Monday, March 19, 2012
Weekly Dozen Goals
Well, I did indeed have more planned than I could accomplish this past week. We had a busy week with revival at our church on Thursday through Sunday. Then on Saturday, Briana entered four events at the Indianapolis Children's Music Festival. The ensemble she played in on Saturday received a superior on their performance and were invited back to play in a concert on Sunday. So we had a busy, but good week.
Last Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Chronological Bible Reading
2. Ephesians Bible Study
HEALTH and FITNESS
3. Walk 8 miles - I got in 5 miles.
4. 11:00 p.m. Bedtime - I must continue to work on this one.
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
5. Finish decluttering my recipe box.
6. Clip and File Coupons
7. Spring clean downstairs bathroom
HOMESCHOOLING
8. Input Julissa's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track.
9. Input Briana's Math grades into spreadsheet and Edu-Track. - I ended up working on Alexander's grades and I have at least 3/4 of his grades put into the computer. :)
FAMILY GOALS
HOBBIES
LITERARY GOALS
10. Finish reading Give Them Grace. - I read two chapters.
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
11. Purchase Bridal Shower Gift
12. Purchase greeting cards for March through September.
This Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Ephesians Bible Study
2. Chronological Bible Reading
HEALTH and FITNESS
3. Walk 8 miles
4. 11:30 p.m. Bedtime (Slowly but surely!)
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
5. Finish decluttering my recipe box.
6. Clip and File Coupons
7. Spring clean downstairs bathroom
HOMESCHOOLING
8. Input Briana's Math grades into spreadsheet and Edu-Track and finish inputting Alex's grades into spreadsheet and Edu-Track.
FAMILY GOALS
9. Family Game Night
HOBBIES
10. Finish knitting dishcloth.
LITERARY GOALS
11. Finish reading Give Them Grace.
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
12. Mail birthday cards

Sunday, March 18, 2012
Menu Plan
SUNDAY - Baked Potatoes, Chicken Divan, Strawberry Fresca
MONDAY - Reuben Sandwiches, Cottage Cheese, Ice Box Cake
TUESDAY - A repeat of Sunday Dinner
WEDNESDAY - Spaghetti, Corn, Garlic Toast
THURSDAY - Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli
FRIDAY - Chicken Chipotle Taco Salad
SATURDAY - Chinese Food

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Weekly Dozen goals
Last Week's Goals:
1. Chronological Bible Reading
2. Ephesians Bible Study
3. Walk 8 miles - 7 miles again this week.
4. Drink 60+ ounces of water per day.
5. 10:30 bedtime - Ack! This did not work. It was way too early for one who is used to going to bed between midnight and 1:00 a.m.
6. Put all winter decor away. I hope spring is on the way!
7. Input Alex's lessons plans for rest of year into Edu-Track.
8. Knit scarf
9. Read five chapters from Give Them Grace.
10. Blog photos
11. spring clean dining room. - I got the dining room, entry way and hallway done this week! :)
12. Meal for a friend. - It didn't work out for this week. Instead we had a meal with friends!
This week promises to be extremely busy. I hope I have not bitten off more than I can chew.
This Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Chronological Bible Reading
2. Ephesians Bible Study
HEALTH and FITNESS
3. Walk 8 miles
4. 11:00 p.m. Bedtime
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS5
5. Finish decluttering my recipe box.
6. Clip and File Coupons
7. Spring clean downstairs bathroom
HOMESCHOOLING
8. Input Julissa's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track.
9. Input Briana's Math grades into spreadsheet and Edu-Track.
FAMILY GOALS
HOBBIES
LITERARY GOALS
10. Finish reading Give Them Grace.
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
11. Purchase Bridal Shower Gift
12. Purchase greeting cards for March through September.

Saturday, March 10, 2012
Menu Plan
Sunday - Chicken-baked Chops, Rice, Peas, Stuffing, Applesauce, Strawberry Shortcake
Sunday Evening - French Toast
Monday - Taco Salad
Tuesday - Repeat of Sunday Dinner
Wednesday - Calico Beans and Cornbread
Thursday - Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Friday - yet to be determined :)
Saturday - Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots, Soda Bread, Ice Box Cake

Monday, March 05, 2012
Weekly Dozen Goals
Last Week's Goals:
1. Review Ephesians Chapter 1
2. Ephesians Bible Study
3. Walk 8 miles - I walked 7 miles this week
4. Drink 60 oz. of water daily.
5. Declutter my recipe box. - I am about 3/4 of the way through my box.
6. Spend 30 minutes decluttering my bedroom.
7. Input Samuel's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track.
8. Family Game Night on Friday -We went to a basketball tournament.
9. Finish knitting scarf using the yarn I received from Heidi! :) - I got few rows knitted. :)
10. Blog at least one photo this week
11. Finish reading Eat that Frog.
12. Mail afghan and gifts to Lyndi.
This Week's Goals:
1. Chronological Bible Reading
2. Ephesians Bible Study
3. Walk 8 miles
4. Drink 60+ ounces of water per day.
5. 10:30 bedtime
6. Put all winter decor away. I hope spring is on the way!
7. Input Alex's lessons plans for rest of year into Edu-Track.
8. Knit scarf
9. Read five chapters from Give Them Grace.
10. Blog photos
11. spring clean dining room.
12. Meal for a friend.

