Happy Homemaker Monday - 05/27/2024

 

 

Good morning and a very happy Memorial Day to you all. 

 

I hope you've been enjoying your long weekend.  We had a barbecue with family yesterday, which was wonderful.  Today we are just planning on resting and preparing for the week ahead.

 

Curt took off most of last week for his birthday, and we spent it working on our back patio and back yard.  We have all these plans, but we move according to God's timing and will, as well as our finances.  It's great to plan but you need to have the money to invest, so we cling onto our dreams and plans, and fulfill them albeit in a slower pace, but they come true nonetheless.

 

I do have to step out to Petsmart this morning for turtle food, we ran out last night and I didn't even realize we didn't have another on hand.  So, my plans of relaxing for the day will have to wait just a little while I run these morning errands.

 

Tomorrow I have my yearly mammogram, which is always so nerve wrecking, but I'm praying on it, mainly praying for God to calm my heart, to take away the worry, the fear, the anxiety.  We all know that fear does not come from God, and so our job is to rebuke it, right?  

 

Anyway, let's get right on with our post and then move on with our day.  I hope you all have a blessed week, my friends.  Thank you for always coming by and letting me know you're still reading my blog.  I appreciate it more than you know ♥

 

Sandra

♥♥♥♥♥

 

*** The Weather *** 

Hot and humid.  The perfect combination for frizzy hair.  That should tell you all you need to know.  Haha   We have some more rain on the way this week, as well as hot weather.   

 

Monday - Sunny, 96

Tuesday - Thunderstorms, 82

Wednesday - Thunderstorms, 84

Thursday - Thunderstorms, 82

Friday- Thunderstorms, 81

Saturday - Thunderstorms, 85

Sunday - Sunny, 98

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

I WAS sitting on the back patio working on this post, but there is an insufferable fly that won't leave me alone, and I retreated back inside.  It's fly season, so annoying.  Sometimes I wonder why God created flies lol 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

Just mentally preparing for the mammogram.  I wish it didn't bother me at all, and I could just walk in there, do it, wait for the results and not think about it at all.  Honestly, that is what I pray for the most, to be able to go with the flow, to trust in God's words and plans, and not let it affect me.  Work in progress, for sure.        

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

I'm feeling pretty good.  Still going strong on the health journey, and Curt has joined me as well and has also lost 30 pounds.  He just turned 51, and I'm turning 50 and I truly believe, if you haven't until now started taking care of your health, this is the age to really focus on it.  

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Coffee with 2% milk and a bowl of Weetabix.

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Salad of some kind.      

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Naan Wraps with Homemade Cucumber Raita. 

 

Source

 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday

Naan Wraps with Homemade Cucumber Raita

Tuesday 

Sumac Roast Chicken, Brown Rice, Steamed Broccoli  

Wednesday 

Lazy Afghan Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad

Thursday

Oven Fish Fillets, Zucchini Squash in tomato sauce

Friday

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken, Beans, Mashed Potatoes

Saturday

Beef Kafta Kabob on the grill, Sweet Potato Fries, Chickpea salad

Sunday

Parmesan Chicken, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad

*** What I am wearing *** 

Black midi summer dress and black sandals.

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Book of Revelations. 

 

 

*** On my TV this week ***

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani, Elimi Birakma

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery

ShardLake

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

The back door is open with the screen closed, to let in some fresh air.  It's sunny, the birds are chirping and there is a slowness and quiet atmosphere to the house.  It's clean, it's tidy, and I really don't have to do anything, other than normal kitchen dishes and so on.   

 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Petsmart and Home Goods this morning

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Workout

Water patio veggies and plants

 

*** From the camera *** 

Morning devotionals and Bible reading.  

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

The apostle Peter warned us: “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” He tempts us in various ways and uses discouragement in suffering and persecution to try to draw us away from our faith in Jesus.

 

This is exactly what I was referring to at the beginning of the post.  Fear, worry, anxiety, suffering, it is all done by the enemy to draw us away from God.  When we focus on what is happening around us or a specific situation, we get so consumed with it, that we pull away from God.  We don't have time or the mindset to think about our faith, to think about reading the Bible or drawing closer to Him.   

This is what we fight through every single day, as Christians it is our daily struggle.  It's also when we need to pray harder and press in deeper.

