Tweekin' The Cottage

A Mini Cottage tour . . .
Our home is loosely described as a cottage.  It's not but I like to pretend it is something like this . . .
                             
                                                    New Tracks B&B in Kyle,Texas
In reality this is our home . . .
                         
We live in an apartment.  And it is tiny and stone.  Today I decided I would call it
a cottage and invite you in on a mini tour . . .


Last week I shared a mini tour of my kitchen and counters.  You can read that post here.  I am always
tweekin' everything.  Partly because I love changing things around.  Partly because its a challenge to fit in
everything I want to enjoy.

We have a living/dining/kitchen kind of great room or open floor plan.  In the dining room area we have the mantle that The Cowboy bought me last year for my birthday.  I have wanted one for years and years.
                         
I tweeked it a little for July 4th.  Click here to see the post.   Today I wanted to share a few elements that I have displayed on the mantle . . .
The current mantle theme celebrates our son . . .
                   
A photo displays a 2nd place ribbon he won at our church's Rodeo.  Our church had a rodeo before Cowboy church became popular . . .
               
Just below the photo are the boots he was wearing . . .


Some how they are the only pair that I ended up with.  Dirty and scuffed as they are they are cherished.
Also displayed are a pair of his spurs.  These aren't as old as the boots . . .

They are displayed next to a vintage ceramic piece.  It was cheap '50s but I love it.  It is sitting on a stand
that our son made when he was about 18.  It's old rusted horse shoes from his horse that he welded together.
                      
A shot of a couple of trophies from Horse Shows.  The silver one was originally cheap black plastic.
The spiral part was gold.  I asked The Cowboy to spray paint it silver.  I think it still needs work.
I want to get the paint of the tag.  It was originally brass.

And lastly a photo of our sons horse . . .                                                            
                     
 Another cherished item.  My daughter had taken some photos of our grandson with "Pal".  This is the last photo we have of him.

I have something new sitting beside the mantle.  For now.  At least until I 'tweek' again . . .

                      
My newest dumpster find.  A really tall plant stand.  It's pretty heavy wood.  Of course I plan to paint it.

And one more shot.  Remember this is a mini tour . . .
                      
  The Cowboy came home with this treasure a couple of weeks ago.  $20.00 at a resale store!
  Oh I forgot to mention the mantle was $30.00. He found it on Craigslist.
  He was so proud.  He has a cigar humidor that it matches perfectly.  Same brass and all!

  I especially like the shelf.  Perfect for a book.
                                    
  On top I just displayed a few antlers on a hide . . .
                           
So that's it for the mini tour.  Even though its a tiny cottage.  There is a lot to show you.   Come back net week another installment of the Mini Cottage tour.

BTW I am always tweekin' so there's always something to see.

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Pantry Storage/Ready For The Holidays/Making My Saturday Sweet

I'm getting ready for the Holidays . . .

Baking is on my agenda . . .


Before I start though I need to make sure my pantry is stocked. 

Lisa shares a great post on holiday baking.  Click Here.

Living in a small apartment can be a struggle for me.  I spend a lot of time rearranging and organizing to make things fit. 

It's hard to fit a lot in my pantry storage.  So I am making some changes with a little help.

This is something I have been wanting to do for awhile.

I found these amazing printable labels here!  I printed the black and white option.  This site includes a collection of flour,coffee, tea etc.; a collection of spices, and a collection of blank labels in the round option and rectangle option.

I have my new labels printed and ready to go!   So now I am off to organize that pantry and get ready for baking!

all photo's found on google images and Pinterest.  I have included links to the original photo's if possible.

Linking with Amanda for Sweet Saturday, Jess for Homemaking Monday, Here for

Fabulous Fall Holiday Party,Mama Katz for Front Porch Friday

Happy Homemaker Monday

Joining Sandra at Stay At Home Mom 

Monday, October 13,  2014

 Breakfast time....what is on the plate this morning::::

Breakfast is a challenge for me since I work.  Sadly today I stopped and bought chocolate milk at the store.  

