Outside my Window…rainy!!
I am thinking…my brother Kevin, he would have been 39 today (I really miss him sometimes).
I am thankful for…good friends.
From the kitchen…not much, we had chili dogs last night.
From the learning rooms…I am still studying Proverbs.
I am wearing…a denim skirt, a tan sweater and navy blue flats.
I am reading…not much, just blogs this week.
I am hoping…for a job for DH, "please Lord?"
I am hearing…birds outside.
I am creating…plan to make a cookbook for someone dear to my heart.
Around the house…laundry, I desperately need to do laundry.
One of my favorite things…lunch with the girls.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week- not much, I am off on Saturday, so maybe something fun.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Hot Potato Salad Recipe
Hot Potato Salad
6-7 Medium potatoes cubed and cooked to fork tender
5-6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
Sauce:
3/4 cup mayonaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 pkg powdered Hidden Valley Ranch Salad dressing mix
2 tbs. bacon grease
3 thinly sliced green onions (whites and green tops)
Preheat oven to 375f
Stir sauce ingredients together and add to cooked potatoes and bacon. Mix thoroughly and pour into a 13 x 9 baking dish (lightly sprayed with cooking spray). Bake for 25 to 30 min.
Serve warm.
We really enjoyed this dish. The original recipe called for cooking this for 35 to 45min. I cooked it for 35 min and found that the dish was a little dry for our taste. So, I recommend watching cooking for 25 min.
6-7 Medium potatoes cubed and cooked to fork tender
5-6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
Sauce:
3/4 cup mayonaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 pkg powdered Hidden Valley Ranch Salad dressing mix
2 tbs. bacon grease
3 thinly sliced green onions (whites and green tops)
Preheat oven to 375f
Stir sauce ingredients together and add to cooked potatoes and bacon. Mix thoroughly and pour into a 13 x 9 baking dish (lightly sprayed with cooking spray). Bake for 25 to 30 min.
Serve warm.
We really enjoyed this dish. The original recipe called for cooking this for 35 to 45min. I cooked it for 35 min and found that the dish was a little dry for our taste. So, I recommend watching cooking for 25 min.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Monday, Monday.......
It's beautiful outside today. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, a breeze is blowing and it's 68f, it's nice. I have the office door open to air out this stuffy place and I am enjoying the relative quiet.
Even though the day is nice, my heart is burdened with some things today. I am in a place of not knowing what is going to happen with my job. There is the possibility of a new owner that has offered me a 'position' if the sale goes through. But, I can honestly say that I am not interested in being married to a job 24/7. My heart is at home and working the number of hours that I work now puts a burden on the family. The other possible new owner, yes there are 2, is actually the man that sold this place 3 years ago to the current owners. I am in no way interested in working for him. He is not a man of honor and I don't really care for the way that he conducts business.......I'm just being honest here.
The other thing that has been on mind is a gentleman that I have been praying for that stays here at the park. I 'heard' this morning that he is going to prison for 2 to 10 years for a DWI. I believe in justice and that one should pay for breaking the law. Especially if another's health and safety are at risk!! I just wish that I had been given the opportunity to talk to him more. I guess maybe I am supposed to just be praying for him and leave the actual ministering to the Prison Ministry. :)
God is good.
Even though the day is nice, my heart is burdened with some things today. I am in a place of not knowing what is going to happen with my job. There is the possibility of a new owner that has offered me a 'position' if the sale goes through. But, I can honestly say that I am not interested in being married to a job 24/7. My heart is at home and working the number of hours that I work now puts a burden on the family. The other possible new owner, yes there are 2, is actually the man that sold this place 3 years ago to the current owners. I am in no way interested in working for him. He is not a man of honor and I don't really care for the way that he conducts business.......I'm just being honest here.
The other thing that has been on mind is a gentleman that I have been praying for that stays here at the park. I 'heard' this morning that he is going to prison for 2 to 10 years for a DWI. I believe in justice and that one should pay for breaking the law. Especially if another's health and safety are at risk!! I just wish that I had been given the opportunity to talk to him more. I guess maybe I am supposed to just be praying for him and leave the actual ministering to the Prison Ministry. :)
God is good.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
My Simple Lady's Daybook
My Simple Lady's Daybook … January 13, 2010
Outside my Window…it's sunny and cool.
I am thinking…about the future.
I am thankful for…my sweet daughter.
From the kitchen…made grocery list for DH.
From the learning rooms…I am still studying Proverbs.
I am wearing…a denim skirt, long sleeved purple t-shirt and keds.
I am reading…EverAfter by Karen Kingsbury
I am hoping…for a peaceful day.
I am hearing…the clock ticking and the wind rustle the palm trees.
I am creating…rag dolls with Savannah (we really need to finish them)...still!!
Around the house…wanting to buy a meat grinder.
One of my favorite things…our nightly family devotions.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week- diagnostic tests for the homeschool student, researching some vegetarian meals for our fast, reorganizing schooling and adding some additional units and prayer, prayer, prayer.....
Outside my Window…it's sunny and cool.
I am thinking…about the future.
I am thankful for…my sweet daughter.
From the kitchen…made grocery list for DH.
From the learning rooms…I am still studying Proverbs.
I am wearing…a denim skirt, long sleeved purple t-shirt and keds.
I am reading…EverAfter by Karen Kingsbury
I am hoping…for a peaceful day.
I am hearing…the clock ticking and the wind rustle the palm trees.
I am creating…rag dolls with Savannah (we really need to finish them)...still!!