Happy Homemaker Monday - 05/20/2024

 

 

 

Good morning sweet ladies, welcome back to the blog.  I feel a bit weird even saying that, considering the fact that my poor blog has been so neglected, but try as a I may to get back into the rhythm of posting consistently, I just seem to fail no matter what.  Anyway, it is what it is, at least for now.

It is Monday morning, another start to a week, it is also my husband's birthday week.  He is turning 51 on Wednesday.  

This week I hope to get a bit more gardening done.  We've been slowly working on our back patio, creating a patio garden, adding some flowers and plants and just trying to make it a wonderful, comfy place to hang out during the summer.  I can't wait to get out there and enjoy a cup of coffee. 

I do hope to take photos and post about it.  Fingers crossed I actually go through with it.

Anyway, let's get on with our post.  I wish you all a very blessed week!

Sandra

♥♥♥♥♥

 

*** The Weather *** 

We got a little break on the bad weather, last week, but we do have some strong storms moving in on Wednesday.  

 

Monday - Mostly sunny, 95

Tuesday - Partly cloudy, 95

Wednesday - Thunderstorms, 77

Thursday - Thunderstorms, 79

Friday- Sunny, 95

Saturday - Sunny, 94

Sunday - Sunny, 98

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Sitting at my desk and working on this post.  I tried sitting in bed as I usually do when I type up our Happy Homemaker Monday, but my sciatica is not having it today. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

Nothing in particular, just mainly a list of to do's, what meals to add to the new meal plan and things like that.      

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

I'm ok, it's that week of the month, so between cramps and hormonal headaches, it's hard to feel 100% right?

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Had coffee with coconut milk, and a bowl of Weetabix.

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Salad.      

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Chicken and Zucchini Bake, Garlic Quinoa, Squash in Tomato Sauce. 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Starting to work on the new meal plan.

Monday

Chicken and Zucchini Bake, Garlic Quinoa, Squash in Tomato Sauce

Tuesday 

Eggplant and Lentils Curry, Rice, Pita  

Wednesday 

Curt's Birthday, he is wanting to grill steaks for everyone.  I'll make some roast potatoes and a salad as well.  Lemon Cake with Lemon Frosting (his fave)

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

*** What I am wearing *** 

Still in my nightgown.  Will either pop on some leggings later for my workout or will do a dress, just want something comfy for now, and then change into the workout clothes in the afternoon.

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Book of Revelations. 

 

 

*** On my TV this week ***

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani, Elimi Birakma

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery

ShardLake

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

It's cloudy outside so the house looks quite dark, even though it's 8:35am.  

 

I need to just tidy up, give a quick vacuum and dusting, and the house is pretty much set for the day.   

 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Cleaning the house

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Workout

Meal plan and budget plan

 

*** From the camera *** 

Another gorgeous Monarch Butterfly in my garden.  

 

*** What I am crocheting or sewing ***

Nordic Crochet blanket. 

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

It's never hopeless and you're never helpless if Immanuel has invaded your life with His glory and grace. - New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp

Happy Homemaker Monday - 05/13/2024

 

 

Good morning sweet ladies, and a very happy Mother's Day to you all.  I sure hope you had a blessed Mother's Day.  Mine was wonderful, spent with my kiddos both human and furry Hahah 

 

I am actually typing up this post a little late today, I forgot to plug in my laptop last night (something I do every.night), and woke up to a dead laptop.  Had to plug it in and wait for it to charge before I could come and sit down.  Some days right?

 

Anyway, let's get on with our post that is already running a bit late.  Have a blessed week ladies!

Sandra

♥♥♥♥♥

 

*** The Weather *** 

Last week's weather was just insane.  We have more severe storms coming today and later in the week, this spring has been a bit crazy, to say the least. 

 

Monday - Thunderstorms, 81

Tuesday - Sunny, 84

Wednesday - Sunny, 90

Thursday - Thunderstorms, 76

Friday- Partly cloudy, 83

Saturday - Sunny, 89

Sunday - Sunny, 93

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Eating my breakfast at the dinner table, and working on this post.

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

I was a bit bad this weekend, especially yesterday, I had two slices of pizza and a lemon bar.  But in my defense I am good every other day and have been for months.  I do tend to be a bit hard on myself and feel guilty for doing it, so I'm trying to remember that it's a one day thing, and that we just go right back to watching what we eat, and it's fine.  

