Yesterday and today we are having big meetings at work - so that means early mornings for me and busy days. I arrange the catering ahead of time and then make sure everything goes smoothly on the day of. I replenish coffee and drinks - today alone I have made 7 large thermos' full of coffee and used 1 litre of cream. Phew.
I drove into work yesterday because it was an early start - 7:15am isn't a super fun time. I was double glad to drive since it was pouring outside. This meant that when I left work at my normal time I was home much sooner - Paul asked me to stop by the Dollar store to buy some chocolate bars as a prize at school. I did that...and then I saw baskets. So many fun baskets in so many fun colors. These are the ones I walked away with.
I have been collecting turquoise/teal and pink baskets for my craft room and command center as well as looking out for other fun bright pops like the orange. I can't wait until I have the time to organize both spaces! I found a bunch of great stuff at Target on my last trip and I think I might now have all I need!
Then it was home to prepare for LG. Thankfully I'd made 3 Lasagne's the night before so all I had to do was throw them in the oven for an hour and whip up some garlic bread. I toasted buns and then buttered them with becel and johnny's garlic seasoning. Sooo good.
Since I was so ahead of the game I also read for a bit and watched some TV. So rare! The time before LG is normally a race to get done on time.
Then it was LG...there were 18 of us for dinner and the Lasagna was a huge hit. I used the Small Thing Blog's recipe and people loved it. Then it was time for coffee and discussion. As we were getting ready to start I looked up and noticed Paul sitting like this...
Because lifegroup isn't complete without a sword?
After lifegroup was over I immediately changed into flannel PJ's and rejoined the group - usually people sit around and chat for a while. I sat down with Jodi and Sunny - Jodi was trying to make something on excel and wanted my help. Oh I love to make spreadsheets that make life easier for people.
Then by 9:30 everyone was gone - I needed to be in bed by 9:45 so I grabbed a glass of Sangria and a book and sat down on the couch to read. It was a moment of peace in the busyness. On my way to my room I walked through the kitchen to put my glass into the sink. And I realized...I love this house. I love this kitchen. It's not perfect. It's not going to be in a magazine but it's mine and it's cozy and welcoming.
There are these little snapshots of spaces in the kitchen that make it seem so warm and inviting. I can't believe I get to call this my space.
Here is the eating area
- I love the warm wood tones and all the vegetables -
I especially love the coffee station.
Flowers and Fruit - In yellow and red!
Coffee Stand and Vegetables.
Obviously the cucumbers don't fit.
My command center (still needs to be organized) and basic veggies - potatoes and onions.
Tray, s&p and flowers on my dining room table.
I love seeing them as I walk by.
Our house is the haven that it should be and I am so thankful to God for this home.
Speaking of our home and God's provision, we're looking for another female to live with us - either a student or young professional. It's for the downstairs bedroom - the cozy brown room. The rent would include internet/cable/utilities/laundry facilities as well as 3 meals a day. Let us know if you know of anyone!
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