4:19 A.M.

That is what the clock said
when I sat up and put on my
glasses. Everything came into
focus and I could see that I
was awake way too early.

Nonetheless, I would have to
get up. There were too many
details for tomorrow's concert
swirling in my head to stay
cocooned in my warm blankets.

That is just how it is for me.
My brain apparently does a lot
of processing at night because
it wakes me up with reminders at
odd hours.

Such as...We will need a microphone
for this person and the congregation
will want words for this song.
Simple things like that but if
not done would make for
"Awkward Moments".
Our Fall concert doesn't need any
of these!

Today is our final regular rehearsal.
Tomorrow is the dress rehearsal and
performance.

This has been a very strange year.
We had to cancel our entire co-op
for two weeks due to sickness.
This sickness has a cough
that goes on and on. So, while some
of my students are back they are still
not one hundred percent.

What I have learned over the past
few years of heading up the concert
is that everything will be just fine.

No matter what happens...it is just fine.

The parents and grandparents love seeing
the children perform.
The rowdy boys gather some dignity from
some corner of their hearts.
Everyone puts their best effort into it
and it is all good.

So then, why did my brain wake me at 4:19?

Just a part of the process, I guess!

Have a great day!!
Hope you got to sleep in...

She's A He!

There is a reason this one was shirking egg laying duty...



The black one hiding in
the shadow is now a big,
(As it goes for Banties)
proud Rooster with a
"doodle doo" that is
in the process of being
perfected.



Have you ever heard a rooster
learn to crow?

It is one of the cutest and
funniest sounds ever.

I cannot believe that I am
writing about the silly
chickens when there is so
much work to be done.

But, you are witnessing the
need for a break in real time.

So tired...but I must keep

Moo-vin'!

LOL

No, I am not having
a breakdown...just a
little fun.

See ya later!

A Crazy but Happy Life!

Oh my!

When I look at this picture
it seems to represent everything
about my life right now.

My Chelsea is growing up and
changing so quickly.

(She is such a dear!)

In our lives there is so much
going on right now.

The Moms have returned from Israel.
It was a wonderful trip and they
have many stories to tell.
My favorite, so far, having to
do with my Mom trying to get down
from a camel and falling onto the
camel handler, who said, "Golly Gosh!"

I know, it doesn't take much to make
me laugh, but that had to be too funny!

As our Mothers were nearing home,
Warren was leaving for the airport.

No, he was not running away.
An unexpected business trip was
necessary.

Frankly, I think he is a bit relieved
as our home is quickly being overrun with
candles. So far I have made
hundreds of candles...
with many more to make.

I finished one fundraiser last week and
am in the thick of another.

This is the week of the concert at our
homeschool co-op. We have an two extra
rehearsals and I have a lot to do.
A lot!

So...I will not be here much, and really
don't have time to visit around as I love
to. But, I look forward to things settling
down after this week as the concert drops
off the schedule.

Thanks for popping in...

Fun Game Night!

Last night was so fun!

I had not played Balderdash in a
very long time but remembered it
was a great game.

In the end there were ten players
around the table.

Mrs. Rabe, of Creekside Cottage,
was not intending to play
but got drafted to be our permanent
reader and score keeper.
This made eleven.

That worked out very well!

If laughter is the medicine you
need, this game and creative players
might be just the prescription for
you.

And in case you get the word
"flews" it is not "hillbilly
speak" for anything...it is
the name for the lip flap on
certain breeds of dogs.

Just thought you might need to
know that one day...lol!

This week a new friend was asking about
our church and how the socialization
works with the teenagers. I told her
that we do all of our activities as families.
She was intrigued.

I wish she could have been there to see the
mixing of the ages. Our table wasn't the
only one being loud and having a great time.
There was a group at the next table playing
Uno Attack. Both tables had young people
as well as parents and single adults playing
together. Not an unhappy or
sulky person in the mix.

Looking forward to our next Game Night sometime
over the winter. Hot Chocolate, tea, sweet and
salty snacks and good friends.
There will be much laughter,
good conversation and
many well intended challenges.

I wish all of you could join us!

Have a great weekend!

Ahhhh....Contentment!

Today was so much fun.
You probably won't understand why
I enjoyed it so...
but that is o.k.

I got to spend the morning discussing
Government with the kiddos. Hearing
their perspective on things is interesting.
We are studying the 1800's, the
early government and decisions made
by the first few Presidents of this
dear Country.

This afternoon was spent making candles
for the most current fundraiser.

Delightful!

This evening's dinner was homemade
pizza...enjoyed by all.
Chelsea and I found some pizza
pans on sale this week and just
had to try them out.

Now...I want to curl up with a
good book and read.

However, that is not to be.
There is more fun to be had.

We have a Family Game Night
at church. We will be laughing
as we challenge each other with
Balderdash or making patterns with
dominos...

Of course we will enjoy Chelsea's
treats of Chocolate Covered Peanut
Butter Balls and Rice Crispy Treats.

It will be a good evening,
I am sure.

I just need to catch my second
wind...any second now...
I know it will come!

Have a great evening.

The Winner!!!

Thanks to each and every one who entered
my 900th post giveaway. It was fun.
You are the best.

However, there can be
only one winner this
time around.



Jonathan came in from taking
out the trash and I grabbed
him as a totally neutral person
to choose a winner.



He chose....



Congratulations Jane!!!
It is nice to know that you
are also friends with Deanna.
Hope you'll leave more comments.
I would like to get to know you!

E-mail me at Beckykcandles (@) gmail dot com
with your selections totalling up to
$48. Choose jars, fragrance and colors.

Blessings!

And, again...thanks EVERYONE!

"Bee" Entertained ...

While we choose a winner!



See you in the morning
with the results!