Sick of being sick...

Well it's Sunday evening and I've been sick all weekend, and I'm sick of it! My husband passed on his cooties and I now have his cold. Luckily, he took care of me all weekend which was so sweet of him. I was able to lay on the couch and recoop for most of the weekend, making sure that I'll be able to go back to work Monday.
Friday was my dad's retirement party at work and I was so completely proud of him! He has worked at the same place for 37 years and has made such a difference in many people's lives! It was great to celebrate with him. Friday night we made personal pizzas with Emma, Leah, and John's mom. Saturday morning my brother and my niece came down and dad made pancakes. It was nice to see family even if I wasn't feeling the greatest.
So this evening I got a bit antsy...as much as I love being taken care of by my husband I'm not one to lay around! So, I got up did some cleaning and then made an outdoor craft and some pumpkin muffins. For my craft I found some pinecones from my backyard and glued them onto some decorative ribbon and hung them outside my door. Then the pumpkin muffins were the easiest most delicious thing ever. The recipe was passed on to me and now I can pass it on to you, ready... a can of pumpkin filling and a box of yellow cake mix!!! That's it!!! :)


So, now I'll reclaim my spot on the couch with my hot tea, pumpkin movie, and husband.

Today I'm thankful for
my husband who also makes a nice nurse
the simple things in life
Christmas movies
upcoming holidays! :)

Happy Friday

Well, I made it through the week...barely. It seems that I have picked up the cold from my loving husband. We had parent teacher conferences last night from 1pm-8pm, which turned out good even though it was a long evening! So this morning I'm taking my time, enjoying my peppermint flavored coffee, and catching up on my DVRed tv! In a little bit we are getting ready to head to dad's retirement party at work! He has worked so hard the last 37 years and he deserves only the best!! Next Friday is his last day and I know he is going to celebrate :) I'm looking forward to seeing our nieces Emma and Leah tonight to have a personal pizza party! :) Then tomorrow Kameron and my brother Keith are coming over to check out the house!

I'd like to report that I have gotten a good start on Christmas presents. Everything is homemade this year and I'm excited to see some of the finished products. I don't know that I can really share since some of the recipients might be reading this....sneaky sneaky :)


Things I'm thankful for on this fall Friday:
1. My wonderful family that makes my heart happy
2. Peppermint flavored greatness
3. Friends that leave me fun messages that make me smile
4. Radio stations that are already playing Christmas music
5. The fact that I have a savior who loves me even when I don't deserve it
6. My husband who tucks me in at night

Song of the Day

This song is stuck in my head and my heart.. but that's a good thing! I can't help but sing and dance to it whenever I get the minute. I think it was a good thing for me to sing and dance around the living room this morning before heading to work! Sometimes I need to remember what life is all about. It's not about the frustration that comes with my work day, or the things on my to do list... it's about loving and showing others God's love. As long as I make sure I'm doing that, each day will be a success! :)
So, enjoy and take a second to dance around! Trust me, your heart will enjoy it! :)


Verse 1:
He is jealous for me,
Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,
Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy.
When all of a sudden,
I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory,
And I realise just how beautiful You are,
And how great Your affections are for me.

Pre-Chorus:
And oh, how He loves us so,
Oh how He loves us,
How He loves us all

Chorus 1:
Yeah, He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves.
Yeah, He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves.

Verse 2:
We are His portion and He is our prize,
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes,
If grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.
So Heaven meets earth like a sloppy wet kiss,
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest,
I don’t have time to maintain these regrets,
When I think about, the way…

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Chorus 2:
He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.
Yeah, He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves.

Verse 3:
Well, I thought about You the day Stephen died,
And You met me between my breaking.
I know that I still love You, God, despite the agony.
...They want to tell me You're cruel,
But if Stephen could sing, he'd say it's not true, cause...

Chorus 3:
Cause He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us.
Whoa! how He loves us.
Whoa! how He loves.
Yeah, He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves.