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Happy Homemaker Monday



Breakfast time....what is on the plate this morning::::
Coffee and a bagel with cream cheese.

Looking around the house::::
I need to do a few dishes, pick up a few things in the kitchen, change the litter box, and do some laundry, but really I don't have too much to do around the house.  We have made a few fun purchases to make the house a little more homey like a tray for our ottoman and placemats for the kitchen table.  I still don't feel like this is our home, it's a house we live in to get by.  This house just feels tiny and squished together and very cold.

On today's to do list::::

Laundry.....I have a couple of loads to wash, dry, and put away but not over bearing.

Cleaning.....My kitchen is pretty much all that needs it.  The dishwasher needs unloaded and reloaded.  The floor needs swept, and there is some minor picking up necessary out there.

Crocheting.....I'm working on a mat thing for the table to put our pretty fall decorations on.  I'm so excited.

Cooking....I have to make a salad for our dinner with my mom and step father tonight.  I'm thinking about a dessert as well... maybe.

Dance.... Sydney has dance this evening clear across town.

Currently reading::::
Game of Thrones by George R R Martin

On the TV today::::
-- Manzo'd with Children
-- My Five Wives
-- Bones
-- Grey's Anatomy
-- Gracepoint

The weather outside is::::
I think the high today is 72.  I'm digging the fall with these cool mornings and comfortable days.

On the menu this week::::
I really need to work on my weekly meal plan.

Monday
Casserole with Salad

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

If I have a few minutes to myself, I will::::
Crochet, sew, or paint.  I have so many projects I'm working on right now.

New recipe I tried, or want to try this week::::
I haven't even gotten to look but I'm hoping to very soon.

One of my simple pleasures::::
Crocheting on the comfy couch.  Just pure relaxation.

Favorite photo from the camera::::
These moments don't happen that often but I'm glad I got this picture from this time.




Visiting with Blog friends (blog you want to share, blog post that caught your eye)::::
I recently stumbled upon the blog Circle of Pine Trees.  Her pictures are so breathtakingly beautiful!

Praying for::::
Praying for some family members and friends.

Bible Verse, Devotional that is resonating with me at the moment:::: 
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1

Comments

Ruth A. Stiles said…
I love the picture of your kids. Adorable. Thank you for sharing the blog Circle of Pine Trees. It is an amazing blog with wonderful pictures. I have a photography blog as well - photographypoiema.wordpress.com - that I am in the process of overhauling. Feel free to check it out. Enjoy your week!

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