The Motions...are you just going through them???

i love this song! matthew west is by far one of my favorite singer/song writers. if you haven't heard his music..you won't regret taking a listen at www.tangle.com. i first heard his song "more" years ago and it moves me everytime i hear it.

Happy Homemaker Monday

On my bedside table:

finishing up "the wedding" by nicholas sparks today! then really wanting to get "the host" by stephenie meyer this week :)

On my TV:

dancing with the stars is on tonight, but we'll probably be watching "bolt" once more before i turn it back to the redbox

On the menu for tonight:

meatloaf patties and mashed potatoes- yum!

On my To Do List:

put laundry away-wash towels and linens

New Recipe I tried last week:

i made some homemad chocolate covered pretzels that were pretty tasty.

In the craft basket:

working on something for tim- anniversary is fast approaching....

Looking forward to:

easter, cayley's birthday, anniversary celebrations

Homemaking Tip for this week:

just don't buy popcorn for kids under 12- unless you like vacuuming all day and still finding popcorn in the couch, lol

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):

i love seeing that julie has come to the "dark side" filled with vegetarian vampires and giant wolves- love the etsy purchases she made last week- she makes me feel better about the shared o.c.d. (obsessive cullen disorder, lol)

Favorite photo from last week:

although this isn't from last week, i hadn't posted any spring break pics here. this is one of my FAVES! me, annie & lindsey at the oasis at sunset- doesn't get better!

Lesson learned the past few days:

adam is going to be fine- he needs some speech help, but he's going to be fine. looking forward to finding out what the next step for helping his speech delay with be.

On my Prayer List:

prayers for tim- work threw him a curve ball late friday so he's got a ton going on this week. prayers for my kids-the rest of the school year will fly by!!! and prayers for my married friends that their marriages will over flow with love and blessings.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Colossians 2:2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself,

My Bedroom Redo!!!

so i know my birthday is a few months away, but tim asked me what i wanted for my big 3-0 this week. it got me thinking...i don't want/need a whole lot, but it would be great to redo our bedroom. here's my plan :)

not sure which one of the comforter/bed sets but here's 2 i like

(this b/wone is called eclipse, lol, that might sway my vote!)

then i *need* some twilight decor!!!

it has been forever since we have had our bedrooom decorated the way i want it- not just thrown together. tim's so sweet!

i'm going to keep search to make our bedroom our little bit of comfort and quiet space.

The Shack

we all have moments, days, months, years when we don't like ourselves and wonder how in the world anyone else could either. this book really gives you a wonderful, filling description of God's enduring love for each of us. -unconditionally- i am recommending this to everyone! it left me with a promise of hope through challenges & tragedy, courage to share jesus' love with you all, & the reaffirmation of my place in heaven that has been bought and paid for by my savior. i'll be honest- the book is really hard to start, but i promise you won't be dissapppointed. to read a sample see the website. i'd love to hear your thoughts if you have read the book :)

Happy Homemaker Monday

On my bedside table:

1/2 done with "the shack" and it's getting really good- just a slow start for me. wow- lots to think about there.

On my TV: lately adam's fave movie is HSM3. it's precious to see him sing and dance to it! need to catch him on video and post :)

On the menu for tonight: something easy- maybe even hamburger helper. i know, but i am getting so much done today.

On my To Do List:keep my kitchen clean and start organizing my room, box up pics, etc.

New Recipe I tried last week: slow cooker chili and marie calender cornbread muffins- it was goooood!

In the craft basket: nada- amanda's book came in on saturday. so sweet!!! very happy with the online scrapbooking :)

Looking forward to: tomorrow is tuesday night dinner w/ l & t!

Homemaking Tip for this week: magic erasers! great for cleaning baseboards :)

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):

julie's this much i know post it just about brought me to tears.

Favorite photo from last week: cayley playing around with the camera- kinda bored.

Lesson learned the past few days: from my current read the shack

"love always leaves a significant mark." & " consider this: when all you see if pain, perhaps then you lose sight of me?" god says to the main character.

On my Prayer List:

tim with work stuff, my friend's sil and another friend's mom's health situation, focus for myself and help in being the best mom i can be. prayers of thanksgiving for my wonderful friends.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

In John 15:4 Jesus says, "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."

Getting Too Excited~

yes i am very excited about the dvd release! thank you cafepress and etsy for fueling my obsession. LOL cute shirt will be in before the big night! such a dork- but it makes me happy :)

Today- run of the mill Wednesday

not much exciting going on here today. i'm getting off the computer today to wash more laundry and straighten up a bit. there's been so much going on the last few weeks, that it's kinda nice to have a week where nothing major is happening. i mean it's all been good things, just busy. next week and the week after will more than make up for the hum-drum of the present!

i did come home on sunday to a living room turned home theatre!!! our 42'' tv went out 2 years ago- never buy a plasma, fyi- so we have been using an extra tv my dad and linda had in thier guest room. well, everytime we had extra money to spend, something magically came up and needed the extra funds. tim went to circuit city to see what kind of store closing deals they had and came home with a projector. i didn't understand why we needed that instead of a regular lcd tv, but i'm game for whatever. i found a screen to mount on the wall at office depot.com and ordered it. anyway- by the time i got back on sunday tim, his dad & troy were in the middle of installing the projector to the ceiling of our living room. no screen is needed! our back wall is huge and works like a charm! i never thought it would be as clear as a tv and as cool as a movie theatre- but it really is! twilight dvd release night is gonna rock :) actually, our local walmart is having a midnight release party. lindsey and i are ready to hit it!!! gonna be a late night, but edward on 150+ inches *sigh* so worth it!

i was going through some older files and found the photo session i did for my sister in law liz :) it made me smile!

Happy Homemaker Monday

On my bedside table:
not much reading got done this past week. a little further into "the shack".

On my TV:
bachelor finale is ON tonight!!!

On the menu for tonight:
left overs- baked potatoes, chicken strips, & baked beans

On my To Do List:
laundry is always on my list, work on my room tomorrow, edit pics from this weekend.

New Recipe I tried last week:
i'm making jenny's chicken spaghetti one night this week!

In the craft basket:
on line scrapbooking- finishing up stella's book!!!

Looking forward to:
AUSTIN! see previous spring break post ;)

Homemaking Tip for this week:
don't throw away scratched dvd/cds. they are great for scraping up little sticky/dried up messes on countertops.

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Mary Beth Chapman's blog celebrating her oldest daughter's birthday- while still grieving the loss of their youngest.

Favorite photo from last week:



Lesson learned the past few days:
i love my huge, wonderful, colorful, caring, generous, funny family!!! thank you all for a super weekend

On my Prayer List:
tim, amanda & stella- as they get to know each other-prayers for the leaders of the country.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Matthew 22:36-39
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself."