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Well Hello there! It's been a while since I've been on. Happy October and Good Morning, friends! I hope y'all had a wonderful month and weekend. I hope some of you have stayed dry and safe. We finally have some sunshine. It's been raining here for days. I can't complain we needed the rain and are all safe and sound. It's so sad to see all the devastation that has occurred because of the hurricane. Years ago, I lived in Charlotte and had often visited the mountain region of North Carolina. I worked with a few ladies from that area. Sadly, we didn't keep in touch, but I pray they are all safe. It's hard to see all the destruction. We are praying for all those affected by the hurricane.
I hope y'all had a peaceful weekend. Ours was a busy one here. Friday was spent running errands and going to the grocery store in the rain. That's always a fun thing to do. The weekend before, we went to look at a beautiful solid oak bedroom set. My husband found it online. Our set has been broken for a few years and all the stuff in the stores is either cheaply made, too expensive, or too modern for our tastes and home. We started looking on Facebook marketplace a few months ago. This set popped up so we jumped on it. So that past week, I spent my time emptying the old bedroom set, cleaning and touching up the new set. My hubby spent his time painting our room since it's been about 10 years since we painted last. On Saturday, my son and hubby spent the day putting down some new flooring. On Sunday, I went to Mass and taught my little ones. We learned about Mary and visited the Rosary Garden and the church. How was y'alls weekend?
Let's get on with Happy Homemaker Monday with our beautiful hostess Sandra from Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Be sure to stop in and say hey there.
The Weather~
The temps had dropped considerably this week. It feels like fall. Two weeks ago, we were in the high 90s and now we're in the low 60s to the mid-70s. It even gets down to 34* one night this week. This summer has been so weird as far as temps go. It took forever for the temps to get warm, then it got scorching, and now we're cool again. Just strange!
Monday~ Cloudy, 56*
Tuesday~ Sunny, 52*
Wedenesday~ Sunny, 56*
Thursday~ Sunny, 64*
Friday~ Sunny, 67*
Saturday~ Sunny, 76*
Sunday~ Sunny, 71*
As I Look Out My Window~
It's cloudy and windy! We had some rain last night. I didn't hear it, but the porch was wet when I let the dogs out this morning. It's quiet outside. I don't hear any birds chirping. We have one lone squirrel that is scampering about burying his nuts for the winter. He has picked my front flower bed and the area around our fire pit to bury his nuts. I guess it will help him find them come winter. I'm really hoping we get some snow this year.
Right Now I Am ~
I'm enjoying a cup of tea and typing up this post. I've sent out my weekly recap to the parents for Sunday school.
Thinking and Pondering~
All the things have to get done. I need to get the house deep cleaned and catch up on laundry. I need to up my exercise. I was walking daily before our trip and watching what I ate, but that kind of went out the window while we were on vacation. Well, watching what I eat did. We hiked almost every day while on vacation. It was a little hard to watch what I ate since I had to find gluten-free and dairy-free options. I focused on finding safe food options that would send my body into craziness.
How am I Feeling~
I have a little cold. Therese shared it with me. That was so nice of her. My stomach is finally back to normal since our trip. We've been back 3 weeks now and I just now feel like myself again. I love traveling, but it wreaks my digestive system.
What's for Breakfast~
I only had a cup of tea this morning. I started organizing the sewing room. My niece needs me to add some decals to some sweatshirts for her.
Maddie waiting for a waffle
Looking Around the House~
I need to vacuum. The dogs are shedding like crazy, especially Miss Ruby. Labs shed year round it seems. I have to get our room back together now that the painting and floors have been done. I took before and after photos so I'll be sharing them soon.
On the To-Do List This Week~
Finish our room
Laundry
Clean the bathrooms
Cleanout the fridge
Vacuum and mop
Work on my niece's sweatshirts
Chiro appointment
Pick out paint for Therese's room and the guest room
Bath the dogs
On My Reading Pile~
I'm still reading Black Hills by Nora Roberts.
I'm still working through my book for my women's bible study next year. We are studying the women of the Bible this year. The book called Discovering Our Dignity can be found on the Walking with Purpose website.
I picked up A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham at Target the other day. I'll start it this week.
On TV this week~
Lost
Call the Midwives
CSI
Criminal Minds
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~ Leftover Chili
Tuesday~
Wednesday~
Thursday~
Friday~
Saturday~
Sunday~
No clue yet. I am sitting down tomorrow to meal plan for the next 2 weeks.
If I Have a Few Minutes to Myself, I Will~
Work on my Christmas tree skirt. I started this tree skirt years ago. The kids tease me every year if they'll get to see it this year. Hopefully, they will.
One of My Simple Pleasures~
Sitting quietly outside on the porch listening to the wind rustle the leaves and looking at the colors starting to emerge.
From the Camera~
Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~
My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love you!
And I ask pardon for all those who do not believe,
do not adore, do not hope, and do not love.
Amen.
Praying For~
My family and friends
All those affected by the hurricanes and wildfires
Our country
