The {weekly} Daybook

I have seen this Daybook idea around on different blogs and enjoyed reading them, so I thought I’d try it too. 🙂 So this here is my Daybook, with a few variations…

Outside my window . . .

It’s a crisp and cloudy day, with rain showers and sunbeams taking turns visiting us.

Typical autumn day. At least I think? Haven’t lived here long enough to know what is typical.

The leaves are gradually taking over the lawn. (Which is freshly mowed, by the way. *gasp* The neighbors are shocked, I’m sure.)

The trees aren’t as colorful this year as they are sometimes.

I am thinking . . .

about what a fun weekend it was. 🙂 One of my dearest friends Alyssa got married.

Weddings are always happy occasions, but they’re especially happy when it’s a good friend and you know the back story.

Cheers for love stories that take time and end in happily ever after!

I really admire their commitment and willingness to serve in God’s Kingdom.

Gorgeous fall wedding with darling decorations.

Vintage lace, wooden crates, old books, burlap, and apples everywhere.

These little heart garlands just stole my heart.

ADORABLE.

 

I am creating . . .

Projects in my mind. 🙂 Haven’t done much lately in the project end of things, besides the apple butter jars featured in last post, and a gift basket for a church family.

I am reading . . .

Safely Home, by Randy Alcorn

This book has reopened my eyes to the reality of the persecuted church… oh sure, we hear about persecuted Christians, and even pray for them, but they seem so far-away that I tend to disconnect when thinking about it. The two main characters are contrasted: Li Quan from China, who is eventually imprisoned for his faith, and his old college roommate Ben Fielding from America who seemingly has it all as a big business CEO. The story brings out what really matters in life and brought a fresh view of the persecution happening in other parts of the world.

Have you read this book? Any good book suggestions from anyone out there?

I am hoping . . .

that some of my readers will comment. Most of the time I feel like I’m writing to the wall — is anyone out there anymore?? Do I need to do a giveaway to bring you all out? 😉

Around the house . . .

We’ve been gone so much lately, that pretty much anytime spent at home is catch-up.

Laundry, laundry, and MORE laundry. Organizing, cleaning, cooking.DONE with the canning. YAAAAAY!!!!!

It was so fun to decorate our house for autumn for the first time… I can’t imagine how fun Christmas decorating will be!

I am thankful for . . .

Home canned chicken broth from my mama

A warm house

Romantic candle-lit moments

Plenty of produce from the garden

Good neighbors

Hugs

My favorite farmer

Laughter

In the Kitchen . . .

I tried my hand at making chocolate chip biscotti yesterday for the very first time. Quite a few biscotti and several cups of coffee later, I’m still trying to decide if I like it or not. It might help if I would’ve remembered to add the vanilla. 😉

Today I’m in the process of making Pumpkin Spice Biscotti. Not sure what my problem is, but I keep doing the dumbest things while baking. This time I put in twice as much pumpkin as the recipe said. (I’m hoping the extra flour I added will fix the problem).

White Chicken Chili and cornbread was supper last night, and the last Tomato Pie of the season is on the menu for tonight.

One of my favorite things . . .

Being with these friends:

A picture . . .

Hand-cut fries at the local farm show a couple weeks ago. Oh so yummy!