Sunday, July 13, 2025
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Our Weekly Snapshot
Here’s a look back at our week:
Joshua got a haircut this week too.
Here are a few more photos from Nate’s week of camp and, yes, he is in every photo if you search. 🤣
Friday, July 11, 2025
Weekly Menu
We have what I call a "quick turn around weekend". Why? Simply because one kid comes home and we have about 24 hours to get everything washed and repack before BOTH kids head off to a week of camp. Whew! Yes, that is right - both boys are heading off to camp for a week. I'm thankful they both get to go together :-) I'm hopeful to accomplish some things I want to get done.
Friday - We will probably get something out tonight. .
Saturday - Planning for dinner at my moms :-)
Sunday - Crock Pot Spare Ribs, Applesauce, and cheesy potatoes
Monday - Breakfast Enchiladas, Fruit Salad
Tuesday - I'm planning to be able to pick up something for dinner.
Wednesday - Beef and Pasta Soup and Bread
Thursday - It is our last night of no kids (that went fast LOL) so tonight, again, I'm hoping for something that we can pick up.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
July Goals
We are unofficially have way through the summer (isn't that what July 4th symbolizes??) Plus we are officially 1/2 way through 2025! July is always a good time to regroup on goals, look at what still needs to be done, and figure out how to accomplish the things that are most important to me. July "should" actually slow down a little - yes, my guys both go to camp but that just means they are gone leaving me (hopefully) more time to get some things done my "list". Have I ever mentioned that I love lists? HA! (Because I do!!)
Here are my goals for July!
1. Declutter the basement. I have made steady progress on this and am continuing with my goal of basically going through one bin/box/bag/shelf a day - but when I start with one I usually end up going through several depending on how much time I have available. I don't have a set goal in mind of where I want to be on this project by the end of July - I just want to continue on with progress.
2. Scrapbook - If you read by 101 in 1001 days goals you know I have quite a bit of scrapbooking to get done. Based on what I specifically want done this year - I have a few goals for July. 1) Finish two total months in 2011 2) Finish January and February of 2025 3) Get all of the memorabilia in an album if completed or ready to go in albums not completed.
3. Finish up the last things in Josh's room - he and I have already talked about this and what needs to be done and plan to do it the week Nate is at camp. Really, we have 2-3 hours total of work to do so it isn't much.
4. Fix a board in Nate's bed - this is really Darryl's item BUT it goes on my list LOL It's not a hard task - just have to find a board, cut it to size and screw it in! (We've done this before)
5. Figure out Google Workspace (Nate is helping me with this so hopefully he can figure it out HA!). Then, once I can actually access it, I need to upload all of our co-op documents to our workspace for others to access.
6. Clean out all of the co-op documents on my computer.
7. Nate has asked to paint basketball lines in the driveway so I do have a goal of helping him accomplish this project - my part comes more in the motivation and buying the paint - - his part comes in painting what he wants!
8. Sell our unused homeschool books (or attempt to sell).
9. Deep clean the living room. This will also include figuring out and organizing the "cord" situation behind the TV and in other areas of the living room.
10. Re-learn/Master "It is Well with my Soul" piano arrangement.
11. Memorize a scripture verse (part of my 101/10001 is to learn one verse a month)
12. Read at least 6 books including at least one non-fiction (part of my 101/1001)
13. Repaint everything that is white in my house (trim/doors). This is on the list because we have some painting to do in Josh's room that includes, well, white paint. I figured that if I have it out, we might as well use it!
14. Steam clean the dining room rug. I did not do this when I deep cleaned the dining room as I wanted to wait until I was doing the Living Room carpet anyway. This will get done this month!
15. Deep clean my truck - I usually do this during Worship camp but it didn't get done. Hopefully this month!
16. Plan and Prep at least 4 of my Joyful classes.
17. Clean out my jewelry.
18. Wash the kitchen rugs.
19. Deep clean/organize the garage - this might sit on my goals list until fall but just in case we get a surprisingly cool few days in July, I'll add it.
20. Complete the Flylady room cleaning each week.
21. Go on a date with Darryl.
22. Finish up Joshua's transcripts and plan for the fall (11th grade!)
23. Find time to have a bonfire or two - with hot dogs and smore's!
24. Once the living room is done, deep clean the bathroom.
25. Complete at least 1/2 of these goals! (This is always my favorite goal LOL )
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Our weekly snapshot
Here’s a look back at our week!
Friday, July 4, 2025
Weekly Menu - Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! The unofficial mid-point of summer! I would like to tell it to slow down but looking at the calendar I'm not sure that is happening!
Friday - 4th of July - We will celebrate with my mom!
Saturday - Since we had dinner with my mom yesterday we will eat at home tonight so I am planning Amish Baked Chicken, Buttered Noodles and Stuffed Mushrooms
Sunday - Crock Pot Ramon (this is a new recipe)
Monday - Asian Beef with mushrooms and snow peas and sitck-of-butter rice.
Tuesday - Spaghetti Carbonara and Roasted Green Beans with French Bread
Wednesday - Easy Stromboli and Salad
Thursday - Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, Mac and Cheese, and Asparagus