Thursday, December 23, 2010

Christmas

The Sunday before Christmas we had the sisters exchange the gifts they had bought for each other. They had a good time picking out what to get for their sisters and wrapping the gifts up. We did this so that they would remember it is more fun to give than receive and I wanted them to realize that these presents were from each other and not get mixed up in with everything else.


Then Momma put a call in to the big guy and Santa came a few days early. We do not want to have to travel with all the gifts from us and my mom.


They were so happy to get their American Girl Dolls from my mom





So now we know what they want for their Birthdays, more American Girl Doll Stuff!!!!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Daybook

Outside my window:
Clear and cold.

I am listening to:
The sound of my girls playing, the washer humming and the dishwasher swishing.

I am wearing:
Capri yoga pants and John's T-shirt, (hot, isn't it)

I am thankful for
We are all healthy today

I am pondering:
How to get Lillian caught up with schooling...We struggled so much at the beginning of the year and now it is like a switch went on and she "gets it". But we are not as far a long as my "well laid plans" would have us, but she just couldn't go any faster earlier this year.

In the Kitchen:
Needing to add more fresh fruits and veggies back into our diet. Baking Banana Bread today.

I am thinking:
I really need to get up with a lot of things, cleaning, blogging, scrapbooking, organizing, etc, etc.

I am Creating:
Clean areas in my house

On my Ipod:
Toby Mac

Towards a Real Education
Getting back to it after a long Christmas Break. Starting Bella down the Alphabet path and "Rowing" which ever book I get from the library first.

Toward Rhythm and Beauty:
Reinstating nap time for the U-5's in the house, Lilli and I need the quite to get some math and reading done.

I am Hoping and Praying:
For grace and patience for me and for my girls to find the love of the Lord and show love to one another. There has been a lot of time indoors and it is starting to show, can't wait for warmer weather.

In the Garden:
The backyard was flooded last month and it is still icky out there. Thinking of relocating the garden for this spring to get more sun.

Around the House
Decluttering 2010 has begun!

On Keeping Home:
The downstairs is once again livable and it is onward and upward! Time to get the bedrooms in order.

One of My Favorite Thing:
My hubby completely spoiled me this Christmas :)

A Few Plans For the Rest of the Week:
No Music Makers this week. Friends house on Tuesday. Bowling Thursday with our homeschool group. Lillian has a sleep study Thursday night, keep her and John in your prayers while there that she will be able to sleep and that there will be no significant findings.

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