No Ice! Yea!

Yea!  The sun is shining and the patio door is open!

Lovin' the sunshine! 

We have had a long winter here in Texas!  Lots of ice. 

Boy am I ready for spring!

Thanks for visiting!

Blue Brrrr Monday

For us Texas girls it is Brrr Monday.   Today it is blustery.
So I thought I would share some favorite snow photos.  Thankfully
they weren't taken here. 

Happy Blue Monday . . .

 

Enjoyin the Blues while waitin' for Spring.

Joinin' Sally Click Here

Hear It On Sunday . . .

I read this somewhere  Hear It On Sunday use it on Monday . . .
I don't remember if it was a blog link party or on facebook.
What a great way to think about the 'word' you hear.  Thinking about sharing it with someone. 

I heard this song this morning.  It was new to me. 




A beautiful song with an aswesome lyric.  Definitely worthy to share.

Pinterest Pic . . . Why Didn't I Think Of It

I am a huge fan of Pinterest.  I can sit for hours looking at Pins.
I probably have too many boards.  How many do you have?

My favorite pin from the last few days was this . . .

I love this idea.  It was one of those 'Why Didn't I Think Of It'
"Ah Ha" moments.

I have always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with my coat closet.  Back in the day when I had a house I always tried to keep our coat closet free of clutter and ready and available for when friends came over.    I have always hated fussing with hangers. 

This is the perfect alternative.  Love it!  

Joining Ann for Thriving on Thursday.


I tried to follow the pin to find out where it came from but I couldn't find out. 

So have you had any 'Ah Ha' moments because of Pinterest? 

Winter Blues?

Do you feel Blue in the winter.  Maybe it's really cold and cloudy

and you can't go outside much?

Or snowy?  I love photo's of snow.  Houses with snow, snow fields,
horses like the above photo.  I feel blessed to live in Texas.  We don't really get snow. 

And our winters are usually blessedly short.  A day or two here or there of icy weather.  Lots of chilling winds.  But a lot of the time our afternoons warm up. 

Today I am sitting with the patio door open.  It's a beautiful winter day. 

I was looking around my house as I transitioned from Christmas decorations to my winter decorations.  

And I realized that I seem to use certain items for the winter. 
I bet you do too.  Of course the throws come out.  Fires are lit. 
Probably not as many plants around.  

I noticed I tend to use candles more . . .

I love the soft glow of candle light.

The throws come out in the fall.  They stay with us through the winter.  On the back of the couch and on chairs making every room warm and cozy.  

This year we're enjoying our new patio.  We are enjoying the cool evenings.  It's a homey and welcoming spot. 

We enjoy watching the sunset.  Unfortunately we're not on the water.. . but every night God gives us a beautiful painting to enjoy.

No my winters aren't Blue.  I am happy and Blessed and warm and cozy. 

So how do you make your winters warm and cozy?

Happy Blue Monday

I've always enjoyed blogging on Monday and
visiting Sally for Blue Monday. 

Since I have a new job my post will be late but I wanted to join anyway and share this really cool
art work.

 My Cowboy stumbled onto these on the net.  This one is amazing.

 
Some cool Blues.   Go by Sally's and say Hi
and visit the other Blues.

On Sunday

How I start my day . . .

This is where I would be if I wasn't where I am . . .Yep if I was thinking about me this might be where I would worship.

But...it's not about me.  It's about more than me.
It's about sharing God's love.   And, that is what
I get to do every Sunday.  

 

I am on a Journey . . .

 

Sometimes it's a wild ride.  Sometimes it's slow and easy.    And it is a Joy. 

Sweeeet Saturday

I used to join a really fun Saturday linking party.  I always enjoyed writing about what makes
my day Sweet on Saturday . . .

 

I've written about my sweet grandson and spending time with him

 

 

I've written about Sweet Saturday Dates with my Cowboy

 

 

 

I've written about Saturday laundry days.  When I was able to get the sheets off the bed before the cat settled in for a Cat Nap!

 

And whats going on in my sewing room. 

 

These are some of my favorite things to do.  Yes even doing the laundry. 

 

And, it seems lately that Saturday is a day I spend . . .

 

 

I love playing around with PicMonkey.

I am thinking this will be my new header.

I already added a new background. 

I'll be adding new photos soon along with the new headed.

 

So that's what made my Saturday Sweet.

How about yours?

Happy New Year

I cannot believe how long it's been since I posted last!

I wish I had left a candle in the window and told you where I've
been. 

I cannot believe I missed Christmas.  It's always my favorite time of year . . .

Of course it's not just about Santa.  It's about the 'real' reason for
Christmas.  But the trees, the decorations and yes Santa make it fun and festive.   Yes.  I missed Christmas with you my old friends. 

I've missed our chats.  I've missed visiting you.  I've missed your visits. 

I have a lot to tell you.  I have a lot to share.  I've been thinking about when I came back. 

What would I say here.  What would I talk about.   Would I join linkys and blog parties again?  Would I just write about what I'm thinking about and what I'm doing.

Will I write about my house, my home.  Will I write devotionals?
Will I write about my favorite things to do?  Like making quilts.
Taking pics, my dog or blogging.  Will I post favorite finds on Pinterest?  Pics of horses, crafts, things for the house.

Yes.  Just like my life my thoughts can be crazy and sporadic.  
They can be scattered.  

Yep it is a crazy, chaotic and eclectic world.  I think for me that's
what makes it fun. 



