Multitude Mondays

Today I am sharing my list for “One Thousand Gifts”, it is where you come up with 1000 things that your are thankful for (gifts in your life). It is to help you better recognize just all the little blessings we have each day that we take for granted.

Ann Voskamp has written a book called just that. She also has a lovely and well written blog “A Holy Experience” if you aren’t reading you are missing it folks. I love reading her blog, many hours have been spent hours there. And she is the most delightful person to listen too. (No, I haven’t met her personally, but I have watched via vblog her series on the book)

One Thousand Gifts .

151. a productive weekend
152. song that speaks to my heart
153. a wonderful message preached by our pastor
154. a twinkle in hubby's eyes
155. brand new little babies
156. cherished memories
157. afternoon cup of coffee
158. a hard working husband
159. a quiet dinner at home

160.leaves gently blowing in the breeze
161.the fragrance of the blooms next to my front door
162. and their lovely purple color
163. sisters in Christ
164. being lifted in prayer
165. fathers good doctor report
166. opportunity to pray for others
167. watching my oldest son play softball.
168. laughing at my youngest sons jokes
169. his contagious laugh

I believe that it is crucial that we be grateful and give thanks for all our blessings.

I hope you will have a very blessed Monday.
Now to get back on some kind of schedule.  Hoping I will not be missing for the next two months.  Geez, but life happens.  And it’s all good!!

Proverbs 9:10“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

Cindy

Just plain “THANKFUL”

that is what I am today.  As I sit here in my home, on my laptop, and watching the news on my TV and sipping coffee from one of my favorite cups, I realize how blessed and fortunate I am. 

Knowing I have a home and a place to shelter from this hurricane that is rolling in, I am reminded that there are people that don’t have that luxury today.

 

So today I just want to thank God and keep in mind all that I have is his and I’m grateful.

I’m linking to Thankful Thursday hosted by Laurie and Dayle @ Simple Pleasures. 

 

 

Stop by and read what others are thankful for.

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Cindy

Lazy Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday everybody.  I hope everyone is having a great start to the week.

 

Today is looking like a rather slow day here for me.  I have been really lazy this AM….after getting up and getting showered, I had to get this hair washed….I decided to sit back and watch a movie.  One that my kids  gave me several movies at Christmas and I still hadn’t watched them all, so I threw “Julie and Julia” into the machine and starting watching.  Have you seen it? I really enjoyed it. 

“Frustrated with a soul-killing job, New York secretary Julie Powell played by Amy Adams embarks on a daring project: she vows to master all 524 recipes in Julia Childs' landmark cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking.'' Intertwined with Julie's story is the true tale of how Julia Child  played by Meryl Streep herself mastered French cuisine with passion, fearlessness, and plenty of butter.”

Watching this movie, has me in anticipation of the new cooking “Home on the Ranch” featuring Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman from blogland)this Saturday?  To find out more about it you can check it out on the food network.  Will you be watching?  My DVR will be set, jic. 

So what are you doing today? 

The weather here today is much cooler, it was around 50 when I got up this AM, with highs going to the low 80’s.  This morning would have been perfect for a sweatshirt.  This weather has me longing for fall. 

 

I guess it is time to stop being lazy….but just wanted to see what everyone is up too. 

Hope you have a very blessed Tuesday.

Psalm 94:18-19“When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

Cindy

Don’t fall over

 

 

cause I know it’s been A. L.O.N.G. time since I have made a post…..didn’t plan on taking another hiatus but that is exactly what happened. 



It’s hard for me to believe that it is the middle of August already and not sure about where you are living but here in Maryland our temps have been miserable.  However the last week we have been truly blessed by some wonderful rain and even storms and it has definitely cooled things off. It could stay like this until we run into fall.   Although I really hate the heat being so high, I prefer it over  the frigid cold and really do dread to see the onset of winter. 

Life has been very busy for me this summer, and I  like it when that happens.  We have made several trips this summer, one of which was out to Texas for my stepdaughter’s wedding.  We spent 10 days out there, traveling all over the state.  Oh what fun we had. It’s  was the first time in a long time I wasn’t ready to come back home even in the 108 weather. It was great.

Now back to bizness……

Today I am sharing my list for “One Thousand Gifts”, it is where you come up with 1000 things that your are thankful for (gifts in your life). It is to help you better recognize just all the little blessings we have each day that we take for granted.

Ann Voskamp has written a book called just that. She also has a lovely and well written blog “A Holy Experience” if you aren’t reading you are missing it folks. I love reading her blog, many hours have been spent hours there. And she is the most delightful person to listen too. (No, I haven’t met her personally, but I have watched via vblog her series on the book)

One Thousand Gifts .

