My DayBook For May 12th. 2010

Photo thought for the day...

Sorry for the poor quality photo! It was thru the screen of the window and one of the kids took it! Our morning visitors to the bird feeder...mamma turkey who has young ones near the creek by the driveway and a squirrel!

Outside my window... It's a rainy day here today. I love the rain, but honestly this is getting to be a bit much now! Where is the sunshine and warmth? Well at least I didn't have to use my ice scraper this morning on the van to take the kids to the bus like the past few days!

I am thinking... that I'm so grateful that Joe's EEG test results came back and all was normal. Now just waiting on the bloodwork to come back.


I am hoping... that we can get this garden planted soon! The way the weather has been, we haven't been able to get it in. It's getting late!


I am thankful for... cleaning my house yesterday and Monday and now have the rest of the week to focus on other things!


From the kitchen... this morning I made some kale cubes for using in smoothies and soups!


I am wearing... hoodie and yoga pants.


I am creating... sourdough bread tomorrow!


I am going... on a much needed day out with a wonderful friend on Friday. Cannot wait!


I am reading... about cheesemaking, my next experiement!


I am hearing... the baby birds in the nest under out porch roof! They sound so absolutely sweet!


Around the house...IT"S CLEAN, isn't that enough!


One of my favorite things... listening to the sound of the rain.


A few plans for the rest of the week... I am "planning" on TRYING to start going to bed earlier. I know I need more sleep, but when I get that quiet time at night I all of a sudden get this second wind! But I definitely pay for it in the morning!

Special thanks to Peggy at The Simple Womans Daybook for hosting!

My DayBook for April 27, 2010

Outside my window... it's been a crazy weather day today here...rain, sun, snow, sun, snow again, rain, sun, snow...enough said!

I am thinking... about Joseph's test he is having done on Thursday at the hospital. So much to ponder.

Photo thought to share... My little chicken whisperer! >>>>

I am thankful for... my friendship with Tori! She is a phenomenal mother and an inspiration to me!

From the kitchen... I can smell the glorious aroma of my fresh pot of coffee brewing!

I am wearing... t-shirt & yoga's

I am creating... a grocery list of all of the things I need for Sofie's party.

I am going... nowhere tomorrow except to take Joe to the doctor for his 5 year check-up after school. Then up to the farm to get some more milk.

I am reading... still reading Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon.

I am hoping... that our garden flourishes this year. I have a vision of beautiful, lush plants full of goodies!

I am hearing... the sound of the tractor running outside. Not too sure what he's up to!

Around the house... we are getting ready for Sofie's First Holy Communion party on Sunday. Cleaning, cooking, and of all weeks to start this...Painting! What were we thinking!

One of my favorite things... yard sales! I can't wait for the yard sales to start popping up all over!

A few plans for the rest of the week... practice & preparation for Sofie's Communion, off to the doctor with Joe on Wednesday, and hospital testing for Joe on Thursday.

Thanks to Peggy from the Simple Woman's Daybook for inviting us to join in!

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My Daybook for Today, April 20th, 2010

Outside my window...it's dark outside, which means bedtime for the kiddos and quiet time for Momma!

I am thinking...well, wondering, why in the world I decided to start baking 3 loaves of bread at 8:30pm!

I am thankful for...everyone in the house is feeling better and can breathe again!

From the kitchen...dinner tonight was Scrambled Eggs w/Spinach and Turkey Sausage! YUMMO! Now, I have homemade bread baking away in the oven!

I am wearing...t-shirt & grey yoga pants

I am creating...hmm, well, fermenting...my first sourdough starter.

I am reading...Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon. So far I love, love, love it.

I am hoping...my van doesn't cost too much $$$ to get fixed at the garage!

I am hearing...Darla snoring, she is the cutest little Boston ever!

Around the house...so much to do to prepare for Sofie's upcoming Communion party. Inside and outside! Better get a move on!

One of my favorite things...listening to my children playing on the swings, laughing and playing! The sweetest thing ever!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Girls night out with Sofie & some great girlfriends on Friday night, and watching Food Inc. tomorrow night on PBS!

Picture Thought... (see above) my beautiful little ones playing on the swings, one of my favorite sights and sounds is to see them smiling together!

Special thanks to Peggy, at The Simple Woman's Daybook, for hosting today's Daybook! Pay a visit to her blog to read more Daybooks or join in and start your own!

Well On Our Way To Whole Foods

I've been meandering thru hundreds of articles, blogs, and news & health reports trying to educate myself as much as I can about ASD's (Autsium Spectrum Disorders) so I can do my best to help my son. I've learned such a wealth of information about how the foods we consume effect our health in such negative ways and have come to have a new appreciation for whole foods.

What are whole foods? Here's my quick explanation...any foods that are from nature, fresh, seasonal, and definitely unprocessed and unrefined. Foods as close to their natural state as possible.

This is when I decided it was time for me to make some major changes to my families eating habits. Although we didn't eat terrible, we definitely didn't eat many whole foods either!

My first food to conquer a healthier version of was yogurt. So, one of my kids favorite foods down, only about 1 million more to go!

After making the yogurt out of store bought milk, I started my research on raw milk. My hubby, for years, has wanted to get a dairy cow to add to our gaggle of animals. I've always been on the fence about it, mostly because I've never taken the time to actually sit down and actually learn the in's and outs of raw vs. pasteurized.

Well, guess which one won my vote?

Yep, raw.

Picked up my first gallon this evening. It's fresh, local, and WHOLE. Chock full of yummy goodness and nutrients that will NOT be found in pasturized milk.

Before you raise your nose to the fact that I will from now on be feeding my family raw milk, please take the time to educate yourself on the real truth about raw milk!

My newest homemade, and yes, whole food, is in the refrigerator draining as we speak! Cream cheese! And it's made right from my yogurt! I'll share more on that when it's finished! Pictures to come!