tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88543494864307565662024-03-12T22:08:37.692-04:00Just a little something for you...Just a little something from Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436711032386582707noreply@blogger.comBlogger1588125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854349486430756566.post-19421673754592985292017-08-01T08:17:00.000-04:002017-08-01T08:20:11.031-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another Saturday morning drive this week. The countryside offers so much variety <br />
and unique photo opportunities this time of the year. The farmers constantly <br />
inspire me in their work ethics, in whatever form that may take.<br />
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The old homes and the abundant growing gardens are also ways that I become <br />
inspired, and blessed by the beauty and color of it all. <br />
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We come upon all modes of transportation in our travels through this county we <br />
live in. Whatever works for getting from one place to another.<br />
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As we were getting closer to one of our destinations on this particular Saturday<br />
morning, we found this sweet homemade sign. It made us smile, because we knew<br />
who it was that made it. We made our right hand turn, and headed to the farm down<br />
the road.<br />
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And, look what we came to, as we went around the corner of the road.<br />
Another homemade sign, and some dear children behind it, along <br />
with lots of fresh garden produce for sale. What a pleasant, heart-<br />
warming sight for us! <br />
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Our niece and her children had designed and set up this attractive and unique<br />
roadside stand, to sell produce that they had purchased from the children's<br />
grandfather. It was their way of raising money, and a great way for them to <br />
learn the benefit of work and making money. As you can see here, the <br />
oldest one certainly took the task to heart:).<br />
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Their great uncle (my husband) took it to heart too, as he could not resist making<br />
produce purchases from the children. It is obvious, when looking at this picture, <br />
how seriously each one of the children takes their customer's needs:). I see the<br />
youngest one has water to offer, in case of customer thirst. What fine customer <br />
service!<br />
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One never knows what they will find around the corner, on a warm, sunny <br />
Saturday morning. We commend the children on their efforts.<br />
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Speaking of efforts, these flowers were grown in my friend's garden.</div>
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I think the combination of colors and varieties is so beautiful!</div>
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It certainly dresses up my dining room table.</div>
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We are counting down the days when we get to see these two grandchildren again. <br />
It has been too long! When we last got to hold the smallest one of the two, he<br />
was only a few days old. It makes us happy to see how the oldest one has <br />
quickly become a good big brother.<br />
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That is it for today. Happy Tuesday to each and every one of you who visits, <br />
for the little something offered here.Just a little something from Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436711032386582707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854349486430756566.post-28282146295750647222017-07-26T09:44:00.003-04:002017-07-26T09:52:00.004-04:00 Banana Peels..."While holding the peel in place, tape it using a piece of surgical <br />
tape...Leave the banana peel poultice on overnight. In the morning, the banana peel <br />
should have drawn the splinter/glass sliver to the skin surface, making it ready for <br />
easy removal with the tweezers." ~ Google Search, "do banana peels help <br />
remove splinters"<br />
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A few months ago, when I had a wooden splinter in my hand, I found this home <br />
remedy on Google. I hesitantly tried it and it worked for me. On Sunday <br />
afternoon, the inevitable happened. She stepped on a sliver of glass from a <br />
broken votive, that we thought we had thoroughly cleaned off the floor. Believe <br />
me, this was a "serious" happening:).<br />
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Even if your mother is a nurse. Even if she was approaching the glass sliver <br />
with utmost love and care. Yes, this was big!:)<br />
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Finally, most of the sliver was removed, and the banana peel was placed on the<br />
foot, with the hope of removing what was left. The next morning, the foot was<br />
fine. The pain of walking was gone. We are not sure if the banana peel did it, <br />
or if her mother had removed it all originally. But, just in case you ever find <br />
yourself in the same situation, you may want to try this remedy.<br />
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Or, you may prefer serving the bananas for a snack after nap time. Either way, we<br />
are grateful for those popular bananas.<br />
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On a different note, a few weeks ago, our oldest daughter planned three days of <br />
"Camp Nay" for her children and our middle daughter's children. Her vast <br />
amount of creativity and energy was displayed here, as she decorated her 12<br />
passenger van, and made yellow tee shirts for her campers. They all had the<br />
best three days, thank to her ingenuity and enthusiasm.<br />
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And, at the end of the three days of camp, she had a planned out an award's <br />
ceremony, including printed out character awards for every single camper. Not <br />
one was left out, including the smallest one that stayed with me each day, having <br />
his own fun.<br />
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They are all talking about next summer's "Camp Nay" now. From what I hear,<br />
she is the best camp director ever!<br />
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We celebrated our grandson's birthday in the midst of the camp celebration. His <br />
choice for a birthday cake...donuts. Glazed and sugared to be exact.<br />
