Aloha Friday- Oct. 9, 2009

 Here is how this meme is explained over at An Island Life-

"In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!"

So, my question for this week is-

Do you decorate for fall?

Personally, I like to add fall colors to our home and place gourds and cornstalks on our porch, but we don't make jack-o-lanterns because we don't like to celebrate Halloween.

Answer my question, post your own then link up and find more at An Island Life!

Extraordinary- Book Review

I have mixed feeling about this book, to be totally honest.  On the one hand it gives great encouragement that we can do all things through Christ and that he desires great things for our lives in terms of what we can do for him.  John Bevere continuously references scripture and offers reflection questions at the end of each chapter to help drive home his concepts, which are all positive. 

On the other hand, much of it seemed basic and addressed to the new Christian, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but also not as captivating for the seasoned believer.  The book also seems to come from the "big church" stand point, which is something my husband and I left many years ago, so it is difficult to try to see things from that perspective again.

In spite of some of it's simplicity I think it offers good reminders for all Christians about what the Lord desires of us and for us, so if you would like to purchase this book to check it out yourself you can purchase it here.  You can also find out more about John Bevere's ministry here.

This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.

Fluff Mail!

Well, Lion Cub is still growing like a weed so I had to purchase some size mediums!  I had a few from R-Man but a lot of them the elastic was shot and so forth, so buying a few more was really the best option right now. Plus, R-Man still wears his fab fitteds as a just-in-case during naps (which he rarely wets, but still) so now that they are in the same size (crazy right?) I just couldn't resist!

So I got 4 new Fuzzibunz Onesize (which I TOTALLY Love!!), 4 Thristies Fab Fitteds and 2 snap in soakers to go with my GroBaby!  Very exciting and helpful!

Have you received any fluff mail lately?  Link up!

Not Me Monday- I Didn't Burn this! Nope Not Me!

I didn't burn this grilled cheese sandwich to pure charcoal- nope, not me! 

I did not put the sandwich together while my three year old whined about wanting a treat before dinner and my 3 1/2 month old screamed in the exersaucer.

I did not put the sandwich on the stove, go pick up my 3 1/2 month old, start bouncing with him on the exercise ball and flip on a TiVoed episode of Oprah, all the while completely forgetting about said sandwich.  Never!

I did not only realize that this sandwich was nearly on fire after my husband arrived home a half-an-hour later and asked what that burning smell was (which I could not detect because my sense of smell only works about 1% of the time).

I did not watch my husband pull the sandwich off the stove, stare in amazement, laugh and take a picture on his iPhone... then look at me with sad, pathetic sympathy and commence to take over the dinner preparation for the evening as I burst into tears/laughter/frustration!

Nope- I would never do that!

Do you have an equally honest and embarrassing moment that you did not do?  If so, check out Not Me Mondays over at  MckMama, add your story and see what other mamas haven't been doing lately! :-)

The Simple Woman's Daybook- Oct. 4, 2009

 For Today- October 4, 2009

Outside my window... dreary, fall day!  40 degree drop from a week and a half ago!

I am thinking... about my brother who is in the hospital struggling to recover from a surgery to replace his shunt.  Also about a dear friend who is having an anniversary today, in more than one way.

I am thankful for... my beautiful boys and my loving husband!  I am blessed- especially in light of others' loss and sickness.

I am wearing... a bathrobe and pjs!

I am remembering... Tyler Robles- a beautiful little boy who would have been celebrating his first birthday today.  He will NEVER be forgotten!

I am going... to a friend's house who recently had a baby to make them dinner.  Also possibly going back to the hospital to see my brother.

I am reading... everything I was reading last time I posted, plus more!

I am hoping... that my brother recovers and stops having seizures.

On my mind... my brother, birth, babies, loss and hope.

From the learning rooms... preparing for a week of learning about fall and continuing or study of Moses.

Noticing that... my hard drive is officially full- bummer!

From the kitchen... think roast, but not sure.

Around the house... toys, lots and lots of toys!

One of my favorite things~ blogging!  Haven't done enough of it lately- it is such good therapy!

From my picture journal...

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