A Simple Weekly Wrap-up

(I guess that's the title I'll go with!)

For Today…June 14, 2010 at 7:00pm 

From the Heart:

It was bittersweet visiting with family I haven't seen in a long time this past weekend.  You realize how quickly time is going by, how soon things can change and end.  But you also see how things grow and develop.  What was is still and, yet, is no longer (in good and bad ways).  It's also amazing how something, someone, or some place can bring to the surface those memories you've tucked away.

On the Homefront: 

Well, I think we've made the decision to push forward with trading houses with a gentleman from church.  Craig and I sat down today and made a big list of positives and negatives.  Then we sat down and looked at our budget.  The house isn't any bigger than the one we currently own, and it will take some creative thinking to fit what we have in it.  (It may take getting rid of a few things, as well as getting a few new things.)  The cost will also stretch us a bit more than I wanted to be stretched.  But the property is amazing, the house is sound (with lots of possibilities for improvement and expansion), and the location is fantastic.  So, we take a deep breath, and off we go!  I will be so excited to start moving on with the next phase here of packing up and moving.


In the School Room: 

Summer break! :)

In the Literary Scene: 

I'm reading another historical fiction, Mistress Shakespeare.  It's okay so far.

Outside my Window…the sun is sort of shining right now, but we've had some showers.  The tiger lilies are blooming, and the birds are flitting about.  I'm betting the chickadees have fledged by now, as the last time we peeked in on them they were fully feathered and absolutely adorable mini-adults.


I am thinking…that I have so much to do!

I am thankful for…good health and my family.  Great music and my computer, too.  And I'm glad that we've at least made a decision either way about the house.

From the kitchen…I didn't cook anything today, but Sarah and I did make up a new batch of laundry detergent and soft scrubbing cleanser with our essential oils.

I am wearing…a t-shirt and shorts.  Ha!  No one will see me in shorts! 

I am hoping… that our decision is the right one.

I am creating…a dishcloth.   I should post a pic of it.  It turned out hilariously awful!

I am hearing...Phil Wickham, Jesus Lord of Heaven, and something clicking around in the dryer.

One of my favorite things… good health, beautiful nature, days at home.

I am praying for... good health (always) and for wisdom.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week…praying with my friends, meeting with realtor, a creek romp with church friends at Bill Yeck, Cincinnati Zoo, and a busy weekend with soccer, a graduation open house, and events with the pastoral candidate. 

I accomplished since last week…helped my mom and aunt get everything ready for my cousin's graduation parties. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you:

Normal size dishcloth next to my giant one.

Here you can really see how the edges are catty-wampus. :D  Ahh well.  It's the first time I've ever tried to add a border.  It's not finished yet either, and I was using up leftover yarn as this was a prototype.  Beware!  You might be getting one of these lovely dishcloths for Christmas!

 

Born to You- Luke 2:11. Christian Modern Art

Born to You- Luke 2:11. Christian Modern Art, originally uploaded by MarkLawrenceGallery.com.

This is one of my favorite modern artists. This is a new one, and I thought I'd share it with you all. I am particularly in love with the luminous colors!

New Great Big Sea Album!

SQUEEEEE!!!  Great Big Sea has a new album coming out in July! 

Hit the Ground and Run is fun, if you only have time to listen to one song.

 

Simple Weekly Wrap-up ?? Simple Woman's Weekly Wrap-up? Daybook of Simple Wrap-ups? ;)

I decided to combine two of my favorite memes into one.  One is called The Simple Woman's Daybook, and the other is called the Weekly Wrap-Up (hence, the silliness with the title). 

For Today…June 1, 2010 at 10:20am 

From the Heart:

I'm doing all right.  I have a lot to be thankful for, and I want to always remember that.  Spiritually speaking, I still have big issues wrestling around in my head, but that will probably be the norm for the rest of my life. 

On the Homefront: 

Saturday, we had some good family time until Craig and Katie had to leave in the afternoon.  Sunday was church and the picnic, which was fun.  (Then I had a meeting.)  Yesterday, we finished school!  Woohoo!  And we went to a party with some of our friends and had a really nice time.  When we came home, we watched Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, which Sarah and I had watched Friday night; it was really funny and cute.  So there's a lot of contentment there on the domestic front.

We've had lots of showings on the house but no nibbles.  Oh well.  I don't really care anymore, though I don't like living in limbo.  What's really getting on my nerves (besides the cleaning), is the fact that I can't get into a really messy project, like sewing or something.  So I'm feeling really stifled in a creative sense. :( 

In the School Room: 

We are done!!!!!  I decided that Katie could be done with math, since she'll be working through some of the same lessons when she starts again in August.  She finished her term paper, and Sarah finished her math yesterday.  So they are done!  Of course, I'm not really done, as I have to put together portfolios and begin planning for next year.  But that's okay. 

In the Literary Scene: 

I stayed up too late last night finishing the brainless historical fiction I was reading.  It was pretty good, though.  I read a lot from the Tudor-era, and this was from the reign of Charles II. 

Outside my Window…it's a little overcast, but the breeze is lovely and the temperature is just about perfect.  The birds are flying here and there; I've not seen my hummingbird yet, but I do hear the constant twitter of baby sparrows calling to be fed by their parents (really kind of annoying!).  We have 5-6 baby chickadees in the birdhouse, and they are very cute! 

I am thinking…that I'm glad school is done.  I wish this general melancholy would go away. 

I am thankful for…good health and my family.  Great music and my computer, too.

From the kitchen…Asian Noodle Salad, two days in a row.  But Saturday brought us a colossal cake wreck.

Hahahahaha!!! 

I am wearing…my PJs still. 

I am hoping… that I do well in my classes, which start June 28th. 

I am creating…a dishcloth.  Yep, I've resorted to crocheting when I'm not in the mood to cross-stitch.  I want to sew. 

I am hearing...Sting, I Was Brought to My Senses.  Sarah and Katie are talking; the birds are chirping and calling, and Craig is washing his truck. 

One of my favorite things… good health, baby chickadees, good family time, fireflies, summer flowers, etc. 

I am praying for... good health (always) and for...things I can't say in a blog. 

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week…Katie has a trail ride tonight (if it doesn't rain), band tomorrow, my brother's birthday, soccer, church, etc. 

I accomplished since last week…finished the school year!  Cleaned for 2 showings. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you:

 Melancholy


Photo by Yaroslav B
from: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1243428