Bible School

Tomorrow we are bringing Kristen down to Chicago to visit a Bible School. This is our first campus visit with her and I am feeling quite melancholy about it.

On the one hand, Kristen is going to have experiences and opportunities that I didn't have. On the other hand, my baby is going to be leaving home.

It doesn't seem possible that my little girl is preparing to go away to college.

Where did the time go?

Apples to Apples

With kids ranging in age from 18 (soon to be 19! Yikes!) to 9, it isn't always easy to come up with family activities that everyone will enjoy. One of the games that we love to play is Apples to Apples.

I won't try to describe the game to you because, quite frankly, Amazon does a much better job of explaining the game. But I can tell you that our whole family loves playing this game! (The box says it's for ages 12 to adult, but my 9yo plays it with no problem.)

So, if you are looking for a really fun game for your family, try playing Apples to Apples! For more great tips check out Works For Me Wednesday over at Rocks in my Dryer.

Mindy

Sunday Scripture

And now I ask you, dear lady-not as thought I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning-that we love one another. And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it.

2 John 5,6

Thank You

I'd like to say a big Thank You to the Queen of Good Intentions for two new blog awards!

You are sooo sweet!

I'd like to pass these awards on to the following lovely ladies:

• Cherish the Home
• 50's Housewife
• The Retro Housewife
• Unless The Lord
• Rainy Day in May
• Red wellies, Rainbows and Cinnamon Whirls

Do You Like It?

I've got a whole new look on my blog! Many thanks to The Retro Housewife who linked to The Cutest Blog on the Block.

Go check it out, it's so much fun!

Menu Plan Monday

Well, after an extended absence, I am back to blogging again. With the kids back in school I am settling into a regular schedule, including planning my menus So, without further ado... here's the menu for the week.

Monday -

Polish Sausage

Sauerkraut

Corn Casserole

Homemade Bread

Tuesday -

Carmen Chicken

Rice

Corn

Biscuits

Wednesday -

WEYW*

Thursday -

Broccoli Ham Ring

Salad

Friday -

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Sourdough Bread

Saturday -

Homemade Pizza

Sunday -

Roast Chicken

Oven Fries

Carrots

Homemade Bread

Head on over to I'm an Organizing Junkie for more great menus!

*WEYW stands for What Ever You Want. This is where the kids make their own dinner-as long as it's something they can make by themselves, and they won't burn the house down making it. (Does this make me a bad mom? I don't know, but my kids really like fending for themselves...maybe I'm not a bad mom, just a bad cook!)

Sunday Scripture

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Romans 12:9-13