Happy Homemaker Monday 8.1.2016

Happy Homemaker Monday (on a Tuesday)

8.1.2016

Linking up with Sandra from Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

The time got away from me yesterday and I forgot to publish. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. we spent ours getting ready for back to school and spending time as a family before all the day to day and school activities kick in. This is the last back to school photo my kiddos will be taking since its My daughters senior year.

The Weather...

Cooler temps YES! right now its 79 degrees I do see some 100's in the forecast but I hope it continues to stay cool.

I am SO ready for fall! I am one of those crazy for fall people, I am ready to decorate on Aug. 1 every year!  I am trying to hold out till the 22nd so I have two full months to enjoy it before Halloween. and then DUN DUN DUN Christmas kicks in.

On my reading pile...

Bible and Devotionals and Finishing up last months reads. 

 On my TV...
 Tallulah on Netflix - Liked it
 Miracle's from Heaven-Loved it!
The perks of being a Wallflower - Loved it!
 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt  - not sure yet, I only watched one episode but it is very silly.


looking forward to watching My All American
and trying to get the courage to watch The Lovely Bones and Colonia

On the menu for this week...

Monday -  Spaghetti, Green Salad
Tuesday -  Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Wednesday - C/P Chicken
Thursday - 8 Can Soup
Friday - Taco Salad
Saturday - Red Chicken Enchiladas, Rice, Beans

On my to do list...

Laundry
Dishes
Sweep &Mop Floors
Dust &Windex
Bathrooms
*Try not to pull out Fall Totes and start decorating  lol


What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating...

Not Much... Behind in my Planner.

Thinking about picking up Crochet Needles  but haven't yet.


Looking around the house...

Picked up and so quiet with my kiddos back in school

Dogs cozy and napping

A box of Hostess Cupcakes are calling to me : )

From the camera...

My Daughter was in Austin for her Robotics Competition, We got to watch it live online. She updated us with texts daily.

 

 

 

I Love the photo below because my daughter was "speaking her mind" to the refs  lol

I asked her about it and she told me

 "Something had to be said but nobody wanted to say it, So I did."

 I like it because she will always sick up for other kids but for herself she  is usually quiet and lets most things go, she is learning to be more vocal in that sense, and I am proud of her for it.

 

We attended the Harry Potter midnight Release party at Barns and Noble. So Fun! I Loved all the events but especially the costume contest.  Here are a few photos of my favorites...

 

 

 

 

 

On my prayer list...

My usual family Prayers 
& Prayers for some my online buddies

Happy Homemaker Monday 7.25.2016

Happy Homemaker Monday 7.25.2016

Good Morning. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Our week and weekend flew by to fast.

Linking up with Sandra at http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

The Weather...

Ugh... Still Hot should be in 90's this week so that's a bit of a relief

On my reading pile...

Bible, Devotionals & Online Studies: Women Living Well, Plan Live Love

Still reading The Covenant
started reading Pride & Prejudice on Kindle

 On my TV...
Hope to watch some Classics this week like Bonanza, The Rifle Man, Emergency as Well as Ellen, Dr. Phil and Maybe Judge Judy. This is what I say each Month and somehow I don't sit down and watch as often as I would like. If I could catch all of these shows in one month It would be something but I'm lucky if I can catch a couple. Nothing is stopping me but me. What usually happens is the day fly's by and I will only sit down if kids put a movie on during Lunch and after Dinner When we all sit down together to watch a movie or show. But I have to tell we started Stranger Things and ended up Binge watching it- Very Good! sort of like the movie Super 8
I am looking forward to Starting Tallulah this Friday

 On the menu for this week:::

Monday -  Grilled Steaks, Rice, side Salad
Tuesday -  Left Overs
Wednesday - C/P Chicken, Potatoes, Corn
Thursday - Enchiladas, Rice and Beans
Friday - Pizza and a movie
Saturday - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans 

On my to do list...

It's the start of a new week and I automatically want to say Laundry-Monday Is Linens day But as I have no washing machine, I feel a bit off. so it's on to other chores.
Wash Dishes from Breakfast
Sweep and Mop all floors
Dust
Windex
Vacuum
Condense/Shred paperwork
Start Back to school shopping
 (waiting on school lists)

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating...

