Simple Woman

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Outside my window…

The dead brown petals on my magnolia tree – I know they are going to make a big mess when they finally drop off.

I am thinking…
About my kid coming back from … Read the rest

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Outside my window…

I am thinking…
About my kid leaving for Manipuelation in Idylewood, CA tomorrow. It’s a quick trip out and a quick trip back, so although he’s trying to sell it to me as … Read the rest

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Outside my window…

My beautiful magnolia tree – before the snow came Saturday night and killed it!

I am thinking…
About plans for next year’s homeschooling- Izzy’s senior year and Rosie in 6th grade.  It will … Read the rest

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Outside my window…

Just kidding.  This is a picture Mr. Pete took last week on his excellent New Mexico adventure, where he represented the family in that law suit I blogged about before.

I am thinking…… Read the rest

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Outside my window…

The tulips Calvin and Sarah sent for Valentine’s Day are finally blooming- and they are gorgeous

I am thinking…
about the long drive I must make this week for the girl’s annual assessments. … Read the rest

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Outside my window…

Another view of the Cuyahoga River from last week.

I am thinking…
about track starting this spring and how much busier I will be when that starts.

I’m also thinking about curriculum for … Read the rest

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Outside my window…

Cuyahoga River the day after Valentine’s Day.

I am thinking…
about how little my faith is sometimes, and how despite that, God comes through anyway.  I had a special intention for my Christmas … Read the rest

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Outside my window…

Alpha Penguin via Flickr licensed cc

I am thinking…
about celebrating Candlemas this week  – probably my last time to do with Noah. I want to make sure we get to mass and … Read the rest