Month in a Blog . . .

It seems like the weeks and days are just flying by !  We have been busy with birthdays, sports, fun, and just life in general!

Bob had a wonderful birthday - thanks to all of you who wished him happiness on his birthday!

Here's a little glimpse of my crazy life . . . and loves!

Emily's Spring program at kindergarten . . . she's so cute!

 Grandpa giving Nathan a ride - this is the look I got when I tried to take him off of the 4-wheeler!

Boys being boys!!

Dressing up with a favorite cousin . . . 

Clara cuteness on  her 1st birthday . . .

Time with daddy . . .

And her favorite brother and cousin . . .

Our never ending squirrel problem - little rascal! 

Spring football - Go Christian (#63)!

 

Taylor Jo modeling her poodle skirt, and cute bag that she made.  She got the award for "Best Dressed",  at her school's 50's dance!!

 Taylor, showing the pillows that she made in her sewing class!

Caleb just looking cute!

Decorating graves at my favorite cemetery - yes, I do have a favorite.... :0)

Blowing out grandpa's birthday candles!  

4-wheeling!

Motorcycling - yikes, be careful!

 Taylor's soft ball game!

Averi, loving the wide open space!

She's such a good girl . . .

With such a beautiful smile!!

Whewwwwww - I'm worn out!  I hope June is just as fun!!

Hugs,

Happy Birthday Bob!!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband!  He is truly the love of my life!  This is a man who loves his family more than himself, and is not afraid to show it!  He has sacrificed more than we will ever know to make sure that we were taken care of, and have everything that we need and more.  I love him with all of my heart, and hope that this day is a very special one for him!

Proud father  . . .

Teacher  . . . 

And grandpa . . . 

Happy Birthday!!

Hugs,

Thoughtful Spot Sunday . . . I Am His Daughter

 "Believe in yourself. Believe in your capacity to do great and good and worthwhile things. Believe in the nature within you, the divine nature, that you are in very deed a son or daughter of the living God. There is something of divinity with you, something that stands high and tall and noble. Get above the dirt and the filth of the earth and walk on a higher plane with your heads up, believing in yourselves and in your capacity to act for good in the world and make a difference."

~ Gordon B. Hinckley~

(Don't forget to pause my music)

  

I Am His Daughter

The photos in the magazines
Don't dictate who I'm supposed to be
The world can't recognize, all that I am inside
But I know in His eyes, I am a part of, the bigger picture,

There's so much more to me
He helps me see that I have so much to offer
I am His daughter
He loves me the way I am,
He's my strength when I stand
He is my King, and my Father,
I am His daughter.

The people on the TV screen,
The leaders, rulers, and queens
I watch them shape the world,
And though I'm just a girl, I still know for sure,
That I am a part of, the bigger picture

There's so much more to me
He helps me see that I have so much to offer
I am His daughter
He loves me the way I am,
He's my strength when I stand
He is my King, and my Father,
I am His daughter

And when I'm feeling small,
And wondering if I'll ever, find courage to stand tall
Through His love I remember

There's so much more to me
He helps me to see that I have so much to offer
I am His daughter
He loves me the way I am
He's my strength when I stand
He is my King, and my Father,
I am His daughter

Warm Hugs,

 

Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

FOR TODAY May 24, 2012

Outside my window... There are lots of dark clouds lurking in my neighborhood!  I think it will be raining off and on all day.  It's also cold, only about 58 degrees outside today!

I am thinking... How much the wind has blown this spring, seriously 30-35 miles per hour . . . all day long yesterday!  It broke  a big branch off  one of my trees in the backyard- the poor thing is getting bare!

I am thankful for... My ancestors, and the opportunity that I have to celebrate their lives and remember them on Memorial Day.  I love this holiday!

From the learning rooms... 

 “You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however.”

From the kitchen...

I made this recipe last night for dinner and it was so good, and very easy!  It's a Paula Deen recipe - of course it's good!  I  served it with a big green salad.

Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

 Ingredients

• 1 (4-pound) boneless pork loin, with fat left on
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

Directions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.

Place the pork loin on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. With your fingers, massage the mixture onto the pork loin, covering all of the meat and fat.
Roast the pork for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees F and roast for an additional hour. Test for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F, remove the roast from the oven. Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes before carving. It will continue to cook while it rests.

I am wearing... Jeans, sweatshirt and sandals.

I am going... Just got done collecting money for flags.  The Young Women in our church put out flags on each holiday.  Those who want a flag in their  yard pay $25.00 per year; it helps the Young Women go to girls camp! 

I am reading... I just got done reading, "Ghost at Work" by Carolyn Hart.  It was the cutest book about a lady who died and decided that she just needed to keep herself busy.  So she went to the Department of Good Intentions . . . with good intentions . . .  go to the library and check out this book, it's very cute!  I bought it at a thrift store for .50, and it was worth both quarters!

I am hoping... That the weather stays nice for the week-end.

I am hearing... The soft hum of my computer, and the loud buzz of the lawn mower!

Around the house... Very busy today, running here and there, trying to get, this and that done . . . you know that feeling, right?  I'm hoping to get a little housekeeping done before tomorrow.

One of my favorite things...I love working in my yard!

A few plans for the rest of the week:

Today - Clean my house, make bread, fix dinner.
Tomorrow - Take care of a few business transactions, go to the bank and the courthouse .
Saturday - Gone all day decorating graves.
Sunday - Church
Monday - Celebrate my sweet husbands's birthday!!

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...  These two cuties were having so much fun checking out my daughter's new washer and dryer -it was very cute!! 

 

"Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun."

 ~Mignon McLaughlin~

Have a wonderful week-end and be safe.

Hugs,

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My Journal . . .

It seems like my posts just keep getting further and further apart!  I need to start getting myself organized and make the time to blog . . . but it's hard . . . I feel like I have so much on my plate right now.  I have missed blogging, I miss reading about all of the wonderful dreams and heart songs of  my wonderful blogging buddies! 

I plan on making blogging a priority - this is my journal!  I need to write about all of those important things that happen in my life . . .  it's important.  I'm not the kind of person who can sit down with paper and pen, so blogging for me is the next best thing; and besides, it's a lot more fun!

I have missed a couple of pretty important dates in my "Journal".  My youngest daughter, Jessica,  had a birthday on the 10th of May.  I can hardly believe my children are getting old, more mature!  We sure do love her!

Jessica when she was only 2 months old . . .so cute!

Ben and Jessica's engagement pictures.  She hasn't changed, still my beautiful daughter!

Chris and Diana had a wedding anniversary on the 21st of May.  Two years have gone by so quickly . . . it seems like just yesterday I was planning their wedding dinner!  I wish them happiness forever and ever!  Love them too!

 Chris and Diana's engagement pictures. 

 Diana was and still is a beautiful bride!

I'm going to hold myself to blogging at least twice a week!  I have so much to share, since it's been soooo long!  Good night all!

Hugs,