Looking around the house::::

On today's to do list::::
Laundry.....

A load of laundry everyday

Cleaning.....

Keeping my bathroom clean is a challenge

Homeschooling.....
I teach pre-school.  Both of my children homeschool.  I am a believer of homeschooling. 
I also understand that it is a 'choice'  and that some families don't have the means or opportunity to make this wonderful choice.  I am able to 'serve' by sharing God and teaching some amazing kids.

Crocheting/Not Crocheting here now . . .

A tee shirt quilt in progress

Cooking....

Not much waiting on the oven to be repaired

Currently reading::::
 Nothing at the moment

On the TV today::::
 Maybe a Hallmark movie

The weather outside is::::

Cool Thankful for Fall

 On the menu this week::::

Monday
 Split Pea and Ham Soup and French Bread

Tuesday

 Pot Roast (hopefully cooked in oven.  Waiting on a new switch after the element exploded last week)


Wednesday

Venison Tacos (a once a week menu item around here)

Thursday
 Payday....what's on sale at Sprouts


Friday
 It's Payday I hope I get to eat out!

Saturday
 Steak I cook on the stovetop and finish in the oven. (I sure hope it's repaired by Saturday!)

Sunday
 Smogasbord a Sunday Family tradition of finger foods

If I have a few minutes to myself, I will::::

Put my feet up 

New recipe I tried, or want to try this week::::

 Super Simple Crescent Roll ups.  Click Here for the recipe.   I will try these Sunday for my Smorgasbord.

One of my simple pleasures::::
 Thrifty shopping

Favorite photo from the camera::::

A favorite shot of my grandson.  

Visiting with Blog friends (blog you want to share, blog post that caught your eye)::::
Debbie Dabble I featured her blog here. Click Here to go directly to Debbie's

Praying for::::

My job 

My daughter

 Bible Verse, Devotional that is resonating with me at the moment:::: 
Romans 14:1

 Be willing to accept those who still have doubts about what believers can do. And don’t argue with them about their different ideas.

 This is an amazing chapter with some powerful truth to be considered.  I am thankful that
these truths were revealed to me today.

Linking with Sandra at Happy Homemaker Monday and Jess at The Art of Home-Making

I Caught The Bug . . .

Actually it was my house that caught the bug. The makeover bug. My sweet little
apartment cottage was jealous of the dusting and moving things around I have planned
for the blog and so she. (Yes my cottage is a ‘she’) asked for a makeover too.
So while I am taking a break from posting. (Actually waiting for a signal) I have been
moving furniture. “She” got this bug yesterday when I got the sewing machine out
and started on a green quilt because I was out of white thread so I couldn’t finish what I
already had  started.

Anyway I was looking around at how the furniture was arranged  And I took the plunge and decided to move the wingback chair from the living room to the bedroom.

Only problem is where I want it to go it didn’t quite fit. So I looked around the room and decided this shelf unit . . .

Here's what it looked like before I moved it.  It's hard to see but there isn't but about 18' between
the shelf unit and the bed.  So moving it really gives us a lot more room on thaat side of the bed.
So I decided to try it in the living room. But, that was late in the afternoon and I knew I wouldn’t have time so; I waited till this morning.  Because I really didn't want to deal with moving all that stuff off and I knew I wouldn't get it all done and back together before Cowboy got home. 

Now this I what I used to move the  unit.

Yep these really work.  I moved the whole unit without taking anything off except the really fragile stuff.  The only reason I took it off is the top section is kind of top heavy.  I pushed and shooved and slid the thing right into the new spot. And I love it's new home.
Then I looked around at what things needed to come off of it and what needed to go on.
I moved some books off. Left the Bibles. Added the crystal. I stumbled onto a frame amongst the books and realized it would look great with my current favorite photo of my grandson.

I have a plan for some of the books on the back of the shelf. But it’s a secret for now.  I think I need a few more of those square candles for the top. 
Still working on the redo.  Please come back to see the big reveal.  Will have to take the bed apart to move it so the chair will fit.  Here's a little sneak preview of  the little end tabe that is by the bed now.  

