For Today (January 26, 2009)...

Outside my window...
It's cloudy and cold.
We are surrounded on 2 sides by a pasture with cows,
who are always peaceful to watch.

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I am thankful for...
Healthy children. A husband who is home today. A quiet, warm home.

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From the learning rooms...
We're off from school on Mondays to be with my husband.
But tomorrow we'll head back to our Westward Ho! unit study, which lasts 3 more weeks.

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From the kitchen...
On the menu this weekend was a new recipe for spaghetti, which is a keeper.
I'll try to post it sometime this week when I have a chance.
Today is homemade pizza for lunch.
Do you see an Italian pattern here????

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I am creating...
This blog with my daughter, Anna (14). It's been a fun experience for both of us and
very educational!

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I am reading...
my Bible, of course.
A couple of days a week as part of my quiet time, I read a chapter from A Way of Seeing,
an OOP book by my favorite author, Edith Schaeffer. The topic always seems to
fit right in with what's happening in my life at the moment.
I'm also daily reading a little bit of Building Her House by Nancy Wilson.
Parenting from the Heart by Marilyn Boyer.
A Grace Livingstone Hill book (can't remember the title).
Pride and Prejudice for about the 10th time. Love it!

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I am hearing...
Nothing from the back of the house - 3 of the kids are still asleep
and one is on her bed reading.
The two littles are in the dining room playing cards quietly at the table.

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One of my favorite things...
Anything toile.

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A few plans for the rest of the week:
School, school, and more school! Add to the mix a husband who will going
in several different directions this week, Thursday errands
and fiddle/guitar lessons, Family Fun Night on Friday night
at church, and various other little things that go on at our house.

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Here is picture thought I am sharing...