 

We really can be our biggest critics, can't we?     

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

Honestly?  Gross.....carbs don't do well with me anymore and I'm feeling it. 

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Coffee with milk, and 2 scrambled eggs with spinach, onion and tomato.

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Chickpea Salad with Tuna.      

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Bifes de Cebolada (Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce), Mashed Potatoes, Salad.  I won't have the mashed potatoes, just the salad.

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday

Bifes de Cebolada (Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce), Mashed Potatoes, Salad

Tuesday 

Spinach and Artichoke Chicken, Chickpea and Lentil Salad   

Wednesday 

Sheet Pan Tomato Basil Gnocchi, Cucumber Salad

Thursday

Lemon Garlic Tilapia, Creamy Polenta, Greek Salad

Friday

Ground Turkey Ragu, Garlic Bread, Steamed Broccoli (brown pasta)

Saturday

Beef Kafta Kabob, Roasted Potato Wedges

Sunday

Eggplant and Lentil Curry, Brown Rice, Pita

*** What I am wearing *** 

Grey leggings and a pink spaghetti strap top (will be working out later)

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Starting the book of Revelations. 

 

*** On my TV this week ***

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani, Kara Sevda

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery

ShardLake  - I am quite excited to start this one, it is a period drama taking place during the Tudor Era and focuses on the dissolution of the Monasteries, you can watch on Disney+ or Hulu.

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

With all the rain my poor carpets need constant cleaning, which is also not good for them.  I've been spot cleaning as I go, but today I really need to get the carpet cleaner going.  

 

The house right now is quite dark for this time of the day, because it's cloudy and we're expecting storms. 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Cleaning the house

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Workout

 

*** From the camera *** 

My sweet girl got me some really cute gifts for Mother's Day, among them the cutest coffee mug that says Crazy Chicken Lady with a ton of cute chickens on.  I did use it already this morning and it's in the sink, so will take a photo another time to show you.  But, something else she gave me is something I've been wanting for a long time.  A Turkish Tea glass and saucer set, the teapot and the Turkish Tea.  I am so excited to try it this afternoon. 

 

 

*** What I am crocheting or sewing ***

Still slowly working on the crochet blanket. 

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

Prayer for the day

Let me be acutely attuned to Your Word, so that each decision I have to make will be in Your will, almighty God.

 

Happy Homemaker Monday - 05/06/2024

 

 

Good morning everyone, welcome back.  How was your weekend?

 

Can you believe that we are already in May?  This year is flying by.  Well it is Monday, it is hot, and we are once again looking at some severe storms.  I have never seen so many strong storms, and so many tornadoes in our area.  Please keep the entire Tornado alley in your prayers as we head into more severe weather.

 

Stay safe friends, please and make sure you're covering yourselves and your homes with the blood of Jesus.

 

Anyway, let's get on with our post for today.  Have a blessed week ladies!

Sandra

♥♥♥♥♥

 

*** The Weather *** 

Constant severe weather, it's starting to get a little unnerving, to be honest.  I try not to worry and not to fear, but it's been pretty scary.   

 

Monday - Severe weather, 86

Tuesday - Sunny, 85

Wednesday - Sunny, 84

Thursday - Mostly sunny, 77

Friday- Mostly sunny, 76

Saturday - Partly cloudy, 79

Sunday - Partly cloudy, 80

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Working on this post and listening to a weather report on what to expect today. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

About this weather, again like I said I don't want to be scared, but it's been very unnerving and scary.  .    

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

I'm doing very well, aside from this weather stuff, I'm doing good. 

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

I've had my coffee, and will have some oatmeal soon.  

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Chickpea Salad with Tuna.      

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Baked Garlic Lemon Salmon, Garlic Pasta, Greek Salad. 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Will start working on the new meal plan, which as always, will kick in on Thursday.  Also, just keep in mind these are the meals I make for dinners, but I am doing low carb, so many times, I have just the meat or fish, and the salad, and not the rice, pasta or potatoes.

Monday

Baked Garlic Lemon Salmon, Garlic Pasta, Greek Salad.

Tuesday 

Beef and Broccoli, Brown Rice, Vegetable Egg rolls   

Wednesday 

Bacon Spaghetti, Garlic Bread (I will probably have something else, since I am avoiding carbs)

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

*** What I am wearing *** 

Summer nightgown.  Might throw on a summer dress or some shorts, not sure. 

