Simple Woman's Daybook, August 25th

FOR TODAY, August 25 2008...

Outside My Window...it's beginning to get light out, there's fog in the valley

I am thinking...that I'm going to miss my kids when I return to work today.

I am thankful for... my husband

From the kitchen...will be a Jello Poke Cake for my mom's birthday.

I am wearing... my robe.

I am creating... a new decor in ds's room. We're moving into the "tween" years. Painting should be done tomorrow.

I am going... to school. It's the first day for teachers.

I am reading... Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs and the Word Among Us (daily meditations).

I am hoping... for a positive school year for myself.

I am hearing... the tv in the kitchen while ds eats breakfast. He is so excited about spending the day at Pappy's farm that he is up very early.

Around the house... ds's room is being painted and the house should stay pretty clean and neat because we'll be back to work and school.

One of my favorite things... chocolate cake.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: It will be my first week back to work. We'll be going to my mom's tonight for her birthday. Happy Birthday Mom! We'll probably head to camp for part of the weekend, too. There's so much going on in town that we'll have to come back for some etnic food and music.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...my classroom waiting for students

Have a week full of blessings,

Lisa

My Classroom

After reading Spaces & Places Designing Classrooms for Literacy by Debbie Diller, I was inspired to clean out the excess "stuff" in my classroom and create new learning spaces. Here are some photos of my changes. I can't wait to see how the classroom functions when school starts for the kids in 2 weeks.

Blessings,

Lisa

Saturday at the Lake

The Simple Woman's Daybook~August 18th

FOR TODAY, August 18, 2008...

Outside My Window...the sun is shining, the American Flag is waving gently in the breeze, the road is quiet

I am thinking... about my Nana, who would have celebrated her 88th birthday on the 16th. I miss her and wish my kids would have known her.

I am thankful for... our family time together at the lake and that we are able to have such a great getaway space.

From the kitchen... it's baking day! I am making Honey Wheat Bread and Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls. They're rising now.

I am wearing... my white nightgown with purple flowers.

I am creating... my to do list for the week. It's packed with things to do!

I am going... no where today!! It's recovery day after the weekend away.

I am reading... Innocent as Sin and the Word Among Us (daily meditations).

I am hoping... for a positive school year for ds.

I am hearing... the dishes clinking and the pots clanging as ds empties the dishwasher.

Around the house... there are loads of laundry to do. I hope to start priming ds's bedroom to complete his room makeover before returning to school on Monday.

One of my favorite things... black eyed susans. They're so cheerful!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: I plan on going into school tomorrow to complete my classroom set up. On Wednesday, my gf's are having a luncheon for my birthday. On Thursday, it's my birthday. I'm planning on shopping for school clothes for myself. Then, we'll go out to dinner and have cake with my parents afterwards. On Friday, the kids and I will grocery shop and do any final back to school shopping for ds.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

This is our dd and our niece, who heads off to her freshman year of college on Thursday. We wish her our best...

Be sure to check out Peggy's for more...

Have a week full of blessings,

Lisa

Menu Plan Monday, August 18, 2008

Good morning!

It's my last week of summer vacation! I don't know where the time has gone, but I'm sad that it's over and excited about a new school year at the same time.

Last week's menu was followed, but not in order. We did try the Zesty Pork Chops and Grilled Veggies recipe. They were very good and a keeper recipe. Today is baking day. I'm making some Honey Wheat Bread and Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls.

Here's the plan for this week:

Sunday~BBQ Italian Chicken, Supreme Linguine Salad and Corn on the Cob

Monday~Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Homemade French Fries with Ranch for dipping, and Baked Beans

Tuesday~Super Sloppy Joes, Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Green Beans

Wednesday~Chicken in Cream Sauce over Linguine, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast

Thursday~ Dinner Out for my Birthday

Friday~ Pizza and Wings

Saturday~Grilled Bacon Cheeseburgers, Potato and Veggie Packets, Fruit

Have a week full of blessings,

Lisa

Family Reunion Photos

On Saturday, dh's annual family reunion was held. My sil, Kelly and I were in charge of kid's games this year. Most of the photos are of the kids playing the games. They had a great time! Our Scavenger Hunt was the biggest hit of all. Email me if you'd like a copy of our list with graphics.

Blessings,
Lisa

The Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside my window...the sun is shining and my hanging ferns are blowing in the breeze.

I am thinking.....that all children should be given equal educational opportunties regardless of ability, race or economic status

I am thankful for....healthy children

From the kitchen....will be zucchini bread that dh has requested

I am creating.....a new scrapbook of only summer photos

I am going....to dinner and back to school shopping this evening

I am wearing....my white robe, with a blue nightgown underneath

I am reading...Virgin River and Classroom Places and Spaces

I am hoping.....that this school year runs smoothly

I am hearing.....ds releasing his bow while practicing in the yard

Around the house.....I have laundry to do today. I want to get ds's room primed and painted

One of my favorite things is....Galliker's Iced Tea

A few plans for the rest of the week include.....going to dh's work picnic, setting up my classroom, going camping with my family

A picture thought~

My family is heading off to get onto a ride...I love to watch ds walk by his dad because he has the same walk. Too cute!

Have a blessed day!
Lisa