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FOR TODAY Friday, February 20th...

Outside my window... It is cool and sunny. It would be a perfect day to go biking. EXCEPT, I sprained my ankle yesterday. It isn't even a good story of the accident. I just misjudged the curb and slipped off of it.

I am thinking... about how to clean up the house now that I am laid up in bed. Geeze, could it be any crazier around here?? I suppose I could have done this before the wedding blitz. I just ordered a cleaning service to come out tomorrow morning before the big meeting with 2 websites at noon. Goodness.

I am thankful for... forgiveness. I really hurt my sister's feelings last week. You see, it was her birthday, Valentine's Day, and Sally's wedding all in one. I got my priorities messed up and put her at the end of the day. You also have to see that my brothers and sister play a game of being the first to call. I try to win with a vengeance. She knows this, and therefore I hurt her. I didn't mean to, and I didn't forget her, she just got pushed to 11:38pm. Too close to call. And, I can understand that. How would you like to share your birthday with everyone on the planet? My sister will probably never read this, but I am sorry, Beka.

From the learning rooms... We got home late Monday night this week. On Tuesday, I broke out my "almost FLYlady" timer and went to work. I spent 15 minutes in each room de-cluttering. I forgot how much I could get done with that timer. If you haven't tried Flylady.net, you should. I don't use all her methods for home organization, I might one day. Maybe I'll post another post and brag on the system. maybe. :)


From the kitchen... not much happening here since the fall. Since I do all the shopping and cooking and the fact that we've been traveling all over the US for the past 2 weeks, it just hasn't gotten done. So, I send my sweet husband down to the kitchen and can only direct him to the few remaining items in there. It's sad really. So, for 3 meals now I have had deli sliced turkey and mozzarella sticks with hummus. Sad isn't it?

We did score big during the wedding though. We stopped by a ultra-big H-E-B grocery store in Austin. We picked up a oven roasted turkey breast, fresh spring herb lettuce mix, fresh pesto, sliced munster cheese, olives and fresh grape tomatoes. I made a salad from those ingredients that was out-of-this-world yummy. I also picked up some cooked sushi that we saved for wedding day craziness. With the hotel-sized refrigerator we saved lots of money by eating in.

I am wearing... a pink long-sleeved shirt and my cute grey and pink pajama pants with one sock on.

I am creating... this blog. David brought me the laptop just minutes ago and I'm already here! I did learn how to make big fluffy bows on the way to the wedding. I created over 10 in the 3 hour drive. Nice huh?

I am going... to stay off my foot and let it heal properly!

I am reading... Cape Refuge by Terri Blackstock.

I am hoping... to obviously to heal quickly.

I am hearing... Sky Angel radio. If you haven't heard of Sky Angel and their ALL christian line-up, go take a look.

Around the house... wedding clutter, travel clutter, life clutter.. blah blah

One of my favorite things... being a part of someone's big day. I was so blessed to be there for Sally and Brad. It was so nice to be able to bless them with my talents at decorating! If I find my camera, I will post pics.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Rest, take it easy, plan a shopping trip for David. We need food.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...


Photo by Dave McLaughlin

I created this beautiful head tablescape!


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Weddings galore

Hey all!

We are almost home after a 12 day trip around a 5 state distance and 2 weddings!!

It has been such a crazy mess with the saddest thing happening. Our camera walked off. I am hoping it turns up somewhere. Which leads me to post this link for Found Cameras. I hope that the person who found my camera will at least send me the sim card. I have 2 weddings and friends and family on there from the past 2 weeks.

Heavy sigh,
Christa

Tippy Tuesday

Vanilla Powder - Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder

I found a new grocery store. It's been here all along, and many people have suggested it and now I am hooked.

Central Market near the Galleria in Houston sent me 3 awesome "Welcome to the Neighborhood" coupons. I went there with low expectations, but WOW, I was amazed. The store is a combination high end food store, gourmet store, deli, farmers market, wine store, and regular grocery store. Amazing.

Anyways, back to Tippy Tuesdays! I picked up at this store some Vanilla Powder. It is dried Vanilla extract that you can use one to one for the liquid version. That didn't catch my eye, what did was the ability to sprinkle it over coffee or fruit. I have been sprinkling for days now, and tonight I hit the Jackpot! I opened a can of peaches in pear juice, put 2 tbs of heavy cream on top, and then sprinkled away with the powder. Oh my goodness, it takes my taste buds away.

I definitely recommend it. I will post a picture of the powder and a link if I find one. :)

Fun fun, Christa

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FOR TODAY Tuesday, February 3rd...

Outside my window... It is clear and sunny with a brisk chill in the air. The sun is beginning to shine on the other side of the house. I am in awe of the way God created this earth to cool and warm and regulate itself.

I am thinking... about my resolution to memorize 2 scriptures a month. I succeeded in one last month. (hanging head) I am doing better already this month. I wrote James 1:5 down on a sticky note. I see "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault and it will be given to him" on my desk every day 20 times or so. It is working! I do plan to buy the index cards TODAY and create the system as Beth Moore prescribes!

I am thankful for... my husband's job. Although it is very stressful for him and takes a lot of his valuable time, it is paying bills and keeping us afloat. We are busy as ever with our home business as well. This is taking much out of me. It is hard to give up the small amount of free time we have and devote it to the business. I am praying for a resolution in this area.

From the learning rooms... I am trying to learn to be more strict with my time budgeting. I should get more done at home while David is at work. I plan on buying a timer today. It will definitely help in the "with 15 minutes I can do anything" projects!

From the kitchen... oh oh oh, I created a fresh mozzarella with basil and tomatoes salad the other night, oh yummmmm. I also bought some Greek dolmas (rice stuffed grape leaves) in a can. (Crazy I know). I made falafels from a box and tatziki sauce from scratch. I served it with fresh tomatoes and black olives. It was a very delightful Greek feast with plenty of left overs!

I am wearing... my Flylady gear: Tennis shoes, jeans, long sleeved shirt, and sweater pull-over.

I am creating... wedding stuff: White mailbox for cards with red roses, ring pillow, flower girl basket, wedding bows (maybe).

I am going... to Target, dry cleaners, mailbox, BETH MOORE Bible study!

I am reading... webmaster books, mostly on html and css.

I am hoping... for a great time in the next two weeks with the upcoming two weddings. I am excited about both. It is just taking much out of me.

I am hearing... traffic outside, barely.

Around the house... I bought these uplights for behind my plants. I think they are one of the best $15 investments I have made for decorating. I love what drama they add to the room.

One of my favorite things... coffee and Taco Cabana.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Pack like a mad woman, clean house for the trip, leave for the 16 hour trip to Georgia, get a haircut in Georgia, go out to dinner/lunch 5 times with different friends, attend neice's wedding, go to the Robins AFB Chapel Valentine's banquet, visit with David's grandmother who's had another stroke, and take the new bikes so we can fit in exercise somewhere in this list!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...


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From: The Simple Woman's Day Book http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

A great movie - Fireproof

We saw this and recommend it to ANY and EVERY married couple out there. It is such an amazing movie with such an amazing message. You NEED to get the movie and the book.

See a review and enter the contest here:

February Bike Log

Here's our Biking Log for February 2009:

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7. Wedding - Georgia
8. 7 miles - 50 minutes (Georgia)
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12. Wedding Fun - Austin
13. Wedding Fun - Austin
14. Wedding Fun - Austin
15. Wedding Fun - Austin
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Totals:
minutes: 50 miles: 7