I have had such a busy weekend.  It is that time of year again when I start to panic a little bit over our annual 4th of July celebration.  Richard says this is the 28th year we will have hosted this event.  I think it is 29 or 30, but obviously I am not positive.


On Saturday I started cleaning.  Richard does not understand why I do what I do.  He always says, why are you cleaning parts of the house that people will not see.  I do it because I know it needs to be done.  I cleared out all of the kitchen cabinets and drawers and washed them down with Pine Sol.  I also cleaned out the refrigerator and freezer; I spent about two hours on that baby, washing down the entire inside with Pine Sol.  I also got the glass globes washed on four ceiling fans, cleaned my oven, cleaned out the bathroom drawers, done laundry, cleaned my stainless steel appliances, and mopped.  And the bad thing is, I still have so much more to do before company starts arriving.


I have compiled the guest list, the meal menu and am working on my grocery list. I need and want to start working on decorations.  I absolutely love this holiday but always feel so rushed as I don't plan ahead very well.  I do get excited thinking about the back yard bar-b-que event that will take place at our house in just a few short days.  Family and friends will gather wearing our nations colors and I enjoy getting to visit with them.  Our flag will fly on the east side of our house and we will cook about 60 or so hamburgers along with hot dogs.  We will have a chilled watermelon and homemade butter pecan ice cream.  Oh and of course, my husband and son's fantastic display of fireworks.  All to celebrate the freedoms we experience in this great country we live in.  Between now and then, I will listen to Lee Greenwood's song, God Bless the USA, a few times as it stirs something in my soul that I enjoy.


Until next time.

The year 2014 is almost half over; unbelievable.  Time seems to be passing so fast.  As I look at my previous post, I have only accomplished one of those "things" I wanted to do. I did plant flowers in tubs and they do make my front porch very pretty.  Sigh. . . . .


I still want to make a quilt and have been thinking about it regularly.  Simply, I hesitate to start as I know I do not have the time to commit to it to finish it.  I still want to run a 5K.  I did try to start training again and have such issues with swelling of my ankles when I run.  That obviously has slowed; almost halted my running. I still want to sit for the SPHR exam and am hoping to find the time to do so.


Now; however, I have began thinking about and trying to prepare for our annual Fourth of July celebration.  At least the list making has begun, but hey, that is a start.  There always seems to be so much to  do I get somewhat overwhelmed at the thought of it.  House to clean, groceries to buy, decorations to make and display, food to prepare, not to mention company to get ready for.


Special prayers for Brian tonight as he prepares for competition at work tomorrow.  Dear Lord, please bring a sense of confidence over him and I pray for a calming spirit.


Prayers for Kristin and her family as they are preparing to move in with a friend until they hear if their offer on another home has been accepted.


Prayers for our unborn grandson and his momma, Megan.  Praying for an easy labor and delivery and a healthy baby boy.


And not to forget Kayla and Chase, simply for continued wisdom to raise precious Drew and Audrey to love and obey Your word.