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Done with Exodus, now debating which book to read next in the Bible.  I am kind of pulling towards Revelation.  It is a difficult one to get through, but it's also important to read.  Which book are you reading through in the Bible right now?

 

*** On my TV this week ***

This one hasn't changed much at all, but it's what I'm watching so leaving it as is, for now.

 

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani, Sen Anlat Karadeniz

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery with my hubby

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

Need to give the carpets a good clean today, and do the usual pick up and tidy.  Also want to get some dusting done. 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Cleaning the house

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Workout

Start working on meal plan and grocery list

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

This time of the year, we are flooded with butterflies.  Small ones, big ones, yellow, white, black and orange.  I just love sitting outside and watching them fly around, sometimes coming right up to me as if to say hello.  

I snapped this photo in my front yard, this is a female Black Swallowtail.  How magnificent are they?  God's creations are something beyond words.

 

 

*** What I am crocheting or sewing ***

Still slowly working on the crochet blanket.  I did get some new crochet hooks yesterday, my daughter got them as an early mother's day present, and I'm so excited to try them.  Will take a photo and show you tomorrow. 

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

I pray that the Lord covers everyone in the path of these storms, with the blood of Jesus.  We have been given authority and power over the everything, and we are to use that authority when something is a threat to our well being.

 

So with that in mind, I cancel and rebuke all storms, in the name of Jesus Christ.  They will NOT come anywhere near our homes and our properties, our animals, our families.  I draw a bloodline around the areas in the forecast and call upon God's army to protect anyone in the path.  Amen and Amen!!!  

Happy Homemaker Monday - 04/29/2024

 

 

 

Good morning ladies, and a very happy Monday to you all.

 

It is a gorgeous morning here in Texas, after a weekend of pretty strong tornadoes and thunderstorms.  It was intense, it was scary, we had the sirens actually go off and we were on the edge of our seats from 3pm to 1am.  

 

We have a lot of family in Oklahoma too and some of them were in the path of these tornadoes as well.  If you haven't seen it it yet, Sulphur Oklahoma was completely destroyed.  It is heartbreaking to see.  So this morning, before we even start our post, I want you to take a moment and pray for all those affected, for the 4 lives lost, and for the entire community.  Also, we are just getting started with Tornado season here in Tornado Alley, so please keep us all in your prayers.

 

Now, let's get on with today's post.  Have a blessed week my friends and stay safe.

 

Sandra

♥♥♥♥♥

 

 

*** The Weather *** 

We got through the horrible storms, but we have more coming in the next few days. 

 

Monday - Cloudy, 81

Tuesday - Mostly sunny, 88

Wednesday - Partly cloudy, 84

Thursday - Thunderstorms, 82

Friday- Mostly sunny, 75

Saturday - Scattered thunderstorms, 74

Sunday - Scattered thunderstorms, 77

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Listening to one of Julie Green's teachings on TV, and working on this post. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

Nothing specific, just the usual daily life.    

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

I'm doing well, I am now down 26 pounds and feeling amazing.  I have my blood test on Friday, it kept getting pushed back.  Will see how my triglycerides are doing, and will let you know. 

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

I have had a cup of coffee, but nothing else yet.  Will probably have 2 scrambled eggs with spinach and a piece of toast, for breakfast.  

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

I have a burrito bowl that I made on Friday.  Chicken strips, cauliflower rice, corn and avocado.  It was really good.     

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Homemade Rotisserie Chicken, roast potatoes, squash in tomato sauce. 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday

Homemade Rotisserie Chicken, roast potatoes, squash in tomato sauce.

Tuesday 

Chicken and Spinach Pie, Salad   

Wednesday 

Shrimp Fajitas, Mexican rice

Thursday

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini, Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches

Friday

Bacon Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad

Saturday

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Brussel Sprouts and Gnocchi, Cucumber Tomato Salad

Sunday

Meatball Bake with Chickpea Salad

*** What I am wearing *** 

Summer nightgown.  Will put on some shorts and a tshirt for the day.    

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Almost done with the book of Exodus in the Bible.  You should read it, it is almost mirror image to what we are seeing in our world today and what we are facing.  It's incredible. 