Around the house…wanting to buy a meat grinder.
One of my favorite things…our nightly family devotions.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week- diagnostic tests for the homeschool student, researching some vegetarian meals for our fast, reorganizing schooling and adding some additional units and prayer, prayer, prayer.....
Monday, January 11, 2010
My Simple Lady's Daybook
My Simple Lady's Daybook … January 11, 2010
Outside my Window…it's sunny, clear and cold.
I am thinking…about answering a few emails.
I am thankful for…the temperature rising a bit outside.
From the kitchen…considering what to prepare for supper.
From the learning rooms…I am studying Proverbs.
I am wearing…a denim skirt, red 3/4 sleeve t-shirt and black flats.
I am reading…a Cindy Woodsmall fiction about an Amish girl (can't recall the name right now!)
I am hoping…for an uneventful day and visits from friends.
I am hearing…the clock ticking and birds chirping outside.
I am creating…rag dolls with Savannah (we really need to finish them)
Around the house…things need tidying up.
One of my favorite things…the quiet of the office when my boss is gone ;)
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week- diagnostic tests for the homeschool student, researching some vegetarian meals for our fast, reorganizing schooling and adding some additional units and prayer, prayer, prayer.....
Outside my Window…it's sunny, clear and cold.
I am thinking…about answering a few emails.
I am thankful for…the temperature rising a bit outside.
From the kitchen…considering what to prepare for supper.
From the learning rooms…I am studying Proverbs.
I am wearing…a denim skirt, red 3/4 sleeve t-shirt and black flats.
I am reading…a Cindy Woodsmall fiction about an Amish girl (can't recall the name right now!)
I am hoping…for an uneventful day and visits from friends.
I am hearing…the clock ticking and birds chirping outside.
I am creating…rag dolls with Savannah (we really need to finish them)
Around the house…things need tidying up.
One of my favorite things…the quiet of the office when my boss is gone ;)
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week- diagnostic tests for the homeschool student, researching some vegetarian meals for our fast, reorganizing schooling and adding some additional units and prayer, prayer, prayer.....
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
New Year Stuff
We spent New Year's Eve at home again this year and enjoyed watching television and just "hanging out". Nothing spectacular, but it seems to suit us just fine.
Monday launched us back into the regular routine of schooling, working and chores. It didn't seem easy for any of us. I certainly wasn't ready to return to work after 4 days off and the homeschool student wasn't too keen on getting back to her regular routine either. I don't know about the teacher, he's not much of a talker. :-)
It looks as if the new year is already going to hold some major changes for me. My place of employment is being sold and I don't know what that will mean for my having a job. We'll see. I have heard that the former owner is purchasing the park and I am not optimistic about my staying in this job. But, God is my provider and it will all work out for my good in the end. Job or no job, it'll be OK.
On January 3rd, we decided to participate in a 21 day fast along with others in our church. As a family we are doing the Daniel Fast, with a diet of primarily vegetables, fruits and water (with some modifications for DD). 2 days in and I already miss my daily chicken intake, but not the sugar and bread as much. DH had a super bad caffeine withdrawal headache yesterday, but it seemed to subside in the evening.
With all of the learning and trials that we experienced in 2009, we felt that we needed to start 2010 in the right place spiritually. This fast will hopefully allow us to hear the voice of the Lord more clearly as to the direction our family should be heading. In addition to the Daniel Fast, I have decided to not access Facebook for these 21 days. I didn't realize how much time I spent checking my "wall" on a daily basis. I was checking FB on my phone, home PC and work PC numerous times throughout the day. I have found that it was such a habit that I had to move the icon from the front page of my phone and log out of the app. so that it was not so readily accessible. That's sad......I know.
So, all in all, these first few days on 2010 have already held some surprises. I ask that you pray for us and our job situations, as DH is still home and searching for a job and my future looks uncertain where I am .
Monday launched us back into the regular routine of schooling, working and chores. It didn't seem easy for any of us. I certainly wasn't ready to return to work after 4 days off and the homeschool student wasn't too keen on getting back to her regular routine either. I don't know about the teacher, he's not much of a talker. :-)
It looks as if the new year is already going to hold some major changes for me. My place of employment is being sold and I don't know what that will mean for my having a job. We'll see. I have heard that the former owner is purchasing the park and I am not optimistic about my staying in this job. But, God is my provider and it will all work out for my good in the end. Job or no job, it'll be OK.
On January 3rd, we decided to participate in a 21 day fast along with others in our church. As a family we are doing the Daniel Fast, with a diet of primarily vegetables, fruits and water (with some modifications for DD). 2 days in and I already miss my daily chicken intake, but not the sugar and bread as much. DH had a super bad caffeine withdrawal headache yesterday, but it seemed to subside in the evening.
With all of the learning and trials that we experienced in 2009, we felt that we needed to start 2010 in the right place spiritually. This fast will hopefully allow us to hear the voice of the Lord more clearly as to the direction our family should be heading. In addition to the Daniel Fast, I have decided to not access Facebook for these 21 days. I didn't realize how much time I spent checking my "wall" on a daily basis. I was checking FB on my phone, home PC and work PC numerous times throughout the day. I have found that it was such a habit that I had to move the icon from the front page of my phone and log out of the app. so that it was not so readily accessible. That's sad......I know.
So, all in all, these first few days on 2010 have already held some surprises. I ask that you pray for us and our job situations, as DH is still home and searching for a job and my future looks uncertain where I am .
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