Outside My Window- There is lots and lots of snow and more to come.  We have been blessed with beautiful snowfall this last week.  And although I do not like the cold, it is so much better with fluffy snowflakes falling from the sky.

Around The House- I three girls in the basement painting their nails.  I just gave all three of them highlights and haircuts.  They are turning into young ladies!

I Am Praying- For so many things right now.  We are in the process of purchasing a house.  It is a to good to be true kind of deal.  So, I am just thinking it is a 'God-thing'... otherwise, I cannot explain why we are getting our dream home for $40,000 less than it could sell for.  It is a foreclosure, but other than putting a new water heater in it and doing some cleaning it is in move in condition. 

I am also praying for my oldest son as he decides where he is to attend college and what his major will be.  There is also a girl in his life.  Miss Audrey is a sweetie... but they are just teens... so, praying that they will be patient and finish college before they take the big dive! 

I Am Wearing- A grape colored short sleeve sweater with my favorite jeans.  I also bought a pair of cute shoes for $12 today... so so cute!    I love deals!!!

I Am Creating- I am trying to figure out what accent color I want in my living room.  So, I have been to JoAnn's fabrics looking for material for pillows.  I am just going to cover some that I already have.  I have the paint picked out that we will be using for the majority of the house.  So grateful that someone is going to pay for the labor to paint the inside... the ceiling is at least 16' tall in the living room... And I do not want to be on the ladder! 

From The Kitchen- Went shopping for groceries today.  I work really hard at shopping the weekly adds and fixing my menu according.  Cooking for 8 people gets rather expensive at times.  Especially since 7 of them eat like adults!  But this week I found some places to get coupons online.  I spent under $300 but saved $250... almost got 50% off... But so worth the time on the internet to save that kind of money!    And I only bought things that we use... Promise!

For dinner???? Not sure!  Probably pizza from Papa Murphy's cuz Mama is pooped from saving all that money! 

I Am Enjoying- Candles, bubble baths, and home cooked comfort foods!    I love spending time with my family and friends!  It will be a busy year and a year for change!

This is a Monday for change.  Our message at church yesterday was making a difference for the New Year.  Granted the focus was on our spiritual growth individually.  The guest speaker did not even talk about our difference in others lives.  However, if our walk with God is what it is suppose to be then all other things fall into place.  I have found it hard to focus on my personal walk because of the busyness of my life.  Homeschooling my six children, teaching private voice, teaching at our homeschool coop, cooking three meals a day for 7-8 people, getting Josiah reading for graduation in May, getting ready to possibly move in the next month, etc... I am busy.  But while at a Christian book store a couple months ago, the title of a devotional hit me between the eyes.  "Sit Still and Let Your Pedicure Dry".  I know, sounds kind of silly, simple... but for me, it was a sledge hammer between the eyes.  Often my 'get-away' from it all is a bubble bath with a glass of ice cold tea.  I bought that book and I keep it on the edge of my tub.  I will read it until I calm down... that may take one or ten of the devotionals but it works! 

And then my heart is going out to my dear sweet sis-in-law.  My nephew leaves for the Coast Guard boot camp today.  Don't get me wrong... she is one of the strongest ladies I know.  But this is her first born... he is heading out into the world to do his thing.  What God has made him to do.  And waiting on the other side is his sweet Fiance Maggie.  So much change beginning on this day.

The house we have a contract on could not be more perfect.  I am so glad that my hubby has fallen in love with it even more than me.  Leaving the property was so very hard for him.  But now we wait to make sure everything goes through.  Technically, there is NO reason at this point that it should not go through but, we were here a little over a year ago and for a reason not having anything to do with us the contract fell through.  So,  the fears have begun.  Furniture has already been placed in my mind.  Paint color has already been picked out.  We took the children to go and see the place yesterday.  BUT... I know, I know I know that God already knows where we will be in a few months.  So, I am trying to rest in that promise.  I am trying to rest that God will provide and take care of all of us.

Now, I am thinking of my oldest son.  This is a year of change for him.  He now has a sweet girlfriend.  A little early for my time table but we have already established that my time table is not God's    He is graduating in May.  He has two college track coaches that are interested in his running.  And I know he will end up at the perfect college for him to direct him to where he is suppose to go and what he was meant to be.  But still there are the fears... I pray for wisdom and peace for him.  I pray that the way will be made clear and not confusing.  I pray that he will succeed at whatever he chooses to do...

So all in all... my time for change?  I am going to trust in the God of the Universe to support all of us right now.  Because He alone knows the outcome of all of these issues, problems, questions, events... He loves me.  He will take care of me and my own.

So here is to a time for Trusting!

God Bless!!!

Thanks for reading my ramblings this most beautiful Monday morning in Missouri!