Menu Plan
Sunday - Barbecue Pulled Pork, Baked Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Cherry Fluff, Carmelitas
Monday - Breakfast Burritos
Tuesday - Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Baked Beans
Wednesday - Potato Salad, Sloppy Joes, Corn
Thursday - Beef Stew, Soft Honey Wheat Rolls, Dark Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream Icing
Friday - Papa John's Pizza
Saturday - Chicken Fajitas, Mexican Rice, Quick and Easy Black Beans

Saturday, March 03, 2012
Jathniel's Afghan

Friday, March 02, 2012
In Memory of Dr. Seuss
My mom enjoying the park!
Jeff and the kids resting on the bench while I take photos!

Monday, February 27, 2012
Weekly Dozen Goals
Last Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Memorize Ephesians 1:22-23 and review 1:1-21
2. Ephesians Bible Study
HEALTH and FITNESS
3. Walk 8 miles - I walked 7 miles this week!
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
4. Finish filing recipes! I made some progress, but did not finish it.
5. Figure out how to use the Healthy Habits app on my iPhone.
HOMESCHOOLING
6. Input Curtis's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track.
FAMILY GOALS
7. Julissa's Birthday! We had a great evening celebrating her seventh birthday.
8. Friday Family Night We spent the evening at UBC Family Fun Night. The girls enjoyed the bounce house and visiting with a few girls their age. The boys and Jeff enjoyed playing basketball and volleyball. I enjoyed visiting with a couple friends and having some free time to crochet.
HOBBIES
9. Finish crocheting afghan for Jathniel I finished it! I will try and post pictures after my sister receives it!
10. Blog at least one photo this week Julissa's Birthday
LITERARY GOALS
11. Finishing reading The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers. I really found this book quite helpful.
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
12. Mail birthday card(s) for rest of February!
BONUS: I enjoyed eating lunch at Panera Bread with two of my sisters and a friend.
This Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Review Ephesians Chapter 1
2. Ephesians Bible Study
HEALTH and FITNESS
3. Walk 8 miles
4. Drink 60 oz. of water daily.
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
5. Declutter my recipe box.
6. Spend 30 minutes decluttering my bedroom.
HOMESCHOOLING
7. Input Samuel's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track.
FAMILY GOALS
8. Family Game Night on Friday
HOBBIES
9. Finish knitting scarf using the yarn I received from Heidi! :)
10. Blog at least one photo this week
LITERARY GOALS
11. Finish reading Eat that Frog.
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
12. Mail afghan and gifts to Lyndi.

Saturday, February 25, 2012
Menu Plan
Sunday - Mashed Potatoes, Noodles, Turkey Breast, Stuffing, Green Beans, Fruit Salad,
Sunday Evening - Leftovers
Monday - Stuffed Peppers
Tuesday - Hamburg Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Tropical Fusion Jello Salad
Wednesday - McD's
Thursday - Turkey a la king, Peas, Salad
Friday - Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad Chinese
Saturday - Chicken Fajitas, Mexican Rice, Quick and Easy Black Beans Taco Salad

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Happy 7th Birthday, Baby Girl! (With Pictures This Time, I Hope!)
Monday, February 20, 2012
Weekly Dozen Goals
It is amazing what one day with a migraine will do to one's schedule. So a good many of my goals for this coming week will be ones that I didn't get completed this past week.
Last Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Memorize Ephesians 1:19-21 and review 1:1-18
HEALTH and FITNESS
2. Walk 8 miles this week. I walked 9 miles again this week! :)
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
3. Weekly Challenge - Coupons
4. Finish filing recipes!
5. Figure out how to use the Healthy Habits app on my iPhone.
HOMESCHOOLING
6. Input Curtis's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track. - I made some progress, but didn't get it completed.
FAMILY GOALS
7. Friday Family Night - We watched The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry and enjoyed Valentine Confetti.
HOBBIES
8. Finish crocheting afghan for Jathniel - I have over two-thirds of it finished.
9. Blog one photo this week - I took two pictures with my iPhone, but I don't know how to get them to my computer.
LITERARY GOALS
10. Read 5 chapters from The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers.
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
11. Purchase gift for a friend's new little one. I love shopping for baby gifts! :)
12. Send note to a friend this week. - I am thankful for friends!
This Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Memorize Ephesians 1:22-23 and review 1:1-21
2. Ephesians Bible Study
HEALTH and FITNESS
3. Walk 8 miles
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
4. Finish filing recipes!
5. Figure out how to use the Healthy Habits app on my iPhone.
HOMESCHOOLING
6. Input Curtis's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track.
FAMILY GOALS
7. Julissa's Birthday!
8. Friday Family Night
HOBBIES
9. Finish crocheting afghan for Jathniel
10. Blog at least one photo this week
LITERARY GOALS
11. Finishing reading The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers.
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
12. Mail birthday card(s) for rest of February!

