Thursday, June 26, 2025

Thankful Thursday




It's been a difficult week and felt heavy for so many because of the news we've heard both in the world and for friends/family.  It's important to find things to be thankful for every day.  

Here's my list this week!

~ my husband working so hard on all the things at our new house after he gets off workig his job.  And his encouragement to me that we will eventually get it done!

~ getting to take lunch to our oldest.  

~ time visiting with our DIL when she comes over with the dog.  

~ moving limbs one evening with our youngest.  It was a pretty evening out and nice to work together on the task.

~ that I have a crepe myrtle right outside my kitchen window.  It is blooming.  I wasn't sure that is what it was when we moved here and I've always wanted one!  I'm so excited to see it in bloom.  It's going to be so pretty!  Also I bought one on my trip and my husband/son got it planted for me.  

~ having knowledgeable workers that have helped with various repairs we are doing.  It makes a difference when they know what they are doing and seem to care about the customer and not just making money.

~ being able to pray for others when you feel helpless to do anything for their situation.  We know God hears and answers our prayers.  



Have a day of blessings! 
 Bethany

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Wednesday Hodgepodge


1. What does adventure mean to you? 
Adventure means doing something or visiting a place that you don't typically do.  It may be a little bit (or a lot) out of your "comfort zone" but could just be something out of the ordinary.  I guess I'm thinking with young children having an adventure can mean so many things that just add a little specialness to the day.  And they create memories together.

2.  What are your thoughts on tipping? What businesses or service providers do you regularly tip? Do you resent being asked if you'd like to add a tip? What about when a suggested amount is presented? 

I do not like it when tips are just expected.  I want to give someone more if they do a better job and less if they don't provide good service.  We tip at restaurants and for hair cuts and massages.  I do not tip at fast food or drive thrus.  I don't like them to ask me if I want to add a tip.  The suggested amount is helpful, but I pick my own amount.  

3. I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream...do we? Is ice cream a favorite treat at your house? What's your favorite flavor? Regular, soft serve, gelato, sherbet, or some sort of non-dairy version of ice cream...what's your pleasure? 

Yes!  I love ice cream and we all do at my house!  There's a new ice cream shop here (Braums).  We used to only get to have this treat on road trips, but now that there is one here we have it all the time!  

I like chocolate chip or rocky road.  Hot fudge sundaes are a favorite!  

4. What's your 'back in my day, we____________________ ' story or saying? 

Back in my day, we......
took pictures with cameras and had to get the film developed to see the pictures.  

5. Somehow this is our last Hodgepodge in the month of June. Next week's Hodgepodge lands in July. Wow. Sum up your June using three adjectives. 

educational (school board trip)
productive (unpacking boxes)
restful (not having an alarm to set for school)

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

We are making more progress on the garage and boxes.  I am proud for what we are getting rid of as well and not keeping everything.  People ask me if we are settled in.....We are going at our own pace I guess so there are still boxes and messes everywhere. I continually have to remind myself of that and how much we have gotten done and not let myself feel I'm not doing enough or fast enough when I am asked this question.

Have a day of blessings! 
 Bethany

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Thankful Thursday



June is speeding right along.  This week I am thankful for...

~ my husband taking off work to drive me to my school board conference.

~  when I get to see my oldest when he comes to the fence to get his dog.  

~ when my DIL comes to borrow some milk.

~ getting to volunteer at a book sale with my boy.  It's a tradition we've done for many years now.  The others like to see him coming to help each year.

~ having gutters installed on our house.  It was one of the things we knew we'd want to do when we bought it and glad to get that marked off the list.  

~ finding a crepe myrtle to plant in the yard.  

~ good dr. visit to get an RX refill.

Have a day of blessings! 
 Bethany

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Thankful Thursday



This week I am thankful for…
~ having a date night with my husband. We saw the movie “The Last Rodeo,” and both of us enjoyed it. 🍿

~ when my oldest sends me a funny video or picture. 

~  having our DIL do a garage sale with us with some of their stuff. 

~ going to the library with my boy! 

~ getting rid of some stuff at our garage sale. And then we donated stuff to get rid of it. 

~ safety in the storms, rain, and flooding we’ve had lately. 

~ seeing a little bunny in our yard and in my friend/neighbor’s yard too. 
 
Have a day of blessings!
 Bethany

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Thankful Thursday


Happy June!  Half-way through the year already. Here's my thankful list this week!

~ celebrating 24 years of marriage with my handsome hubby.

~ our oldest bringing our camper home from the river trip.

~ that our DIL was with the family on the river trip this year.  Last year when we went she was on a mission trip in Uganda.

~ my boy enjoying his summer days and having him at home and on errands.  

~ watermelon that tastes so good!  I love to eat watermelon in the summer!

~ time with the family down at the river last weekend.  It was good also to see my 3 nieces. Also that the camper worked well for us (until the day we were leaving). 

~ being able to check out books at the library this week.


Have a day of blessings! 
 Bethany

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Wednesday Hodgepodge



1. What do birthdays look like in your house? How are they celebrated? Any special traditions? What about birthdays growing up? 
For the boys we've always put up decorations of some sort for them to find on their birthday morning.  That usually includes some balloons and streamers.  We have birthday parties with friends and family.  We eat cake on the actual birthday as well.  The brothers like to try to beat each other at blowing out the candle the fastest....it's their little tradition.

Growing up I remember birthday parties at the park.  My cousin was born 2 days after me, 9 years apart, so we often had parties together.

2. Someone is sending you a dozen roses...what color are you hoping for? Are you someone who gets accused of seeing the world through rose colored glasses? Is your accuser correct? Elaborate.

How about pink!  My husband has gotten me some pretty ones of various colors through the years.  
I don't think I would get accused of she world through rose colored glasses very often.   

3. June 4th is National Cheese Day...will you celebrate? What's something (besides a burger) you make in the summer months that calls for cheese? 

I don't plan to celebrate cheese day.  I do like cheese!  We had queso on Mexican fiesta we made for our river trip.  It's basically taco pile up.

4. 'tis the season...any weddings on your June calendar? What's the first word that comes to mind when I say marriage? We do not have any weddings to attend in June.  We did already celebrate our anniversary this month!  24 years.

The first word that comes to mind when I hear "marriage" is frienship.....because my husband is my best friend.  Other words:  cherish, committment, God's design, love.

5. What are you most looking forward to this June? 

Getting boxes unpacked and getting rid of more stuff as we get more settled in our home.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

We went on our annual trip down to the river last weekend.  It was nice to see the family and spend time together.  

Have a day of blessings! 
 Bethany

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Thankful Thursday




Our first full week of summer vacation!  It's a nice time of year to make new memories and carry on traditions.  

This week I am thankful for....

~ my husband being off on Monday and that we were productive during the weekend. 

~ attempting to “help” my oldest when he was moving the camper. 

~ my SIL bringing their chair to Titus. 

~ my boy being out of school and his help with the plan for summer activities.

~ going to a ladies' supper at church.  We ate supper and decorated a cupcake.

~ a branch that snapped in a storm that didn't hit my husband's car that was parked closely.

Have a day of blessings! 
 Bethany