Bright Sunshiny Day

It's FRIDAY!

 

Papa Murphy's Pizza tonight!

Little Girls who JUST REALIZED that their birthday is THURSDAY!

Banana Bread fresh out of the oven.

The peace in knowing that whatever happens, I'm going to heaven!

Good friends and good neighbors.

A productive homeschool day!

A short grocery list!

The Best Kind of Day....

Have I mentioned before how much I love Mondays?

After a busy weekend (which are not my favorite!) it's nice to ease into the week with a quiet Monday.   

The girls and I had a productive school morning - got everything accomplished that was on our list.  Grammar? Check. HIstory review? Check.  Math facts? Check.  Bible? Check.  After school, all three kids settled down to create masterpieces with water colors.  One painted a cake, one painted a rainbow, and one painted "hot coffee!" for his beloved mommy.

Lunch was equally unexcitng, and entirely predictable...turkey sammies, baked cheetos, apples....and then some after lunch entertainment named Curious George.  There were toys played with today, dress up dresses worn, and a pretend game of "Boxcar Children".

Outside playtime, a nap for the Super Bubbie and then dinner.  We capped off the day with our favorite Busy Cake from the red and white cookbook and a walk around the neighborhood with the dogs.

Quiet and peaceful.  Just the way we like it.

It Brought Tears to my Eyes....

Here is what is making me happy laugh today.   Please watch it.  You will forget all about Ike.  Or the election. 

Do you not want to die of embarrasment FOR these poor people?  And why does the dude get the cool mic?  OH SO MANY QUESTIONS

It's FRIDAY!

 

The oh-my-goodness what a beautiful day! weather we are having.  Can  you hardly stand it?!

A lil outside schoolin' today....see above

The Walls! The Walls!  The Walls in my house are finished.

Baking sugar cookies in just a bit

A three year old who still loves his nap!

Pizza night tonight!

and....finally finishing all the Twilight books.  Don't judge me.  If you read 'em, you'd be hooked too!

Not too long ago....

I had lunch with a friend.

This is unusual because:

1. I had no children with me and it was the middle of the week.

 2. It was as if I was sitting across from myself.

 The girl I was ten or so years ago. Have you ever met yourself coming and going? Not in the frenzied, "where did I put my keys and why I am trying to leave anyway?!" kinda way...but in the way that screams "Do you REMEMBER THAT GIRL?" And you know, God is so gracious to me, because I do remember that girl! And as I sat across from my precious friend I just nodded my head and said, "Oh. Yes. I remember." And I 'm glad I do. Because God knew what he was doing when I walked the same road she has found herself on. And He knew that I would need to remember. For my friend. Life throws us into a direction that we would not have chosen for ourselves. Most of the time. But along the way, God gently leads us to those who can comfort and those who need comfort.

Girl, I've got your back.

And I'm so glad you eat ranch with your chips and salsa.