Pictures From Today

Five Question Friday

1. What is your dream job?

I'm doing it. Really. I've always known that ultimately I wanted to grow up and be a wife and mother without having the stress and pressure of having to work full time outside of the home as well.

2. What song could you play over and over?
I guess it depends on what period of my life that I'm in. In high school it was something by Bryan Adams. That song from Robin Hood that I can't remember the name to...Kara, do you remember? Then there have been some country songs like, "Any Man of Mine" by Shania Twain. Then it pretty much settled on Praise and Worship music. Around the time Emma was born it was "Wonderful, Merciful Savior" by Selah. In fact we sang that at her baptism and it made me cry. I can't think of any that are my current ones I must listen to. It really just depends on my mood.

3. Do you prefer to talk on the phone or text (or email)?
It depends. Sometimes I'm hoping to just be able to leave a message. I don't receive texts on my phone so that's out. I think I probably use email the most.

4. What is your must have beauty product?
Foundation and mascara at the very least.

5. What is your favorite Michael Jackson song?
I was never a huge MJ fan. I took a little more interest for a bit after he died. I do remember "Beat It" being a big hit when I was like in junior high. The song that probably gets stuck in my head the most is "Thriller" though I only know like 5 words of it.

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November is the month of Thanksgiving. I love how people make a purpose of focusing on those positive things to be thankful for. But how about the rest of the year? I'm trying to make an effort to be thankful throughout the year. Each week, on Thursday, I post some things I'm thankful for. I can't take credit for the idea though. Or the graphic at the top.

• Okay. So right now I'm looking out my window and the sun is shining. That alone is worth much thanks!
• Again, I'm thankful for the health of my children. I was a bit worried that Emma might have been getting sick this week, but whatever "off" feeling she was having seems to have passed.
• Financial security. During the times we're in now, I'm super thankful that my husband has well-paying job and that I haven't had pressure to find a full-time job in order to make ends meet.
• Thankful that we had a safe and uneventful Halloween.
  
• for happy and drama free mornings this week. Emma even woke up on her accord this morning just before her alarm went off.
• Daylights savings. I know a lot of people grumble about this, but I really, really like it that it's light out when we wake up again. I know eventually it'll be dark again, but it sure makes it easier to get up.
• Thankful that I seem to be getting to know more people finally. A couple of times this week I even ran into people I know at various places around town.

My Two Blessings

"Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free realizing you were the prisoner"
— Max Lucado

Something Like That

Emma: "I know what 0 + 4 is......4! 'Cuz zero is nothing and 4 is something."

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY...

Outside my window... beautiful sunshine!!!!!

I am thinking... that I have a lot in my day today

I am thankful for... my God and King. I'm so glad that He sees the big picture when I cannot.

I am wearing... a cream colored skirt, black t-shirt and black boots

I am remembering...what life was like when my children were babies and toddlers. Those days are over already even though it seemed so long at the time.

I am going... grocery shopping this morning, then off to work at our school's book fair. Then there's a haircut for Jack followed by piano lessons. After that is Emma's conference at school followed by Pete's band concert. Whew!

I am reading... What Hollywood Believes by Ray Comfort

I am hoping... to get a start on my Christmas shopping soon

On my mind... the goodness of my God, the sweetness of my daughter

From the learning rooms... Jack has two spelling tests at school today. They'll take last the final test on last week's words because of the class party on Friday and then they'll take the pretest for this week's words. Emma has her parent-teacher conference tonight.

Noticing that... when I fill up on God's word I don't get emptied as quickly by the world

Pondering these words..."Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee, Thou changest not Thy compassions they fail not, As Thou hast been Thou forever shall be."

From the kitchen...not sure, just know it's gotta be something fast tonight

Around the house... candy wrappers on the floor here and there, newspaper ads on the table, a fish tank in desperate need of cleaning.

One of my favorite things~ a freshly made bed

From my picture journal...
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Trick or Treat!

Bride and Trooper

Emma was a bride and Jack was a clone trooper. It didn't take long for Emma to decide she didn't want to wear the veil, so I wore it instead. And she also decided to leave the bouquet behind to better hold her candy bag. Jack's poor nose was being crushed under the mask so he would flip it up while he was walking and put it back down for the "trick-or-treat" part. We got lots of good treats, but the most unusual one came from our neighbor's mom (neighbor boy's grandma).
A halloween cup o'treats and a can of ravioli. Apparently she had put together these cups for her grandkids and so nicely made one for our kids too. I think the ravioli idea came from her knowing that Jack is allergic to peanuts so she wanted to give him something he could have. She gave the very same treats to Emma. What a nice lady!

I hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween. And enjoy your extra hour of sleep tonight (or enjoy whatever you choose to spend your extra hour doing.)

Pumpkin Carving Pictures