Some of what I did this weekend.

Hi ladies,

Thought I would take a little time to tell you that I had very productive weekend, and now it is back to work for another week. I am so grateful for list, or I would never seem to make it. I did get about half of my chores done this weekend that I had on my list. We ( I should say Michael) got the bedroom painted and the ceiling fan hung. All the while I worked on more decorating,I did finally find one of the boxes that was missing. I know there is at least one more, but it isn't a big deal. Mainly the pumpkins which I use to sit around or put on my front porch display. So when I run across them I will finish up.

I also gave the kitchen a good clean last night. Michael in all his sweetness made enchilda's for dinner. Can you say yummy? and leftovers? Anyway, I digress, but after all his hard work in the kitchen I decided to do the clean up. I wiped down all the countertops, unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher, cleaned out the fridge and did a wipe down, I also put some homemade vegtable soup I made (earlier in the week) in the freezer to have again at a later date, swept and mop the kitchen and family room floor. So felt like alot was accomplished in the kitchen.

Spent some time working on my holiday and prayer journals this weekend too. Needed to do some update. This is the third or fourth year that I have used the HOLIDAY GRAND PLAN and Christmas Countdown so needed to do some updating in those journals. This year I signed up for another little helper. Cara is hosting Holiday Countdown at The Household Helper. Hey with my schedule and anything that can keep me on task I need. Check it out.

Most of you would die if you knew that I have 429 subscriptions (as of this morning) in my google reader. I have them broke down into certain categories. It keeps me from missing out on anything new that is posted by some great bloggers. The ideas, tips, creativity of some of these women are amazing. I also have several blog helps in my reader, and I am loving it. Only problem is, it makes me want to change and update and move things around. But over the next little bit I want to share some of these wonderful finds with you.

Should close for now, will be back soon.
Hugs!

Did you know?

Changes and another giveaway....

A few little changes....I changed the background tonight to make it look a little more Fall-ish....but I have to finish up the sidebars and work some more on the banner.  I hope I get a chance to do that in the next few days.

Judy over at Homespun Blessings is having another awesome giveaway.  Check it out by visiting with her.  She truly is one of the most giving people I have ever met, so if you haven't had a chance to get to know her.  Stop over.

Gotta scoot to get ready for bed, gotta get up early tomorrow to start a new week. 

Hugs!

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Lots going on

This has truly been a busy week for me.  I can't believe that I haven't gotten back here to make a post, but after working all day everyday and then coming home to extra activities I have been pretty beat.  And when my night winds down early so that I can prepare for my early  mornings, I just don't get to this.  We all know that something has to go and unfortunately it is my blog.  Hoping in the next few weeks things will slow down some. 

I am thinking that I need to write post when I have time and then set them to publish.  Gotta figure that out though.  There is so many goodies that I find while reading all my blogs that I want to share some great places, and things with you all so thinking I need to get a system in place.  Gonna work on that this weekend.

A couple of things that have been going on with me is work...the company I work for lost the contract on which I have been working on for the last three years so for the last several weeks my job has been up in the air.  As of now, it looks like it all has worked out and I give God all the glory.  When I left work yesterday I found out that I still have a job on Wednesday.  God answered my prayers and alleviated my fears and anxiety.  Praise God!!!!

Last night Tori had a ball game  it was the homecoming game.  I missed it.  :( , However, I did get to have dinner with my daddy.  He drives a tour bus (he is retired and can still so he does this on the side) and he brought a group of seniors (55+) up to Washington DC and they just happened to be making a trip to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, so Michael and I drove down and met him for dinner.  We don't get to do that very often and it was great to see him.  Even if it was for only a few short hours.

My sons left yesterday morning early and drove to Nashville Tn. to visit with my sister and go to the Titans and Vikings game with her on Sunday.  I would have loved to have gone as I can't wait to see my new little nephew Caleb. From the pictures I have seen he is simply adorable.  Can't wait to get my hands on him. 

