009

Outside my window...are gray clouds, with a breeze that feels heavenly

I am thinking...about the christmas play this year

I am thankful for...a good cup of coffee, Bekah's morning hugs and a peacefully sleeping chicken pox boy

From the learning rooms...finishing up the PASS test this week

From the kitchen...yes... last night dishes are still there

I am wearing...my running out fit, black running pants, light pink shirt... and i am bare foot at the moment...lol

I am creating...Christmas plans in my head

I am going...on a day trip hopefully this week

I am reading...The Word

I am hoping...to finish school this week or maybe next... well, finish meaning most of it... there are subject we will do all summer

I am hearing... Bekah play cards, the fan blowing in the window, birds chirping

Around the house...colored pencils on the table, cuddly blanket on the couch for Chris

One of my favorite things...is haveing coffe in the morning wioth my love

A few plans for the rest of the week:..... finishing testing, road trip ( day trip)....

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Take a look at this blog Grandmother Renn she is having us post our day books over here while Peggy is on vaction

Chicken pox

My poor Chris has the chicken pox..... he was pretty upset at first... we had plans and now he can't do them. However now he is telling me how everyone of them feels... and its like he can feel new ones come in.... pretty funny I know.

He is a bit uncomfortable, fever,dizzy and stomach ache.... so i am trying to give him what i can to ease his pain.

Well I will keep you all posted as to how this all goes.....blessings eveyone

Thankful Friday

1. I am so greatful that we had rain but I am also greatful that it stopped .

2. Kids are in a happy mood, it's a contageious laugh that is happening.. they should be doing school...

3.I am enjoying my tea and muffin

4.Needs to get ready for a garage sale.... today!!!!

Days of rest

I have been resting my knee this week and it is healing.

I hope by next week ( Monday ) I will be back to running.

Outdoor wednesday June 17, 2009

Today was a wonderful day at the park with friends..... for the kids and us mom's.
The older kids played a game of frisbee and the little ones were playing there version of wiffle ball.
And lucky for me .... and friend of mine brought her camera.... and loves to take pictures... thanks Becky!!!
I have to say I love this picture of Christopher.... boy is he growing up.... yes yes i know they do.

Come and visit the other Outdoor Wednesday blogs over here

The simple womens daybook

FOR TODAY.... June 15th , 2009
Outside my window...flower pedels on the ground from our very fragrent trees

I am thinking...what do i feel like crying?

I am thankful for...my home, my children , my church and my husband

From the learning rooms...PASS test started and math and grammar continued

From the kitchen...Pork chops and not sure what else

I am wearing...my black running pants , and light pink shirt

I am creating...a plan to paint the other walls in my house

I am going...to the bank

I am reading...Starting .. The Eagle of the Ninth

I am hoping...my knee will stop hurting

I am hearing...the fan in my window, the kids talking and a spoon scrapeing the side of a ceral bowl

Around the house...the same old stuff that needs picking up

One of my favorite things...is a brownie sundea.... yeah it's 9 am.. but it sounds good

A few plans for the rest of the week:.... finish testing

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

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Hobble

Definition of Hobble

1. to walk with a lame awkward movement

Tha was me this morning. I have injured my knee and I am now hobbling.... how fun right?

NO.... but I am still pushing through this 5K run thing... to day i did more of a fast walk rotaion... that works right?... I hope so....Blessings on your day... I need ice on my knee

Faithful Friday

God is faithful in much

He is faithful to forgive me.

He is faithful in the small and the big trials.

He is faithful in his provision .

Psalm 57:10
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

I am so glad that my Lord and savior is here for me day in and day out. Life can become very overwhelming at times, however , he sends word of encouragement from friends, and in his word. I am so glad that I can call out His name and he is there.

Faithful Fridays is where you share an answered prayer, or something God did for you. Even the little stuff.

Take a look over here to see more faithful friday posts

Favor in your eyes

Genesis 6:8 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD..........Lord, I want to be found favorable in your eyes

Log date June 10th 2009.... humid air and running

Today was another running day... boy was it tough... the humidity in the air was thick like pea soup. Coffee before my run ( something i have to do ) didn't even clear up my air waves.

BUT... we did great time ... we evenwent further then planned... and we did so well... I am amazed!!! I am so glad that i am doing this.

Outdoor Wednesday

Here Bekah is a happy Lost boy ... I mean a girl....she's happy to be found.. I'm glad i did!!
This is Chris the lost boy who is trying to blend in with his natural habitat... the picnic table
This is Adam ( Chris ) who had not only found fig leaves to wear but felt that if he wore a leaf on his face... God could not see him.... I don't think it will work
And here is Eve ( Bekah ) who thought not only will it work but if she looked like a pirate leaf... Godwon't find me..... sorry that wont work either....

