Posted By Cheryl
We have been very busy this weekend. On Friday, Harold had to go get some car parts that he ordered. He took his Dad and his nephew with him. Harold's sister, Emily, Josie, and I drove into Savers. RaeAnne and the rest of the cousins went for a drive. I needed to find some shoes for Josie. This child goes through shoes real quick. I was able to find some shoes that have leather uppers. Maybe these will last. I also got to spend my birthday money. I found a nice skirt and top that go with it.
We spent the rest of the day here doing things. We did lose one of the calves. Our company went to visit Daddy's brother and wife. They had a good visit with them. We let Rudi out into the pasture again. He likes being out in the grass. On Saturday we went to Notus for the parade. The youth group had decorated a float on Friday evening. Harold pulled the float with his truck.  We just spent the evening here at home. The kids and I picked raspberries. I think we got close to a flat. Maybe we will have some for supper. Daddy's brother and his wife will be coming over. She wanted to have us all over for a meal, but just can't manage it. She is cooking a few things to bring over. I am cooking some roasts and we will have BBQ beef sandwiches, veggies, scalloped potatoes, cake, and homemade vanilla ice cream. |
Posted By Sister Lori in From the Heart
BLESSINGS! I ASK FOR URGENT PRAYER FOR HOMESTEADBLOGGERS COUNTRYMOUSE (SISTER CARRIE). SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR WRECK YESTERDAY WHERE HER VEHICLE WAS T-BONED. SHE WAS LIFE FLIGHTED TO A HOSPITAL, TREATED AND RELEASED TO HOME. HER HUSBAND CONTACTED US AND TOLD US THAT ONLY GOD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HER LIVING THROUGH THE CRASH AND ASIDE FROM SOME INTERNAL BRUISING, CUTS AND SCRAPES SHE SUFFERED NO BROKEN BONES!! GOD'S HAND IS ALL OVER IT. AS I ALWAYS TELL FOLKS, GOD IS NOT SILENT AND YES HE STILL PERFORMS MIRACLES. THANK YOU JESUS!!! PLEASE LIFT SISTER CARRIE AND HER FAMILY IN YOUR FERVENT PRAYERS BOTH IN SUPPLICATION AND PRAISE. SHE IS GOING TO HAVE A TIME OF IT AS SHE HEALS FROM THIS. PRAY FOR HIS HEALING HAND. AND FOR THEIR COSTS TO BE COVERED AS THIS CAME AT A TIME WHEN THERE WAS A LAG IN THEIR INSURANCE. I KNOW YOU ARE ALL SUCH WONDERFUL PRAYER WARRIORS AND KNOW THAT GOD WILL HEAR! GOD BE WITH THEE! SISTER LORI |
Posted By Sister Lori in Country Doin's
Blessings!
Today is quite the warm one...in fact it's downright hot! First time it's been above 65* since last summer:P Today is 91* with a nice cool breeze from the river. We have been canning up the last of the cherries and decided to take a break and take a dip:) Mmmmm, that water is nice and wonderfully cooling:)
Now, I sit on the front porch in the shade enjoying the breeze that blows across it while sipping some iced suntea. The two dogs are lazing at my feet, tongues hanging out, quietly panting while their eyes slowly drift closed. The cat lays across the railing, her tail flicking now and then to ward off a fly, occasionally lifting one eye open to see what the sound is the in bush off the edge of the porch.
The girls are laying on the grass in front of the porch, each reading a little something and sharing ideas on things to sell at fair this year. They are making their lists, planning and going over supplies. Occassionally swatting at this or that in between giggles:)
Husband had to run a banking errand so he left us in the Ragtop Mustang, top down, sunglasses on and a big smile on his face as he dons his hat and drives away.
The freshly canned cherries, the sound of the lids pinging now and then, drift through the open window by my chair here on the porch. A feeling of contentment and joy wash over me as I feel the hand of our Heavenly Father resting upon my shoulder. Such a blessed feeling:) Thank you Lord for all that You provide. For the family You gave me to share my life with. For the friends You gave me to know I am not alone in my thoughts and lifestyle. For Your Son who did not come to judge us but to save us. Thank You!
God be with thee, everyone! Sister Lori |
Posted By Catherine Ann in Family Fun
Lots of yummy sounding and festive looking treats at The Crafty Crow today! Now I'm wondering if I can't sneak in another trip to the grocery store for just a few more things Hope your 4th of July is filled with fun and family! I plan to find a nice cool spot to sit and read for a while, enjoy some fun food with the kiddos,...perhaps I'll take the new neighbors across the road up on their offer of a boat ride...or I'll just let everyone else go and I'll stay home and enjoy a bit of "quietude" |
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.Posted By Cheryl
This morning we were up early. Harold and I were outside by 7:00. I got the beans planted while he finished hoeing the rows were we were going to plant corn. Emily and Josie planted the corn. They did almost 3 full rows. The end of the third row is where the green onions, leeks, lettuce, and cabbage are. I came in and fixed pancakes and sausage gravy for breakfast. I did a double batch and we will freeze the rest of them.
