Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tuesday at the Cottage....

A little Bible...  I'm now listening to Deuteronomy on Bible Gateway.  I keep track of where I'm at by a reading plan checklist on You Version.  I'm ahead of schedule.

A little sewing...  I'm piecing a quilt top as a project with our church quilting group.  We're making them out of out of salvaged  polyester dresses.  I've never sewn with polyester double knit before.  A lady gave us about 250 dresses which we're seam ripping, cutting, and sewing into quilt tops.  We will then add batting and backing and tie them.  The plan is to give them to a missionary friend to distribute among the needy in Michigan.

A little reading...  I've been reading a mystery called Unbreakable.  I like mysteries, but sometimes they just seem well, a little too mysterious for me.  ~smile~  I just want everything to be okay.  Guess that's the momma in me. 

A little patienting...  I don't think that qualifies as a word, but that's what I was doing.  I had a "date" with my Lowell today.  We drove over to a nearby city and each got fillings in our teeth.  We've been without dental care too long.  Now we're paying the consequences.

A little family time...  Spaghetti for supper then a Disney movie called Sky High.

A little crocheting...  Just plain little dishclothes out of some dusty rose cotton yarn I was given.  Chain 21, SC in second chain, SC to end.  *Ch 1.  Turn.  SC in every space to the end. Repeat from * until it's square.

A little read aloud with the kids...  Crispin and the Cross of LeadEmily read this time so that I could crochet.

A little computer time...  Email, linking a few posts to blog parties, reading a few blogs, and a little writing.

A few minutes of relaxation, then a little sleeping.

Laura
Living this life a little at a time.
~~~~~
May I suggest?

Still hoping...

 
FOR SNOW!

Monday, February 11, 2013

Thoughts About Children



"I think a lot of our problems are because people don’t listen to our children. It is not always easy. They’re not always so brilliant that you want to spend hours with them. But it is very important to listen to them." ~Barbara Bush

"Education commences at the mother’s knee, and every word spoken within the hearing of little children tends towards the formation of character."
~ Hosea Ballou

"Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you."
~ Robert Fulghum

Have a wonderful day!

Laura
Happy to be Momma
to my Four
~~~~~
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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Look What Came in the Mail!

Little Amy took the photo and the light's not too good, but look at this great little acrylic sewing table!  Amy has been saving her money for quite some time and decided that this was just the thing to help her sew doll clothes.  Shortly after Daddy helped her set it up, I heard the sewing machine humming.  She's just enjoying herself so much.

I've been doing some sewing, too, though not much this week.  I'm trying to get some things made up so that I can open my etsy shop again.  I'll let you know when I get close.  I'd like to make up at least ten items to open with.  I'm stitching through my stash of fabrics.  It's a fun way to declutter. ~smile~

Well, tomorrow is our last Christmas.  We haven't gotten together with my dad and step-mom yet.  The Christmas tree is long gone, but I've got my little Valentine's tree up.  I thought I'd get more heart ornaments made this year, but just haven't gotten to it.  Oh well, maybe next year.

Well, best get the last few things done before bed.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Laura
Happy at Home

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

For the Love of Salads ~ No Lettuce Needed


No Lettuce Needed Salad
A base of broccoli
topped with
sliced button mushrooms,
chopped carrots,
and
chopped tomatoes.
Loving the variety,
Laura
Happy at Home


Sunday, February 3, 2013

Proof that He Loves YOU!

Every time I see a heart in nature,
I know that it's God telling us that he loves us.
"We love him because he first loved us."

Saturday, February 2, 2013

A Busy Saturday

Things to do today:

  • A little e-mail,
  • A little writing,
  • A little menu planning,
  • A little grocery shopping,
  • A little sewing,
  • A little cooking, Guacamole for the gathering and salad for lunch,
  • A little reading,
  • A little gathering with couples at church.
Well, I'd better get busy. 
Have a wonderful Saturday.

Laura
Happy at Home

It was a great day.  Amazing, I finished everything on my list!

~~~~~
May I suggest?
 

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