A blog giveaway! - I was surprised and delighted to be chosen as a winner on Xenia's blog the other day (I had such a lovely time at the Baptism of her youngest last month, it was good to see everyone) - thank you!

As I was finishing up the ATC cards for my swap that is due this weekend, it occured to me that I'd like to host my own blog drawing using the paper left over from my creations (Basic Grey Blush and an old Scenic Route, if you were wondering). So, comment on this post by Sunday night, and I'll enter you to win a package of five homemade cards. I'll choose two winners on Sunday night.

Mwah!

A Simple Woman’s Daybook

For Today...

Outside my Window...it is a lovely, warm day. Often September is better weather than August.

I am thinking...that I am too old to ride the Tilt-a-Whirl. I found this out to my chagrin on Sunday at the local Fair.

From the learning rooms...the Oldest read his first Chekhov short story yesterday, the X-man wrote a math essay and got to use my Bind-it-All

I am thankful for...a good Book Club discussion last night, and time out on the patio with friends, good food, and a glass of wine.

From the kitchen...probably tomato pie.

I am wearing...a pair of jeans my boss loaned me, and a t-shirt from one of my co-workers after dumping an entire cup of coffee on my lap this morning.

I am reading...Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep. I just finished Orson Scott Card’s Enchantment. Like Deb, I disagree with his portrayal of Orthodoxy, but other than that, the book was a fabulous read and had great Russian folklore woven throughout. If his writing is often like that, I’ll read more of it (recommendations?)

I am hoping...for my sister.

I am creating...my wedding album – we’ve only been married 17.5 years, maybe it is time.

I am hearing...the radio

Around the house...getting ready for exterior painting.

One of my favorite things...is coffee, when it isn’t in my lap.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...walk tonight, lunch with a friend on Thursday, hopefully a book signing on Friday, and a women’s auxiliary meeting and Vespers on Saturday.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...I overslept the Matins of Yesterday’s Feast , but here is the icon: