New Grandpup

We have a new Grandpup. This week while inspecting some property that her company was repossessing, Morgan, our daughter- in-law, found an abandoned puppy inside. She, having a big heart for such animals brought it home with her. At first Lee, our son was not as accepting as she was but after being around it a few days I think he has been won over by the pup. As you can see, Rosco is being loved and well cared for. . . a new dog house, clothes, collar. My husband, Kenneth, has also been won over by him and has been calling him Rosco, although I don't know what Morgan and Lee have named him. He called to check on him last night and ended up going next door to Lee and Morgan's and getting Rosco and bringing him to our house for a visit. We gave him a few of Maya's filet mignon treats and he loved them. He already knows how to sit when asked to so someone has been working with him. I am not sure what breed or breeds of dog he is, we are thinking part Dachshund, Jack Russel???  whatever he's sweet and calm, not near as hyper as little Maya is. I am busy catching up on chores today and still have much to do. I am in the process of making some changes in my hall and guest bedroom and will post some of the changes when I am finished. Until then, thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Outdoor Wednesday - Daffodils

This past weekend we had temps in the mid to upper 60's on Saturday and Sunday. I hung laundry out on the line and opened all the windows to air out the house. Beautiful weather . . . a taste of spring. Monday morning was a different story. I awoke to rain in the early morning hours and as I stepped outside to go over to my nephew, Skylar's house I had to go back inside and get a jacket. It was cold again. Today has been colder and I, the person who is always complaining about being too hot. . . thanks to being overweight and in menopause, have been cold all day. As I finished up at Skylar's, I couldn't wait to get home and start a nice warm fire in the wood heater and light the fireplace in the den. We have central heat but I wanted to sit in front of the fire and actually feel the heat on my skin. Arriving home I went out to the woodpile to get wood and I could hardly believe it but my daffodils are blooming . . .  and I would have missed them if I had not decided to have a fire today. I immediately came back inside the house and got my camera and made pictures. We have snow flurries in our forecast for tonight and tomorrow . . . I will be so happy when spring is here. . .

until then I have more daffodils coming up to enjoy.

For more Outdoor Wednesday posts please go by and visit Susan at A Southern Daydreamer.

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods:
Cold and wet.

One of my simple pleasures:
A soft pillow to lay my head on.

On my bedside table:
Family photos, lamp, phone, and bible.

On my TV:
Off

On the menu for tonight:
Taco salad.

On my to do list:
Make bed and pick up in master bedroom.
Clean and mop kitchen.
Laundry (wash, dry, put away and iron)

New recipe I tried last week:
None

In the craft basket:
I have some old towels that I am using to make extra cleaning pads for my Shark steam mop. I made two today and ran out of the velcro that I need to make more.

Looking forward to:
Getting my photos framed and (or) put in photo albums. I've had 702 pictures printed at Sams in the last 2 weeks (250 1 week and 452 last week). They were some that I've  had on cd's dating back 4 or 5 years and I still have alot to get printed. I have enjoyed going back and looking through them. My son has some of our family that I HOPE (Lee, I am still waiting . . . patiently : ) he shares with me so I can get prints of them.

Homemaking Tip for this week:
Use the tablecloth and nice china at least one night a week "just because." Why save those things only for special occasions? Another day of life is special occasion enough.


Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
No favorites.

Favorite photo from last week:

Maya enjoying a treat (no it is not a cigarette).

Lesson learned the past few days:
I'm most productive in the morning

On my Prayer List:
My family

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
"A Bible that is falling apart belongs to someone who isn't."

Thank you Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for hosting this event.



Today is my Mom's 68th Birthday.

Happy 31st Birthday Jacqueline

    My Daughter
~Author Unknown~

Your little hands, your tiny feet, I still remember when.

You started as a part of me; I was much younger then.

The sleepless nights I still recall, you needed to be fed.

As tired and weary as I was, I staggered from my bed.

And when you gazed into my eyes, a smile with me you shared,

It touched my heart deep in my soul; no sacrifice was spared.

The years passed by, you grew and grew; a reason for my being.

Your clever wit and loving ways were all that I was seeing.

A mother’s love that binds her child is hard to understand,

For those that never walk that road, or never play that hand.

As for me I know for sure without the slightest doubt.

I’d never change a single thing; you're what my life’s about.

Happy 31st  Birthday Jacqueline

Side By Side

I am taking a little break and will be back on Friday with a post. Until then I thought I would share a poem from my collection of many. Thanks for stopping by.



