The Get Dressed Challenge Days 1,2, 3

Frumps to pumps ( my sweet Mary Jane's)

My Mary Jane's are my favorite shoes right now. They are a way to have cute shoes but at the same time nice comfort. I have a wider foot and I can't seem to wear the cute pumps that some can. These Mary Jane's are wonderful too because they have support and give. The best of both worlds I think. [o=

I am suppose to first share the "why" I am joining in on this challenge. I have, as you know, been working on my Journey to Better Health for over a year now. As a result I am looking at who I am outside and inside. Now that I am getting older I have noticed I had gotten slack in too many ways. I am hoping to be spiffing up my appearance on the outside but also the Lord is showing me I need to spiff up what is on inside. I am being led to grow closer to Him and not to be slack in this department either. I am trying to keep my Bible open each day and read when ever I have a moment, pray continuously through out the day, and I am trying to block out time to write in a prayer journal. I am really looking forward to the Lord growing me in all these ways.

Day 3's post really struck me strongly. I have always been enamored that the eyes are a window to the soul. If you take a minute and really picture this, it is quite profound. It shows that it is a in to our soul and it shows you how vulnerable it really makes our soul. That means we have to be very protective of what can come in via our window. Let us be so very careful to what comes into this window for example...our books, music, anything visual, acutally any kind of media, our environment, and our close friends and relationships.

Day 1 – Dressing in Freedom

Day 2 – Prophesying Hope

Day 3 – What Are Your Eyes Focused On?

Here is a fun way to put a bit of sparkle in your appearance that doesn't take a lot of time. This looks like something I can do! And I hope to try it today.

Eye Shadow 101 – How to Apply a Perfect Eye Shadow Look (featuring Sarah Mae and her fabulous sister (and soon to be blogger), Keitha Marie):

I will continue days 4-6 tomorrow. Till then....

I am going to join in on "Get Dressed Challenge"

Watch the video for more information on the "Get Dressed!" challenge:
I will be doing the first challenge later today. Also had a neat tutorial on Styling Thin Hair just below this post. [o= But because I am starting late I will have to do some double time to catch up!

Hair Tutorial for Thin, Fine Hair

I didn't get to taking some pictures yet for my upcoming post but I found this and thought I would share. I am looking for ways to make my thin hair look not so thin. I found these neat videos and I thought that just maybe someone else would like to see these. So, till I get my act together ... I hope you enjoy this tutorial.

First Snow Today!

I had to pop in and say today was the First snow of the year ! I hope to be posting a update on my goings on tomorrow. I just needed a blog break for a bit, it also had to do with business and some had to do with some melancholy moods. Doing better today. So what is interesting in your life today? [o=

I am still here.... just busy

I have been busy still with family, harvest and such. Also, today is my 2ds 17th birthday. I will be baking up a chocolate cake and apple crisp and we have the whole gang coming, meaning family, coming for desert.

On a side jaunt, if you want to see a bit more about me you can see my likes and interests on Pinterest by going HERE.

::right now::

thankful...my oldest son Philip and Essie( his bride) got to come visit and celebrate their 19th and 20th birthday's with us on Tuesday.

it was ...a very short but really good visit.

that is ...why I was away.

planning and re-planning.... what needs to get done with the harvest , lessons ( for our little homeschool) and what needs to get done for the craft fair in November.

trying...to remember to breathe.

taking...one day at a time and trying savor it and not wish it away.

honestly... I am feeling a bit over whelmed.

feeling... the need to make sure I have my quiet times with the Lord and get regrounded.

reminded...by a good friend keep the Bible open and read here and there when ever I can.

mediating... on the Lord's holiness and goodness.

thankful... for all the blessings from Him.

wondering... where the rechargeable batteries are so I can post pictures of our plum preserving.

hoping ...to be able to get around blogshere a bit better soon.

Sneaking In A Stitch Here And There

With cool weather, sipping warm Earl Grey green tea, feeling cozy in my sweaters and long denim skirt. I am slowly plugging away at my Sock Yarn Slouch Hat. I never knew how long it would take to do 50 rows round and round and that didn't even include the ribbing, lol. Actually I did. I knew that this would slow me down and I wouldn't need as many projects by knitting in such a fine yarn. I am getting very excited I am only about 6 rows away to starting the decreases and soon I will be able to wear it. ((happy dance)) Yes, I will model it once its done. Till then I will keep sneaking in knitting time in between meals, slicing apples and lessons with the boys.

Happy Friday to y'all!

Pumpkin Goodness

My all time favorite squash is pumpkin...to grow or to make into something good to eat. Just recently I found two VERY good recipes I have to draw your attention too. They are Simple Pumpkin Muffins at Lisa's and Pumpkin Scones over at Debbie's. Now you would think the day after I hosted Thanksgiving dinner that the only thing I would have done is found a comfy chair and did nothing but knit all day. But...I didn't. I had some left over pumpkin puree and I knew what I wanted to make. I have been drooling over these recipes and had to make them. They both were huge hits in my home! Today I still have a bit more puree so I will be making more of these goodies and freezing them for another day.