Venetia by Georgette Heyer

*** On my TV this week ***

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery with my hubby

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

Monday morning, means the usual tidy and clean up and setting the house in order for the week ahead. 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Usual homemaking - dishes, laundry

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Workout

Make Baklava

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

After 5 years, we finally had another Air Show at our base, and it was amazing.  We were blessed with tickets to the VIP tent which gives you an up close and personal experience, lunch, drinks, shade and the ability to meet and greet the pilots of the air show.    

 

I have hundreds of photos to go through and edit, and will be adding them to my Flickr account, you can see them all as I post them, in my Sheppard AFB Air Show 2024.

 

*** What I am crocheting or sewing ***

I still need to get my chickens and birds sewn up.  I keep saying I will do it today, then get busy and don't get around to it.  

 

Also still working on the Nordic Blanket. 

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

Jesus commands you to take up your cross and follow Him, and then He gives you the strength to carry the load. - New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp

Happy Homemaker Monday - 04/22/2024

 

 

Good morning everyone, welcome back to my little blog.

 

It is 7am and Curt has just left for work.  And so our new week begins.  I've been a little out of it this past week, just been dealing with an ear infection and it's kind of knocked me on my behind.  Oh how we take our health for granted, don't we?  When something is off we then realize just how much we take it for granted.

 

I am about 99% better now, thankfully.

 

Anyway, I have a full day of cleaning and basically resetting for the week, ahead.  I know many of you may not agree, but I love Mondays, I don't know why.

 

So, with that said, let's get going.  Have a wonderful blessed week friends.

 

 

*** The Weather *** 

We have had so much rain this year already.  I love it, not just because I love rain, but I just love how everything is so green.  There is more rain in the forecast for this week, but also warm temperatures.   

 

Monday - Sunny, 73

Tuesday - Mostly sunny, 84

Wednesday - Cloudy, 80

Thursday - Cloudy, 82

Friday- AM Thunderstorms, 88

Saturday - Thunderstorms, 83

Sunday - Partly cloudy, 83

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Watching one of my favorite Brazilian vloggers on tv, while typing up this post. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

I have so many thoughts in my mind, just the usual list of to dos, things I want to start, things I want to finish.  

 

And then I have these constant thoughts about how much I want to get back into my blog, and how I miss the days where blogging was a part of me, where I woke up knowing that I needed to record my day, to be able to share it later.

 

I keep trying to get back on it, and keep falling off the wagon.  I don't know why.  But in a way I feel that I'm busier now that my children are adults, than I was when they were toddlers.  Does that even make any sense?  I don't get it.  I really need to evaluate my time and sort it out and get back to doing what I love.    

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

I will be on my cycle this week, if that tells you how I'm feeling at the moment.  Hahaha 

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

I have had my coffee, will have some oatmeal in about an hour.  

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Not sure, might have some salad or a smoothie, or some yogurt with blueberries and walnuts.    

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Stuffed Eggplant, Tomato and Cucumber Salad. 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

It is that time again, to start working on the new meal plan, which will start on Thursday when I go grocery shopping.

Monday

Stuffed Eggplant, Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Tuesday 

Moroccan Fish, Quinoa and steamed broccoli   

Wednesday 

Chili Mac, Garlic Bread, Greek Salad

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

*** What I am wearing *** 

Summer nightgown, not sure what I'll put on after.    

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Book of Exodus in the Bible 

Finishing The Return of the Gods by Jonathan Cahn

Venetia by Georgette Heyer

*** On my TV this week ***

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery, with my hubby

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

Just the usual pick up needs done. 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Usual homemaking - dishes, laundry

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Meal planning and grocery list

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

I was looking through my photos and came across this one from 2014, when we lived in Idaho.  A bird had made a nest in one of our Lilac bushes, and it was close enough to our deck that I could just lean over and see the babies.  How adorable is this? 

 

 

 

*** What I am crocheting or sewing ***

I finally finished Part 4, and almost ran out of yarn, so had to go buy more this weekend.  But, I have started Part 5, which are the Nordic Snowflakes.  

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

If God intended for all the days of your life to be easy, they would be.  No, in grace, He intends for your days to be His tools of refinement.  - New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp

Rain, Books, Cows, Ducks and Baby Chicks...oh my!

 

It has just gone past 10am, and I've come in to sit for just a few minutes to chat a little.  

