A Great Read......The Future Door

This book, The Future Door (No Place like Holmes vol. 2) By Jason Lethcoe, is such a good book that after I read it my children took turns reading it as well. So I decided to get their opinion before I posted my review. Griffin and uncle Snodgrass are spending the summer together and what a summer it is. Uncle Snodgrass is building a Time machine. The machine can transport someone into the past,present and future. But when the time machine is stolen, Griffin and his uncle must try and save London and the world in the future. Will. The future be saved? Read the book to find out. This book was great as a stand alone book. However, my children loved it and are anxious to read the first one in the series and hope for more books to come. I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

This sweet little book, Thank You God for Blessing Me, written by Max Lucado tells how God blesses you every day in every way as told by Hermie the Caterpillar. Children and adults will appreciate this simple story and beautiful pictures as we are gently reminded of how great our God is and how he blesses us every day. This would make a great gift to add to a child's collection. Sunday school teachers and daycare providers will also be thankful for this book as children will ask to be read to again and again!

I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

Beautiful Things Happen When A Woman Trusts God by Sheila Walsh

I received a book from Book Sneeze - Beautiful Things Happen When A Woman Trusts God by Sheila Walsh. If you are a person who has a hard time trusting in your personal or spiritual life, this is the book you need to read. Sheila tells her own personal story as well as incorporating stories of trust from the Bible. If you read this with an open heart, you will be able to find the ability to trust yourself and God a little more. Great read - try Book Sneeze and you can find a great read too!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

For Today: July 20, 2010


Outside my window: the sun setting in the sky

I am thinking: I am really tired

I am thankful for: coming home at the end of my work day.

From the kitchen: sweet ice tea

I am wearing: lime green tee shirt and shorts (and flipflops!)

I am creating: quilts for my kids

I am going: to cut out blocks for a quilt

I am reading: blogs on the internet

I am hoping: that tomorrow morning takes a long time to get here

I am hearing: gentle snoring from my kids.

Around the House: quiet with little to pick up even with the kids home all day YEAH!

My favorite things: good days

Plans for the week: catching up on crafts

Picture journal:




Til next time,

Susan

Candles anyone?

I have become an independent consultant for a candle company - For Every Home. Take a look at my website -

www.foreveryhome.net/susan

Everything is on sale this month - 10% off in preparation for our fall and winter catalogue.

These scents are wonderful and what better time to try one or two when you can get a discount. Let me know if you have any questions or send me your comments on any scents you try. I'm sure that you will find something you love.

Til next time,
Susan

For Today: January 16, 2010


Outside my window: Darkness and stars - quiet and peace

I am thinking: that I need to get busy crafting

I am thankful for: another day off from work

From the kitchen: sweet ice tea

I am wearing: pink tee shirt and capris (and flipflops!)

I am creating: a birth sampler for Kattie

I am going: to watch Gran Tornino after posting

I am reading: Patrick Swayze's autobiography

I am hoping: to get in the mood to craft

I am hearing: my mom talk to me about her day.

Around the House: everything is clean but the kitchen. Dishes soaking in the sink and
fridge in the middle of the kitchen. New one coming tomorrow.

My favorite things: hugs from my kids

Plans for the week: school work and office work. Crafting if I have time

Picture journal:

Kattie (3) playing at the park with Grandpa and the other kids! Her hair looked so funny in this picture.

Til nex time,

Susan

GREAT GIVEAWAY FROM ONE SIMPLE COUNTRY GIRL

Okay! I was over at One Simple Country Girl who is having a wonderful giveaway.

She wants you to leave her a comment and post her giveaway to your blog.

Sound easy right?!

Well, I have tried unsuccessfully to create a link to her page and have instead become quite frustrated. So I have given up trying to post with the picture she has

(which is quite cute by the way!)

And I am going to tell you to just find her blog, head to her page and enter her contest!

Sorry, I'm not much help but you just have to go there and see her cute giveaway.

Her blog is great too! I took one look and became a follower.

Now if only as a newbie to blogging, I could figure out how to link to other blogs!

Oh well, it was fun for the experience even if I don't win!

New Year

Well, I have once again been slacking in the blog department - but I have a good excuse right? Christmas, New Years, recovering from Christmas, and New Years.

(Note the rolls of wrapping paper beside the wrapped presents

- yes "Santa" did remove them before Christmas morning)

Okay, maybe not the best excuses but when you see the faces on my babies maybe you will forgive me.

They were so excited and couldn't wait to see what Santa would bring them.

Needless to say they were thrilled with their presents and have played nonstop since Christmas Day. These pictures will be posted in a later blog because tonight after cleaning the whole house, getting the kids ready to go back to school tomorrow, and getting myself ready for work tomorrow - this chick has had it for the day. More pictures and news to follow as we get back into a comfortable routine for my seven.

With blessings,

Susan

LONG TIME NO POST - BUSY TIMES

I can't believe that it has been so long since I last posted. Since I last posted, my oldest son left home and is testing the waters of a "real life." I haven't heard much from him but my thoughts are frequently with him.

My other children are blossoming at school and enjoying their lives. We enjoyed Halloween and are preparing for the upcoming holidays. UMMM - Thanksgiving sounds soooo wonderful (plus time off of work!)

I have turned 40 and have reflected on my past and am looking forward to my future. I know where I am headed - now I just have to get there. My thoughts always lead me back to staying home and taking care of my family. There has to be a way . . . . Well, I have lots of time to work on this.

Thanksgiving is bound to be fun this year. Last year, JC was so sick and was getting his tonsils, and adnoids removed and got tubes put in his ears. Then he got bronchitis. He missed almost a whole month of school. The surgery was a success. He can hear and is excelling at school. He keeps telling us how last year he didn't get to eat turkey so this year he wants doubles!

Following close behind is Christmas. My dear friends always provide me with a countdown and I am at the panic mode because the Stay-home mom in me would so be done with her crafts by now. But the Working mama in me is just not there yet!

So I'm off to make menus, clean the house, and get some crafting in before I decide to put it all off until next years Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Til next time,
Susan

My family

Well, I have decided that this is the way for me to keep track of all the special moments in the season's of my life. Having 7 children, I always seem to start a journal but not be able to commit to writing often. So since the computer is in my face almost every evening when I am checking email, and catching up with the outside world, I figure this is going to be the best way to keep track of everything.

Now so that everyone can get up to speed on my family life -

I am a single mom of 7 children - 4 boys, 3 girls. Ages 17 - 3. I didn't think I would be single having to raise 7 children but I would much rather raise them on my own than live with the man that I didn't know I married!

I have moved from up north to the south. There are no seasons here - just sunshine (and occasionally rain!) As my girlfriends say - nothing better than a little sunshine to keep your mood up.

I have gone from a working girl to a working mom. From a working mom to a stay home mom (for 15 years). From a stay home mom to a working mom again! I see the benefits of both. But if I had my choice, I would definitely be a stay home mom. (Another benefit to this blog - recording all the moments that I do get to see!)

Thank goodness for family - while I work my parents take care of my kids. It can be frustrating at times for them as they are suppose to be in retirement. But my kids have developed a strong bond with them and they are having moments that they will remember for a lifetime!

So there you have it. A summary of my family. I look forward to sharing my seasons with everyone.

Fondly,

Susan, Mom of 7