For Today!

I have seen "The Simple Woman's Daybook" on a number of blogs and decided to see if I can figure out how it works. I ask patience and advice from any fellow bloggers as I try my hand at this. I have no clue as to how to add a "button" or a "permalink" and in my post my picture ended up at the beginning instead of the end. Oh well my blogging time is up so this will have to do for today.

God bless,

Theresa

FOR TODAY

Sunday February 15

Outside my window...

a light dusting of snow and gray skies but the sun did peek through for a bit earlier this afternoon.

I am thinking...

of how much I enjoy Sundays and a chance to have some down time.

I am thankful for...

safe travels over the past couple of days.

From the learning rooms...

piles that need organizing after the mid year review.

From the kitchen...

leftovers!

I am wearing...

black pants and a sweater that I wore to church earlier today.

I am creating...

peace of mind.

I am going...

to take the boys to watch Evan Almighty and eat pizza and ice cream at our church this afternoon.

I am reading...

Karen Kingsbury's "Ever After" (at the library recently I glanced through the "Inspiration" section and one of her books caught my eye. I read it and really enjoyed it so now I am reading the sequel)

I am hoping...

for Spring

I am hearing...

the noisy clock ticking beside me...otherwise the house is quiet which is a rarity

Around the house...

everyone is taking time to do something they enjoy my husband is working on a car project, the boys are playing the wii and my daughter is playing the guitar and making plans to get together with friends this evening since there is no school tomorrow.

One of my favorite things...

reading.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

lessons for the boys, basketball practice on Monday, take Mon afternoon off lessons and get the house in order, get caught up on laundry, get birthday cards in the mail, relish being a wife and mom!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

How Do I Love Thee?

Sonnets from the Portuguese
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

How do I love thee?

Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.

I love thee to the level of everyday's

Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.

I love thee with the passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose

With my lost saints,

--I love thee with the breath,

Smiles, tears, of all my life!

--and, if God choose,

I shall but love thee better after death.

You Should See the Other Guy!

Thomas took an elbow in basketball today and ended up with a semi black slighty swollen eye. He is one tough little guy! Both boys are having a great time playing Upward Basketball. We are so impressed with how the program is run and how many people volunteer their time.

In today's game Thomas had a few baskets and made a foul shot. He is amazing on defense. The look on his face is pure determination. John also had a good game. He made an incredible 3 point shot at the buzzer right before halftime. It's one we wish we had captured on video.

Dinner Before the Dance

Colleen and a group of her friends have chosen to have dinner in homes before the dance. Last year we had it at our house and this year her friend Elyse's parents hosted. There were about 2o teens, 2 guitars, 2 wee little ones (Elyse's siblings Ruthie and Michael) and lots of food! I was able to stay and be part of the fun too! In the picture are Colleen, Elyse, Pai, Lizzie and Erin. Aren't they all beautiful?

Homecoming Dance

Michelle and Patrick (in the blue) with friend Billy and his date. They went to Applebees for dinner and then to another friend's house to play Guitar Hero before the dance. It sounds like they had a fun evening.

Sisters

I did not get any pictures of the girls together before the dance but here is one of them at the dance. Love those smiles!

Homecoming 2009

Here is Colleen and Chris at the Basketball Homecoming ceremony which took place prior to the game Friday night. They were chosen along with Emily and Ben to represent the Junior class. .

Coming home for Homecoming...w/ laundry

I went down to pick Michelle (and her dirty laundry!) up on Friday. I stopped half way and the boys spent a few hours with Granny and Papa and enjoyed a trip to Heggy's for ice cream cones. YUM! I went the rest of the way and then Michelle and I stopped on the way back to pick up the boys and get home in time for the Homecoming game and ceremony. What a special week-end!

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