Side By Side
They lie on the table side by side,
The Holy Bible and the TV guide.
One is well worn and cherished with pride,
Not the Bible . . . But the TV guide.
One is used daily to help folks decide,
No, not the Bible . . . But the TV guide.
As the pages are turned, what shall they see,
Oh, what does it matter, turn on the TV.
Then confusion reigns, they can't all agree,
On what they should watch on the old TV.
So they open the book in which they confide,
No, not the Bible . . . But the TV guide.
The Word of God is seldom read, Maybe a verse as they fall into bed.
Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be,
Not from reading the Bible . . . From watching TV.
So then back to the table side by side,
Lie the Holy Bible and the TV guide.
No time for prayer, no time for the Word,
The plan of Salvation is seldom heard.
But forgiveness of sin, so full and free,
Is found in the Bible . . . Not on TV.
~ Author Unknown ~

What Is Going On???

What is going on around here??? For the second time in a week Huntsville is once again making national news. Today during a biology faculty meeting at the University of Alabama's Huntsville office (UAH), authorities say a professor there learned she would not receive tenure. She then pulled out a gun and started shooting, killing three faculty members and injuring three others (2 were faculty members and the third was a member of the university staff). Last Friday, a 14 year old student, was shot and killed by a fellow ninth-grade student at Discovery Middle School in Madison. He died. Investigators have now confirmed the alleged shooter and the victim were in the same gang. It is a group that hoped to become affiliated with a nationally-known gang. So how did a group of ninth graders in Madison learn about gangs? The World Wide Web. I hate to think that this is what Huntsville/Madison is getting known for. Last Friday as my husband and I drove by Discovery Middle School, which happens to be a very nice school, we saw news crews all around and we were thinking they must have did something great for all that media coverage. We later learned they were there because of a shooting and then this evening my daughter called and asked if I was watching the news, which I very seldom do . . . I was saddened to learn that another shooting had taken place. Tonight as we ate dinner in Huntsville everyone around us was talking about the shootings and many were in shock that such a tragedy had happened  . . .  not once but twice in one week. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

Snow is falling!!!

Have a wonderful weekend.
It is a good thing I made these photos when I did because it melted within a few hours. However, we have more in the forecast for Monday.

Some Say I Am Disabled-Poem

I found this poem recently and it really touched me because of Skylar. I know how hurtful it is to him when he is labeled as disabled, handicapped, or crippled.

Some Say I Am Disabled

Some say I am disabled,
But you know that isn't true.
I simply have a challenge
A little different from you.

My slight inconvenience has taught me things
They could not know.
Each obstacle is a victory,
Enabling me to grow.

I'm not really any different.
I cry. I laugh.
I don't want to be treated
As if I'm not a person anymore.

Out of good intentions,
People are afraid to let me try.
But sometimes I have to fall,
And sometimes I need to cry.

God gives me the strength and dignity
And the courage to be all I can be.
For He doesn't see me as disabled,
He just sees me as me.

BJ Morbitzer
© 1964

Turquoise-The 2010 Color

Did you know that turquoise has been named the color of 2010 by Pantone, the place where designers and artists get their color inspirations?  Three years ago I did my guest room in turquoise and brown and I'm still loving it. Lauren, my 11 year old niece refers to it as her room. I did a Google image search and found several turquoise rooms that I thought I would share with you.

(All photos from Google Images)

Good Advice. . .

Good Advice to Live By
by Author Unknown

If you want your dreams to come true, don't oversleep.

The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention.

Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.

The best vitamin for making friends....B1.

The 10 commandments are not multiple choice.

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.

Minds are like parachutes.. .they function only when open.

Ideas won't work unless YOU do.

One thing you can't recycle is wasted time.

One who lacks the courage to start has already finished.

The heaviest thing to carry is a grudge.

Don't learn safety rules by accident.

We lie the loudest when we lie to ourselves.

Jumping to conclusions can be bad exercise.

A turtle makes progress when it sticks its head out.

One thing you can give and still keep...is your word.

A friend walks in when everyone else walks out.

AND FINALLY...

The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime!!!

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

February 1, 2010...

Outside my window..... it's a very cold and frosty morn.

 I am thinking.....about the many things that I have to do today.

I am thankful for... a restful weekend.

I am wearing..... gray sweats and white t-shirt.

I am remembering..... that I need to call and reschedule my dentist appointment.

I am going..... to Skylars in a few minutes.

 I am currently reading..... a few of my favorite blogs.

 I am hoping..... that my headache goes away VERY soon.

On my mind..... SPRING!!!!!

Noticing that..... my ironing basket is full again.

 Pondering these words..... "Middle age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places."

 From the kitchen..... I can smell the coffee that I just  made for my husband.

Around the house..... I have been running around picking up this morning.

One of my favorite things..... is a clean house.

From my picture journal.....

Please stop by and visit Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook to read other entries for today.