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Happy Homemaker Monday



The Weather:::
It's fall!!!  Fall is here!!!



Right now I am: 
Watching the Today show and drinking my pumpkin latte.

Thinking:
I really would like to quit coughing!

On my reading pile:::
Right now I'm reading the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.

On my tv:::
Tonight is the new Bones and Sleepy Hollow!

On the menu for this week:::
We have quite a busy week with family birthdays so I'm not cooking much this week.

Monday - Spaghetti
Tuesday - Scrambled eggs filled with ham, cheese, and veggies
Wednesday - Out to dinner for my mother-in-law's birthday
Thursday - I'm not sure yet.
Friday - Out to dinner for my brother's birthday
Saturday -
Sunday -

On my to do list:::
Laundry
dishes
Some picking up 
More decorating for halloween
What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
I have some really fun ideas in my head right now.  I'll post later when they are done, since they are gifts.  

Looking around the house:::
The fireplace is on and I'm relaxing on the couch with my pumpkin latte.  Rylie, who was not ready to get up this morning, is asleep again. Sydney is playing on her drum toy in her room while watching The Fresh Beat Band on her iPad.

From the camera:::



On my prayer list:::
One of my old high school teachers who received awful news about his mother's health, and my family hoping we all get feeling better.

Bible verse, Devotional:::
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. ~ Psalm 118:1

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