A new routine....

Wow.  I forgot how tiring it can be to work outside of the home.  A good tired.  I love the job.  And the pay is increadible.  And its only 20 hours a week so really not so bad.  Allows me to continue the lifestyle here at home just with a bit more balance and not fly by the seat of my pants im used to.  The weekend was good...a bit lazy though.  Friday found us spending valentines day with the best valentine we have been gifted thus far...Firefly!  Then we headed home and cuddled and watched some of our favorite shows.  Larry surprised me with a bracelet to add to my beginning and every desiring collection of Alex and Ani...the leaf bangle which I am ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH!!  He is so amazing.  Saturday was spent mostly running errands and a home day.  Sunday was intented to be spent at church...obviously onced again Larry had other plans.  He had found a vintage 1940s gas stove that is the perfect size for the cabin.  So we set off early to retrieve it.  For an absolutely amazing low price.  Great condition.  With that in storage we decided to go and meander the flea markets in Mercersburg.  Home with some goodies for us and the girls we crashed early.  Rose early this am to run before heading to a full day at work.  Home waiting on Katie and James to get here for a visit before the go to the theatre.  Calling it an early night after the barn chores for sure!  Here is a pic of the exact make and model of the stove we purchased.
Be well,
Lisa

Daybook....

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...SNOW SNOW SNOW!  14 inches of snow and blowing winds!

I am thinking...What next years winter will bring after one like this.

I am thankful...A four wheel drive truck!

In the kitchen...Liver and onions and mashed potatoes for dinner.  That husband will absolutely LOVE me!

I am wearing...Grey tunic and black leggings and hair in a messy bun!

I am creating...A rhythm in life that is feeling just right.

I am going...Absolutely now where today!!  

I am wondering...If I will make it to work tomorrow.

I am reading...All of the previous and a new one...Eat for heat and LOVING it.

I am hoping...This snow does not last too long.

I am looking forward to...The weekend of course.  Big plans with the man for valentines day!

I am learning...How my body works and loving it!

Around the house...Snow messes that constantly need cleaned up and laundry.

I am pondering...This 5k I have committed to in the spring....

A favorite quote for today...Nothing on my mind.

One of my favorite things...The feeling of exhaustion after a run.

A few plans for the rest of the week:....Shooting range, Dinner out, Trip to the farm for fresh meats.

A peek into my day...

Cassie took this pic of firefly and her cat and omg i just LOVE it!

The weekend...

Better late than never I suppose.  The weekend was set to be fun and quite busy.  But apparently Yeshua had some definate other plans for me.  Friday was good.  Zumba bright and early with some friends then quite a few errands.  Home quickly to dip some amazingly good...Amaretto soaked white chocolate dipped stemmed cherries!  Yes alot of work but oh so worth it.  We went to a dinner party in the evening and home late.  By the time we were heading home I knew I had had it!!  I knew there would be absolutely no possible way I could continue on the rest of the weekend.  I had been feeling a cold coming on for a few days but wow!  So saturday we missed a dear friends birthday party and spent the entire day at home with the blinds closed cozied up in front of the fire all day and night!  I must say it was a GOOD day!  Sunday we skipped church and headed out to spend some time visiting the kids and their families!  Monday found me at my first day of work.  LOVE it!!  And here we are already on Tuesday.  Relaxing and gaining strength for the new snow storm to hit us tomorrow.  They are predicting it to be a bad one...we will see!  Until tomorrow then.
Be well,
Lisa

Organic Produce Delivery...

It comes but only onced a month but when it does...ohhhh the goodness!!  Just look at those Shitakes!  Sauteed in butter and garlic with some sea salt.  YUM!!  Many other goodies were bought these just were the two laying there for a photo.  It was good to get out a little today.  And today...today is our baby girls birthday.  Such a sweet sweet child she has always been and what an amazing woman of Yaweh she has become.  

Daybook...

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...Gloomy, just waiting on round two of three bad storms this week.

I am thinking....How much I am going to enjoy working 20 hours a week away from home.

I am thankful...For the generator it seems we may need the next few days.

In the kitchen...Bone broth simmering, and plenty of soups for the week.

I am wearing...Black jeggings, Striped tee and knitted grey vest.

I am creating...On pinterest...many many cottage creations.

I am going...Meeting a friend for lunch.

I am wondering...Just how bad this next storm will be.  More ice than snow predicted.

I am reading...Anam Cara...a book of celtic wisdom, 299 days The Collapse, and What happens when women pray for Womens Group.

I am hoping...All of our children are safe through these next storms.

I am looking forward to...Spring at this point.

I am learning....To fill my belly with such goodness as bone broth daily.

Around the house...Laundry, baking, reading, spinning, and some knitting

I am pondering...Dates and times for the coming seasons.

A favorite quote for today...Accept what is, Let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.

One of my favorite things...Warm cozy evenings snuggled on the sofa with my amazing husband.

A few plans for the rest of the week:..Womens group, A friends birthday party and time with the children and grandchildren.

A peek into my day...

Looking forward to the spring bike rides with the family!

Weekend...

Another great weekend behind us and another ahead.  I do love the time in between to rest and refresh though.  This weekend found myself spending the day Friday with some amazing ladies from church walking and enjoying the ice sculptures in town and some amazing shops.  Friday evening I met up with a very long time friend for dinner.  Saturday Larry and I went for feed and groceries then an evening date night with some dear friends.  We met George and Maureen at Roy Pitz Brewery and the Stube for a beer and dinner.  Walked the town at night to see the sculptures and take in some more shops.  Made our way at the end of the evening to the new chocolatier in town.  Not only is he amazing at chocolates but coffee as well and has the neatest  seating area in an old warehouse!  Sunday was warm and overcast and our souls had longed for a mountain hike so we skipped church and headed to the mountain!  The smells and sounds are just so amazing for the soul!  Sunday evening we made our way to church for a superbowl party.  We are not exactly sports fans but the company and food was so welcoming!
Be well,
Lisa

Lcc Ladies!

We try to do things together as often as possible and I am so glad to have each and every one of these lovely ladies in my life.  Tess couldnt make it today because of sick children and she was very missed.  The ice sculptures were very nice as always.  The new store in town...the Norweigein Godfather...AMAZING!  Cant wait to take Larry there tomorrow.  Lunch at the Main Street Deli was just ok.  Oh and I wore my new leg warmers and was so glad I did as it is still so cold out!  Time to enjoy a relaxing evening at home!
Be well,
Lisa