Happy Homemaker Monday - 9/15/14

Hello friends!  Another week is upon us.  My family and I had such a busy but fun weekend.  On Saturday we took a drive to a town near Harrisburg and stopped at a bouncy place for the kids.  They both love this place but it was too crowded.  Then we took a trip to Hershey to tour the Chocolate World.  Touring the Chocolate World is free and you get a free chocolate sample at the end ... can't beat that!  Yesterday we went to church and then I spent the remainder of the day cleaning.  I also cleaned a little more this morning.  My house is cleaner than usual and I love it!  My reason for wanting to tidy up this house was because I was expecting company today.  I was told a family was in need of a babysitter and somehow my name came up.  It's funny because I had prayed for an opportunity like this and this one basically fell into my lap.  Amazing, isn't it?  So the family came over today and they all seem very nice.  The kids are 2 and 4 and seem to be very well behaved.  I would only be needed at least once/week, twice at the most ... at least for right now.  I'm hoping it works out but if not ... hey, at least my house is spotless. 

So here we go.  Time for another HHM post.  Joining in with Sandra at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.

HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY - 9/15/14

Breakfast time ... what was on the plate this morning:

Coffee and cereal.

Looking around the house:

I'm sitting in a very clean and organized living room.  Toys are neatly piled in the corner, the tables are dusted, the floor is swept and the area rug is vacuumed.  

On today's to do list:

Laundry

Dishes

That's about it as far as housework.  I'm all caught up.  Love it!  

Currently reading:

I'm still just focused on the Bible right now but I would love to head to the library this week to check out a book for myself.  

On the TV today:

So far it's just been Victorious, which is one of my daughter's favorite shows.  Yes, she's only 3 but she loves those teen shows like Victorious, Sam & Cat and iCarly.  

The weather outside:

It's getting cooler, especially in the morning.  Right now it's 66 degrees and sunny.  Summer isn't over yet but the autumn weather already made it's arrival.  

On the menu:

Tonight I am making pork chops and corn on the cob.  At some point this week I'd like to make manicotti.  The rest of the week is to be determined.  

If I have a few minutes to myself, I will:

Browse Pinterest to find some new craft ideas for my daughter and I.  I already came up with some ideas for fall crafting.  

New recipes I tried, or want to try this week:

Yesterday I made Loaded Baked Potato and Chicken Casserole for the first time and it was so delicious.  I didn't use as much hot sauce as it called for because my kids and I do not like hot food.  My husband loves it so he just mixed it into his own serving.  It is definitely something I will be making again.  

One of my simple pleasures:

Mowing the lawn.  I know, you're probably thinking how crazy I am to say that but I am the one who mows and I love it.  I just put on my headphones and listen to the music on my Mp3 player and mow.  It's relaxing and it also gets me out of the house.  My husband watches the kids while I mow.  

Favorite photo from the camera:

A picture from our trip to Hershey's Chocolate World last Saturday.  It's rare we get a family photo when we go places but someone so nicely offered to take one for us.  

Praying for:

My husband

My children

My mom's continued recovery from her stroke 2 years ago.  She has a dr appointment this week to check on the clot that has returned and what can be done for her.  

Bible Verse/Devotional:

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you" -- Matthew 7:7