Playing in my planner. Me & My Daughter went to a Michaels Plan with me Class Where we made tassels for our Planners. We got to meet up with other planner gals from our area and even  a couple of ladies from one of my planner groups. We were to busy Talking and having fun I forgot to take photos.

Looking around the house...

Peaceful. after a bit of a rush it is now calm and quiet. I am so glad I stayed up a bit longer and cleaned last night, it is always so nice to wake up to a clean kitchen.

From the camera...

Didn't take much but I Love when I get cute little texts from my Doggie Nephew.

On my prayer list...

My Usual prayers for family. and for a couple of online friends who have lost their fathers.

Happy Homemaker Monday 7.11.2016

Hello My Friends,
Hope you all had a great weekend and forth of July! I wasn't able to Blog last HHM I planned to take lots of photos but as usual was too busy Living in the moment (and eating A Lot!) No regrets! We are usually in California during this time, but we did have a get together at our place. Which means no fireworks other than "poppers" My MIL was the last guest to leave, We watched a Rod Stewart concert with her and she loved it! My late FIL was a fan and his music always reminds us of him - one of there songs is "Have I told you lately that I love you"  AWE! I did manage to get one photo before we took G home. isn't she cute?

Now on to HHM!

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The Weather...

Hot Hot  Hot! right now its 99 degrees!  High is 102  it is supposed to get up to 109 this week. I do not like this weather I cant wait for fall.

On my reading pile...

I enjoyed The Shunning so I am now reading Beverly Lewis' The Covenant. And of course a Little House book I never tire of these stories. I Love the illustrations.

On my TV...

Netflix!
Started to watch the series TURN had to stop because it shows PG13 well IT'S NOT! what has become of this world? is nothing precious anymore? and why is it the inappropriate parts seem to start fast without warning just BAM in your face. My daughter is not a baby she is 17 but she is a good girl and I would like to keep her that way for as long as possible. I know many teens even kids have become desensitized watching what has become "the norm" but not this mom - I do not like or go along with - for lack of better words "the whole Kardashian life style"  I know some parents think its ok for their children to watch and do whatever and that's fine...
 to each their own but as for me - Never will. true story:  a mom I know put on Magic Mike for her kids and one was seven! call me old fashioned but this is not ok with me.
p.s. before you get all upset please see above *to each their own. I learned my lesson by making the mistake of going along with a couple other moms on a topic sort of like this years ago. and Now I either keep quiet or make sure to add this is how I feel or I would not be able to do that with my kids. maybe it wont have an effect on them -maybe it will. but I'm not taking any chances. I am an over protective mom and proud of it! 
OK how did what I'm watching turn (no pun intended) into this?
any who I also watched The Fundamentals of Caring- actually liked it.
and watched The Twilight Zone with family. We watched Talking Tina and the one where the sun was getting close to earth- which is what the weather here feels like to me...I'm melting!
I am waiting for Tallulah to start.

On the menu for this week...

Monday - Pork Chops
Tuesday -  Dinner at G's or Restaurant  for her 81rst Birthday!
Wednesday - C/P Chicken
Thursday - Pasta chicken salad
Friday - Pizza
Saturday - ??? BBQ if not too hot

On my to do list...

All the things lol

Our washer might need to be replaced so I am holding off on Laundry, which kills me because I try to keep on top of it. I do not like it when it piles up and I like routine.

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating...

Just playing in my planners. I am posting some pics for Carrie over at northwoodsscrapbook.blogspot.com

 Do any of you use Planners? I am a huge planner and list maker I like to have things written out and crossed off, it took me along time to get into this type of planner till I found it is fun & an amazing creative outlet for me as I am not an artist. Also because I couldn't see spending money on it as I am on a tight budget, but then I did some research and you would be amazed how many free and affordable options are out there. here are a couple examples...

http://prettyplannerprints.etsy.com

theeverydayplanner.com

victoriathatcher.com


try putting "planner" in the IG search box... you will be amazed : ) Happy Planning! let me know if you try it.

Looking around the house...

Not bad but there is always something that can be done. Honestly it is too hot and I am only doing what's necessary today lol

From the camera...

