Outside my window... the bright sun hangs in the sky, promising very warm temps
I am thinking... of this upcoming week and tackling some of the goals on my list
I am thankful for... God's abundant grace, mercy, and forgiveness and for the Holy Spirit that indwells me "day by day and with each passing hour"
From the learning rooms... we "get back to the books", aiming to complete our study of Ancient Egypt and Exodus and working on the completion of other miscellaneous subjects so we can transition into the upcoming 'school' year
From the kitchen... Ally is making belgian waffles for breakfast (what a blessing... what an aroma!)
I am wearing... a six panel, blue skirt with a pink, floral collared shirt
I am creating... nothing currently but still have a few projects in mind
I am reading... my KJ Bible through in a year, currently in Judges, Psalms, Acts; Lessons at Blackberry Inn by Karen Andreola; Home Education by Charlotte M Mason; reading aloud "Summer With the Moodys" by Sarah Maxwell
I am hoping (praying)... continued revival in my heart, in my family, in our church, in our nation
I am hearing... instrumental, bluegrass hymns in the cd player; waffle batter sizzle as it is poured on the griddle; Will playing RISK at the dining room table, and the lil' girls drawing pictures for their cousins
One of my favorite things... when the Holy Spirit convicts my heart and opens my eyes
A few plans for the rest of the week... tackle my "To Do" list: begin lessons at home; make menu & grocery list then go grocery shopping; make more honey herb wheat bread; begin walking; attend our midweek prayer and Bible service; go to our homeschool park day; & enjoy the pleasures of home
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
"Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands" ~ Psalm 102:25
Be sure to get out-of-doors and enjoy His handiwork!
What a delight is was to find these art prints at a local thrift store last week...
Victorian Garden by T.C. Chiu, matted and framed($10) I just love the whole mood in this picture... enjoying the beauty of God's creation with a dear loved one.
The children and I cleaned them up today and hung them on the wall. I just love how Fruber identifies the different varieties of flowers. What a joy to look at his beautiful illustrations and learn the names of those beauties.
It had been quite some time since I had last done a little thrift shopping. I, also, picked up quite a few board games for 75 cents a piece. One of them was the "Worst Case Scenerio Game" that I have contemplated getting for some time. We look forward to enjoying those as a family, too!
After months of on and off tending to, I finally finished the white regency dress and pelisse that I had been working on (well, almost... I still need to hem it)...
The bodice of the regency dress is a little higher than it ought to be, but with the pelisse over it, it works well. I should have used the pink, checkered fabric for the pelisse lining, instead of the white but, again, it works well enough. Overall, I liked the way it turned out and am glad to add a dress to my wardrobe. ;o)
About a month ago I sewed another square neck dress but did not like how the bodice was fitting so I decided to rip that bodice off and make a jumper bodice (with back zipper) instead. I had a pattern for a jumper bodice that I was glad to become reacquainted with. I used that pattern, adding a little more fabric to the back bodice pieces so I could add the zipper. I attached the skirt and then attached a prairie-type ruffle (which required no pattern, just two long pieces of fabric to gather and attach)...
Though a little longer than I had thought it would be (it almost drags the ground when I have no shoes on), I am very pleased with the way this one turned out and am glad to add a new jumper to my wardrobe, as well.
I have many more sewing projects swirling around in my mind, though I doubt I'll have time this summer to get to them all, I do hope to set time aside to work on a few of them. ;o)
"She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands." ~ Proverbs 31:13
"She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff." ~ Proverbs 31:19
Outside my window... the sun is brightly shining, it's hot with a beautiful breeze
I am thinking... of some goals that I need to list, pray over, and work towards
I am thankful for... my Lord's tender mercies, His abundant grace, and unfailing love
From the learning rooms... plans need to be made, books await being used as natural learning continues on
From the kitchen... a little tidying is needed and the fridge awaits a new menu
I am wearing... dark, paisley square neck, regency sleeve dress
I am creating... nothing currently but have a few projects in mind
I am reading... my KJ Bible through in a year, currently in Judges, Psalms, John; Pocketful of Pinecones by Karen Andreola; Praying the Entire Bible for My Family by Joe Zichterman; Holy Women by James Knox
I am hoping (praying)... for the Lord's guidance in decisions
I am hearing... FBN playing conservative, Christian music on the radio and the children tidying up the living room
One of my favorite things... spending time with Jesus, Lover of my soul
A few plans for the rest of the week... take Ally to the chiropractor; attend a detox/health seminar with the family; attend our midweek prayer/Bible service; make a few needed lists; catch up on some reading; enjoy home and family
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." ~ Isaiah 26:3
Our weeks have been filled with activities and they, also, seem to be flying by. Before and after Ally's graduation, we enjoyed having our out-of-state family visiting. It was my brother's and his family's first time to visit us and their first time near the ocean, so, naturally, we were eager to take them there. Here were our children enjoying their time...
(Will, after getting knocked down and soaked by a wave)
Ally resting
The lil' girls playing in the sand
We, also, celebrated my birthday while they were here (and with local friends, too)...
The children enjoyed playing in my brother's tent in the backyard...
On one of the days, the guys went golfing and the girls enjoyed going to the aquarium...
watching the albino toad
petting stingrays
petting horseshoe crabs
watching shark and other fish
moonjellies
... and a couple of crabs... lol
Getting souvenir pennies before we left...
on a seaturtle
On the way home, we ventured off and found a beach access that we had never been to. We enjoyed searching for shells, as well as the different scenery...
our lil' girls and their cousins
walking to the beach
feeling the water
Ally taking a rest
One of the evenings, my brother and his wife humored all of us by trying on my beloved's gear... LOL
(we think it weighed more than she did!)
We, also, enjoyed visiting with my mama & gramma and caught a few pics with them before they flew home...
Generational Photo... Great-Gramma, Gramma, the great-grandchildren, and the granddog
Another generational photo... Great-Gramma (my gramma), Gramma (my mama), Mama (me), the great-grandchildren (our children), and the granddog
It was a real blessing to have family visit! It is a rare but wonderful occasion and we enjoyed making memories together!
"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah."~ Psalm 68:19