I love this little table.  I have used it lots of different ways.  I love this adorable photo of my grandson when he was about 15 months.  He loved climbing on it. 

Thanks for visiting today.  I hope you'll come back and stay in touch for the big reveal of the
Little Cottage Makeover and the blog makeover. 

On a new Journey to make My Home a Sanctuary . . .

Happy Homemaker Monday on Tuesday

The weather in my neck of the woods: (written on Sunday. . . posted on Tues.)
Rain, Snow. It usually doesn’t stick here. But tonight they say another wave coming through with ice. Our weathermen don’t always get it right. Here’s hoping this is one time. We will be stuck in if it does.
Tuesday update...nothing really happened it is just too cold for these Texans!

Things that make me happy: Getting my haircut and when it is a good hair cut!

Book I'm reading: A Heartbeat Away by Michael Palmer (fiction for review) and Made to Crave by: Lysa Terkeurst (for review)

What's on my TV today:  Sorry Sandra but I have to change this one. New song D-Earl you can hear this one over at my ministry blog.  Click here.  (I think it is the 2nd post down)

On the menu for dinner:
Chili stew from leftover homemade chili, jalepeno poppers (homemade), guacamole

On my To Do List:
Laundry. I have nothing to wear. Giving both bathrooms a good scrubbing. Vacuuming

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Need your ideas for comfort food. Ya’ll post some and come and let me know! I can’t find my Potato Soup recipe!

In the craft basket:
Always a quilt. Maybe I’ll get to something this week. Brought my machine home from my daughters.

Looking forward to this week:
Actually sitting in front of the sewing machine. And, actually sewing something!

Tips and Tricks:
Photo's for meme's and carnivals.  I put all the photo's in one folder.  That makes it easy to open and grab the right one for the post.  I also added my signature to the folder.  Makes posting super easy and faster!

My favorite blog post this week:  Becky wrote this post "Fill Me Up".  I needed this! Thanks Becky.
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Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
http://practicalsimplicity.com/Home.html

“Our goal is to write about all things Biblical and practical. It’s that simple.”

Our desire is to bring glory to God practically and simply in our daily walk with Him. You are invited to join us as we share about our relationships as a family, what we are learning on our journey of biblical living, healthy eating, practical housekeeping, frugal living, generous giving, hospitality and home education.

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):

Lesson learned the past few days:
That God has something amazing in store for me and that I have to be patient.

On my mind:
The above.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses: May the favor of the Lord rest upon us, establish the work of our hands. Yes, Lord establishes the work of our hands. Psalms 90:17

I have been thinking for awhile about bringing Happy Homemaker Monday back over here.  I hope you enjoyed getting a little look into my plans for the week and what is going on in my head, and what I have been up to. 
Come by next Monday for another post!  And join Sandra.

Tablescape Thursday--Holiday Planning Luncheon

Welcome. Thanks for stopping in I was just planning a luncheon for my daughter. We are going to plan our holiday menu's. Maybe you can help. Let me get you a glass of tea.

Here's what I was thinking a soup and salad lunch . . .


I have some favorite cookbooks ready and a pad for notes. It is a little hard to see but the little glass jar holding the pens is from my daughters elephant collection. The jar actually has an elephant on it. I can't decide if I should use the pig or not . . . What do you think?
Here's the plate. It is just a simple solid blue dinner plate. My Cowboy used them years ago for a breakfast that he had to do for his work. Being the plate lover I am I saved them.
The place mat and the runner are Guatemalan fabric. Cowboy went on 8 mission trips there.
And ya I know about the hideous scratch on the table. I cannot get it off. Go back to the top photo it is covered up!

I can't decide on the tea towel as a napkin or . . . or instead of covering it with the runner how about painting black. Yea that's it! But Cowboy has no vision!

Or this look with the bandanna print napkin. Or heck why not both!

