A brief hiatus....a new house

Just letting you all know I will am taking a brief hiatus from the blog. We are in the midst of packing and will be moving to our new home in just a few days! Just signed papers last week, so have only had 9 days to pack up seven yrs & three kids worth of stuff :-O

CRAZY!

Check out my new button!!

Here it is. My very own Blog Button. I have been wanting to make one for awhile now. Not too shabby, if I do say so myself!

Thanks to such a great tutorial at The Blog Guidebook, it only took me about an hour.

If you would like to add my button to your blog, you can "GRAB" it copying the code on my sidebar.



I am sharing this post over at Works For Me Wednesday. Check it out for even more great ideas and tutorials.

Simple Woman's Daybook - Oct 10th 2010

Would you like to linger on the simple things...then join me and many others in taking a little look into the day plans and thoughts of those who are focusing on simplicity...beauty of the everyday moments. @ Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY ~ Oct 12th, 2010

::Outside my window...dusk has turned into darkness. Its chilly, and the stars are bright.

::I am thinking...about possibly moving to a "real house".

::I am thankful for...God's provision. That He never fails.


:From the learning rooms...boths kids are doing very well with their lessons. I feel I need to spend a little more time planning ahead of time...to really optimize our time.

::From the kitchen...just finished up the dishes. Kids finished off the last piece of Grandma's Pumpkin Cake.

::I am wearing...jeans & a t-shirt.

::I am creating...beauty out of chaos. LOL ok, so I just thought that sounded good :P
Have been working on some different writings, mostly for blogs. Getting a book project underway.

::I am going...

::I am reading...The Doctor's Perfect Match, by Irene Hannon. We just had our library's used book sale a week ago. Found lots of good books. Even an old copy of Betsy, Tacy & Tib; which we already have a copy or two...but THIS was an original. Hardback :) Love.

::I am hoping...I get a chance to run to walmart pretty soon. Think we're down to one last diaper. Uh oh!

::I am hearing...husband sneezing. Been that kind of day. Temps dropped from 80's to 60's...our sinuses are all messed up.

::Around the house...the kids are all piled up on Daddy on the floor.

::One of my favorite things...big houses!

::A few plans for the rest of the week: homeschool co-op classes, taking pictures of the kids outside with all the fall colors, trip to the pumpkin patch with our MOPS group, a baby shower for a sweet friends 4th baby, and our small group's chili cook-off.

::Here is picture for thought I am sharing... end-of-summer playdate at the park

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Italian Night - Giant Meatballs & Spaghetti


Tuesday: Soup Night - chicken noodle soup


Wednesday: Leftover Night - Dirty Rice


Thursday: Crockpot Night - deer steaks in gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli


Friday: Family Fun Night - homemade pizza


Saturday: Mexican Night - Chili & bread bowls


Sunday: Breakfast for Dinner - french toast

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Leftover Night - from the weekend

Tuesday: Italian Night - Spaghetti and Meatballs

Wednesday: Soup Pot Night - Chicken Noodle Soup with Oatmeal Bread

Thursday: Comfort Food - meatloaf, mashed potatoes, broccoli & cheese sauce

Friday: Family Night - homemade pizza

Saturday: Crockpot Night - Venison Steak in gravy, brown rice, cream corn

Sunday: Breakfast for Dinner - Sausage & Hashbrown Skillet

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Crockpot Night - Hearty Venison Stew, biscuits, apple butter


Tuesday: Freezer Pleaser - Kroutburgers


Wednesday: Breakfast for Supper - scrambled eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, oj


Thursday: Mexican Night - Carnitas, black beans, tortillas, and guacamole


Friday: Family Night - homemade pizza and a movie/games


Saturday:


Sunday: Football Fare - Meatball Subs

Simple Woman's Daybook

Would you like to linger on the simple things...then join me and many others in taking a little look into the day plans and thoughts of those who are focusing on simplicity...beauty of the everyday moments. @ Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY ~ Sept 14th 2010

::Outside my window... is a misty gray day.

::I am thinking...a coupon class that I will be teaching this friday. A little nervous.

::I am thankful for...convenient & fast instant oatmeal packets :)

::From the learning rooms...we are two weeks in to school. Its been mostly smooth :) We are all learning how to work/schedule around Keira and her playtimes & naptimes. I've been able to get more creative with teaching methods. Logan has been catching on to stuff very quickly, even wanting to do more than I've planned, and has learned almost all his letter sounds which I hadnt planned on doing yet!

::From the kitchen...getting ready to start marinating some chicken breasts for supper. Its a new recipe so was anxious to try it tonight....moved it up on the menu plan.

::I am wearing...shorts and a t shirt. Am actually chilly though with the breeze coming in the windows.

::I am creating...a quilt block with Ashleigh. She goes over to my mom's once a week for a sewing lesson. She loves using the sewing machine.

::I am going...to work on my handouts for the coupon class.

::I am reading...over and grading homework.

::I am hoping...Keira naps a little longer this aft.

::I am hearing...happy children! Ashleigh sing while she finsishes her lesson. Logan talking to himself while he builds a racetrack in the living room. Keira, through the baby monitor, playing and giggling in her crib.

::Around the house...dishwasher is running. Washing machine is running. Dryer is running. Now if the vaccum could run its own....and the toilets were self-cleaning.....sigh

::One of my favorite things...the beginning of fall. Apple season. Fresh-pressed apple cider.

::A few plans for the rest of the week: fieldtrip to Moore's Orchard. Coupon class. Church small-group potluck.

::Here is picture for thought I am sharing...what a differance a yr makes:

Keira, exactly 1 yr ago

Keira last night

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Venison Steak, creamy mashed potatoes, corn

Tuesday: Spaghetti & meatballs, salad

Wednesday: Fred's mom's Chili Burrito's

Thursday: Sticky Garlic Chicken, rice, peas & carrots

Friday: homemade pizza & movie night

Saturday: church small group - havent decided what I will make yet

Sunday: Roast in the crockpot, potatoes, carrots....

Check out orgjunkie for more menu ideas and recipes. I was #262....thats a LOT of menu planners :)

Do you plan you use a menu plan? Weekly or monthly?