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We are so thankful for him, and the 11 years that God has given to him. Here <br />
he and his friends celebrate with the donuts. What a fine group of friends he has!<br />
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Colorful glasses add to the festivities. <br />
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You may want to add these dollar store treasures to your birthday celebration. It <br />
will certainly add smiles to the fun. <br />
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There you have it, a post about banana peels, homemade camping, and a colorful<br />
family celebration. I do hope you are given a reason or two to smile today!<br />
Thank you for stopping here!<br />
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It was late Saturday morning. We were driving from one destination to another, and <br />
we choose to go the back country roads to get there. My husband has an amazing <br />
sense of direction, and he takes me on roads that are remote and oftentimes look <br />
more like we are driving in a long driveway, than a public road. It was a sunny, <br />
clear morning, and life on the farms we passed was bustling. <br />
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Since we were not in a big hurry, he stopped often, so that I could capture some of<br />
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Signs like this one, appeared on many of the roads. Have you ever seen a sign like the<br />
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I will share a few of the pictures that I was able to take on this lovely country drive.<br />
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There were Queen Anne's Lace in abundance, by the sides of the road. Year after <br />
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Many are the times where I am so caught up in daily life, that I totally miss the vast <br />
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I wondered if someone lovingly planted this array of flowers, or were the seeds carried<br />
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The pink morning glory caught my eye, growing on one single plant, up the side of a <br />
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Many of the mailboxes at the end of long farm lanes, were beautifully designed with <br />
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Hydrangeas were in abundance, in varying colors and hues. I never tire of their delicate<br />
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One of our last stops was a large flower warehouse and gift shop. Look at this entry way.<br />
What a lovely place to walk into, on a Saturday morning! Real flowers, or faux flowers...<br />
all had a colorful aspect to my everyday life, and brighten my day.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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I wanted to add light to one of the darker corners in my kitchen. I had a small white <br />
spotlight in my cupboard. I sat that behind this planter and filled it with four small <br />
palms from my local grocery store/garden store. For now, I am happy with this <br />
simple addition.<br />
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Our granddaughters had an unexpected sleepover the other evening, here at our home.<br />
They asked to borrow their grandfather's tee shirts to sleep in. I really like this<br />
early morning picture! Seriously, it was 6:00am.<br />
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Since they slept over, and since they always enjoy baking, I had them bake banana <br />
bread. I know I shared this very easy way of making banana bread before, but every<br />
time I bake it, we are reminded of how delicious it is! I had them make it by<br />
themselves. I love that they are growing up! You know this recipe would be good,<br />
since it is made by the Chiquita Company. The recipe is right on the box, and <br />
calls only for bananas, eggs, and water. We added vanilla, yellow raisins, and <br />
chopped pecans. On the box, it says that chocolate chips are optional too.<br />
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Before baking, they sprinkled cinnamon sugar lightly over each loaf.<br />
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Speaking of quick, easy, and so delicious. This morning I made a potato and egg<br />
dish for my husband. I took a can of Fresh Cut Diced New Potatoes, drained the<br />
small pieces and dried them with a paper towel. <br />
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I then added Morton Season All. One of my favorite seasonings, that my Amish<br />
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I sautéed the potatoes in a bit of butter until they were lightly browned. I added <br />
the scrambled egg mixture, covered with a lid, cooked them, stirring a few times<br />
while cooking. Right before serving, I added a light amount of shredded cheese, <br />
salt and pepper. It was a hit with my husband, so I thought I would share it <br />
with you.<br />
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I used to be totally opposed to using canned vegetables, but now they have <br />
made vast improvements on them, and I like serving them once in a while.<br />
This is such a quick, simple way to whip up a breakfast, and can be served<br />
with a small loaf of banana bread.<br />
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My sister-in-law introduced me to one of their favorite ways of serving eggs, and it is <br />
now one of our favorites too. The extra special part of this method, is that she used heart<br />
cutters, instead of circles. Just adds a bit of love to an ordinary breakfast.<br />
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Black Eyed Susan flowers. They add charm to any garden or landscape. They are easy<br />
to grow, low maintenance and quick growing. They are good flowers for beginners to<br />
grow. They are drought and heat resistant, making them ideal for hot and dry climates.<br />
And, best of all, these flowers will reseed after the first season, so you will have <br />
flowers next year, without having to replant. <br />
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The flowers will bloom prolifically between early summer and early fall. As a <br />
bonus, they will attract bees and butterflies. They are lovely to cut for bouquets<br />
too. ~info from ... funflowerfacts.com/<br />
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While visiting my friend yesterday, I was reminded again, as to how much I like this<br />
particular flower. She had a bouquet by her side door, in the white ironstone <br />
pitcher.<br />
