A day in my life ~July~

Today started out rather early... I awoke to see if Shannon was alright, he was not feeling well and I was afraid that he might not ought to try to go to work.  He did decide to go in and so the children and I were up with him and out the door by 6:15 am... we thought it best to take him... we stayed there for about an hour and a half waiting to make sure he was going to be alright.  During that time the children watched Swiss Family Robinson and I read L'abri. 
We got home about 9 and I was sleepy... the children played and I dozed for a little bit on the couch. 
I felt rather like a heel for dozing and jumped up to get busy.  I started laundry and began to straighten the kitchen.  Before long it was lunch time and time to enjoy my favorite blogs. 
We left early because we needed to go and get the van serviced for our mini-cation this weekend. When I stopped by the mailbox, I received a glorious blessing.  A precious lady and her family sent a note of encouragement and a gift to our family... V, you have no idea how this has BLESSED our hearts... It was truly amazing to see God work. (((HUGS)))

We picked Shannon up from work and had a nice little drive home.  We stopped by Walmart, for I needed some cilantro.  Mine bit the dust a while back and now I have none when it is prime salsa making time. And also Carlie Jean's bicycle seat broke off... her big brother was riding it and wrecked and well, you get the idea.
So anyhow, in I go to Walmart.  ~Now I want you to remember that I believe I serve a God that wants to be involved in ALL areas of our lives, big, small and in between~ I was searching for that bicycle seat, finding only HUGE and expensive ones... not suitable for little CJ's bike.  I finally went to a saleslady and asked if she knew if there were any... She hesitated and said, "Hang on a minute"
She came back and said, "This one is laying around in the back... take it home."
It is perfect for Carlie Jean's bike!
Hooray!!! God is so good!!!

So my day really began this afternoon around 5:00...
I made a quick supper because the children were going to VBS at my Dad's church this week (Doesn't that just tickle you to death? It does me! My DAD'S church!!!  My DAD is in church now! Yippee!).  After I got everyone fed I started making up my salsa.  I have to tell you, I think this is the prettiest salsa I have ever made.  It is so vibrant and lovely.
Even after I made all 11 pints of salsa I still had this left out of the garden... it was sitting on my table in the afternoon sunlight and looked beautiful.
While the salsa was processing I was tidying up around the kitchen... You have to see the good with the bad... hee hee.
And the fruit and veggies and nuts were longing to have their pictures taken... such pretty food.
Black Walnuts, I have to do something with these soon... they have been lingering in my kitchen for too long.
Lovely lemons and limes... the limes will be made into lime cordial for the freezer and the lemons will be fresh lemonade for tomorrow nights supper. And me and my silly self of course can't say lovely limes without thinking of one of my all time favorite movies Little Women...

Plums.  I plan to make something out of these tomorrow... do you have a favorite recipe? If so, please let me know! :)
And now that I am on a tangent I am thinking of plums and another of my FAVORITES... Anne of Green Gables

So after a rather slow start we are finishing well...
This is where I long to be right now sitting in my favorite chair, covered with my treasured quilt, stitching on a potholder... before I begin a mesh shopping tote...
Oh look at my little cookies for my Etsy shop.  I think they are sweet.
Have a beautiful day my friends... thanks for visiting me and sharing my Day in my Life post.
My Cup Runneth Over...Chas

10:34 - Monday, July 14, 2008 - post comment

Oh How Fun!

I see your day is full of fun. I should post about what goes on in my day some time...

The salsa looks great! I canned some last year, along with some peppers. I liked canning the tomatoes; they were easy. Maybe you could give me the recipe you for your salsa making, unless it's a family secret. ;)

The lemons and limes look wonderful! Wish I could be there for some of that freshly squeezed lemonade. Tell a little to drink an extra cup for me!

The plums look delicious! Dad brought some home last night along with some apples, bananas, and grapes. The grapes were a real treat because we don't get them often. We buy organic fruit. The plums were really juicy and sweet. DELICIOUS! But I don't have a favourite recipe. You could cute them up and stick them in the freezer, to make smoothies with. Or you could make a plum tart or pie or pastry. Something like that. I really don't know. I have never made anything like that with plums. :)

I'm sorry that your husband is sick. Tell him I am praying for him. :)

God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand! May the blessings fall like rain on the paths you tread...
Love,
Rachel
Ps. I have a new blog - http://dixonhomestead.com/rachel

RachelsReasoning - 07:51 - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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Salsa

If you get a minute I would love your salsa recipe. I have cilantro growing right now in the garden and I am waiting on the tomatoes to redden!
Melanie

JubileeFarm5 - 03:54 - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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a day in the life...

Everytime I stop by to read your post, I leave with a smile on my face. I feel like you have opened the door and said, come in...stay awhile. Thank you for sharing. I hope your husband feels better. :)

Have a great day!

mari
myhousebytheriver.blogspot.com

Anonymous - 05:24 - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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WOOHOO!!!!

Your dads church!!! Woohoo!

Faith - 02:02 - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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my homesteady self lives through your posts!!!!! I'm in a totally differeny phase of life than you so I enjoy reading about all your canning etc

mamato8 - 02:58 - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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The salsa looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing your day!

Anonymous - 08:51 - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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