Simple Women's Daybook 7/29/09

Outside my window...it's 79 and beautiful out!!
I really wish....it was 4:30 p.m. so I could start vacation and moving!
From the learning room...school starts August 24th for me....aahhhh!!
I am thankful that we have a beautiful new house to move into.
From the kitchen...it is completely boxed up.
I am wearing...work clothes....can't wait to change into something more comfy.
I am reading....Untamed by P.C. Cast.
I'm hoping....we get a lot of moving done tomorrow and Friday so the rest of the weekend is calm and smooth.
I am creating....a Go To Bag for the car so we will have things when we need them. Still haven't gottent his project done.
I am praying....for my mother, who is still not feeling well and for good weather the rest of the week, so moving goes smoothly.
On my Ipod....same old stuff, need to update it.
Around the house...nothing but boxes!!!
One of my favorite things... being amazed by what my 3 year old says and does!
A few plans for the rest of the week...move, unpack, get groceries and spend some quality time with Dalton (try to say "yes" to one of his crazy adventures, such as making bubbles).

I'll be posting pics of the new house soon!

The Simple Women's Daybook - Wednesday, July 8, 2009

The Simple Women's Daybook - Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Outside my window...it's 69 and looks like it could rain again...I actually enjoy this weather.

I really wish....the doctors would figure out whats wrong with my mom. This is just crazy.

From the learning room...nothing new at this point.

I am thankful my foot is no longer broken and I can start running soon!!!!

From the kitchen...I'm making chicken and noodles for supper and it smells wonderful!

I am wearing...my relay for life tshirt and grey shorts

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I am reading....runner's magazine!!!

I'm hoping....to start running this week and get back on track with my exercising.

I am creating....a Go To Bag for the car so we will have things when we need them.

I am praying....for Christi Main's mother, Jena's trip to get Hanna, an for my mother.

On my Ipod....same old stuff, haven't listend to it much lately.

Around the house...Jeff is watching UFC Fights overview, Dalton's already asleep because he didn't take a nap today, and Lexie and the baby pup, Chevy, are sound asleep!!! I on the otherhand am packing!!

One of my favorite things... banana splits...doesn't that sound good right now???

A few plans for the rest of the week...do a craft with Dalton, pack some more, work on Relay for Life stuff, work on running training.

Have a good rest of the week!

Wisconsin Dells Summer Vacation

Dalton enjoying his first night at the Wisconsin Dells Time Share, he was amazed at how big our timeshar was!!

Dalton trying out hottub at 10 pm the night we showed up at the timeshare!

The family at one of the waterparks!!!!
Dalton and his dad.

This was an awesome waterpark!

Dalton and Jeff at Moose Jaw for dinner.

This was a wonderful quick summer vacation!

The Simple Women's Daybooik - Sunday, June 28, 2009

The Simple Women's Daybook - Sunday, June 28, 2009

Outside my window...it's 82 and I'm hopng it doesn't get any hotter....

I really wish my moms status migraine goes away and she can get out of the hospital today.

From the learning room...still need to work with dalton on his colors, shapes, numbers and alphabet this summer.

I am thankful for....my family!

From the kitchen...thinking I need to get strawberries and get the jam done. I have tons of fruit to cut up for the 4th of July party we are attending later today.

I am wearing...my pjs.

I am reading...."Untamed" by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.

I'm hoping....that we get a bunch of packing done this week.

I am creating....a Go To Bag for the car so we will have things when we need them.

I am praying....and thanking god for giving us such a wonderful new house to move into.

On my Ipod....hoping to add a bunch of Michael Jackson songs to my collection! May he rest in peace.

Around the house...Jeff doing laundry and coking tacos! He is such a good guy. Dalton playing with his toys.

One of my favorite things... rootbeer floats...they are great this time of year!

A few plans for the rest of the week...get my car fixed from the fender bender, finish packing my room and daltons, relax outside and make salt dough figures with Dalton (yep didn't get this done last week).

Have a good week.

The Simple Women's Daybook - Monday, June 22, 2009

The Simple Women's Daybook - Monday, June 22, 2009
Outside my window...it's hot and humid
I am thinking.... I really wish this migraine would go away, enough already!!!
From the learning room...still need to work with dalton on his colors, shapes, numbers and alphabet this summer
I am thankful for....for a wonderful Fathers Day with my family!
From the kitchen...thinking I need to get strawberries and get the jam done.
I am wearing...a dress shirt and slacks...at work.
I am reading....Nothing currently, but need to start the last book of the House of Night Series.
I'm hoping....that our appraisal goes well today and that I need to get packing this week.
I am creating....nothing at the moment. LOL
I am praying....that everything goes well with our new house in Galva and that the closing dates and move in go smoothly.
On my Ipod...nothing new as I just found my charging cord!!!LOL
Around the house....boxes everywhere...Jeff getting the house ready for the appraisal.
One of my favorite things... beautiful flower gardens in full bloom, just like now.
A few plans for the rest of the week...get my car fixed from the fender bender, get a room or two packed, relax outside and make salt dough figures with Dalton.

Have a great week!

Menu Planning Monday

Menu Planning Monday

I feel like I've fallen off the bandwagon lately and need to get back on!!!

Monday - eating leftovers or eating at Mama Hertz's house
Tuesday - eating leftovers or Country Fried Steak, mash potatoes and corn.
Wednesday - Steaks and hashbrowns on the grill!
Thursday - Grilled porkchops, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw.
Friday - Pizza
Saturday - Hertz Family Reunion...need to figure out a dish to pass?

Hope everyone enjoys this site for new recipes!!!

The Simple Women's Daybook June 7, 2009

The Simple Women's Daybook - Sunday, June 7, 2009

Outside my window...it's a cold rainy day...where is summer?

I am thinking.... I really need to pack up more of the house and clean, but I just want to lay around and relax too.

From the learning room...I really need to work with dalton on his colors, shapes, numbers and alphabet this ?

I am thankful for....my family. I had a great time at my sister's house yesterday for my nephew's 5th birthday. Man does the time fly!

From the kitchen...thinking about going and getting groceries to stock up the pantry. Also thinking about doing meatball kobobs for dinner and whats for dessert???

I am wearing...jeans and my hearts at home tshirt.

I am reading....Chosen by P.C. Cast and The 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make by Bill and Pam Farrell.

I'm hoping....to finish packing the kitchen stuff that is not needed for the next two months and to pack clothes in the bedroom that are not needed by the end of the week.

I am creating....nothing at the moment. LOL

I am praying....that everything goes well with our new house in Galva and that the closing dates and move in go smoothly.

On my Ipod...Jason Mraz...I love his songs. They are so relaxing.

Around the house....boxes everywhere...dalton watching Ben 10 and Jeff taking it easy on the couch.

One of my favorite things...days like this when its rainy outside and you can just be lazy!

A few plans for the rest of the week...like I said before finish some packing in the kitchen and bedroom, take Dalton to the library for summer reading fun, make salt dough and decorate, hopefully get to use the sprinkler, and take the car in for an oil change and to fix the damage from my latest fender bender!

Have a wonderful week.