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And a bouquet of the same black eyed susan flowers in an old crock on her porch.<br />
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Along with a small, delicate bouquet in an old glass jar, on the table. I thought to myself,<br />
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But, truthfully, not as big of a statement as the delicious crystal glass of iced coffee <br />
my friend served to me. If you ever want to up your iced coffee recipe up a notch, <br />
try adding just a few very small amount of chocolate chip ice cream to it, in place<br />
of cream. It tasted so good on that hot summer afternoon! Friendship, flowers,<br />
sunshine, and iced coffee...perfect combination! What a rare treasure!<br />
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Her gardens were so well manicured and hosted an abundance of both daisies and the <br />
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The pink cone flowers added another dimension to the gardens, and the bees never <br />
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Out front of her home, the blooms of lavender, offered a lovely fragrance.<br />
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And looked so good growing near the purple and white overflowing window boxes.<br />
My friend is most certainly a gifted and artistically minded gardener! I guess opposites<br />
attract in friendships, right? She grows them and I photograph them. Good team!<br />
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They work hard.</div>
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They know winter is coming.</div>
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Every once in a while, I pay a visit to one of our local Dollar Tree Stores. Recently, <br />
I did just that, and I found packages of disposable flatware that looked too good <br />
to pass by. Eight silver and black, sturdy place settings for $ l.00. I also found <br />
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Here I used them with Costco sturdy disposable/reusable plates, for a casual luncheon. <br />
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Of course a few fresh flowers and a candle, make everything look better.<br />
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Right? Thank you Dollar Tree, for providing some fun surprises for people like me.<br />
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This was the plate of food that she served to me:), in the early morning hours<br />
of her play time.<br />
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I purchased extra fruit in anticipation of their visit.<br />
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Along with the place settings, I had also purchased a bag of 12 forks of the same <br />
design. Here I chose to serve my fruit, using the forks. It was a fun way to serve<br />
fresh fruit and dip. She loves helping me in the kitchen, and I enjoy teaching her<br />
ways to add beauty to food served, especially using my dollar finds.<br />
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It is a cloudy, overcast day here, so I thought I would share a touch of sunshine with you.<br />
This basket of sunflowers were on the floor of a local market we visited on Friday.<br />
Thank you for stopping by today!<br />
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Our daughter lives with her family, in an old farmhouse. She knows how<br />
to throw parties celebrating holidays. Recently, she shared these photos with me, <br />
from a July 4th get together that they hosted for friends. I liked them and thought<br />
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I like the old window that she painted with chalk board paint and decorated, along with<br />
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I have always admired how she can take the very old and make it look good again.<br />
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As for my husband and I, we said "goodbye" to this dear group of people, and are now<br />
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Today, these sweet children will be visiting us for a few days.<br />
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And, we only wish these two would be coming too. Miss them so much!<br />
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Today, this little one is 10 years old. She is our oldest granddaughter.<br />
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This is one of my favorite pictures of her and her brother. Because I was the oldest <br />
girl in my own family, and because I was always taking care of my brothers and<br />
sisters, she oftentimes reminds me of myself, in her care of her siblings.<br />
Her ready smile and her somewhat quiet spirit, adds so much joy to our lives.<br />
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Happy Birthday Dear Granddaughter! We love you and pray for you everyday.<br />
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For years, I have been relying on this small red package of hot curlers, that I purchased <br />
at a nearby drugstore. On some of her many visits to my home, our little granddaughter<br />
would watch me hurriedly place these hot curlers in my hair, then take them out, <br />
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Some months ago, her mother was going to be away for a few days, and she asked <br />
me if I would come to their home and help my granddaughter curl her hair, <br />
for a father/daughter dance as their church. And, would I please bring my<br />
hot curlers. I was so happy to honor this request. The evening of the dance,<br />
we placed the hot curlers in her hair. There is no set way of doing that. We<br />
did make sure that all her hair was included in the curlers. Also, I do place<br />
cotton balls under the curlers at her ears, as not to hurt her ears with the <br />
heat initially.<br />
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Then, to keep them from falling out for the next 15 minutes, I tied a big scarf over<br />
them to hold them in place. This picture always makes me smile. We waited and<br />
waited...<br />
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Here is the finished hair style in all of it's simplicity. I was so pleased at how it<br />
turned out, but not near as happy as she was!<br />
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I snapped this picture of her and her dad just before they left for the evening. It is <br />
a picture I will treasure for many years to come.<br />
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There are so many times that I use this compact set of hot curlers, that heat up rapidly, <br />