Now here's me trying to decide whether to just go with my small collection of fiesta. The bowls are the new ones from Khol's I have no idea about the pitcher but I bought it over 20 years ago at an antique shop. So maybe it's old. Really doesn't matter to me. I just love the blue.

Here's that little piggy trying to get onto the table again. I was trying to shoo it off that is why this shot is a little blurry! Oh the candle sticks I didn't tell you about them. I love these. They are from Pier One and again at least 20 years old. (I feel old) I love them because the inside is open and I can also use them as a vase. They look great with one flower.

And here is a close up of some of our favorite cookbooks.

One last shot of the fiesta and the print I have on the wall. I thought I would share it. Notice the blue steps at the very bottom. That blue is my inspiration to paint a piece of furniture I plan to be adding behind the table.

Oh you have to run? Thanks for dropping in. Oh btw stop over at My Home Sanctuary I'll be posting my next Tablescape Thursday over there. I'll be revealing my furniture makeover too!Have a great day!

Happy Homemaker Monday the Last Post

Today I welcome you to the last Happy Homemaker Monday . . .

Actually not the very last ever just the last post here. Read on . . . and on for a give a way info. . .

The weather in my neck of the woods: Still hot.

Things that make me happy: Being able to post Praises. God is good.

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):

I'm reading: Miss Hildreth Wore Brown (review and give way on Tuesday)

I'm enjoying on TV: I think I should just change this one. Or maybe I should just enter what Cowboy is watching on t.v. Did you realize it is football season. Oh yea. (notice no exclamation point. And yes that is just a hint of sarcasm)

Just had a brilliant idea to change the above here's my idea hope you don't mind Sandra . . .

The song on my heart:

Perfect for this week.

On the menu for dinner:
Pot roast cooked a new way.

On my To Do List: post reviews on the new blog . . . Mail the prize to Denise who answered the 'theme' question over the weekend. And begin looking for the new background because it is time to get rid of those books. I made my point I think.

New Recipe I tried or want to try: Cowboy read this or saw it somewhere.

Pot Roast recipe . . . brown really good. Stuff a bunch of garlic into slits. Add your potatoes and carrots and onions as usual. Salt and Pepper. Pour 2 cups of brewed coffee over it all and cook in a 300 oven till done. 3-4 hours.

In the craft basket: An apron that will be a prize for a give way.

Looking forward to this week: Cowboy starts a job today and gets paid on Friday!

Tips and Tricks:

Coffee filters work great when cleaning mirrors and windows. They don't leave lint behind.

My favorite blog post this week: Tiffany's new meme The 3 P's Prayers, Petitions and Praises. Go here to check it out and join up on Friday.

New blog: Today I want to share my new Book Review blog. Go here. And my homemaking blog which will be the new home of Happy Homemaker Monday. Please join me. There is a different give way at each blog. Stop over and sign up.

Lesson learned the past few days:No matter how much I wish it. No matter how much I pray for things sometimes God has different plans than I do. Sometimes we just have to remember the old Garth Brooks song Unanswered Prayers. These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

John 16:33.

On my mind: Cowboys new job and that he works from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. it is 45 min. away. When will he eat supper? And what do I cook.

And . . . for some reason I just cannot remember the verse I am working on. I got the passage but cannot remember the verse.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in Him and I am helped.

My heart leaps for Joy and, I will give thanks to Him in song. Psalm 28:7

And now for the giveway. You could win something like one of these . . .



All you have to do is become a follower here, go by the new book blog and follow and go by My Home Sanctuary and follow. Leaving a comment will get ya another point! The more comments the more chances. When I have randomly chosen a winner I'll visit the blog and come up with an idea for an apron just for you! (btw . . .none of the above are mine I cannot take credit. I love them and just collected photo's if you recognize them tell me where they came from)

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods: Hot August nights . . . in the 100's

Things that make me happy:
Being able to be home with nothing important to do.

