Happy Homemaker Monday

Hosted by Sandra@ Diary of the Stay at Home Mom

Today's Weather 

Monday   sunny,89,71

Tuesday thunderstorms, 89.74

Wednesday   thunderstorms 84,73

Thursday  scattered storms, 85,72

Friday  sunny, 81, 66

  Not such a bad looking week..  actually,  there is a bit of cooler air    because of the storms.  and I do love a nice thunderstorm!!! I did say nice!!

As I Look Outside My Window 

The humidity seems  less, the air is clear and  a love that slight breeze in the trees!  It begs the question,  what am I doing in the house?

Right Now  

It appears to be a  new corner we have turned. I am feeling  great..  just a sinus  / allergy    stuffy nose and  very occasional cough! Lynn is  really doing better  he is actually  making plans for  working on the den and  is  working on the windows that need to be painted.  checking out the  brass pulls    taking them  off and  working on shining them up.  I love it  that he is  finally in the mood to get started in the den!!!!!

Thinking and Pondering

 I 'm consider the possibility of finishing the  den and finally getting the house back in order.  By this I mean getting the sunroom cleared out of the tons of boxes of books that go on the library shelves.  Putting the rugs  that are actually rolled up in the living room,  back down on the den floor....  getting the pictures back on the wall.  Said pictures are  presently propped up all around the downstairs. I mean ever since early May  I have  passed through the downstairs  squinting my eyes so as not to notice all the "stuff" that is in every room! Of course, we were out of the country the month of July and  sick with covid for  3 weeks. so I do have  somewhat of an excuse....  but  glory to God we are back  in the groove!!! 

How I Am Feeling This Morning 

As I mentioned earlier,I am feeling  good and especially happy that my cough has changed  form a covid cough to an allergy   cough!

On The Breakfast Plate

I had  coffee and yogurt, and as a special treat, a doughnut!

On My Reading Pile

I am almost finished reading First Samuel.  I love  reading about  David  , so this has been a special treat. I am also  finishing the book I took with me  to read in Scotland. It  takes place in Scotland  and I really  have enjoyed it  but  unfortunately  the light in the places we stayed  was not conducive to reading such small print and I  had a hard time reading in the long car rid  back from Boston because  of the light issues.  it is rather nice to be back home where I have complete  control over my reading environment !

On My TV 

I am still enjoying watching Scottish vlogs..  I am so charmed by all we have seen and done!  I know  because of my  mobility issues I didn't get to do  some things  but watching online    has been  wonderful!  And this is  still happening this week.  I will jsut say,  I am so much in love with Scotland  I never grow tired of watching  vlogs about it.  And especially even the drives    you find on YouTube.  I  ride along on the same roads we  travelled    and  it brings it all back to me.  I love it!!!  Also, I discovered  the Youtube  programs called ABODE!  Love them.  

A Youtube I really like

On The Menu 

Monday:chef salad 

Tuesday: spaghetti and salad

Wednesday:  breakfast for dinner

Thursday : dinner with friends

Friday :  baked fish and chips

 Around the House 

 The den is ,of course, the tv room so we still have our chairs set up in there.   The walls and  baseboards and doors have been painted ...all that is left  are the windows and  then the bookcase. The windows will be white and the  book case with will  a  teal color   Soon we will be  having Budget Blinds come in and  size up the windows  for  plantation Shutters. We have these in other areas of the house ( kitchen, and both   large bedrooms upstairs )and I love them for the privacy  and quality they offer.  These windows are low to the ground and I  have always felt strange about being in there  at night!. I can't wait to get the shutters  installed.

From The Camera  …..

I found this  amazing photo of Oban  online and got excited because our  air B&B  was the light tan    4 story building on the right. What a marvelous location  we had  looking out over the bay  .  We could watch the ferry   come and in and out  several times a day.  It was  such a beautiful apartment, too!

On My To Do List

• still need to put  laundry away
• start up my allergy shots again
• attend  Bible Study.. oh, how Ive missed it..   Studying the book of John
• begin work on planning a few changes to the gallery wall I have plans for a Scotland gallery wall, too, in the living room

On My Prayer List

Praying the Promises of God  for August

AUGUST 7 - PROMISE #219

Through faith in Christ, you can boldly approach Me with confidence.
Ephesians 3:12

AUGUST 8 - PROMISE #220
If you walk in the light, the blood of My Son Jesus will cleanse you from all sin.
1 John 1:7

AUGUST 9 - PROMISE #221
Trust in Me, and do not be afraid of what others can do to you.
Psalm 56:11

AUGUST 10 - PROMISE #222
I will be your security and a safe place for your children.
Proverbs 14:26

AUGUST 11 - PROMISE #223
I am your shield, your glory, and the lifter of your head.
Psalm 3:3

AUGUST 12 - PROMISE #224
I will gladly give the Holy Spirit to those who will ask.
Luke 11:13

AUGUST 13 - PROMISE #225
Forgiveness and healing are among My many benefits.
Psalm 103:2-3