~My Daybook~

For Today… Monday, January 11, 2010

Outside my window... it is very cold--23 degrees.

I am thinking... that I am having trouble drawing the tree I am supposed to be doing for art!

I am thankful for... my mom and dad

I am wearing... jeans and a layered white and light green long-sleeved shirt, socks.

I am remembering... the good time I had at my cousin's house on Saturday. It was nice to meet a few new cousins, as well as being with ones I already knew. It was a lot of fun.

 I am going... to the podiatrist today to see about my ingrown toenail. Ouch!

I am hoping... my mom and dad have a nice anniversary on Thursday.

On my mind... wishing that I didn't have to go to the foot doctor!

From the learning rooms… science, Bible, math, reading, English, history, etc. I am beginning a new book, "Dr. Jenner and the Speckled Monster"--and will be reading "Betsy and the Emperor" when it arrives at the library for me to pick up.

 Pondering these words... "The most defeated, stumbling person among us can become, by God's grace, a radiant, confident overcomer...In Him, there is always hope. ~Stacy Rinehart

From the kitchen… for supper tonight we are having a cheeseburger casserole, applesauce, and rolls.

Around the house... heaters are running. I am waiting for my dad to come home from work to take me to the doctor since my mom is sick.

One of my favorite things: watching the Waltons with my family.

A few plans for the rest of the week: going to the foot doctor today, groceries on Wednesday, my mom and dad's anniversary on Thursday, church on Sunday.

From my picture journal...

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Wishing you.....

 Hope everybody has a wonderful NEW YEAR!!!!

~ MERRY CHRISTMAS ~

I hope everyone has a

VERY

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

~ Christmas Poems ~

Born Anew

by Robert Louis Stevenson

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The legend tells that when Jesus was born

the sun danced in the sky, the aged trees

straightened themselves and put on leaves

and sent forth the fragrance of blossoms.

These are the symbols of what takes place

in our hearts when the Christ Child is born

anew in each of us.

Christmas Prayer

by Robert Louis Stevenson

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O God, our loving Father,

help us rightly to remember the birth of Jesus,

that we may share in the song of the angels,

the gladness of the shepherds,

and the worship of the wise men...

May the Christmas morning make us happy

to be thy children

and the Christmas evening bring us to our beds

with grateful thoughts,

forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake,

Amen

~:~ A Christmas Meme ~:~

1.) Have you started your Christmas shopping? yes

2.) Tell me about one of your special traditions. reading the Chrismas story before we open our presents

3.) When do you put up your Tree? usually we put it up the week after Christmas

4.) Are you a Black Friday shopper? yes....although we don't go really early in the morning

5.) Do you Travel at Christmas or Stay home? stay at home

6.) What is your funniest Christmas memory? I don't know

7.) What is your favorite Christmas Movie of All time? "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and "Miracle on 34th Street"

8.) Do you do your own Christmas Baking? yes

9.) Fake or Real Tree? fake

10.) What day (as a Mom) does the actual panic set in to get it all done? I'm not a mom

11.) Are you still wrapping presents on Christmas Eve? no

12.) What is your favorite family fun time at Christmas? driving around looking at Christmas lights and watching Christmas movies.

13.) What Christmas craft do you like the best? I usually don't do any Christmas craft

14.) Christmas music? Yes or No. And if yes, What is your favorite song? yes, I love Christmas music. I don't know what my favorite one is. I like them all.

15.) When do you plan to finish all your shopping? already finished

Any blogger is welcome to participate in this meme, even if you haven’t been tagged yet. Just simply copy and paste the questions into your blog, and then answer them. Then tag 5 or more of your favorite blogs, and leave them a comment telling them they’ve been tagged.

Outdooor Wednesday~Christmas Decorations

Welcome to Outdoor Wednesday!! Usually we only do posts of outdoor things, but our host, Susan, graciously gave us permission to share our Christmas decorations on the inside during this Christmas season. Here are a few of mine....

~*~*~*~

From home to home, and heart to heart,

from one place to another

The warmth and joy of Christmas,

brings us closer to each other.

~Emily Matthews~

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Outdoor Wednesday is hosted by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer.

~MY DAYBOOK~

For Today… Monday, December 14, 2009

Outside my window... it is partly sunny and 41 degrees. It is supposed to reach 50 degrees today.

I am thankful for... my daddy's job and that he will be off the whole week after Christmas!

I am wearing... my pajamas and fuzzy black and pink striped socks.

I am remembering... my cousins coming over this past Saturday, and my cousin and I laughing and talking :)

I am going... no where until Thursday night grocery shopping, unless we go for a quick trip to the mall tonight.

I am reading... a new Nancy Drew book, "Mystery at Moorsea Manor" by Carolyn Keene.

I am hoping... that it snows for Christmas.

On my mind... going to my aunt's house on Saturday and seeing my cousins again! It is going to be so LOUD--but FUN.

From the learning rooms… reading, math, Bible, history, art, poetry, etc.

Noticing that... Christmas is coming very quickly--only 11 more days!

Pondering these words... "This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him." 1 John 4:9 NIV

From the kitchen… leftover chili for lunch, and cheeseburger skillet dinner and applesauce for supper tonight.

Around the house... I am getting ready to start my schoolwork...lights are twinkling on the Christmas tree and it is fun to watch them while I am doing my work.

One of my favorite things: baking and eating Christmas cookies

A few plans for the rest of the week: maybe a trip to the mall, grocery shopping on Thursday, going to my aunt's house on Saturday, a gift exchange and Christmas program at church on Sunday--I am going to be an angel in the program.

From my picture journal...

Dog Dressed As Christmas Angel by Frank Siteman, allposters.com

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