Wow, when one Silky hen goes broody, they all must.    I have buff orpington's broody and silky's broody.  I'm not real sure how many buff's are on nest, they free range and hide there eggs out.  The kids love finding there nest.  And I have 5 broody silkies.  They are on turkey eggs.  My turkey hen hasn't went broody, but those silkies have and I took the turkey eggs and placed under them.  I also have turkey eggs in the bator, so hopefully, in a few week's we'll have baby turk's running around here.  It is a good thing that I put away 15 dozen eggs in the freezer this past month and 8 dozen the month before that.  Cause we're not getting many eggs right now. 

I also found out what the kids are calling the little male goat.  They have named him Buck.  It is kinda fitting to him after spending some time watching him.  LOL  And here I thought they named him Duke which would also be fitting a Nubain male.  Anyway, Penelope is just a beautiful little girl, and hopefully in a couple of years, she'll make a dandy milk goat just like her mother.

That's about it for right now.

Many Blessings,

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Well, I started another project, hopefully I can get this done before Father's Day, if not, it will make a great Christmas gift.  I've started on the Nine Patch Afghan in shades of brown.  Here is what I have decided on mine.  Nine block pattern will be Coffee and Off-White, it will take 60 squares for the Coffee color and 48 blocks of off-white, I have 9 blocks of each color done.  The outside blocks will be done in Brown and and the setup will be Tan and if I can find varigated brown's (I don't remember what it is called) I'm going to use it for the 20 blocks inside the afhgan.  There is a diagram of the afghan on that link Nine Patch Afghan, to show you what I'm talking about.  So there will be a total of 285 squares to make.  I have 2 of the 12 nine patch ready to piece together.  And since I don't like having a bag of squares sitting around, I'll be putting those blocks together tonight.

I haven't been working on cross-stitching the Care Bear afghan in the past week.  Everyone here is sick and just now getting back on our feet.  And I just couldn't keep the stitching in mind.  With jumping up and down to get things, it was just something that could wait.  I did get several rounds done on the rectangle granny afghan, so it coming right along about 40% done.

That's all on my sewing room update.

Blessings,

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Prairie Star Afghan ~ shades of purple ~ (haven't reached my weight loss goal for this one)

Prayer Shawl ~ varigated purples ~

Magnolia Afghan

Beanie for hubby ~ Camflouge ~

Nine Patch Afghan ~ I'm thinking shades of brown's, that would really please my husband.  LOL

Passion for Purples ~ this may have to be my next weight loss award for self ~  LOL, I love this one.

Pet Rugs ~ this would be a great project to use of my scrap yarn.

Pet Blankie ~ another simple project, I want to try.

I'm going to have to stop looking at pattern's.  LOL  I was looking for a certain one and I'm finding so many I want to make. 

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TACO SEASONING
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt or salt substitute
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar or equivilant substitute
1/8 teaspoon ground oregano
Combine seasoning mixture with 1 lb. Drained ground beef and ¾ C. water. Br=
ing to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

SALAD SEASONING
2 tablespoons Romano cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt or salt substitute
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Tastes great mixed with Italian Salad dressing and pasta.

HOMEMADE CAJUN SEASONING
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
Adds flavor to chicken, pork, and pasta.
SPAGHETTI SEASONING
1 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley leaves, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dried green pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt or salt substitute
1/8 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground basil
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
Combine ingredients and store in an airtight container.

SALT-FREE SEASONING
1/4 cup crushed dried minced onion flakes 4 teaspoons crushed dried vegetab=
le flakes 1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried orange peel
2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon unsweetened lemonade drink mix (such as Kool-Aid)
Great for those on a low-sodium diet!

POULTRY SEASONING
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Add savory, marjoram, dill, allspice and ginger according to your own perso=
nal taste. The recipe above makes about 1 tablespoon, enough for 1 chicken d=
ish.

CURRY POWDER
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
Black pepper to taste
Grind the coriander and fennel seeds with the bay leaf. Combine with additi=
onal ingredients. Makes about 2 tablespoons.

BASIC RUB SPICE MIX
4 tablespoons paprika
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons salt or salt substitute
1 ½ tablespoons oregano
1 ½ tablespoons thyme
Rub this blend on meats before grilling.
CREOLE SPICE BLEND
1 cup paprika
1 cup dried basil
1 cup dried thyme
1/2 cup cayenne
1/2 cup file gumbo
1/4 cup chili powder

Emeril's Essence
5 tablespoons sweet paprika
1/4 cup salt or salt substitute
1/4 cup garlic powder
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons cayenne
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme
A basic spice mixture used in dozens of Emeril Lagasse's recipes. Mix it up=
and keep some on hand to "kick" any dish "up a notch!"

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Hello All,

I'm taking time to add my blogs together.  I have one at homeschoolblogger and one here at homestead, but I wanted to combine them together.  And since I'm having a few other issues have decided to change blog titles and combine the two.  Hopefully, this will solve my problem.  So please forgive all the post's.  If you know how I can combine my blogs without so many posting, please let me know.