Once breakfast was done, and dishes were done, RaeAnne helped me can 6 quarts of raspberries. 2 of the quarts didn't seal. I made a batch of strawberry/raspberry jam. I used the Pomona pectin that I bought last week. I figure that was a great deal. I used 4 cups of raspberries and 2 cups of sugar. It set fine. I may keep buying this pectin. I don't like using all the sugar in Certo's recipes and I don't like buying the low sugar pectin (it is to expensive). I ended up with three pints instead of the 4 pints with Certo. We will see how it tastes later. I picked some Kohlrabi today for lunch. We peeled it and sliced it up. We ate it raw with other veggies. It was very good. I think we will keep planting that each year. After lunch, all the company and our three girls went to visit Harold's aunt. A couple of his other aunts came over to visit as well. Harold and I worked around the house and yard. I made creamy chicken and noodles for supper. We also had a salad (made with lettuce from the garden), peaches, and garlic bread. The girls finished their scarecrow today. Emily got it put in the garden by the corn.  |
Posted By Sister Lori in Putting Up The Harvest
Blessings! Well, it's that time of year again...time for CANNING!!! I didn't take any pictures of our Strawberry and Strawbluey adventure (that was last week) but I DID take pictures of todays Cherry-ganza!:P
First we have 67.8 lbs of cherries (yep you read that right:P) Miss Sarah mixes in the pectin and sugar Time to fill the jars (me giving "the look":P) Needless to say we are exhausted! But wow what yummy stuff this will be in the winter months when we begin yearning for spring once again:) A bounty of provision. A blessing from the Heavenly Father. Thank you Jesus! God be with thee! Sister Lori |
After washing them they are pitted. Here is Miss Mary-Ann taking care of that sticky chore:P
Love my cherry pitter:)
Once pitted they are put into a large bowl and sent to the cutting station
I had a little help from Miss Sarah (she did a little cutting but mostly did the cooking part)
All cut and measured to send to the cooking station
Then the sugar needs to be measured out.
The jars are heated up while the fruit is cooking down
Not sure it will fill the last jar
Yay! it fits!!
So pretty:)
Posted By Lisa
Lilli and I went to see the new Transformers movie yesterday. It was really really good and we both enjoyed it. When it was over, she said, "Optimus Prime is my favorite Transformer". I had to agree, that he is my favorite too. It was very cool watching them transform on the big screen. I know that makes me a dork, but I really did enjoy it ;) Of course, I used to watch the cartoon when I was younger, so to see it on the big screen...well, it was cool. From a mom's perspective...be warned that there is a lot (LOT) of bad language and more sexual references than in the first Transformers movie. |
Posted By Cheryl
Harold turned 50 today. This was the last day of the work week for them. They get Thursday off for 4th of July. I worked on hoeing the row of potatoes. I am a little over half way done. There are a lot of weeds hidden in among the potato plants. While I was doing that, we let Rudi out into the pasture for awhile. Emily stayed out with him. We thought the goat might give him problems, but Red did not like Rudi being out there. Goliath actually charged Red when Red was bugging Rudi. RaeAnne and I had to get out there and block Red. We will keep doing this several times until we can leave him out there. He really enjoyed the grass and all the space to run.
We came in around 10:00 as it was getting hot. We did a lot of cleaning. I cleaned up in the den and rearranged the furniture. The girls worked on cleaning the living room, the kitchen, and their room. Josie cleaned out her fish tank. We made a couple batches of peanut butter cookies. We put most in the freezer and will pull them out as needed this coming week for dessert. Our company got in around 4:45 or so. We had taco soup for supper with some corn bread and cabbage salad. After supper several of us picked raspberries. Many hands made is an easy and short task. We will have some for breakfast with pancakes. While they were able to unpack, Harold and I worked in the garden. Harold worked the rototill while I did some hoeing. We need to plant almost 3 rows of corn and one row of green beans. We have ordered water for Thursday, so we need to get that done early. We had rhubarb/raspberry pie for dessert. Emily and Josie gave their daddy their presents. They each gave him 50 pieces of candy. Emily put hers in a mug. They also got him a thermometer for outside. I got Harold some shorts and he wanted some moccasin type slippers. RaeAnne forgot to give her to Harold. They were to involved in a game of waterworks upstairs after we came in from the garden. |
Posted By Catherine Ann in Homekeeping Helps
Starting on Friday, I'll be participating in the Biggest Kitchen Table Simple Home Audit at down---to---earth. Any one else want to join in? Stop by the down---to---earth blog and add your name to the list! This is an excellent time for a home audit as we go into the 2nd half of 2009. It is good to see where we're at, and how far we've come in the simple living journey...and if we need to "begin again" in some areas. |
Posted By Lisa
So Lauren and I are sitting at the table eating breakfast (Lilli spent the night with my parents). Cheerios, toast and water. Lauren then drops a piece of her toast into her cereal bowl, so tries to get it out, knocking over her cereal/milk. While trying to upright the bowl, spills her glass of water. All in a matter of seconds. I give her my bowl of cereal while I clean up, and she says it's too mushy. So I pour her another bowl and we start all over. LOL I seriously love days like this. My life must have been so boring before I had my girls ;) |