Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Tuesday's Thought
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Tuesday's Tip
1 freshly pressed garlic clove (powder or jar doesn't work)

Sunday, October 15, 2006
Ch ch ch changes...
***News***

As a family effort, we have all decided we are "Going Green". We want to be more environmentally conscious. Each week(or as close to that as we can) we are going to be taking small steps to help preserve the earth that God has given us to survive off of. Hubby and I agree, even if we are the only one's that do this in our neck of the woods, at least it is something. We can feel good that we are doing our part as best we can. I will be posting what it is each week we have started implementing towards Going Green. I hope you check back periodically to see what's new on our journey. Who knows, you may even consider joining in, even if it's just one thing...that one thing can go along ways if everyone did it.
I wish you God's peace.
~Dee
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Pumpkin Patch
As I said this to Danielle while we were walking up the dirt road, I stuck out my lip to pout. She rolled her eyes and said "Mom, it's not like I'm dissapearing. I'll be home sometimes and we can go then." *Sigh*

Well here are the 3 we picked today. The tall cool one is my Honey's, and the white unique one is Danielle's, the bumpy one is mine. :-)
God's peace be with you~
Dee
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Thursday's Thought
Friday, October 06, 2006
Rummage Sale

The shirts, scarfs, and jewerly are Danielle's treasures, the vintage apron, gloves, lamp and pillow case are my treasures. The gloves were 25 cents each, one pair is leather, the long one's have pearl buttons. My hands are always cold so I wear gloves a lot, usually black gloves liners or knit gloves. These will be much prettier, especially in church. How fun it was to spend time together. Well, lunch time now.
I wish you God's peace.
~Dee
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Spirit Day
Ok, she dyed her hair red last night for spirit day. (Eye-balls popping out here!) Fortunately it's not permanent. 2-3 washings and it should be gone. Danielle is all into spirit day today, her make-up, she bought the shirt and hat last night and painted them, then shredded old pants to go with it all. Homecoming is tomorrow night.I hope I get my normal conservative step-daughter back now....
~Dee
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
'80's Day
Yep, flash back city!!

My step-daughter chose this outfit for '80's day at school. She looks so grown up I can hardly believe she's only 17 (soon 18). I am so proud of her. The thrifty part of her came out when she put together this outfit for under $15. Ok, those of you that are able to remember the '80's, check out the shoes...oh and the blue eyeshadow! I fell over when I saw the black patent purse to finish it off. God has truely blessed me with a beautiful step-daughter who continues to amaze me everyday.
~Mrs. P
Monday, October 02, 2006
Senior Spirit Week
Well this week is Spirit week and today is: Mismatch Day!

I just love her! She is a great person and step-daughter. (She said she had to work hard at trying to mis-match.)
Will keep you posted on tomorrow's event.
~Mrs. Peterson
Saturday, September 30, 2006
National Womanhood Day!
"Purpose of Womanhood Day, September 30
Womanhood Day is an effort to preserve femininity, masculinity, marriage and family life. It is hoped that this day will be the door to a better life, with a good year to follow in which we, as women, more perfectly succeed in our careers in the home. On September 30 1972 the first National Womanhood Day was proclaimed. This day received national and international attention and was observed in many homes across the country. Each year, with your help and the help of women everywhere, this special day will be celebrated in the hope of preserving the true character of womanhood.
GIVE YOUR HUSBAND AND FAMILY YOUR BEST TODAY.
A Double Life: In this early movie, Ronald Coleman played the part of a great and famous actor who became so involved with the characters he played that they influenced the direction of his life. Before he became a famous actor he married a charming and angelic girl named Britta. But this almost ideal marriage did not last because he became so obsessed with the various parts he played that he became difficult to live with. After their divorce he made this statement: “When I married Britta, that is when I wanted to become a great actor.” A woman has great power over a man, to make or break him. She can make him happy, or she can make him sad. She can inspire him to reach his highest dreams, or she can become his stumbling block. And although she does not have all power, she can influence his life profoundly. May God help us all to become our husband’s greatest source of joy and the inspiration of his highest dreams. "
~Mrs. P
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Posting problems??
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Tuesday's Ten
1. A soft sweater, light green, white, or soft pink
2. warm fuzzy socks
3. my Ariat boots
4.Black blazer
5. Crisp white shirt
6. walking shoes (tennis shoes for those that don't know I walk all the time)
7. Sunday comfies (a purple soft lounge outfit, it's nice after being all dressed up for church)
8. jean jacket
9. my new long skirt that hubby says it's my gypsy skirt
10. anything that makes me feel pretty
Ok, whoever reads this ...TAG...please leave a post here so I can read yours.
~Dee
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Gifts from my honey

My husband brought me this beautiful Lei from Hawaii. I can't even begin to describe how lovely it smells. I wore it all last night and the put it in the refrigerator so it will last, and my fridge started to smell a little too lovely as well. Not good when I am hungry, so I have it on again today. I think I may hang it in my bedroom so I can smell the fragrance more (and keep my craving for food when I open my fridge) ;-)

