Week In Review

This is a little late but here is last week in review.

~Sunday~

A relaxing start to the morning

with a family favorite, 

Pumpkin Raisin Muffins.

~Monday~

A lot of studying happening this week

with three tests and a mid-term.

~Tuesday~

I took a break from studying

and got my hair done

and had coffee with my mom

(the picture is from this summer) 

~Wednesday~

I got to have lunch with my lovely daughter!

I can't even begin to say how glad

I am to have her back and close to home :)

~Thursday~

The end of the season in the garden

at my parents place.

They were blessed with a 

bountiful potato crop.

~Friday~

Although the days are warm

and still feel like summer

all you have to do is look

around and signs of fall are everywhere.

~Saturday~

We had a wonderful time

of fellowship with our Pastor & his wife

over brunch.

Hope you all had a great week!

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today...  Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Outside my window... Partly cloudy and very cool but it is supposed to warm up this afternoon.

I am thinking...  Of how the mornings and evenings are so much darker already.

I am thankful for...  Great co-workers

From the kitchen...  Hubby will be cooking this week as I am working extra shifts to cover for a co-worker who needed some extra time off to visit her family in Peru - so the meals should be interesting ;)

I am wearing... Jeans and loose knit white sweater with a pink tank top underneath and black boots

I am creating... Still working on a new office/crafting space.

I am reading... Still reading the "The Prodigal Daughter" by Jeffrey Archer.

I am praying for...  Family & Friends

Pondering these words... A man needs self-acceptance or he can't live with himself; he needs self-criticism or others can't live with him. ~James A. Pike~

I am hoping...  To get the new office/crafting space done soon.

I am hearing... Classmates talking, pages on books being turned, the hum of computers running, typing

One of my favorite things...  Fresh morning coffee

A few plans for the rest of the week...
~Monday:  School & Work
~Tuesday:  School & Work
~Wednesday: School & Work
~Thursday:  School & Errands
~Friday:  School & Work
~Saturday:  Morning date w/hubby, Housework & Work
~Sunday: Church, Family Time & Work

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... 

~Our new Nest thermostat~

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Simple Fall Tablescape

This year simplicity is my theme.

It doesn't take long or much effort

to pull out a few things to create a

simple fall table.

I put on a fall tablecloth & and a fall runner

and then added my white pitcher with sunflowers

and a few pumpkin candles for accents.

I added some plaid chargers I found on sale at Michaels

and simple white dishes

with napkins that matched the tablecloth.

And my simple fall table was complete.

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Simple Fall Vignette

I love owls and just had to include one

in this simple fall vignette.

I also love vintage laps!

Just ask my hubby - lol.

This one came from my husband's grandparents

which makes it extra special.

I added a splash of color with 

fall flowers.

I love the vibrant colors!

Three simple items

created my simple fall vignette.

Do you like keeping it simple?

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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For today...  Monday, September 14, 2015

Outside my window... Cloudy & cool - rain is on its way.

I am thinking...  Of how hard it was to get going this morning.

I am thankful for....  My husband who is so supportive

From the kitchen...
  Monday: Hubby Cooks
  Tuesday:  Parmesan & Herb Salmon, Herbed Pasta, Oven Baked Zucchini, Parslied Carrots, Tossed Salad
  Wednesday:  Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Ceasar Salad
  Thursday:  Hubby Cooks
  Friday: Hubby Cooks
  Saturday: Chili, Toasted Kaiser Buns, Corn on the Cob, Marinated Vegetables
  Sunday:  Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli w/Cheese, Buttered Carrots & Turnip, Tossed Salad, German Chocolate Cake

I am wearing... Jeans and a purple & grey striped top with matching grey cardigan & grey boots

I am creating... Still working on a new office/crafting space.

I am reading... Still reading the "The Prodigal Daughter" by Jeffrey Archer.

I am praying for...  Family & Friends

Pondering these words...  Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can do his work, however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down. And this is all life really means. ~Robert Louis Stevenson~

I am hoping...  To get the new office/crafting space done soon.

I am hearing... Complete silence

One of my favorite things...  Pumpkin Spice Lattes

A few plans for the rest of the week...
~Monday:  School, Office Work, Work
~Tuesday:  School, Hair Appointment, Coffee w/mom, Grocery Shopping
~Wednesday: School & Lunch & Shopping with my daughter
~Thursday:  School & Work
~Friday:  School & Work
~Saturday:  Morning date w/hubby, Housework & hopefully progress on the office space
~Sunday: Church & Family Time

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... 

~Garden Bounty~

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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My Week In Pictures

~Sunday~

Can I say how much I love my grown up children?

My daughter surprised me with a 

Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks :)

What an awesome start to the day!

Sunday was spent with family as we had an

"End of Summer Hot Dog Roast".

Although it's not quite the end of summer,

juggling everyone's schedule can be a challenge

so we celebrate when it works.

The weather was cool so it really did feel like the end of summer.

Don't you love the garden bounty?

~Monday~

We are in the process of downsizing

and it was time to let my old upright go.

A hard choice but the right one

so onto Kijiji it went.

~Tuesday~

In less than 24 hours my piano had sold.

I came home from school and it was being moved out the door.

It went to a young couple who had a few lessons

but wanted to learn to play - a dream of theirs.

I was happy it was going to be re-homed

to help fulfill a dream :)

~Wednesday~

With the piano being gone a huge gap was made in the living room.

This led to the start of an unexpected living room make over.

~Thursday~

The mini living room make over turned into

moving furniture up, down & all around the house.

~Friday~

Things around the house are finally coming together

(the final living room pics will follow later this week)

and I am able to start on some fall decorating.

~Saturday~

I continued to finish up odds & ends around the house

and bake a Rocky Road Cake for Sunday.

It is one of my daughter's favorites 

and she is coming for lunch.

What a busy week but rewarding as well.

And yes, in between all the going on's

I still worked and went to school!

And a side note from last week,

I aced my Medical Language 1 final :)

Onto Medical Language 2!

Hope you all had a great week!

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today...  Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Outside my window... Sunny with a few clouds and cool - temps are just above freezing this morning.

I am thinking...  Of medical terminology. Starting Medical Terminology 2 today.

I am thankful for....  A healthy brain.

From the kitchen...
  Monday: Pork Chops & Gravy, Potatoes, Carrots & Turnip, Salad
  Tuesday:  Cheesy Meatloaf, Oven Roasted Veggies, Salad
  Wednesday:  Hubby Cooks
  Thursday:  Hubby Cooks
  Friday: Chicken Hurry, Rice, Green Beans, Salad
  Saturday: Schewan Stir-fry over Noodles, Asian Salad
  Sunday:  Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Broccoli w/Cheese, Salad

I am wearing... Jeans and a white top with black trim

I am creating... Still working on a new office/crafting space.

I am reading... Still reading the "The Prodigal Daughter" by Jeffrey Archer.

I am praying for...  Guidance in upcoming decisions that need to be made.

Pondering these words... Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing. ~Pele~

I am hoping...  For a nice fall.

I am hearing... The computer running.

One of my favorite things...  Fall

A few plans for the rest of the week...
~Monday:  Relaxing, Final cleaning on the holiday trailer
~Tuesday:  School & Small Group
~Wednesday: School & Work
~Thursday:  School & Work
~Friday:  School, Lunch w/Daughter, Errands & Shopping, Movie Night
~Saturday:  Morning date w/hubby, Work
~Sunday: Church, Family over for Lunch, Work

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... 

~Gladiolus from my dad's garden~

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I am joining...
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