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Well, Happy New Year, friends! I know it's been a while.
I hope y'all had a wonderful Christmas and very. merry New Year. January sure did fly by. We had the flu at the beginning of the year. We are all better now except for that specky cough that will not go away. My daughter was the first to go down. Just one of the perks of being a nurse during the flu season. It hit her in the afternoon of Christmas day. She's had it the worst, but since she's pregnant there wasn't much, she could take. She's still tired, but that probably a combination of getting closer to the end. My parents were down. Luckily, they seemed to escape the illness. I know my mom had it before Christmas so maybe she had a resistance to it for some reason. Other than illness, the holidays were good. We went to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg the week before Christmas. I've always wanted to see Dollywood lit up for Christmas. It didn't disappoint. I loved all the themes and the lights. Absolutely beautiful.
Sadly, Michael couldn't go with us. It was my dear Hubby, Therese, myself, and the 2 dogs. We rented a dog-friendly cabin from Josh's Cabins. It was perfect! It was decorated in a simple way for Christmas. The best part it had a fenced in yard for the girls!
So, let's get started with Happy Homemaker Monday with our beautiful hostess, Sandra from Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Be sure to stop in, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and say hi.
The Weather in My Neck of the Woods~
FREEZING!!! This morning it was -5 degrees. We had snow last weekend and with the cold temperatures the snow has gone nowhere. The yard is a sheet of ice. Thankfully, the store this weekend didn't hit us. It stayed in the south. I'm definitely sending prayers for our southern neighbors. They are not used to getting weather like this. When I lived in Charlotte, they shut down for just a dusting. I can only imagine how it's right now.
Monday~ Sunny, 30/12*
Tuesday~ Cloudy, 38/21*
Wednesday ~ Partly Sunny, 33/16*
Thursday~ Sunny, 31/15*
Friday~ Cloudy, 32/17*
Saturday~ Sunny, 26/13*
Sunday~ Partly Sunny, 29/13*
The temperatures warm up a bit this week, so I'll take it. The chickens have not been enjoying the cold temperatures. Every time I head out to feed them and check on them, they are yelling at me. They can be quite vocal when they are upset about something.
As I Look Out My Window~
The sun is shining. With the ground covered in snow, it makes it very bright out. I do see a few squirrels scampering out. The downy woodpeckers have been wearing out some of our trees. The snow on the ground is pretty but it's so cold it's not nice to go out.
Thinking and Pondering~
It's been a busy, busy January. Doctor's appointments with Therese and getting ready for the baby has been front and center. Oh my, there is so much to do. With the new bundle of joy arriving, we have a lot to get ready. The crib is up. Not that he'll be in it in the beginning. He'll be in the basinet for a good while. I did get Christmas down. Now, I'm working on getting the house deep cleaned before little man makes his appearance. I can't believe he's almost here. Therese had been washing his clothes and organizing his room. They will live with us while she finishes her schooling for her RN degree. It will be easier for her with school and work. Plus, she gets a free babysitter! I'm getting ready for all those cute baby cuddles.
How I'm Feeling~
My head is a little congested and on top of that I have a migraine. I'm not sure if I have slight cold or if it's just stuffiness from the woodstove. We have a large pot of water on it to add moisture back into the air, but I still get dried out.
Mentally, I'm in a better place. The stress and drama from Thanksgiving has died
What's on My Nightstand~
My Bible and the Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections.
Morning and Evening Prayers by Charles Spurgeon.
My kindle
Everyone squishing together to get the sunshine
What's for Breakfast~
Coffee with my Collagen, Eggs, 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt with strawberries and blueberries
Looking Around the House~
I need to vacuum and mop. With the woodstove going, we get wood chips here and there. There are also a few spots that have dirt from some melted snow. I mopped on Friday but haven't gotten a chance to mop again.
On My To-Do List This Week~
Finish organizing my sewing room. We moved the dog's cages in there and I took out a small bookshelf for Baby Peanut. We're also reorganizing the storage room so it's easier to get to the toys we saved, the decorations for the holidays, and anything else that is stored in there.
Happening This Week~
Monday~ Doctor's appointment
Thursday~ Bible study
Friday~ Doctor's appointment and errands
On My Reading Pile~
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts
Snowflake Creek Box Series Books 1-3 by Olivia Noble
I started back up with my weekly Bible study started at church. We are reading Passionate Discipleship: A Study of 2 Timothy from Walking with Purpose for our Bible study group.
What I'm Listening To~
Country playlist on my Amazon Music account.
On TV this week~
Netflix
Greys Anatomy
Blindspot
His & Hers (I finished that on Friday)
HBO Max
Cold Case
The Pitt
YouTube
Cooking Videos
Quilting Videos
Exercise videos
Gluten free Hot Chocolate Cupcakes for Therese's baby shower
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~ Chicken Adobo with rice
Tuesday~ Stuffed Peppers
Wednesday~
Thursday~
Friday~
Saturday~
Sunday~
I have to sit down and meal plan for the rest of the week.
What I am Sewing, Quilting, and Creating~
Nothing. I've been too busy cleaning and organizing everything.
My Simple Pleasures~
A quiet easy day. I'd love to brew a nice cup of tea and curl up with a good book.
From the Camera~
Praying For~
My parents
My husband, children, and soon to be grandson
Our country
Friends and family
My 10 little ones from Sunday school
Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~
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