Take a look at othere outdoor Wednesday Blogs here

The simple womens daybook

FOR TODAY....... June 8th

Outside my window...A flowering tree that is humming with bee's

I am thinking...how I can bless my Husband

I am thankful for...for a man that wants to make our marriage wonderful

From the learning rooms...pushing through math and grammar

From the kitchen...Bread just out of the oven, and Macaroni salad for dinner

I am wearing...Barefoot, Jeans and a wild pink shirt

I am creating...not sure... a mess in the kitchen...lol

I am going...to worship practice tonight

I am reading...finishing the God King with the kids

I am hoping...To reach my running goal

I am hearing...hammers hitting nails, board being moved, kids flying there kites and my music

Around the house...toys on the floor and laundry on the couch that needs to be folded

One of my favorite things...Hmemade ice tea...ahhhh

A few plans for the rest of the week: To finish my running goal for the week and looking forward to weeding the garden.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
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I did it!!!

I ran my full 20 minute rotation of walking 60 sec then 90 sec run.

I concord the killer hill.

Day 3

It was a little bit of a struggle for me this morning.

I think my body is starting to protest... or maybe it's my brain... or both!!

My sister has joined me... it's so nice to have someone else struggling with you.

 We both decided that we will repeat week 1 again.... going over this one hill up here is a tough thing for 2 physically challenged people.... but we are determined .

 Go Go power rangers!!!!.... 

Day 2

So today was the second day of my training.

 I am surprised at myself.

Yesterday I was in pain.... today I woke up and actually did my rotation.

It is amazing to me what our bodies were made to do this... what is wrong with may brain.

 I am glad to be able to see my goal .... and excited to do it.

Setting Goals

I have been thinking alot about goal setting.

I find that if I don't set goal for myself  I feel lost

not knowing what direction to go.

 Now I get bord with the same old stuff that I do everyday ( I think I have a attention problem) and i was thinking that I need a goal for myself.... so I decided to start training to run a 5K.... Yes , I know i am crazy.... Yes, i am over weight..... Yes my body is screaming at me.... But this is the goal I am working towards... August 1... there is a 5K in Albany NY... and I am going to do it.... YES.... so watch me limp and grown.... I will do this

5K and 400 Meter

This day was a day to remember Sona and her 5K and Bekah in 400 Meter.... what great young ladies

Simple Womens Daybook

FOR TODAY.... June 1st

Outside my window...it's partly cloudy.... birds are chirping

I am thinking...How God is so wonderfully faithful...in all things

I am thankful for...My Husband, and a warm house.... it's chilly today

From the learning rooms...Explose the code, Saxon Math, Rod and staff Math and Learning Language Arts through Literature

From the kitchen...are fresh bagels for happy children

I am wearing...Jeans and a wonderfully warm sweater

I am creating...plans in my head for the summer

I am going...To the post office

I am reading...Bible and The God King

I am hoping...for insight 

I am hearing...the ticking of my clock in the kitchen

Around the house...are remnants of toys that need a home

One of my favorite things... is coffe in the morning with my love

A few plans for the rest of the week...... School and more school

Here is picture thought I am sharing...This is a picture of my oldest daughter who ran her first 5K this weekend... she came in 2,160th place ... and her time was 33 minutes 17 seconds.... I am so proud of her.
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Tablescape Thursday( Bekah's Style)

Bekah has been planning this in her head since that last time she participated .
I love how she placeed the gloves next to this tea set... how elegant.
The tea and ckae is just waiting for this young lady to enjoy with good comapny ...of coarse.
Bekah felt that the blue tea pot braught oput the blue in the tea cup... what do you think?

Come and see other T ablescape Thursday creativities here

Simple womens daybook

FOR TODAY May 18th, 2009
Outside my window...are lilac blowing in the breeze

I am thinking... That I hope Tom and I have good and Godly wisdom to give to those that we care about

I am thankful for...My church and the Pastors

From the learning rooms...Saxon Math and Rod and Staff  Math

From the kitchen... Dish washer is running and bread and bagels will be made for the family to enjoy

I am wearing...sweatshirt  and running pants ( no I don't run)

I am creating...a clean bedroom ( I hope)

I am going...to Worship practice tonight

I am reading...the Bible

I am hoping...the children will obey

I am hearing...giggling when school should be done

Around the house... are piles of things that need my attention

One of my favorite things... Tea and great conversation... which i had yesterday.. thanks Maureen

A few plans for the rest of the week: Completed a full of school, clean the pool, invite kids to swim, mop the floor clean the laundry room

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Isaiah 40:8

 ⁸ The grass withers and the flowers fall, 
       but the word of our God stands forever."

Please come and visit others over at the Simple womens day book. Thank you for stopping by.

May 18th, Blue Monday

These are some paintings by N .C. Wyeth that I really enjoy..... and there is some wonderful blues in them also.... My son loves the second one.

 Please join the others at Smiling Sally as they share there Blue Monday

Thanks for stopping by.

Tablescape Thursday Bekah's Style

Bekah my 10 year old daughter saw some of the beautiful blogs over here, and she thought that she would put together  a place setting to share. These are some of her favorites that she likes that I have in my hutch.
She decided that a hydrangea flower would look lovely on the side of these Currier and Ives plates.
With a nice touch of stripping in the napkin which brings out the pink in the flowered tea cup.
This is one of our very fancy tea cup that  Bekah's Aunt gave to her... she thought it was very pleasant to the eye. Well thank you for looking at Bekah's creation... she is already planning another one. 

If you can take a look at some of the beautiful settings on Between Naps on the Porch 

they are very inspiring .