80.a teachable heart and spirit.

81.for another day
82.listening to the sound of silence
83. listening to anything, (it means I can hear)
84.sharing a wonderful card game with my kids, unexpectedly
85.laughter with friends
86.sharing memories
87.going home
88.summer fruits
89. Iced cold coffee
90.Frozen yogurt on a hot summer evening

91.beautiful weddings
92.vacations with my hubby
92. watching hubby come into his element
93. sharing special moments with hubby
94. God's portrait of America
95. Ocean waves crashing on the shore
96. picking sea shells off the beach
97. walking hand and hand with my hubby
98. cool water on a scorching hot day
99. fluffy clouds that float through the blue sky
100. meeting new family members

101. delicious Mexican meals
102. Strolling the Riverwalk on a perfect evening
103. sharing a  sinfully delicious "Blizzard" with hubby
104. running down the road, listening to the radio
105. taking time to stop along the way of our travels
106. fun filled vacations
107. visiting with old friends over dessert
108. making new memories
109. Opportunity to give hugs
110. a nice warm bath after a tiring day

111. Smiles on my children's faces
112. Listening to my children
113. Watching them now as young adult making their way
114. Praying for them
115. Quiet moments of reflection
116. Being available to a friend in need
117. Ability to feel compassion
118. God's abundant grace in my life
119. Time spent singing God's praises
120. Opportunity to seek God's face

121. New shoes that I have been looking for
122. Watching my son and hubby play softball together on the church league.
123. Promises kept
124. Future opportunities
125. Open doors in life
126. Sometimes closed ones
127. A heart filled with gratitude
128. Being able to stay at home and type this list whilst looking out my window sipping my morning coffee.
129. Treasuring my gifts
130. Having my children over for a home cooked meal

131. unexpected Ice cream treat.
132. fresh picked peaches (the taste of summer)
133. homegrown produce to grace our table
134. Butterflies
135. Beautiful friends on the inside. 
136. Chocolate
137. relaxing evenings at home
138. celebrating my dad's birthday
139. traveling mercies
140. fun snail mail

141. a belly aching laugh
142. warm sun on my face
143. sharing stories with my kids
144. walking for exercise
145. A completed to do list
146. our country
147. the flag and what it implies
147. our founding fathers
148. bananas baked into bread
149. reading to sharpen the mind
150. a happy marriage

I believe that it is crucial that we be grateful and give thanks for all our blessings.

I hope you will have a very blessed Monday.

Romans 14:8“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

 

Cindy

I got it

That decorating bug again.  I seem to get hit with this malady several times a year and I have it now.  I have a great urge to do some decorating but since I am not in the “place” to it, I can only dream. 

Several things I like in this photo.  Like the apple walls with white trimming  along with the stone fireplace.










Apple green walls with tangerine and lemon yellow accents add a playful contrast to the natural stone fireplace and hardwood floors. 

Would love to have these cubbies in  office. How bout you?










Custom-built egg-crate shelving covering an entire wall provides ample room to mix storage and display. A mix of magazine organizers, baskets, and boxes provides storage for periodicals, stationery, and painting and office supplies and creates a pleasing, layered mix of objects.

Then I lean this way too

More of a simpler style.  But I am lovin this.



A simple white living room is given character and depth with charming vintage pieces, including a 19th-century wooden tub that has been turned into a coffee table.








Textures and shapes are enhanced against white. Subtle but significant details such as the original paint of a vintage fireplace mantel and the bold lines of an 18th-century American cupboard get their due when displayed against a backdrop of plain white walls.


all photo’s courtesy of Country Living


Cindy

Happy Father’s Day!

He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.
 
~Clarence Budington Kelland










Cindy

a favorite cool summer treat

Lately I have been trying to stay cool on these hot days and this is a little something that I throw together.  What a great way to get some fruit into you.




I take some frozen mixed fruit (whatever I happen to have on hand) about 1-1/2 cups.
1/2 cup of Orange Juice, you could use any juice you have.
5-6 ice cubes

To make:

Shave ice first

then add

Orange Juice
Frozen Fruit

a little helpful tip:

I have found if I take my fruit out of the freezer and put in the fridge, in a little Tupperware or plastic dish until I am ready for it, it is easier to blend. Usually when I make one, I automatically put frozen fruit in the fridge for the next go around. 


Throw it all in a blender and blend and you come out with this.

Summer goodness!

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Cindy