Bible Journaling

I am so excited that I have started this year with doing bible journaling.  It has brought me peace and knowledge about the bible.  I am not a artist at all but I still try to make my pages decorative.  Some of the ladies pages that I see are so very awesome.  I tend to use stickers for my decorations on the pages.  

 

Productive day!

I actually cooked a homemade Lasagna,  salad, cheese toast, and green beans.  Brody and Savannah and baby Lane came out to eat with us.

Bible journaling  

I really am enjoying doing my bible journaling each morning.  Luther is also doing his daily devotional.  

Brody's old room.  This is the before pictures of the room.  Today I am determined to get his room rearranged.  This is the room that I plan on using for grandbabies when they stay the night. Thankfully we kept the dish network working in this room so they can watch tv as well.  

Need to get this small baby bed up and ready for new baby coming soon. 

I went with the Paris theme.  I actually had all the pictures and decor stored in shop.  I do need to order a new comforter set with curtains at some point.  Although I am ok with this set that I have had for years.  I also will buy a few more Paris throw pillows for the bed.  

Let me tell you that this redo on this room took a little longer than Luther and I was expecting.  We took the dresser out of Alisha's room to put in this room so we could set the TV on it.   I definitely will buy new curtains soon to go over these black curtains.  

Do you have any ideals on what else I need to add to this room?   I am so excited to start doing some decluttering in our house.  The next room will be Alisha's room.  I also need to buy a  twin mattress for her bedroom.  I do not know what happened to the mattress that was in her room. Just baffles me, am thinking maybe Brody took it when he moved in with Savannah. I may ask Luther at some point.  

 

Sunset in Oklahoma at Clear Creek Lake

Looking at this sunset  reminds me of God's promises to us.  The beauty of this sunset is breathtaking. 

I always find peace near the water.  Doesn't matter how small or big the body of water should be.  

Wish I could take credit for these beautiful pictures but can not. David Cook is a amazing photographer.  I wish I had a eye to take great pictures.  

Thanks David for letting me use your "art work"!!

 

Work friends

Today is the day we wore our animal print clothes. Mindy is a hoot to be around. I have treasured her as my friend at work for 3 years. 

 

Logan and The Grinch

Christmas 2021

Logan is the best older brother ever.  He really enjoyed the  photo shoot.  I think he got tickled when the younger kiddo's were frightened by the Grinch.   

Love how the kids are so unsure but yet Logan is entertained by everything going on around him. 

Where was all these cool ideals when my boys were young?  These photo shoots are so different 

these days. I really need to focus on getting a current photo shoot of our family.  I do have a gift certificate that I received for Christmas several years ago. I really need to get a date set and go forward. 

 

Toys for tots

So at work we were doing a toy drive.  I know that I wanted to contribute a few items.  I went into my Christmas totes and dug out several small items to give this year.  During the year I buy items on sale and place in my Christmas/Birthday totes.  With having  12 adults and 8 grandchildren buying gifts is a big issue.  I always like to keep gifts on hand.  

I do think the journal, lotion and sugar scrub will be big hits for teenagers. For the younger boys a set of 3 cars and the beyblade. Then the Clue and the Walking Dead game (not picture) for older kids. 

I wish I would have went thru the other tote I have as well. I am sure I could have found a few more items to give.  

With me trying to budget each payday I really would like to save money to use toward a child that is on a Angel Tree.  I have always wanted to sponsor a child.  Have not due to not having the budget in place.  Like so many others come Christmas I am doing good to buy my family gifts.  

 

Christmas Cubicle decorations 2021

I enjoy decorating my work cubicle.  I of course have to have my go to items in the picture. My sweet tea cup that my BFF got me for my birthday.  Cherrie thank you so much!! I love to jot down notes down thru the day.  My posh hand lotion in my favorite scent of Down Dirty.  Smells so good it has Watermint and Lavender scents.  

Any cards I receive from co-workers  I will be placing on my wall.  I still need to get some garland and a tree topper.  I can't remember to look for one while out and about when shopping.  

I need to get my Christmas cards addressed and sent to my family and friends. This year I hope to send out 20 cards.  Not too many but enough that I do not get overwhelmed.  Some years I do try to send out a boat letter of cards.  Depends on my time and postage stamp money.  

This year I do feel like we are in a good spot with gift buying.  Can I give a shout out to my wonderful husband.  He has been wrapping the gifts while I am at work.   Huge huge help to me.  We still have many gifts to get wrapped but we are in a good place so far.

I do not have all my gifts bought for Christmas but getting closer each weekend.  How are you guys doing on gift buying this year?