Blessings,

Lynn

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Light and Lacy afghan ~ Blue Ridge ~ Completed

Prayer Shawl ~ Deflth Blue ~ Completed

Hat ~ Deflth Blue and Black ~ Completed

Beanie for hubby ~ Deflth Blue and Black ~ Completed

Secret Surprise ~ secret colors ~ Completed

Hat with matching scarf for Sunshine ~ Pink & Black ~ Completed

Beanie for Sweet Pea ~ White & Black and one in Yellow & Black ~ Completed

Hat for self ~ Pink/Black and one yellow/black ~ Completed

Triangle Shawl ~ Lavendar ~ Completed

Rectangle Granny Afghan ~ White, Rose, Sage ~ Completed

Baby Blanket~ BonBon Print, Shocking Pink, Blue ~ Completed

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I may add to the list and I may subtract a few from the list.  (I have also started to seperate these out into other entries.)

Granny Square Afghan ~ White, Counrty Rose, Light Sage ~ 3/70 blocks

Rectangle Granny Afghan ~ Lavendar ~ 20%

Nine Patch Afghan ~ Shades of Brown ~ 18/285

Baby Blanket ~ Shocking Pink, BonBon Print,  and Blue ~ Completed

Cheer Bear Afghan (Christmas gift for Sunshine) ~ Cross-Stitching the bear 10%

Lion Head Cross-stitch pattern turned into a afghan.

Christmas Gift for Sweet Pea, he hasn't chosen the colors yet.  He is planning on picking them out the next time we're at Wal-Mart's.  I'll let you know what he chose's.

Christmas Gifts, Completed, WIM (work's in mind), WIP (work's in progress)

Put on hold

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Well, I have been wanting to make one and I plan on making a bed doll for my little for Christmas, she doesn't know I have this in mind, so it will be a complete surprise.    My great aunt use to make bed dolls all the time.  She had crippling arthritis, her hands were all twisted and her fingers and her toes actually layed on top of each other.  Anyway, she was just an amazing woman, she never gave up.  She use to make these beautiful bed dolls, her on pattern I'm guessing, because her bed dolls had many ruffles and were so beautiful.  When you spread them out over the bed, they would cover most of the bed, with just wonderful layers.  I remember watching her sew on the head and the hands, they had no body cause the dress would make up for the body and of course you hide your pj's under the doll and it would make it even puffier.  When she passed away she had my doll started but it was never completed. 

Here is the one I plan to make for my little girl.  Her name is Ellie Mae, she is just beautiful and this could give me the chance to figure out how my great aunt made such wonderful dolls.  I don't plan to use raspberry, but some other color of pink.  And if I get the time I plan on make my little girl this one as well, Meaghan, I know she would love both of those dolls. 

If any of you know where else I can find bed doll pattern's please let me know.  I would love to make my little several bed doll's.  And I would love to find one for myself.   

I know some of you may be thinking, how do you keep those handmade gift's a surprise when your with your kids 24/7.  Well, I plan on working on it a few hours at night after she goes to bed or get up two to three hours before she does.  That way she'll never know I'm working on it. 

Blessings,

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Over the year's, I have heard people comment, that when I hit my thirties, that there will be something that I would do different.  My father told me the day I graduated high school, "one of these day's, you'll wish you could go back.  Especially when you hit into your thirties."  And I have heard so many people tell me the same thing.  Well, I have been thinking about that in the past couple of day's.  What would they have changed if they could?  Apparently, there is something that they didn't get to do, but would do if they got the chance.  I'm in my thirties, I'm 32 year's old.  And I wouldn't change one moment.  If I had the opportunity to change something, I wouldn't change it.  Cause if I change one moment, I may not be content and as happy as I am right now.  I may not have my two beautiful babies, I may not be married to a wonderful man that I have today.  I may be a unmarried, very bitter, woman somewhere with a career that I don't like. 

Isn't it wonderful, that God can guide and direct our lives, if we just take the moment and listen to him speak to us.  God guided me down the path I'm on today and I'm very happy with everything that he has done for me.  And I'm more than happy that he took control of my life when I was so very young and kept me in his arms.  I was probably the only teenager in high school, who had a bible in her purse, if there was other's, I never heard of them.  I allowed God to be my guide and direct my life in the way he wanted it. 

I wouldn't go back and change things at all.  I wouldn't want to start over.  I'm satisfied with the way my life has turned out for me.  I'm thrilled that I have the chance to homeschool my children, I'm thankful that I get to give my kids a hug whenever they need one, I'm thrilled that I'm in such a wonderful, loving relationship with my husband and I'm thrilled that God is still in control.

Many Blessings,

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What a week it has been already.  I have 2 sick kids, one is camped out on the couch and one is camped out on the floor right now.  Bless their hearts.  Hopefully, they will start feeling better SOON. 

Well, I have almost finsihed the baby blanket, I just like a couple more rounds on it.  And I'm really getting a lot done on the Care Bear afghan.  I haven't worked on it in a couple of days, with the babies being sick, I can't think about my stitches.  So I'm sticking to simplier stitches, so I'm working on the baby blanket. 

On the homestead, we have broody chicken's, we have a broody goose.  Stay away from her and her husband.  OUCH!!!!  The kids have been staying away from them right now.  Those geese can be mean getting around that nest, even within 10 feet of that nest.  My garden is looking really great.  Can't wait for fresh veggie's.  And we have named our baby goat's.  The little nanny has been named Penelope, Penny for short.  She is just so cute!!!  The little billie has been named Duke, I think that is what Sweet Pea named him.  I'll have to confirm that a little later.

Well, that is it for right now.  I have egg's boiling for pickled eggs.

Blessings,

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