The second picture is a bouqet of flowers the team bought me for finding them a hotel room in a last minute situation. The Bird of Paradise flower is the big orange and yellow one that looks like a bird's beak. I don't know the names of the other flowers. I thought that was kind of them and wanted to share them with you all.
May God grant you peace today.
~Dee
Friday, September 22, 2006
Tomorrow's excitement

I made this guy last year. I am excited for the fall and look forward to hitting the thrift shop or yard sales to get the pieces for this year's scarecrow. I'll keep you posted (no pun intended).
~Dee
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
My Motto lately
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Labor Day

We went on a family outing for Labor Day to Westville. It is a town that there motto is "Everyday is 1850 here." The workers live in a nearby town and come to "work" everday, kids are there if there is no school or they are homeschooled.
There I met Ms. Jeanette. She took the time to teach me how to repair my Grandmother's handwoven rugs (by hand since I don't have the loom). It was so fascinating. She offered to teach me more if I come back some day. I can volunteer and just "hang out" and learn. How fun!! My husband was so excited for me he is trying to figure out how I could come up there often, it's an hour away :-(
Check out the loom. It is real, it works and is all handmade. Ms Jeaneatte says she can make one set of curtains in one day. Wow! Can you imagine today with all the "things" we squish in our days trying to handmake things for our home and family. No wonder there was less stress then. We do to much busy stuff and not enough time with a gift the Lord has given us, Family time.
~Dee
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Exciting News

My dear husband and I have discussed the idea of me getting back to blogging. God showed me I had some lessons to learn regarding time and getting lost in to many others' blogs. This took me away from my husband, our home and our family. It also took my focus off of God and what he has planned for me.
For now my posts will be sporatic since I have been working on developing a crafting business for a few weeks. I continue to have many people request these little Angel bears I make from polymer clay (boys and girls). So right now I am focused on filling current orders. I plan to revamp my blog and center it around God, family, homesteading, and natural health. Please pop in now and then I would love to hear from you.
May God bless you with His Grace and Mercy today.
~Dee
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Treasures Found

I had to post my treasures I found today at a boutique I like to shop at. I found REAL Minnetonka boots. There black and fully lined, very little wear for $15.00. I had gone back for 3 weeks looking at them, dreaming of the warmth they would provide for my piggies. So here they are. I love them!
AND.. God guided me over to the gowns to look for a ball gown. Every Nov. the Marine Corps has their birthday ball and I don't ever pay full price for a gown. This year is my darling husband's last Ball as active duty. Last year I found a beautiful one at Dillards, but the price was not even an option. This same gown was at the boutique today...new with tags still...for $50. And the owner let me put that on layaway since I don't need it right away. Unbelievable. It's black velvet with spagatti straps, full length and at the bottom where it flares out there is white shear fabric that is in the creases (?). It is beautiful.
I asked hubby "since I like my boots so much and the gown do you think I could wear both to the Ball??" Silly guy "sure why not!"
I wish you God's peace.
~Dee
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Just Poppin' In
Monday, June 05, 2006
Instructions...
This is my last post as I am ending my blog. Last weekend I attended a conference called One in the Spirit, celebrating Pentecost. Of all things, during mass I got a very clear message from the Holy Spirit, "end your blog and be more submissive to your husband."
Well the latter is going to take some work, and some prayer. I thought I had been. But my blog, ugh. It was one of those moments though that I just knew....don't argue...do it! I pondered through the day and early the next morning about this trying to understand, or justify keeping this then my husband and I opened Proverbs to read for the day, which Sunday was June 4th. It said repeatedly
"Let your heart hold fast my words: keep my commands, that you may live.", Prov 4:4
"Do not forget or turn aside from the words I utter.", Prov 4:5
"Hear...recieve my words, and the years of your life shall be many." Prov 4:10
etc etc etc, all through this chapter.
So that was my reminder...Listen to the Holy Spirit...trust in God...and put one foot in front of the other.
I will miss this very much, and I will miss you all. I will be leaving the blog up for a short period. But not for long. I don't want the enemy to cause temptations.
I truly am inspired by ALL of you. As I grow in my journey of being a stay-at-home wife, and learn more about how/what I must do to grow as a Godly woman (one that lives by what God's instructions are in the Bible for us)...I will always be thinking of you. Especially my dear new friend, Ms Marion (reflectionsthroughtheseasons.blogspot.com) {{{Hugs}}}
I want to post a web site that some of you may be interested in. My husband found it while surfing through a site called dads.org Please take a look at her Creed, I think some of you may believe in the same things and I wanted to share it.
http://www.spirit-wars.com/articles.asp?id=96077§ion=Rebecca
May God's Peace and loving Mercy be with you and your family. Always.
Your Sister in Christ~
Mrs. Dee Peterson (Homemakersheart)