Book I'm reading:
Just finished Chasing Superwoman by Susan M. Dimickele (review will be posted today)

I'm enjoying on TV:
Chopped and The Next Food Network Star

On the menu for dinner:
Pinto Beans cooked in the crockpot and corn bread muffins

On my To Do List:
Put away dishes from dishwasher
A couple loads of laundry
Writing reviews for this week


New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: Kelli's Chicken Pot Pie. Go here for the recipe and there is also a cookie recipe too on the post. Visit her sidebar for a list of some yummy things she includes photo's and the recipes!


In the craft basket: Working on a baby quilt will finish the top today and post it. Still working on my daughters Cathedral Window quilt.

Looking forward to this week: Drama team practise Wednesday with "my" boys

Tips and Tricks: Cover your muffin tin with foil if you don't have a cookie sheet. Works great. And if you live in a small space you can do with out the cookie sheet.

My favorite blog post this week: I love visiting Becky and her adorable dogs. Here's a link to a post where she took us on a garden tour.

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
I just found Chrisitie don't know how I am always stumbling onto great blogs. She has some wonderful DIY posts. Go over here for a visit.

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):




I found this idea a while back. Sorry if this is your photo and I didn't give you credit. You deserve it though! I love your idea! Does anyone know a way to save photo's and link where you got them?

Lesson learned the past few days:
When Cowboys (or Cowboy in this case) are jerks that there is usually a reason. And that given time they will get over the bad mood.
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On my mind:
The huge challenge of making our new apartment a home with what we already have. The challenge is using our artwork and other decorative items in such a small space.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. ~John 16:33~
Same verse from a couple of weeks ago. Today I want to dedicate this verse to 2 of our boys.
J.Mo (18 years) is in jail on an assault charge. He is innocent and we are praying that the witnesses will testify to clear him and that the family is able to hire an attorney. Keyon is in the hospital. He was shot a few days ago. Unfortunately his leg was amputated. He is 18 and played basketball. He has a long hard road ahead of him. Both of these young men are believers J. Mo is praising God he is alive and he is trusting God has everything under control. Praying that Keyon will continue to trust God as he struggles through recovery.

Happy Homemaker Monday

Joining Sandra again for Happy Homemaker Monday. . .

The weather in my neck of the woods:.They said Sat. was the hottest day of the year! Seems like it. We need some rain.

Things that make me happy: Getting to go on field trip with the grandbaby this morning and watching him ‘bounce’ at Pump It Up

Book I'm reading: Duckegg & Persons of Interest by NovaMelia (for a review) so far it is rather good!

I'm enjoying on TV: Not much option right now at the motel but I really like to watch Chopped when we get the food channel.

On the menu for dinner
Hmmm thinking breakfast eggs,hasbrowns maybe a pancake yum!

On my To Do List:
Set up electric at new place
Set up cable/internet
Move on Sat. yea!

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: Lemon Pie by the yard

In the craft basket: still working on my daughters Cathedral Window quilt.

Looking forward to this week: Moving on SaturdayTips and Tricks: You can make homemade salsa easy with a can of tomato’s just add the regular ingredients it works in a pinch.

My favorite blog post this week: Well got stuck on the new recipe…and slow inter-net so not much hopping.

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers): This is one of the first blogs I found and I really love. Although Kelli hasn't been posting much lately you'll enjoy a visit. She has some amazing recipes on her sidebar. And you'll enjoy reading her archives! Stop in and say hi.

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):
don't know if it is blogger or the connection. Can't upload again. Dawn it!

Lesson learned the past few days:
Learning lots of lessons on being frugal and cooking on a budget making new habits. .

On my mind:I am a broken record . . . Moving!
And a Praise 25 boys in church. All 25 made covenants to stay Pure! We need mentors

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.~John 16:33~

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods: Hot.

Things that make me happy: Malted Milk Balls all of a sudden I have a hankerin' for them. Call me weird that is ok!

