~ my husband working on some various projects around the house while he is at home during the shutdown. He's getting several things marked off the "to do list."
~ getting to help our oldest get donation items for the silent auction for the benefit dinner coming up in January.
~ our DIL sharing her tater tot casserole with us.
~ when our youngest makes me a snack!
~ the sweet offers of help we've received during the shutdown. I said this last week, but there were others this week. (And we are doing okay!)
~ that our a/c works after finding an issue with it last weekend.
~ pretty morning clouds with the sunrise and evening clouds with the sunset.
1. Do you make an effort to see/hear live music? Last time you went somewhere for the live music? I don't make an effort to see/hear live music. I have told my husband recently that it has been a while since we've been to a concert together. When we lived in a different city, we saw Casting Crowns several times.
2.According to HGTV the colors of the year for 2026 are mostly decided. Top paint companies declare a color of the year, and decorators will incorporate that into their new year home and room designs. Here's what's on tap in terms of paint trends for 2026 (check out the link here to see photos)
Sherwin Williams-universal khaki (inspired by heavy canvas and outdoor gear)
Behr-hidden gem (a confident shade of teal)
Valspar-warm eucylyptus (a warm sliver tinted green)
Dutch Boy-melodious ivory (a honey tinted beige)
Glidden-warm mahogany (a classic brick red)
Krylon-matte coffee bean
Clark and Kensington -Hazelnut Crunch (warm reddish-brown)
Graham and Brown-Divine Damson (cherry red with a subtle violet undertone)
Dunn and Edwards-midnight garden (the green that works everywhere)
First question-did you know there were so many different paint manufacturers? Which color on the list most appeals to you in terms of your own decorating style? Do you have plans to do any painting in your home in the coming year, and if so might you choose a color from this list?
Now, forget painting walls, which color name appeals to you most?
I didn't know there were that many paint manufactueres. Having just moved, we did look at paint sample cards, and it was overwhelming to see so many options! We will paint the garage when we finish emptying boxes but we are using leftover paint to do that.
I like the name melodious ivory.
3. What's something in your life you have to do-watch-or participate in that's about as exciting as 'watching paint dry'?
Not sure on this answer...bills I guess would be one answer.
4 . Tuesday, October 14th is/was National Dessert day...did you/will you celebrate? Tell us how? What's your absolute favorite dessert. Yes, just one. I know!!
I suppose I did celebrate because I made an angel food cake on Monday, and we enjoyed it again on Tuesday.
It is so hard to pick just one dessert. A hot fudge brownie sundae is up there on my favorite list.
5. Perhaps today is the day I will __________________________________.
work on organizing some fabric and books in our library. It is going to be half library and half quilting room. I'm excited to have this space in our new house.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
My husband is at home because of the government shutdown. He has worked on several projects around the house.
After 5 years, Slugs & Bugs is releasing new music! Sunday Songs is a brand-new collection of songs filled with both classic Sunday songs of yesteryear and never-before-heard Sunday songs in the superfun, Slugs & Bugs style that folks have grown to love and trust.
Classic songs include:
·Father Abraham,
·This Little Light of Mine,
·The Wise Man Built His House Upon a Rock,
·I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy,
·He's Got the Whole World In His Hands, and more!
Plus, we're hoping to add to the pantheon of Sunday School classics with a few original songs of our own. After 2,000 years, Lydia, the seller of purple cloth finally gets her own song. And we retell the story of Joseph, son of Israel, through his Egyptian name, "Zaphenath' paneah." There's a gentle little "round" called "Believe, Follow, Believe," and a brand new worship song straight from the words of Psalm 95:6-7.
Long time fans will be happy to hear that ROBORT, Mr. Randall's robot intern, is back to his old shenanigans, and other surprise songs and guests add to the mix. (We can't spoil everything on the album - listen to find out!)
My thoughts:
I've listened to a variety of children's music through the years. I was not familiar with Slugs & Bugs. They have new music coming out! On this CD you will hear some old favorites from your childhood Sunday School days. My favorite of these was probably The Wise Man Built His House Upon a Rock. But how fun that there are NEW songs too! The tunes are catchy, and young children will enjoy singing along.
Have you ever heard a song about Lydia from the Bible? Well you can now on this CD! When this song started playing, I thought "wait, what! Is the whole song about Lydia?" I appreciate that children can learn about new Bible stories through the songs on this CD. You should check it out. It will be a fun addition to your music library to enjoy with your children!
You can go to this website to buy the CD or learn more!
Would you like to hear a sample of one of the songs? Here is one for you!
#slugs&bugs #slugsandbugs #sundaysongs
I received a copy of this from the publisher and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.
~ my husband sharing his thoughts with me on the government shutdown that started this week. I'm glad he told me how he was feeling.
~ when our oldest brought us a sample of the supper he'd fixed.
~ being able to share books with our DIL for her work/classes.
~ that our youngest had a day off on Monday! It was great to have him home and see him relax and do stuff he doesn't have time to do on school days. And cook supper!
~ finding out I won a prize from a giveaway from a local company. It is fun to win something unexpectedly.
~ holding a sweet baby in the church nursery on Wednesday nights. She's 3 months old.
~ that we have people to help us with the goats. One acted sick on Sunday, I'm thankful for the people that helped us know what to do! And that the goat is okay.
1. What's your favorite fall scent? Would we find this in or around your home right now?
Campfire makes me think of fall because we have fires when we go to the deer lease. I don't have that scent around my house now!
2. October is Country Music Month...are you a fan of country music? Do you have a favorite country artist? Ever been to Nashville? In terms of lifestyle are you more country mouse or city mouse? I do like country music, probably not current country music but more stuff from the 80s/90s. George Strait is a favorite. We passed through Nashville on vacation one year. My lifestyle is more country mouse
3. How about 'country cooking'? (loosely defined as rich flavors, familiar foods, large portions, often fried, and often associated with the southern region of the US of A)?
chicken and dumplings-fried chicken-shrimp and grits-biscuits and gravy-mac and cheese-fried green tomatoes-cornbread-collard or turnip greens-deviled eggs-'barbecue'-gumbo-banana pudding
Which of the foods listed is your favorite? Any on the list you haven't tried or would say a firm no thank you to if offered?
I love chicken and dumplings! It is what I get at Cracker Barrel. I do love deviled eggs at Easter. Oh and banana pudding is wonderful anytime!! I haven't tried collard or turnip greens. Mac and cheese is good if it's made right.
4. What's something that always has a positive impact on your mood? turning on music or singing/humming praise songs 5. As we say so long to September share a noun, a verb, and an adjective that tells us something about how that month looked for you.
noun--school and goats verb--learning adjective--new
6. Insert your own random thought here.
My husband works for the government so this shutdown will impact our family.
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