The Thoughtful Homemaker

Last night we watched Eagle Eye, starring Shia LeBeouf, (the actor who I think looks a lot like Ryan) The night before on instant play we watched Vantage Point.
I would rank both about a 7 only because they were both very entertaining to watch and I love thrillers/action movie. There was very little romance […]

I spent the morning writing angry letters to Senators. Nine Republican Senators voted for SCHIP expansion, the leader of them is Bob Corker from Tennessee. I remember him from when he was mayor of Chattanooga. HE tried to expand government in Chattanooga as well and is a known RINO. (Republican in Name Only) I am […]

I have to wake up early in the morning to the sound of roosters and the light of the sun. I have to plow the fields and dirty my hands. I am a farmer and to get my food I have to work hard. If one of the kids gets sick I must work double […]

I am finally keeping a journal. Victoria is keeping one too. I am avoiding anything political or intellectual in my journal. When I do that, I tend to lose focus and then my journal becomes filled with odd notes. Perhaps some day that might amuse someone, but they won’t learn anything about me. Journals are […]

I have finally reached a point when genealogy is fun. I have a theory! The fun things about theories is that you have to prove them. That takes a lot of work.
Right now I am doing research on my grandfather’s family. (Gee) I was sad that there wasn’t much known about my paternal side […]

I am still reading From Dawn to Decadence.
Now I am also reading A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain. As an English major I am surprised that I never read this book. I did focus more on 16th and 17th century literature.
I actually became interested in this book after doing […]

I wanted to briefly review my year.
January- I was living in Hermitage, TN. Aziz moved to Woodbridge, Virginia to take a job at the Department of Defense. We went ice skating as a family for the first time. I was sick all of the time. Victoria was in gymnastics and hated it.
February- Victoria turned 6. […]

Many of you know that I live in the D.C. area. Inauguration Day is a huge deal here no matter how you voted. My husband who is in the Army Reserves was recently activated and is now work for the Armed Forces Inauguration Committee. (AFIC) He will be an usher.
I guess it is exciting […]

From Dawn to Decadence by Jacques Barzun. I already read it once but enjoyed it so much that I want to read it again. I am still reading about Luther and the Reformation. This is my favorite history book. History buffs may snub me, but that is alright!
A book I just finished is The Great […]

Genealogy Goals
Make book for Henry/Spalding County Georgia Families
Find a least one family cemetery
Finish website
Scrapbooking
Finish scrapbooking pictures that I have currently
Physical
Go to the gym at least twice a week
Loose 10 pounds

I can’t believe it! Victoria woke up in the best mood this morning. She woke up by herself at 7:30 AM and got dressed and ready with no help. We ate breakfast together and she was telling all about her stuffed animals and their talents. She was all smiles and love. I wish she would […]