A Simple Woman's Daybook~Day 10

For Today
Monday, November 3

Outside My Window .... another chilly morning. I suppose the mornings will now remain cool until Spring time. The woods are dappled with gold and crimson.

I am thinking....my grandmother, Barbara, and her long gray hair and simple dresses. A beautiful simple woman.

I am thankful for.... living in this marvelous place. God has truly granted the desires of our hearts. Only 5 years ago, we lived in a suburb of Chicago. From our borrowed home, we could see the skyline on a clear day. And though I loved it there because it was home, my husband and I had long desired to live in a place surrounded by God's creation. Through a series of incidents outside of our control, here we are. And everyday I look around still amazed that He has brought us here and fulfilled our dreams.

From the kitchen.... fresh baked cranberry bread with pecans harvest from our own trees. I am so thankful for the homesteaders that lived here many years ago had the foresight to plant these nut trees. I wonder if they knew that someday another family would come along and enjoy the fruits of their labor?

I am wearing.... I am embarrassed to say I am still wearing my white poodle flannel pjs.

I am creating.... still my redwork Bible quilt. I think I'll have my first embroidered block finished today ~ Adam & Eve in the garden. I just have a few background trees to stitch.

I am going.... to stay home today ... and I may not venture anywhere all week.

I am reading.... Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott. I found an old 1940 copy of this book at the Goodwill store last week for only $2.29. It is so lovely with watercolor illustrations. I just adore old books.

I am hoping.... to find plenty of salvage materials to build all the little outbuildings we would like to complete for the winter.

I am hearing.... the creak of the front porch swing. One of the chickens must be swinging again. LOL At least I hope its a chicken. Now I'm spooking myself.

Around the house....all is quiet and peaceful. The older boys are engaged in their schoolwork, and Colton is still sleeping. But once he awakes the quiet will end. Colton will talk from the moment he rises until I tuck him in at night ... and then he still will talk until he falls asleep! LOL

One of my favorite things.... the loud clucking of a hen after she lays her egg. I can hear one of them right now. Not only do they deliver to the front door, but they graciously announce the delivery.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week.... to vote with my husband & oldest son who has the privilege of voting in his first election. I'd like to begin working on Christmas presents. I have some lovely red homespun fabrics and would like to make some stockings with an embroidery of this beautiful dove that I found in a book. I will also be cracking pecans and freezing them, and hopefully make a pecan pie from them for my husband who can hardly wait.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...


Miss Twigs in HER birdbath

Please stop by and visit Peggy to peek into the lives of other "Simple Women" and read the guideline for creating your very own daybook.

Be blessed,
Lea