They're at it again!

Just what I like!

I worked hard yesterday, and enjoyed myself immensely! After church, Luke had to spend the day at ISU working on a class project, so I was left alone for the whole day. Usually this is when I visit Grandma. But, I decided to stay home, because I haven't had any personal time in forever. So, I did laundry, washed dishes, baked bread, organized closets, cupboards, and drawers, and I finished reading "Having Our Say". Finally I went to bed, and since Luke was still not back, I played my harmonica until I fell asleep. It was so wonderful. Those are the kinds of things that make me happy! I feel accomplished when I can actually spend my time and energy on my home...and have something freshly baked for my husband as well!

But boy am I tired!

Could God be telling me something?

I've noticed some strange little occurrences in my heart lately. I think it is called whistfulness. I'm married to a musician who gets to pour out his heart every week with his guitar music. Now, of course, I love it....but I've also wished I had a little bit of a venue for music. I am not a musician and won't pretend to know much, but I do love all things beautiful and artistic, and am yearning to try my fingers on something musical! The funny thing is, I keep reading these posts about other women who have also had that same dream, and how they reached out and grabbed hold of it and God gave them that desire! I wonder....

Friday.....finally?

This morning as I was getting ready to go to work, I stopped and asked Luke, "Is today finally Friday?" Have you ever had one of those weeks where every day felt like it should be Friday...and finally, by about Wednesday, you give up and just figure Friday isn't planning on coming this week. And then all of a sudden it really is Friday...and you're so mad at Friday for not coming earlier (when you wanted it to) that you don't even care anymore. Yeah. Me too! (But I think I will recover :P)

Sister Show-and-Tell

I feel like blogging about my sis. She is the total opposite of me (we could have an AMAZING business...with her organization skills and my decorating skills!) She has just joined the world of blogs, hurray! This is a picture of a pencil drawing she did which is now on my kitchen wall. (Jenny, don't feel obligated to write a flattering post about your sissy who draws mice! Hee Hee Hee)

Wednesday Stamper

I am fascinated by this site! I would love to try my hand at some of these if I could find the time and a little extra mulah! My list of things to do when I stop working full-time is growing unreasonably long. (Confession: I love the world of blogging!)

I'm making pies with Grandma this weekend...

Autumn...Fall...You Know...

I know...everyone blogs on the seasons. But you have to admit...they're so inspiring :) Last year, fall in Iowa was almost nonexistant...it stayed warm until November...then got hit with freezing temps. In other words...no pretty fall colors or drizzly fall days.

This year, it turned cold just as it was supposed to, which means bright colors and chai tea lattes and everything! Well, I've always really enjoyed the fall, although spring is still my favorite. Fall things that I love: hot drinks, thick sweaters that I don't have the guts to wear because they aren't "in", log fires, maple leaves, candy corn, planning for upcoming holidays, apple cider, little children walking to school, rain, pumpkin pie, and-um-snuggling!

My Heart is Sad

I feel so saddened lately. I seem to be getting news almost daily that makes me cry. A classmate of mine from BBC just lost her newly-married cousin in a car accident. Family stuff. People I've cared about are depressed. Grandparents are slipping away quickly. One of my roomie's from BBC is divorced with a little baby (they were one of the "cute bbc couples"...and were going to go to the mission field). Etc. Etc. Etc.

The world is sad. And yet, God has bestowed such wonderful grace on me. It tears at my heart...the weeping for those who hurt and the rejoicing for my new love.

Please don't look at me with cynicism because I put "happy" posts on my blog. I'm just trying to make up for so much of my life spent in pessimism and for so much sadness that I could easily focus on. I just want to make you smile.

More Counter Space

I needed more counter space in my little kitchen, so Luke made me this cute tray to sit over the sink. It's also great for breakfast in bed!