Tuesday DayLook: October 28, 2014

Picture:  Greg after the ND 9-man football playoff game -   LaMoure Loboes vs. Northstar Bearcats.  The Loboes came out on top 56 – 12.  It’s been an unexpectedly great season for the team and a lot of fun to watch.

Looking out my back porch... the day started out cloudy and it rained a bit.  It cleared for a while in the afternoon, but it’s cloudy once again.

I am thankful for... being able to be home!

I am reading… I’ve started to read a few other blogs.  I mentioned last week that I’d started to read Walking in Grace & Beauty, but I’ve also been reading 31 Days to a Clutter-Free Life.  The e-book is available on kindle, but the worksheets for each area are available for printing on each blog post.  Some can be skipped, but others have great tips.  I’ve actually saved a couple on specific topics, including digital photos and craft rooms.

I am praying for... a great outcome on the ballot measures which our state’s people will be voting on in the election this coming week.  GO VOTE…it matters!  Also praying that all the players on my son’s football team remain healthy and play with good sportsmanship in the quarterfinals this coming Saturday…win or lose.

A random thought… Make sure you vote next week.

I am hearing... the bubbling of the aquarium.

From the sewing/craft room… absolutely nothing has been started or finished!  However, I have been ‘pinning’ ideas for 4-H, Christmas and crocheting.

From the School Room... some days are good, some days stink. 

From the Kitchen...  before the home football game this past Saturday, we tailgated!  I made Mulled apple juice, Carol’s Caramel Corn, and Mom’s Pumpkin Pie Spice Chex Mix.

From the FarmYard… we STILL need to merge the two flocks of chickens.  There has just not been time to get the job done; it’s best done in the evening.

A successful moment…

A few plans for the rest of the week…
Tuesday: ortho & dance for Angelina, football practice for Greg (all week)

Wednesday: pumpkin carving

Thursday: dance for Angelina

Friday: It’s All Hallows Eve.  We typically don’t ‘celebrate’ this holiday, but I’ve become more ambivalent in the last few years.

Saturday/Sunday: ND 9-man quarterfinal football game, Bison home football game (we hope to watch the second half at home), annual Buffalo Supper at church

A picture memory...

Louis – June 2010

Monday DayLook: October 20, 2014

Looking out my back porch... it’s sunny today.

I am thankful for... good friends, my family’s good health, the fact that I can homeschool, living on a farm, fresh eggs.

I am reading… I’ve started reading this blog because while I’m not really into ‘fashion’, I would like to be able to combine what I have to make nice outfits.  I really appreciate Cyndi’s style…and she’s Christian.

I am praying for...  a young man who was in a serious car accident and has many months of recovery ahead of him.  Also praying our country’s leaders are able to make wise decisions and thus contain the Ebola virus that has now entered our country’s borders.

A random thought… I’d just like the members of my family, who are old enough, to pick up (and keep picked up) their OWN belongings.  Is this really such an impossible request/wish/want?

A favorite quote… “No one in the world can alter truth.  All we can do is seek it and live it."  ~ St. Maximilian Kolbe

I am hearing... the two youngest rolling around on their plasma cars.  This noise is worth it…yea, I know it can be hard on the floors, but my sanity and their ability to get out that extra energy is well worth it.

From the sewing/craft room… I’ve been thinking about Christmas & holiday crafts.  It seems early, but the time goes so fast.

From the School Room... we are pluggin’ away.  Graham and Zeke are staying on top of their subjects and doing great.  Angelina finds grammar, science (Biology), and Latin challenging this year, but I think it’s good for her to be challenged.  Most years, she doesn’t find the school work too hard.  Greg is does well, when he’s consistent in doing his work every day.  And therein lies his challenge! 

From the Kitchen...  I would so like to spend more time in my kitchen! I’m craving soups and baked goods.

From the FarmYard… we are almost ready to merge the chicken flocks.  This is probably the longest we’ve let the young flock stay in the Wahoo.  But, Fall has been so hectic.

A successful moment… making it through the month of September felt gratifying. 

A few plans for the rest of the week…
Monday: stayin’ home, FB practice for Greg every day of the week

Tuesday: dance for Angelina

Wednesday: stayin’ home

Thursday: dance for Angelina

Friday:  NDSCS Diesel Days for Greg & the Bishop is in town to bless our newly remodeled rectory.

Saturday/Sunday: Football playoff game for Greg, 4-H Awards Program

A picture memory...

September 2011 – WOW…have they all changed.