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FOR TODAY...October 12th




Outside my window... another rainy day to stay cozied up inside



I am thinking... about the Ladies Meeting I'm co-hosting tomorrow


I am thankful for... my many helpers (my kiddos) that help me get so many things done throughout my day



I am wearing... a tan nursing dress with socks and my wool slippers


I am remembering... my family so far away ~ my Dad and his recent birthday



I am going... to clean my bathroom and change my sheets today



I am reading...a book about the Amish


I am hoping... to finish the book of Isaiah this week



On my mind...I'm thankful this week will be much more relaxed.  Last week was quite busy.



From the learning rooms... trying to get caught up from our busy week


Noticing that...my kids are growing up so quickly.  My littlest love will be 2 next month.




Pondering these words... "What you do in your house is worth as much as if you did it up in heaven for our Lord God. We should accustom ourselves to think of our position and work as sacred and well-pleasing to God, not on account of the position and work, but on account of the word and faith from which the obedience and the work flow."  Martin Luther








From the kitchen...Roast chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and veggies




Around the house...We need to get the yard ready for winter and I need to finish going through the bins in the garage




One of my favorite things~ all of my dear children at home.  I'm realizing that as my children get older these days where we are all together is growing shorter.  One day they will be married and have their own families.  I want to enjoy the days we do have.  I love this time in my life.



From my picture journal...

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FOR TODAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Outside My Window...

A grey and rainy day.  Perfect for making soup and homemade bread for dinner.

I am thinking...

About our big day tomorrow.  Becky and a friend are gioing to Build-A-Bear.  This is part of an early birthday gift for Becky.

I am thankful for...

So many things. 

God's Word to us

His daily grace and unfailing mercy in my life

My wonderful, supportive husband.

My children who bless me every day with their love and laughter.

From the learning rooms...

Today starts our second week of school.  The kids are so excited. The smell of new crayons, chub pencils, new binders and books.  It all says back-to-school for our family.

From the kitchen...

Cheeseburger Soup, Corn, homemade bread and a dessert for dinner.

I am wearing...

A tiered skirt with a grey t-shirt.  No shoes.  :-)

I am creating...

A new blog.  To record the memories and to let my family know what we are doing.

I am going...

Nowhere today.  Yesterday was busy with church and choir practice.  Chelsea is the new church pianist for the choir.  This is a double blessing.  We get to hear her practice the music which is so beautiful.  :-)

I am reading...

My Bible (I am in Proverbs and Isaiah)

A few magazines

Around the Wicket Gate by Charles Spurgeon

A literature book with Chelsea

A school book with Matthew

I am hoping...

For a good week of school.  This is a big year for Chelsea, so she must stay on schedule to get everything done.  Only two more years until she graduates! 

I am hearing...

A song by Yiruma on the computer.

Around the house...

Dishes and laundry are piled up.  It always happens that way after Sunday.

One of my favorite things...

Sleeping toddlers!  :-)

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:

Tomorrow is our big Build-A-Bear trip, but then we will be at home for the rest of the week.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

This is a picture of my husband's great-grandparents.

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A New Home

I am starting this new blog mainly to keep my family up-to-date on my life. We all live pretty far apart and this will be a place where they can visit me and my family.

A little about me. :-) My name is Karen and I'm happily married with 5 children. I live in the midwest after growing up on the West Coast. I love it here! The four seasons are so delightful and special in their own ways.

More later. :-)

~Karen