 

Hellooooooooo Blue Monday

Good Morning Dear Friends!

Sharing some Blue with you and a little Love . . .

 Found this lovely Blue wintery scene on Pinterest and I knew my Blue friends would love it too!

 I've been a little Blue here on my Journey not finding time to post . . .

 Here's why . . . I am spending most of time getting organized in my new job . . . teaching at a preschool . . .
Much more to come about that but let's not forget the wonderful Blue things you can find on
Pinterest . . .

 Bear with me friends . . . I am a true Texan and we don't like snow but we love to look at it.  I love the snow here and the Blue door. 

And last but not least . . .

 

Just a little more Blue snow.

Thanks for stopping in.

I'll be posting a little when I can.

Are you wondering where I am? 

I am working now.

And,

we are moving on Dec. 7th . . . a Happy Birthday present to me!

If your one of my sewing/quilting buds you know what it is like to pack up a sewing room!

I am busy packing and planning.

I'll be back regularly after the New Year.

Until then I hope you'll bear with me and my irregular posting!

Have a wonderfully Blue week.

Hugs to all1

An Ordinary Saturday

I love my Saturdays.  It wasn't until recently that I really, really
began to love and appreciate the ordinary, idleness of a Saturday
spent at home . . .

It wasn't until My Cowboy began working fulltime (on Saturdays) that I began to enjoy the quietness of the alone time. 

It didn't take me long to discover that Saturdays were becoming the one day of the week I could get up a little late.  Hang around in sweats and a t-shirt and sit at my sewing machine and create

I do have to get the laundry done.  But getting up and switching the loads from washer and dryer is a little exercise my old bones need.
If I sit too long at the machine I do get a little sore. 

But believe me without that distraction I would be sitting all day.
Have you noticed my Pinterest files of quilts I want to make. 
I love quilts.  I love playing with fabrics.  Choosing and sorting colors and textures.  And then seeing the finished product. 

Yes, I love my Saturdays. 

Praying your Saturday is filled with simple pleasures.

5 Minute Friday "Ordinary"

Joining Lisa Jo for 5 Minute Friday . . . writing with a topic for a straight 5 minutes.  No thinking. No backtracking.  No spell check,

Ordinary there is nothing ordinary about the amazing love God has for us.   I am in awe of His patience and His love.  There is nothing ordinary at all about God.  It's amazing to thing think of His extraordinary creation(s).  Sometimes I just think about how smart he is! 

He hasn't given me an ordinary life.  He has given me a life of excitement and amazing things.  A life filled with his love.  Even when I am down or depressed.  I remember His extraordinary love. 

I realize I am not ordinary.  I am special because I am His child.
You are special also.  Even if we don't feel very special.  Even if we feel we are only ordinary the truth is we are really not. 

We are extraordinary!

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Oh Blue Monday Night

Good evening....
in an Alfred Hitchcock voice only because I thought of it when I said . . .

Good evening!

Today was a little crazy and I didn't get to post so here's a late Blue Monday . . .
First a couple from my Pinterest craft files

 just cute I so love these little bunnies actually anything with 'em

 Love the idea of repurposing embroidery this way.
I so want to make one. 

Collecting ideas right now because my sewing room is packed until
December when we move! Yea on the move.  Blue on the packed sewing room part!

 One to make you smile because it does me!  I have used it on another post before but, there is blue on those little fairy wings!

And this one needs a caption!  Any ideas!

Happy Blue Monday night!  See you tomorrow and next Monday.

Go visit Sally for more Blue Monday posts!  Click Here.

New Job . . . A New Journey Begins

Yes after a little over a year of job interviews.  Frustration and heartache I now have a new job. 


The first few weeks were a struggle. I began working at a Christian pre-school as an assistant teacher. 

My heart has always been in teaching.  And when a position became available at a Christian school that offers paid training I joined the team and took the only available job. 


 Sadly this is what the classroom that I started in was like at nap time.

But some voice inside me said to trust and lean on Christ.   There were some days that I got through the day on prayer alone. 

But, this last week a wonderful opportunity arose. 

Yes it was a struggle for the first few weeks attempting to assist a teacher that needed way more than I could offer.  But my
determination paid off when an opening for a lead became available.


I am now teaching 2 year olds and loving it.  I moved to the 2 year olds last Wednesday to assist the lead.  On Thursday she turned in her resignation.  And, miracles or miracles I got the promotion. 
The management had already seen my heart and my enthusiasm in action. 

The last few days have been a whirlwind.  Not only for me but the children and parents.  But I have a wonderful veteran that is staying with me through this month (until we find my assistant). 

And so now I am making lesson plans!  Cleaning and organizing my room.  It is a joy to be able to say that! 


Studying the letter "F" this week.  Collecting a few ideas for crafts and lessons . . .


Super simple project. The pre-schoolers will love painting the paper plates a bright cheerful green!
This will be finished and placed on the windows of our room so the children and parents can see them as the come to close. 

Another fun idea for the weekly bulletin board . . .

This one we will do on Monday to let the hand prints dry and then hang to display. And a fun project reinforcing the letter "F"


I am thankful for other bloggers and teachers and homeschool moms that share their creative ideas. 

All these ideas were found on Pinterest my new 'go to' for creativity!

Thankful that my prayers have been answered.   

And so a new Journey begins.  Would you like to come along? 

Maybe you have some ideas to share with me!  Leave me a comment and direct me to your blog posts or Pins!