Saturday, February 18, 2012
Menu Plan
Sunday - Party Potatoes, Barbecue, Cheesy Corn, Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake, Sugar Cookies
Sunday Evening - Whole Wheat Banana Bread Pancakes
Monday - Spaghetti, Corn, Garlic Bread
Tuesday - Baked Potatoes, Grilled Chicken, California Blend, Cherry Fluff, Chocolate Bundt Cake Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Cake
Wednesday - Taco Soup
Thursday - Chef Salad using grilled chicken
Friday - Family Fun Night
Saturday - Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Monday, February 13, 2012
Weekly Dozen Goals
This Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Memorize Ephesians 1:16-18 and review 1:1-15
HEALTH and FITNESS
2. Walk 6 miles this week. I walked 9 miles this week!
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
3. Create and blog weekly menu.
4. Finish filing recipes! (I got more recipes filed, but not all of them!)
HOMESCHOOLING
5. Input Briana's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track.
FAMILY GOALS
6. Have kids do Valentine's Day cards
7. Continue to pursue the possibility of piano lessons for two of the kids.
HOBBIES
8. Crochet at least one third of baby afghan for Jathniel
9. Blog one photo this week
LITERARY GOALS
10. Finish reading Today Matters by John C Maxwell
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
11. I am blessed - A thank you note to be written this week.
12. Mail Valentine Cards and gift.
This Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Memorize Ephesians 1:19-21 and review 1:1-18
HEALTH and FITNESS
2. Walk 8 miles this week.
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
3. Weekly Challenge - Coupons
4. Finish filing recipes!
5. Figure out how to use the Healthy Habits app on my iPhone.
HOMESCHOOLING
6. Input Curtis's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track.
FAMILY GOALS
7. Friday Family Night
HOBBIES
8. Finish crocheting afghan for Jathniel
9. Blog one photo this week
LITERARY GOALS
10. Read 5 chapters from The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers.
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
11. Purchase gift for a friend's new little one.
12. Send note to a friend this week.

Sunday, February 12, 2012
Alex the Scientist
Alex received a variety of science related items for Christmas and his birthday. Last evening he decided to put them to use.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Menu Plan
Sunday - Golden Chicken and Noodles, Broccoli, Carrots, Peach Jello, Fruit Salad - Blackberries, Peaches and Bananas with a 1/4 cup of sugar.
Sunday Evening - Oatmeal
Monday - Pizza
Tuesday - Potato Salad, Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake Chocolate Peanut Torte
Wednesday - Leftover Potato Salad, Baked Beans, and Chicken Strips. (I ended up with a migraine and didn't feel up to fixing anything.)
Thursday - Hearty Beef Stew & Rolls Chicken Tortilla Soup
Friday - Chicken Pot Pie and Salad (I am not sure which recipe I am going to try this time! Each highlighted word is linked to a different pot pie recipe!) I made two different recipes. I did the Kraft recipe with cream cheese and we did not like it. I also did one with cream of chicken soup which we really liked.
Saturday - Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Chops, Mexican Rice, Quick and Easy Black Beans (I add a can of green chilies and some garlic, chipotle chili pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pork chop recipe.)

Monday, February 06, 2012
Weekly Dozen Goals
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Memorize Ephesians 1:13-15 and review 1:1-12
HEALTH and FITNESS
2. Walk 3 miles this week. I walked 7 miles this week! I did 4 miles outside and I did 3 miles inside with Leslie Sansone Walk Slim.
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
3. Create and blog weekly menu. This makes the week flow so much better!
4. Weekly Challenge - Recipes Briana helped me file many recipes! We plan to complete the task next week
5. Fix one new recipe this week. - Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
FAMILY GOALS
6. Have each child finish writing their thank you notes this week. All the notes are written and ready to be mailed.
7. Pursue the possibility of piano lessons for two of the kids. I worked on this several different days this week.
HOBBIES
8. Finish crocheting soft peach baby afghan. I finished the afghan on Saturday morning. This is the largest baby afghan I have ever made. It is much larger then I anticipated.
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LITERARY GOALS
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EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
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This Week's Goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH GOALS
1. Memorize Ephesians 1:16-18 and review 1:1-15
HEALTH and FITNESS
2. Walk 6 miles this week.
HOME MANAGEMENT GOALS
3. Create and blog weekly menu.
4. Finish filing recipes!
HOMESCHOOLING
5. Input Briana's lesson plans, for the remainder of the school year, into Edu-Track.
FAMILY GOALS
6. Have kids do Valentine's Day cards
7. Continue to pursue the possibility of piano lessons for two of the kids.
HOBBIES
8. Crochet at least one third of baby afghan for Jathniel
9. Blog one photo this week
LITERARY GOALS
10. Finish reading Today Matters by John C Maxwell
EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS
11. I am blessed - A thank you note to be written this week.
12. Mail Valentine Cards and gift.





















