* Goals for the Week of May 12th *

I've been a little out of it lately. I've been plagued by migraines :( and on top of that had a lot extracurricular activities to attend. But here's a look at what I've been able to accomplish (migraines and all) and what I have/had planned for this week.

Last week's goals:

Personal

• Drink at least 4 cups of water each day. ~fail~
• Take vitamin daily. ~fail~
• Work out 3 days this week.  

• Reading List:
• Bible Reading Plan (this week's reading found here.)
• Revelation: The Christian's Ultimate Victory by John MacArthur (continue chapt. 4) - Small Group Study
• American Girl: Meet Cecile by Denise Lewis Patrick (chapter 5) - Read with the children (I don't know why it is so difficult to get through this book! It's not a bad book, but some parts are in French, so I guess that is why the children are disinterested. I will definitely let them pick the next book!)
• The Other Side of Dare by Vanessa Davis Griggs Finished! It is part of a series. I didn't know that before I read the previous book- The Other Side of Goodness; but you don't feel lost if you start in the middle of the series like I did. This book was a page-turner and entertaining read. I can't wait for the next book in this series!

Children

• Attend Baby Girl's Spring Jazz Concert and Art Show.

The artist next to her black & white drawing.

 

An up close look at the artwork!

 

• Attend Baby Boy's baseball games.

It's been freezing at these games! We're still wearing our winter gear (sweatshirts, scarves, gloves) and bringing blankets to the games! And the games have been going into 3-4 extra innings! I'm not fond of the cold, so I am so glad when we play our 6 innings and it's over! 

• Help Baby Girl complete her Science Project.

Yay! She won 2nd Place! I'm so proud of her!

• Family Fun Activity! (We were supposed to go to the Air & Space Museum, but the children just wanted to stay home and relax for a change. I thought we all needed to rest, so that is exactly what we did.)

Ministry/Friendships/Extended Family/Volunteer

• Send out 2 cards of encouragement.
• Prepare Sunday School Lesson & Mother's Day Activity.
• PTA: Teacher's Appreciation.

Blogging

• Blog daily!
• DIY Pinterest Project. (Did not get to do.)

This Week's Goals:

Personal

• Drink at least 4 cups of water each day.
• Take vitamin daily.
• Work out at least 3 days this week.
• Sign up for a 5k. (This will help motivate me to workout!)
• Celebrate my birthday!!!! :)
• Reading List
• Bible Reading Plan (Last week's reading found here.)
• Revelation: The Christian's Ultimate Victory by John MacArthur(chapter 4 small group study)
• American Girl: Meet Cecile by Denise Lewis Patrick(chapter 5) - Read with the children
• Firefly Island by Lisa Wingate (Read at least 6 chapters)

 



Children

• Attend Baby Boy's baseball games.
• Family Fun Activity!

Ministry/Friendships/Extended Family/Volunteer

• Send 2 cards of encouragement
• PTA: Roller Skating Party
• Prepare Sunday School Lesson & Activities

Blogging

• Blog daily!
• DIY Pinterest Project.

Do you have any plans for this week or weekend? Leave a comment below; I'd love to hear from you! Be sure to check back in next week to see how we did and make new goals!

Have a wonderful week!

Keisha

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* Goals for the Week of April 28th *

I have been working on getting my goals up on Monday, so I am glad that I have improved this week. But I still need to get them up at the start of the week! It will be a busy week for me this week. Here's a recap of my goals the week before last, and what I have planned for this week. It's the beginning of a new month --- Yay May! -- and I need to get to work if I plan on accomplishing my goals for this year. I have been slipping, but I am going to get into action!

 

Last week's goals:

Personal:

1. Continue Bible Reading Plan - Week 12 (found here)

2. Reading List

• Finish Safe In His Arms by Colleen Coble
• Read chapter 4 of Revelation for Community Group Study

3. Train for my next 5k at least 2 days this week.

4. Try a DIY pinterest project! I will post more soon!

Children

5. Read chapter 5 of American Girl: Meet Cecile.

6. Have a family fun night.

Ministry/Friendships/Extended Family/Volunteer

7. Complete all PTA paperwork.

8. Send out 2 cards of encouragement.

Blogging

9. Complete product review post.

10. Blog daily!

 

This week's goals:

 

Personal

• Drink at least 4 cups of water each day.
• Take vitamin daily.
• Work out 3 days this week.
 


• Reading List:
• Bible Reading Plan (this week's reading found here)
• Revelation: The Christian's Ultimate Victory by John MacArthur (continue chapt. 4) - Small Group Study
• American Girl: Meet Cecile by Denise Lewis Patrick (chapter 5) - Read with the children
• The Other Side of Dare by Vanessa Davis Griggs (at least 5 chapters)

Children 

• Attend Baby Girl's Spring Jazz Concert and Art Show.
• Attend Baby Boy's baseball games.
• Help Baby Girl complete her Science Project.
• Family Fun Activity!

 Ministry/Friendships/Extended Family/Volunteer

• Send out 2 cards of encouragement.
• Prepare Sunday School Lesson & Mother's Day Activity.
• PTA: Prepare for Teacher's Appreciation.

Blogging

• Blog daily!
• DIY Pinterest Project.

What do you have planned for this week? Leave a comment below; I'd love to hear from you! Be sure to check back in next week to see how we did and make new goals!

 

 

Keisha

 

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Bible Reading Plan - Week 3

Hi everyone! I feel like I have been gone forever! I've been under the weather for the last week/week and a half and have missed blogging as I regularly do. I've actually gotten out of the routine of things and tI'm rying to gradually get everything back together. So, I missed my reading last week and I'm not going to try to make it up; I'm just going to jump in where I left off. So this week my scripture reading will be:

Feb. 11- Exodus 28-34

Feb. 12- Exodus 35-40

Feb. 13- Leviticus 1-6

Feb. 14- Leviticus 7-13

Feb. 15- Leviticus 14-19

Feb. 16- Leviticus 20-26

Have a blessed week!
Keisha

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Enjoy!

Keisha

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** My 2013 Bible Reading Plan **

One of my goals this year is to read the entire Bible. I have tried on many occasions, but haven't completed this goal yet. I tried to do the "Bible in 90 Days" reading plan a couple of times, but that reading plan does not fit my lifestyle right now. This year I am going to try to read the entire Bible on the 6 month reading plan, but not follow the plan on Sundays. It will be 184 days of actual reading; but since I won't be reading on Sundays, it will take me a little longer than six months, but that is okay with me. If you would like to read along with me, I would love for you to! :) The complete reading plan can be found here; and here is the reading for this week:

Jan. 21- Genesis 1-6

Jan. 22- Genesis 7-12

Jan. 23- Genesis 13-19

Jan. 24- Genesis 20-25

Jan. 25- Genesis 26-32

Jan. 26- Genesis 33-38

If you would like to read along with me, just leave me a comment below to let me know you're in; and I will post the weekly reading each Sunday!

Have a blessed week!

Keisha

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Enjoy!
Keisha 

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