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Happy Homemaker Monday




The weather::::

I can't get over the amazing weather.  It's supposed to get into the high 70s today.


On my reading pile:::

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson
Bible 

On my tv:::

I have to watch my Gypsies and Sister Wives.  

On the menu for this week:::


Monday- I don't know what I'm cooking for dinner tonight or the rest of the week.
Tuesday- 
Wednesday-  
Thursday- 
Friday- 
Saturday- 
Sunday- 


On my to do list:::
Laundry
Dishes
make beds

What am I sewing, crocheting, knitting, or creating:::
Nothing at the moment


Looking around my house:::
Shawn is sleeping on the couch.  The big kids are playing in their room and I'm about to make an Iced mocha.  Rylie is grunting on the couch next to me.


From the camera:::




Something fun to share:::
My brother in law and his girlfriend are looking for a house to rent and they are looking out here in Lawrence!  I'm so excited to hopefully have them close to us!

On my prayer list:::
Shawn's Aunt Susie is moving back to Orcas Island.  I'm praying that her job is everything she wants it to be and that she has safe travels.

Comments

Sandra said…
I could have sworn I had come by and left a comment and it's not here, so now I'm wondering if I've lost my mind LOL

Love the sprinkler pic, so cute :)
Liz said…
Haha! It happens.

Thank you.

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