Good morning, dear friends! I missed last week, but I'm back. I hope you all have had a wonderful few weeks. It's been busy here and with Christmas right around the corner, I doubt it will slow down.
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We had a busy one again. Saturday was Michael went hunting and got a deer. Last year, he didn't get one son he was thrilled to have some deer meat again, especially with the price of meat nowadays. Sunday, we had Mass and Sunday school. I swear it was a full moon. The kids were wild and the class was a little chaotic. I was ready for a break once class was over. My allergies have kicked in again. I think all the leaves are driving my eyes crazy. Sunday was Michael's birthday so we had that to celebrate. I can't believe he's 18 already.
Enough about the weekend, let's get on with Happy Homemaker Monday. Be sure to drop in for a visit with Sandra, our beautiful hostess over at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom!
The Weather~
Fall temps are here! It's a cold, blustery day here. The fall temps are here but we still are getting a day here and there of warmer temps. Crazy weather here. It has been a late fall. The leaves are still yellow and most of the trees have their leaves still.
Monday~Mostly Sunny, 46*
Tuesday~ Partly Cloudy, 51*
Wednesday~ Sunny, 64*
Thursday~ Scattered Showers, 69*
Friday~ Mostly Sunny, 43*
Saturday~ Partly Cloudy, 46*
Sunday~ Mostly Cloudy, 46*
It's getting down into the low 30s and mid-20s at night. It's rather cold in the morning when I let out the chickens.
What's for Breakfast~
Coffee, actually 2 cups of coffee.
Looking Around the House~
I need to finish cleaning the house. The boys replaced our woodstove on Thursday, so I spent the day cleaning the family room. The dust and soot went everywhere. Our white kitties had dirty paws. I still need to clean the kitchen and dining room.
Next week, I plan on decorating for Christmas. It will be a busy week for sure.
On the To-Do List This Week~ the usual stuff
Laundry
Clean the house
Finish organizing the sewing room
Finish Christmas shopping
Meal plan for the next 2 weeks
Catch up on some blog posts
Grade some schoolwork
Currently Reading~
I'm still reading The Girl From the Channel Islands by Jenny Lecoat. This story is based on an incredible true story of courage and hope in World War II.
I just finished reading Cozy Christmas Crush: A Mercy Mountain Holiday by Becca Maxton. This was for a review. It was a quick read but a charming, Christmas love story.
What the Kids are Reading~
For US history, they are finishing up The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
On the TV~
Criminal Minds Season 10
Christmas movies
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~ Lasagne and Salad with gluten-free Black Forest Cake for Michael's birthday
Tuesday~ Creamy Italian Chicken and Pasta
Wedensday~ Turkey Stroganoff with egg noodles and green beans
Thrusday~ Chicken Marsala with Pasta
Friday~ Bonfire and Cookout
Saturday~ Gluten-free Chicken Pot Pie
Sunday~ Roast, potatoes, and carrots
I picked up a new cookbook at the library the last time I went and I love it! The recipes so far have been a hit with the family. I have had to make some adjustments to make them gluten-free, but it's a great starting point. I definitely will be adding it to my cookbook collection. It's called Hope's Table. It was written by Hope Helmuth and contains so many delicious-looking Mennonite recipes, as well as quite a few other recipes to enjoy. I highly recommend checking it out.
If I Have a Few Minutes to Myself, I Will~
Work on my Christmas tree skirt
Make my sister's Christmas present
Work on Christmas placemats
One of My Simple Pleasures~
Curling up on the couch with a good book, a hot cup of tea, and my sweet Maddie girl.
Something Fun to Share~
I am HUGE Christmas fan. I am seeing so many new Christmas Items I would love to have. Hobby Lobby is my downfall. I decorate before or right after Thanksgiving. I love how the Christmas decorations bring the house to life and it just feels so much homier.
Scentsy has so many cute Christmas warmers this year and their Christmas scents are amazing. Their new Scents of the Season launches today. They smell amazing!
From the Camera~
Inspirational Post, Quote, Bible Verse~
Praying For~
Our Country and leaders
The world and all the craziness that is going on in it right now
My first grade Sunday school class
My friends and family
Till Next Time,
Monique
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