The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY ----August 3, 2011

Outside my window...It is a partly cloudy day and
the temperature is in the low 80's.  There is a slight
breeze and I'm wondering if we will get another
thunder storm this evening. 

I am thinking...How sad my Hollyhocks look after
the terrific storm we had last evening.  The winds
raged and the rain came down in sheets being swept
side wise by the winds.  It was like we were in a
mini cyclone.  Streets flooded and everything
took quite a beating.  My poor flowers are barely
beginning to stand up right.  Am hoping they will
pull out of it.  They were so beautiful.

I am thankful...That we did not experience any
flooding to our home last evening.  I did a lot of
checking in the window wells as rain was pouring
off the roof and over flowing the rain gutters.  Did
get a little water in my garage as it blew in under
the back door.

A thought I am sharing...

 “The most important principle I can share: Anchor 

your life in Jesus Christ, your Redeemer. Make your

Eternal Father and His Beloved Son the most 

important priority in your life—more important than 

life itself, more important than a beloved companion 

or children or anyone on earth. Make their will your 

central desire. Then all that you need for happiness 

will come to you”   Richard G. Scott 

In the kitchen...Oriental Chicken Salad for dinner.

I am wearing...Navy blue capri's and white t-shirt.
And enjoying the freedom of bare feet. 

I am creating...Birthday gifts for some family
members and friends who have birthday's this
month.

I am going...bike riding when  it cools down a
little more. I am so loving getting out on my bike.

I am wondering...What has happened to summer.
Can't believe it is August already.  My father
always said that the first storm after the 24th
of July marked the beginning of the changing of
the season.  Already it seems as if there is a slight
rustling sound to the leaves as the wind blows
through them that wasn't there a few weeks
ago.  I can help but wonder if we will have a
long or short fall season.  I hope LONG!  I am
so not ready to think about winter, the long
evenings and being enclosed inside my house.

I am reading..."Ella's Wish", book 2 in the Little
Valley Series by Jerry S. Eicher

I am hoping...To get my sister's birthday gift in
the mail tomorrow.  I really miss not having her
close by and being able to get together for our
birthday's.

I am looking forward to...Fresh green beans
from the garden.  My beans are finally in bloom.

I am hearing..."Consider the Lilies" CD by the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir.  One of my most
favorites!

Around the house...Quilting and stitching projects
in various stages awaiting my attention.  I keep
baskets around with various projects in them so
depending upon my mood, I can pick up one or
another and work to my hearts content.  Never
seem to be able to just have one thing in the works.

I am pondering...Whether to wash my windows
tomorrow or wait a few days.  The rain really
left them looking spotted and dirty.  And, to
think I just did them a short time ago.  Why is
it that windows never stay clean for long.

One of my favorite things...When I was little was
playing in the mud puddles left after a rain
storm.  There is something so rejuvenating and
freeing playing in the rain.  Last evening as I
was watching the rain pounding the street three
young girls from the neighborhood came running
down the street.  They were soaked to the
skin but I could tell they were having a blast
running through the pouring rain.  It reminded
me of my children and how much fun they used
to have being outside in the rain.

A few plans for the rest of the week:
Work Thursday and Saturday
Family Birthday Party for Kohler
Yard work on Friday
Sewing on my Vignette blocks
And, whatever else that comes along

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...



















Me as a young girl playing in the puddles left by
a terrific hail storm.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

Nola