I used to keep up with my blog and made sure to have daily updates, a record for myself and for my children one day, to be able to look back at where I've been, what we've done and what was happening around us.  We live in such a high paced technologically filled life, that it's often hard to take some moments to record our lives.

It sounds strange to say that, I mean everyone has a phone stuck to them at all times, and we have no shortage of videos and photographic evidence anytime anything happens.  But have you noticed that it is not really used for family time?

We are so eager to capture anything news worthy, but not our lives, and I find that quite sad and disheartening.  

And trust me, I say all this knowing that I am part of the problem too.  I may not be out there doing tik toks (can't stand that app), or filming world news, but I also get caught up in daily life and forget to see what is around me.

It also doesn't help that my children are now grown and don't like being photographed, or talked about on my blog.  Hence no birthday pictures from Nick's birthday on the 11th and there will be none from Jasmine's either on the 25th.  It bums me out, but I have to respect their wishes.

 

But, I digress!

 

So let's rather talk about the things that I can talk about, or want to talk about, which is what I've been up to around here.

 

Tea.....lot's of cups of tea, some times milky tea, sometimes plain black tea.  The weather has been rainy and wet, which always puts me in the mood for a nice cuppa while I read a book.

 

 

I've been using my free credits on Paperbackswap, to pick up some new reads, like this one from Lucy Maud Montgomery.  It is actually a compilation of 2 of her books, The Story Girl and The Golden Road.

I've also received Georgette Heyer's Venetia which I'm quite excited to get into.  Georgette Heyer is fantastic and I don't think there is a single book of hers that I didn't like.

Last week we also had quite an interesting thing happen on our property.  Every evening, after dinner, our family plays games, whether a card game or a board game, even sometimes some tv games.  It's a way that we bond and spend time together.

It was during one of these evenings, that we looked out the big dining room window and noticed a huge cow, just casually walking across our yard.  It's nothing new, and it's certainly not the first and I'm sure the last time that a cow happens upon our property.  We live surrounded by land and there are about 5 or 6 homes in the area that own cows.

We put the game on hold and my husband headed outside, right as a truck pulled into our driveway.  The man was not the owner of the cow but he did know the owner.  

About 35 minutes went by, the cow just stayed behind my house, just hanging out doing nothing.

We had a neighbor from just up the street, come down to us, who also knew the owner of the cow, and said he would grab her and deliver her to the ranch.

Next thing we know, we have cowboys, cowboy hats, horses and a full on cow chase with lassos going on. 

 

It was quite fascinating to watch, especially since on the 2 horses, were a father and son.  The young boy looked to be about 8 or 9.

They went around the back and chased the cow towards the front where a huge trailer with other men were waiting.  It was over pretty quickly once they got the horse to our property.

I swear, never a dull moment in my life.  

 

Our duck friends have also returned, we get them every year.  There are about 8 or 9 them, they show up during the day for an hour or so, then they leave, and come back again.

One of these times, they decided to leave us an egg.  I chuckled so hard when my husband came inside with an egg in his hand and completely confused Hahahahah

We feed so many animals in our area, I wonder if this was their way of thanking us for food and water.

Whatever the case, I think it was sweet.

Last but not least, our little baby chick is doing amazing.  Puffy is such a good mama to this baby.  She brings the baby out every morning and then takes it back into the coop every night.  Until 2 days ago, we would have to go out every evening, and let puffy into the coop, then help the baby in because it was too small to climb the ramp.  Our ramp has a little space between it and the coop entrance, and the baby was just too small to make that jump.  Now it's big enough.  

I swear, we may have lost our other 3 chicks but it's been such a wonderful, fascinating and informative journey just watching all of this from start to finish.

How long have I been wanting chickens?  If you know me, you will surely know that it's been years if not a decade that I've been talking about this.  It seems surreal sometimes that we now have our own coop and flock and we've had the pleasure of seeing chicks hatch, from egg laying to brooding to hatching.  All of it.  So thankful to God for this blessing.

Anyway, you are now caught up on what has been happening around here.

I sure hope you all are doing well, and please friends remember to stay close to God, to stay in prayer and above all to cover yourselves and your families, homes, cars, finances and health, with the blood of Jesus.  It is so important to do that right now.

I love you all, stay blessed and until next time,

Sandra