Book I'm reading: Mercy Rising by: Amber Robinson

on deck: Duckegg & Persons of Interest by NovaMelia

What I'm enjoying on TV: Kate Plus 8
On my To Do List: Laundry and mopping the tile.
New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: Lemon Pie by the yard found at Sandra's

On the menu for dinner: Absolutely no idea. Whatever we find on sale at Kroger later today.

In the craft basket: Cathedral Window quilt by hand. This will be my entry for awhile at least till we get settled into the new apartment and I get a sewing machine set up.

Looking forward to this week: Drama team practise with my boys.
Tips and Tricks: I posted this before but I think it is great. Hast helped me a bunch. During I have a copy of The Happy Homemaker Monday template in my documents. During the week as I am blog hopping if I find a post or recipe I like I go ahead and fill it in and then I change the name of the document to the upcoming Monday. Works for me. Try it! Here's one I am thinking of. Does anyone do this? Am wondering if it will work. When adding your photo's to a template like this I was thinking about uploading them first before I cut and paste the template. Then all I have to do is cut and paste the words between the photo's. Has anyone tried this method?

My favorite blog post this week: Karen at Hallelujah Anyhow

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers): And this one isn't new but in case you haven't found Denise and you need encouragement go by and see her. She has been my rock the last month. She is an amazing prayer warrior.

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):
Digital scrapbook page of my grand daughter Libby...done by my DIL
Lesson learned the past few days: It is difficult to get your elderly mom to accept change.

On my mind: 7 boys accepted Christ yesterday. Now we need volunteers to disciple. Praise God. Learning how to love elderly parents through thier stubborness. Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses: Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart, then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. Deuteronomy 15:10

Happy Homemaker Monday

Still scorching hot, we've hit highs of 100 and 102 already. Lord help us. (copied from Sandra 3's changed)

Things that make me happy:
Chocolate milk shakes splurged Friday and took my mom to Steak and Shake dawng their expensive but yummmmy! And having my family together our little family of Cowboy, our dog Daisy and our cat Rascal.

Book I'm reading:
just finished The 19th Element by John Betcher posting review tonight.

Reading Shamra Divided by BarryHoffman (young adult novel)

What I'm enjoying on TV:
I should take this one off. Never watch t.v.

On the menu for dinner:
Pork chops,fresh corn on cob and canned green beans

On my To Do List:
Laundry and write reviews

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup found over at Kim's cooking blog

In the craft basket:

I dug out a cathedral window quilt I am working on for my daughter it is all done by hand. I am crazy. I really need to finish it though.

Looking forward to this week:
Getting approved for apartment ministry. Moving into our new place and beginning ministry.


Tips and Tricks:
My mother swears by cooking fresh corn on cob in the microwave. 8 min. I think you only cut

the ends off don't clean. Once it is microwaved the husks and silk just falls right off. Trying her method tonight.

My favorite blog post this week:
Last week I stumbled onto D.J. I am not really sure how. But she is an amazing young woman after God's own heart. Her post here will spoke to me.


Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):Jill over at Sneaky Momma shares her computer expertise. She has some tutorials for blogging. I really loved finding her. Go by and check her out.


No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):

ok well blogger isn't cooperating. Maybe I can add later.

I was reminded by another blogger that we have to love each other and show each other love no matter what. Last weekend I was very upset and annoyed and hurt by my daughter. I had asked her to pick up our cat(we were moving) and she didn't do it. (she is married and has husband that acts like he's 5 and they have a 2 year old he acts like he's 4 sometimes) She didn't do what I asked and didn't call me to tell me until I had already done it at 9 pm she called me at 10. It is a long story but he got locked out of the old house and was alone with no food for a day and a half. It really hurt me. I was reminded that even though I was upset and angry with her I needed to show her love. So I did. The rest of the week and over the weekend she was back to her normal carrying self. She even called me this morning.

On my mind:
I talked to one of the girls I mentor last night. She has grown up so much in 4 years. She is thinking about a career in juvenile justice. Praise God. I know he has a wonderful plan to use her. I am so proud of her.


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition , with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:6&7

Lesson learned the past few days:

The weather in my neck of the woods: