Simple Woman's Daybook

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY, October 1, 2010


Outside my window.... I see the blanket I washed over a week ago still on the line. I'm thinking it will need another good washing at this point. The sun is speckled on the back yard right now lighting up the leaves here and there.


I am thinking... today is Friday and I only have one class to be accountable to until next week. I'm also thinking I only have a few days until Terrell and I go on the P90X food plan. Oh boy..


I am thankful for... coffee, warm sweats, facebook (keeps me in touch with all of you!), phones, cars, windows that open and windows that shut. You know, cool air in, COLD air out. It's the simple things today.


From the learning rooms.. in class this week we discuss the difference in Deist and Theist. Why would a Deist think God would leave us after doing such a fine work on his creation? I also decided it was time to spice up Lina's schooling. Just doing book work is sooo boring. We went to Hobby Lobby to get a week's (maybe more than a week) worth of hands on stuff. It all applies to our History. Soapstone carving, Dream Catcher, Diorama of a Native American field, a book of animals with Engraving. This should keep her busy.

From the kitchen... my daughters made No Bake cookies TWICE this week. We aren't cooking as much now. I did make a yummy pasta dish from a recipe Joanna gave me. My kitchen is so small it gets messy way too fast. And yes, my fridge talks to me daily. When it stops talking I will know it's time for a new fridge. :)


I am wearing... gray sweats, green fuzzy socks and my hair is up in a pony.

I am creating... order.


I am reading... not much this week. I read my class assignments and work emails but nothing fun. I have a new fall magazine here that I am waiting to dig in with a good cup of coffee!


I am going... to clean, clean, clean, work, help Joanna a little, pick up Boo, take pictures of my husband and daughter after they get gussied up for hte father-daughter dance, and get the Guatemala letters mailed out. Shoo.


I am hoping... for a few more weeks of this glorious weather.


I am hearing... T conduct a meeting from the other room. I like having him home. Sometimes I just go sit on the floor in his office, just because. I also hear my washing machine churn.


Around the house... I see clutter. Just one day of not staying on top of life and my house gets cluttery. Not dirty, just stuff laying around. That will be dealt with momentarily.

A picture worth sharing.. This is ducky. We went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and
Lina got shrink up ducky that grows in water. We're watching him grow and I am trying so hard to understand the science behind it. Any ideas?

Could it be any better?

I don't think so. Love..IN..G the long fall! Oh so Glorious!

Sister Time

Well, I knew it. I knew it would go by way too fast. I knew we wouldn't get all the talking or visiting or sightseeing in. I knew I'd be driving to the airport as quickly as I was waiting in the kitchen for her to arrive. And sure enough, I was right.

I am so thankful we had the opportunity though to share our birthday together and catch up. The miles are long and the visits are few but when we get together again, it's like I never left.

Sister Time.

Simple Woman's Daybook

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY, September 24, 2010


Outside my window.... I see the sun beginning to go behind the mountain. It's a cool GORGEOUS fall day.


I am thinking... that I need some sleep. My sister and I have been running around and enjoying whatever time we have (6 days to be exact). I am also thinking that I forgot my daughter at Volleyball Practice and must run to get her! Whoops! Be back in a minute.


I am thankful for... this amazing fall weather, my visit with my sister, my husband made our anniversary plans. Go Broncos! Yep.. the plans include a Broncos game. Yeah us!


From the learning rooms.. ummm... plastic surgery isn't cheap and the roll on my back that I hate seeing in pictures or under my clothes near my B*a line are a gift from my mother. I feel good to know it's age. I feel bad to know it's age.


From the kitchen... my sister is making garlic mashers to compliment our dinner. My husband is smoking chicken. Yummy. Grapes are oh so tasty right now. Can't get enough of them.


I am wearing... Calvin Klein jeans.. my favorite jeans, my gray sweatshirt with Breathe written on it and blue flip flops. So happy to still be in flip flops!

I am creating... nothing at the moment. I don't create.


I am reading... fellow bloggers, Facebook too much, and school websites for my classes.


I am going... to eat a scrumptious meal, eat cake, watch a Prince of Persia with my family and sleep in. Thank you Ambien.


I am hoping... for a miracle amount of money. Hey, it never hurts to hope!


I am hearing... Angelina's little voice, a volleyball hitting the ground outside, my sister finishing up the potatoes and Terrell coaching Lina on her serve.

Around the house... my fall decor is out. I love rust, green, yellow, and orange in September.

A picture worth sharing..

This is baby Annabel. She is one week 9 days old already!

Fall Camping...

Why not start with a picture of fallen Aspens? The weekend of camping, family, friends, and food are really all because of these leaves. Amanda and I wanted to see the colors of fall so a camping trip was planned. We both bought campers last year and we were out to use them.

On Saturday, the boys went back to town for Mason's football game. We adventuresome 5 went on a hike... that lasted longer than any of us planned. Amanda kept saying," I know the pavement is this way!" Eventually we found the pavement. It wouldn't have been so bad had we remembered WATER. What were we thinking?

Our fellow camper friends!

I love this picture and am so frustrated with that orange circle on it. UGH!

The sky was as blue as blue could be. Our campsite was at 8500 feet.

Here are our men enjoying the view. Of course everyone thought they were brothers. Shows you how many black men live in Monument. Ha!

Dinner, night 1. Come on soup, unthaw already.

We had a great campsite with the view of the aspens and a meadow. Mueller is a great place to camp, for sure! It is on 5000 acres of trees and paths.

Oh Keaton.. little ham. My brother and sis-in-family came up for a few hours to visit. Keaton loved the time outside playing and running a muck... and Angelina's cookies.

Even though it was mighty warm in the day, we had plenty of cold for the fire at night.

Keaton loved the dirt and his daddy's phone.

Kadence loved the great outdoors.

My niece came just to see me this weekend. She brought her parents along for the ride. :) Hi Annabel! It was great to have Rob and Joanna make the effort to drive up.... with a three day old baby.

We were headed to the Craggs or is it Kraggs? on our way home but found our way to Cripple Creek instead. I am so glad we went 'cause the colors were so much brighter here. We ate at a small mom and pop restaurant, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. The owners of this place lost their home in Katrina a few years back.

Cripple Creek is a very quaint little town other than the ching ching ching from MULTIPLE slot machines as you pass EVERY door. Ok not every door, just every other door.

One day. One day. T and I will traverse the open road with our leathers on, seeking fun places and great weather.

My mom would love this place. :)

Amanda and I planned this trip in January, made our reservations in March, went in September. We were hoping the leaves would be perfect. In Colorado, the fall can come early or late. This year, right on time. What a fun weekend! The weather was perfect too. Fellowship sweet. What more could I ask for in camping. Ahhhh....