Wednesday's Hodgepodge

I am linking up today for Wednesday Hodgepodge hosted by Joyce.

1. Do you send Christmas cards? If so about how many will you send this year? How do you display the cards you receive? Or don't you? (gasp!)

Yes. Since having kids I send out photo ones. I probably send out about 60-70 although I think my list is getting smaller. I display the cards I receive by stranding them through ribbon and hanging them around the doorways in my living room.


2. When do kids become adults?

At 18, when they can vote, right?


3. Does your 'beauty regimen' change with the seasons?

No. I have a pretty basic routine. In the summer I may put some separate sunscreen on my face if I am going to be out in the sun for long. Other than that, I can't think of anything different.


4. What's something you like to eat that might cause another person to turn up their nose?

I can't believe I am going to write this! Pork neckbones. My mom has been making them in tomato sauce since I was a kid. She learned it from my grandmother. I haven't had them in years since I won't make it, but I wouldn't turn it down if my mom or sister made some ;)

5. Gloves or mittens?

Gloves. I received a nice pair of mittens a couple of years ago, but I don't really like the way they feel with your fingers not separated.


6. What's the longest queue you've ever been in? Was it worth it? Queue=line but doesn't queue sound nicer?

This is a tough question. I hate waiting in line and usually will refuse to. I have to wait in line on buffet lines at church but that I don't mind because I am usually talking to someone and the food is really good.


7. Besides Christmas, what is one thing you are looking forward to in the month of December?

Driving out east on the North Fork with my family. We cut down our Christmas tree and stop for hot chocolate. It is so beautiful and peaceful there.


8. Insert your own random thought here.

Am I the only one with fall decorations still up? I guess I will start taking them down today, but I refuse to start decorating for Christmas until December 1st :)

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... the sun is shining and there is a nice breeze. It is in the mid 60s.

I am thinking... time to start thinking about Christmas presents.

I am thankful for... wonderful family and friends.

From the learning rooms... back to school today. We took off a few days last week for Thanksgiving and today we are back to the books.

From the kitchen... I don't know what I am making for dinner yet. I had leftover turkey pot pie for lunch. It was really good.

I am wearing... jeans, a brown t-shirt and brown lined Crocs.

I am going... to get my teeth cleaned tomorrow :)

I am reading... the Bible, "Womanly Dominion", "Instruments in The Redeemer's Hands"

I am hearing... the kids playing (recess) and my husband talking on the phone downstairs.

One of my favorite things... cool breezes (I am usually hot when everyone else is cold ;)

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Our Anniversary and Thanksgiving

Not only are we celebrating Thanksgiving today, we are also celebrating our 10th Wedding Anniversary. I am so thankful to God for giving me a godly husband who loves the Lord and his family.

With Thanksgiving becoming more like an opportunity for people to get great deals on their Christmas shopping, I think this helps to remember what Thanksgiving is truly about:

"Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to "recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be."
—George Washington

Happy Thanksgiving!