We had a great Week and weekend. We had our God Son for a day, He is such a good baby not one fuss from him! We Got to take him to his Gymboree class-so cute! took him around town - one stop was Barnes and Noble where I read to him, reminded me of when we use to take my babies now we don't really head to the kid section its just the teen section and the café.

On my prayer list...

 All officers everywhere, unspoken & usual family prayers.


Something that inspires or brings a smile to your face...
waiting on cooler weather my son a few years back playing in the snow.

Happy Homemaker Monday 6.30.2016

Happy Homemaker Monday 6.30.2016

linking up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay At home Mom http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

Hello Hope you had a wonderful weekend.



Mine was good, Yesterday we were late waking into church - don't you hate when that happens. But I'd rather be late a few minutes than not go at all. Sundays or any day are so Awesome when you go to church. I always feel so good afterwards and it carries me though the week. I definitely feel it when we miss mass.


Friday we attended the Harry Potter "party"  at our Local Barnes and Noble. It was fun to see fans all dressed up in Happy Potter costumes and all the hands including my daughters shoot up during trivia contests. We tried the drink especially for the HP book Release...Passion Potion. Pretty good.

 I am feeling so sluggish this morning, got 6 hrs. of sleep but even after coffee. I feel like a zombie. This momma might need a nap today.

The Weather... It's a nice 88 degrees right now, might get up to 91 I hope not!

On my reading pile... hasn't changed just got a bit further lol

On my TV... Harry Potter, Super 8, Tim Hawkins on you tube he is so funny!

On the menu for this week...

Monday -  Mostaccioli
Tuesday -  kids Drs. apt = c/p meal
Wednesday - Baked Chicken
Thursday - 8 can soup
Friday -  Homemade burgers & fries
Saturday - Enchiladas, Rice & beans
Sunday - c/p meal

On my to do list...

 Laundry...never ending.

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating...
I stayed up to late playing in planners with my daughter. We had planned to go to the Saturday planners class at Michaels craft store but the time flew and we decided to try and go to next months class. Are any of you planners? If you are, you know how addicting but fun it is. Doing something creative feels so good! even if its just planning out your days, playing with washi & stickers. even better if you get to do it with someone you love : )

Looking around the house...

Feeling accomplished, house tidy, My Son is reading, My daughter is still asleep, the dogs are laying by my feet : ) I can hear the hum of the fan and birds chirping outside.

From the camera...
Our home away from home

On my prayer list...
Family & Friends prayers as usual. Prayers of Thanksgiving...God is so good to us, Ask and he shall not only give...but give abundantly!

Something that inspires or brings a smile to your face...  
My new fridge! our old one died after almost 16 years. The first one we replaced it with was not in stock for a week, then it didn't fit. We had to go back and pick another then wait for it to be delivered the next day, but Thank God it all got worked out. I am so happy to be done with using a cooler.


Oh and this too. My daughter cracking me up...playing around with computer at electronics store. I told her I still think she's pretty adorable and would make a great animated character : ) for some reason the bottom right photo reminds me of the lady in that kid movie about a bird - Rio : )

Have a great week! ~ Row.

Happy Homemaker Monday 6.13.2016

Happy Homemaker Monday 6.13.2016


Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great week, I spent most of it at home due to Migraines = not fun : (
But Today is a new day and I feel great!


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The Weather...

Beautiful Morning our high will be 99 and the only day not in triple digits. I don't think I will ever get used to this Texas heat.

On my reading pile...

  Daily Bible studies with
Plan Live Love & Starting Ecclesiastes with Women Living Well


Debbie Macomber - Hannah's list
I haven't read a book by her I didn't like

Laura Ingalls Wilder - Farmer Boy
 I've lost count how many times I've read this one, but this is our second copy as we have worn out the last. although my son will never admit it anymore but he loves this book. when he was little he would say "its a cozy book" and I know exactly what he means.


Beverly Lewis - The Shunning
This is a new author and also type of series for me. I have always been curious about these types of stories (Amish) I picked this one and another during a book sale at a local library benefitting the book store we frequent. I am so glad I did I am loving it so far.

On my TV...

 Me and My daughter had a girls night and watched Pretty in Pink

My son has been watching Jurassic park movies

I'm watching Everybody loves Raymond

On the menu for this week...

