February 14, 2011

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So, For Today...

Monday, February 14, 2011

Outside my window...if the sun were not behind some dense clouds it would be visible now. It is 7:05 and I am thinking about whether I should go back to bed for awhile or do this Daybook! I know I should not go back to bed but I think I want too! But there is a lot to do today so I probably won't. But the gray skies make it so inviting. We are having a week of rain it appears. We do need it so it will be good. Especially since we have been so spoiled with gorgeous weather for weeks now, it is a small sacrifice!

I am thankful for...the rain because it will make the green of the hills surrounding our town even greener and more beautiful.

From the learning room...Go with the flow, go with the flow, and don't think too much about Afghanistan and Robert heading there near the end of the year...have faith, lots of it.

I am reading...One Thousand Gifts and The Glass Castle, still.

From the kitchen...A lot is brewing today, having a little Valentine's dinner for our Family Home Evening group. Having three couples over so they don't have to stand in crowded, over priced restaurants to have a date with their sweetheart. We really enjoy this little group and having dinner once a month together now that we are empty nesters. We host three times year and I am glad we got Valentine's Day this time.

I am wondering...what is going on with Hazie again. Jen had her at the hospital last night for testing...another blasted fever. That child has been sick for every holiday since Halloween. Poor baby! Another ear infection rearing its ugly head according to tests last night and possibly some urinary tract problems too. To make matters worse, Connor has been diagnosed with Strep and Zach is just getting over it. That means nothing normal going on in either house this Valentine's Day. I am wondering if Hazie is better today?? And hoping Connor is OK and the rest of the kids don't get strep too.

Update: Hazie has RSV! It is a very serious viral infection (respiratory) that babies and young toddlers get. I am so worried about her, we all are. Please help us pray. You guys have helped so much every time. I wish I didn't have to keep asking and that she would just be well!

I am hearing..Earth Angel!

Today if I could change one thing...that kids would always be healthy.

I am quoting..."Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding." The scriptures.I am going...to WW this morning instead of this evening. Conveniently the WW meeting place is right next to the Post Office so I am going to mail Nellie's box this morning with her Give Away surprises in it. I am also mailing some things to Laura and Robert who get a lot of mail sent to our address. It is listed as their permanent address for most of their important correspondence, but they sure haven't been here in ages! Bummer.

I am missing..all the kids, especially the grandies today. Wish I could help Jen and Missy take care of the sick and well kids today.

One of my guilty pleasures..daydreaming about where we will go on our next vacation and knowing it will probably be Utah.

Pet Peeves...preparing for tax appointments. Have one on Wednesday. So happy I don't have a small business packet of paper this time. Woohoo!

One of my favorite things..tax refunds!

An enjoyable movie I have watched lately...North and South with Patrick Swayze. LOVE that mini-series.

I am curious about..whether some sound equipment we are selling on craigslist this week will fly outta here like most craigslist postings? I hope so it is taking up space I'd rather have back.

A few plans for the rest of the week...dinner tonight with friends, work at the Family History Center tomorrow afternoon and night, not sure about Wednesday except for a tax appointment in the morning, Thursday out and about with James, Friday date night, Saturday...not sure yet I have just been focusing on tonight basically, so far this week.

Here are some photos and some thoughts I am sharing with you...


It sure was fun to have our Family Home Evening Group over for dinner tonight. I loved taking my time and getting ready for it over several days. Entertaining is so much fun when you are not rushed. Love it. This photo is with a flash.

This one is no flash.
It was a little dreary out this afternoon so it
is kind of dark but makes it look more romantic!

It was a fun evening of pampering our friends.
We hope they enjoyed it.

I didn't really have the festive dishes for this so just bought some inexpensive clear dishes and used the doilies. It really was a fun way to do it and I think I might try something like it for other holidays once in awhile just for fun. I just got this idea while I was walking around the craft store getting desperate for some Valentine ideas. What I really want is some new white dishes though some day, then I can do anything with them.

I never thought I'd see myself buying anymore dishes after clearing out the warehouse but the trouble with all of those was there was usually only four place settings. So I guess I will still be purchasing now and then after all!

So it did take me all day to do
this post off and on but I did it!

Saying Good Night to Valentine's Day for another
year with this funny little photo that was
sent to me today by Jen!

Hope you had a good one!