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Happy Homemaker Monday


Ok, so technically this should have gone up yesterday but we got up somewhat early and were on the move all day.



The weather::::

It has been super hot, like 90s hot and this week we are supposed to get some rain.


On my reading pile:::

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson
Bible
We Live to know, love, and serve God by Fr. Osacr Lukefahr, CM 

On my tv:::

My Gypsies and Sister Wives.  

On the menu for this week:::


Monday- Chicken/fish/shrimp, salad, corn on the cob, mushroom rice
Tuesday- Veggie Frittata, bacon, sweet bread
Wednesday-  Spaghetti with meatballs and bread
Thursday- Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
Friday- Chicken and Potato Casserole
Saturday- 
Sunday- 


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

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

Summer fun:::
We are taking a real vacation this summer.  I'm excited because we haven't had one lately and even then, when we have it's been to the lake.  I have a blast at the lake, but I'm excited to take the kids somewhere new and to give them life experiences.






Looking around my house:::
I'm sitting on the couch, sipping a nice iced mocha, preparing for all the housework I have to do today.


From the camera:::




Something fun to share:::
I'm hoping to start my studies today in the path of joining the Catholic Church and hoping to start my RCIA classes in August.

On my prayer list:::
I don't have anyone specific today.  I'm just praying for those of us that need it.

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