Monday -  BBQ Meat, Hot dogs & sides
Tuesday -  leftovers
Wednesday - Carnitas, rice, beans
Thursday - Baked Ziti, salad, garlic bread
Friday -  c/p meal smothered pork chops, green beans,salad,
Saturday - Ranch Chicken, mashed potatoes, salad
Sunday  - Eat Out: Fathers Day

On my to do list...

Laundry.
Dust.
Windex.
Sweep & Mop Floors

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating...

Playing in Planner.

Looking around the house...

Didn't I just do these dishes? other than that typical Monday not bad. but always something to do.

From the camera... someone got a haircut

On my prayer list... usual, unspoken, and for Orlando

Bible verse, Devotional...



 

Weekend with Fam Bam!

Our Weekend

Hello! How was your weekend? Mine was great. Since it was our somewhat official first weekend of break, because hubby had a rare Friday off,  and so did Bella. She is going to summer school and get this she signed up for it! she is our little overachiever. I cant complain because she is getting some college courses taken care of early. and her hard work ethic makes me so proud.

Every year we try to take advantage of the free summer concerts, in above photo we are chilling at our first event Alfresco Fridays watching Route 66 play Retro Music. I was excited thinking retro meant all 80s music but it was more 50's and such loved that they played some Beatles! They also played Tears for Fears but knowing my hubby is not a big fan of dancing especially in the very hot heat in front of a huge crowd, I looked to my daughter who said  "I am NOT dancing Mom" before I even asked lol

This from a girl who used to always drag me out as soon as she heard music! I guess the teenage years are kicking in late- she's almost an adult...and yes that is an adult beverage in my hand - if you know me you know I don't like beer but it was hot and I actually enjoyed it. I had better for what they were charging: knowing how hot it would be and also not allowing drinks in this was as my late Father In Law would call it...A Clip Joint!

After the show we walked over to the Newly Re-Constructed San Jacinto Plaza Where they also had bands playing music, It was getting late but we wanted to check it out and take some photos, cant wait to go back with my real camera and get some in the daytime.

She wont dance with her mama during the daytime outdoor concert but this girl will take pictures like nobody's business and don't even get me started on the selfies : )

I liked this building I couldn't help wonder why only two little lights on?

Parking garage view. Those purple lights are the freeway. I remember when my husbands God Daughter visited she said "What are they trying to make it cool now?" lol I always think of her as we pass.

I Love that they light it up with an American Flag. I was waiting for it to go all Purple for Prince but I guess lights on the freeway are as cool as we get.

Daughters last family Selfie as you can tell our children both look just like my hubby.

his friend says your poor wife all she did was birth them.

I hope you had a great weekend, Thanks for stopping by.

~Row.

Happy Homemaker Monday 5.31.16

Happy Homemaker Monday 5.31.16


Hello! I've missed my HHM, I have been trying to read all yours, but my phone and laptop are acting crazy lately. Let's see if I can do this without my PC freezing :::crossing fingers:::


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The weather outside is:::: a bit muggy from the rain.


On the breakfast plate this morning:::: Blueberry Pancakes!


As I look outside my window::: laughing at my neighbors dog sitting looking out the window.


Right now I am:::: taking a coffee break


As I look around the house::::  Not bad thanks to my hubby, who was off last week.


On today's to do list:::: Laundry: sheets, blankets, towels. Dust, Windex.


Currently reading:::: 




On the TV today:::: Watched Kindergarten cop 2 with my son.



 On the menu this week::::
M- BBQ at Grandmas: Cheeseburgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken, pasta salad, roasted chilies, chips and veggies with dip, chili con gueso, watermelon.
T- Taco Tuesday: Beef and potato tacos, refried beans, Mexican rice.
W- c/p chicken with potato's and carrots.
T- unexpected pizza -hubby just informed me of- some game? all I know is woot woot no cooking today! ; )
F- enchiladas, rice and beans.
S- BBQ at home steaks & hot dogs green, mac & potato salads.
S- leftovers



What I am creating at the moment:::: not much other than playing in my planner.


New recipe I tried or want to try this week:::: want to try soon-Taco Pasta Toss onhttp://bygloryalone.blogspot.com/   HHM 5.23.16 YUM!

Favorite photo from the camera::::

I love to see all the American flags on all gravesites every Memorial Day.


Prayers, Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::