Simple Woman

Outside my window…

I am thinking…
that in retrospect, Lent went rather quickly!  I was able to get into praying the office more deeply – at least I feel quite comfortable now flipping back and forth in the prayer books!

I am thankful for…
the wonderful season of Easter!   For Faith

and Family

From the learning rooms…
I am now thoroughly convinced that for our family of church musicians – we need two weeks of spring break- one to prepare for Easter, one to recover!  And since we homeschool through the summer, I don’t feel guilty about it either.  That said, I am planning a field trip this week and Mr. Pete is going with us, so I feel excited about that.

I am reading…
 Total Transcript Solution 

Chicken in white sauce with spaghetti noodles.

I am wearing…
Black workout pants, and Mr. Pete’s old “Our Lady of Guadalupe” T-shirt

I am creating…
nothing – just rest for this weeek!  Although I am working on some meetings for my homeschool group and a play date for the homeschooled kids on Friday!


I am going…
to renew my flute practice this week. After not being allowed to play in church during Lent, I was asked to play for the veneration of the cross on Good Friday – and I played “Were You There” unaccompanied with the congregation singing for at least a solid 6 minutes. I was starting to lose the feeling in my fingers!! Time to build up some endurance.

I am hoping…
To workout every day this week and got a good one in this morning. AND I am not skipping the stretching part. I’m going to see if I can prevent injury with more stretching.

I am hearing…
Sam play his guitar.

Around the house…
Mr. Pete is going to get the engine out of his old car and then we can finally have it towed away – I am looking forward to reclaiming that space in my back yard.

Picture I am Sharing

The crucifix Mr. Pete shined up and made ready for the Easter masses.

You can see it being carried below in procession – with the choir (including Sam, Gabe, Noah and Izzy) singing the Hallelujah Chorus as the recessional.