Tonight Tori has her homecoming dance so I have been helping her this morning get everything ready.  Mainly her hair.  Boy is that alot of work.  This is the first time she hasn't gone and gotten it done, but she wanted to do it herself.  She has to run some errands in town, one of which is going to Claire's so get a head piece to wear with her dress.

I also had to go pick up her Senior portraits this week.  I finally got hers in a frame this morning and will hang it this weekend.  Michael and I are doing some home projects this weekend. Some of our task are:

• painting the guest room
• hanging new ceiling fan (in that room/as well as ours)
• hang new curtain rods in our room
• work on some fall projects
• finishing decorating for fall ( still have to find the other boxes)
• clean out my fridge
• bake
• make out menu for next week
• work on my coupons and organize them

So as you can see I have quite a bit to do on my time off.  There are a few other things I would like to do, but not sure I will get to them.  So they may go on my ongoing list.

Going to post this now, and will try to get back a bit later and post again...maybe with some pictures.  (gotta get them off-loaded from the camera).

Have a blessed day. 

Hugs!

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Some Blog fun

What Your Bed Says About You

Outward appearances are very important to you. You do your best to look good and have an attractive home. You try to be an organized person, but you often fall behind. Certain parts of your life tend to fall into chaos. You are very high maintenance. You like everything a certain way, and you're grumpy if things aren't the way you like them. In relationships, you tend to kick back and let the other person be in charge. You tend to be a down to earth, practical person. You think in terms of what is actual. You are a total homebody. You are happiest when you're at home.

What Does Your Bed Say About You?

Welcome Fall!

Another giveaway! Gotta check this one out!

OK ladies, a dear friend of mine is hosting one of the most generous giveaways I have ever seen.  You have to go and check it out.  She has some adorable fall goodies, but she is also giving away a big LONGABERGER basket.  Stop by and sign up and tell Judy I sent ya over.  K?

Visit Judy at Homespun Blessings. Check out her September 18th posting.

Hugs!

Cindy

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Busy little bee!

Hi Ladies, I wanted to post before another week was gone and I hadn't. I know you must get tire of hearing me apologize but for whatever reason, I can't get here to post. Although I do get around to visit now that I am using my Google Reader. It cuts down about have the time. Just wish I could post a comment from there. Google guys could you work on that for me?

...This has been a good week, but a real busy week for me. I have been playing chauffeur for Tori this week, as Derek came to pick up her car on Sunday night. Appears his power steering went out on his car so it is in the shop and so I get to take her back and forth to/from cheer practice and all that that implies. I really don't mind but it has just meant extra time on the road.

Yesterday after I got off work, I ran to the salon and got my hair highlighted and cut. Today I feel like a new woman. Why do we always do for ourselves last? Granted I know one reason I don't go and get my hair done anymore than I do, is time and money. I have a hard time sitting still that long, :) and it continues to go up in price. Will be glad when Tori can do mine. She is in her second year of Cosmo classes (through her high school) and she now works in the clinic at the school. So she already does hair colors and cuts, but haven't let her do mine yet.....Hmmmmmmmmm, guess I will have to let her. She loves it.

There is so much going on at this time of year. And I am loving it. Michael and I have had really productive weekends this past month, and not really sure what all we will accomplish this weekend, but hope to get out a little bit on Saturday morning for some yard sales/antiquing/junking....something. I have done pretty good this week staying up on all my house work, so shouldn't have to spend loads of time with that.

Some things left on our to do list is:

1. Hang cabinet in bathroom
2. Clear out some hotspots (almost done with this)
3. Season my old *new* cast iron skillets (bought at a auction)
4. Work on my Holiday Grand Plan journal. (in the third week of the grand plan, trying to stay on task)
5. Finish fall decorating (have several crates missing, gotta find)
6. Start dismantling Wesley's room to move to basement, and transform his room to new guest room and office.

Now remember these are just some of the jobs we still have to do...We'll get there.

Hope you all are having a wonderful and blessed Thursday!

Hugs!