and curl my hair with the same amount of speed, that I thought I would share them <br />
with you . You might be looking for a way to add body or a some curls to your <br />
hair. Or, who knows, maybe someday, you will be asked to help your granddaughter<br />
get curls in her hair for a special event:)<br />
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It is Monday, and I am sure you don't have hot curlers on your mind today, but if you<br />
ever see a compact set of hot curlers like these, you may consider the many ways<br />
it could make your hair care easier.<br />
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Tuesday, late afternoon, on my way home. The dark storm clouds rapidly filled the sky.<br />
The winds were picking up so quickly. I was amazed at how it was changing. A sun filled<br />
afternoon, suddenly turns stormy.<br />
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The wash hung on the line, despite the overcoming darkness.<br />
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I stopped to take pictures, despite the urge to drive home as fast as I could.<br />
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An ominous feel took over our county. Within minutes, the skies opened...<br />
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And the rains came. Heavy rains and strong winds. Isn't that how life is? Things can<br />
be going along just fine, and out of the blue, the storm clouds gather.<br />
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24 hours later...what a difference! The sun fills the summer sky. The white clouds billow <br />
against the blue. Life is so full of change. <br />
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A picture perfect evening!<br />
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I captured these lovely farm scenes, on the back of the motorcycle last evening. I could not<br />
help but think of what a huge difference 24 hours made, on my two country drives.<br />
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Storms come and storms go in our lives. Some last much longer than others, but they <br />
are never endless. The sun will come out again, and things will look brighter again.<br />
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Part of the reason why I was not posting for a long time, was because I have become <br />
a fan of Instagram. The reason for that, is because I can have a thought, see a scene <br />
before me, try a new recipe, or discover an inspiring moment, and share it with one <br />
picture and a few words. But, through this new technical medium, I also realized that <br />
with many of those sharing moments, I found myself stifled by not being able to share <br />
a bit more than one picture and a few words:). For you who know me personally, <br />
you understand that at times, I can be quite wordy.<br />
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Blogging...will now be for me, a combination of blogging and Instagram. I no <br />
longer feel pressure to have a long, drawn out posts, unless I want to. But, there will <br />
be some short and to the point posts, with maybe only one picture with it. That way, <br />
I feel no pressure or time crunching when I do new posts. If you like my changes, <br />
great! If not, you can stay with the Instagram way of sharing. <br />
I feel a new freedom now:).<br />
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A few weeks ago, I was hosting a milestone birthday dinner, with the honored <br />
guest being an excellent florist. Immediately, I felt the intimidation that can at <br />
times show it's ugly head in my thought processes. What to do to create a pretty <br />
table, without trying to arrange a bouquets myself? One day, while walking through <br />
the garden section of my local Walmart Store, while looking for a flowers to plant <br />
outside at my home, I discovered an abundance of sweet, miniature bright red and <br />
white roses in small plastic pots. An idea hit me. Buy them and replant them <br />
in my crystal containers. And, then, in the same garden center, I discovered tiny <br />
red cactus plants to use as individual favors, tying in perfectly with my red and <br />
white table theme.<br />
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I removed the miniature rose from the black plastic pot, and placed dirt and all, right <br />
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Inexpensive and colorful!<br />
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I removed the individual, small red cactus and placed it in an old jelly jar that I had in<br />
my cupboard. Favors to send home with the women guests. Chocolate for the men.<br />
The three tall crystal cylinders on the table were purchased when I moved into our<br />
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I then planted the few rose plants outside, after the dinner. On Memorial Day, I <br />
needed another centerpiece. I pulled out a glass bowl from my closet, added some <br />
water to the bottom of the bowl, placed a glass votive in the center, and then cut <br />
some flowers from the garden, including a few of the tiny red roses. So you see, <br />
three rose plants can dress up more than one table.<br />
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Happy Monday to each of you!<br />
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Good Evening! I know that I have been away for a long time. You are so kind to stop back<br />
and visit me again. I wish we could sit on the porch and talk in person, but since that is <br />
not possible, I will tell you with a few words and pictures, what has been consuming the <br />
hours of my days. I am still continuing to take pictures of the sights I encounter each and<br />
every day. A beautiful filter free farm country picture!<br />
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I was so blessed with the birth of another grandson in April. He and his big brother<br />
live a far distance away, and I am truly missing the growing up stages of their<br />
lives, but I am so thankful for each and every visit.<br />
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My husband and I are continuing to treasure the visits we have with his dear <br />
Mother and my Mother-in-Law. At 87 years old, she could still beat the socks<br />
off of me, in her beloved "games with friends", that she plays with many, on<br />
the Kindle.<br />
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I got to meet the newest little friend of our local grandchildren. She has stolen all of <br />
their hearts<br />
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Riding motorcycle continues to be a favorite pastime of my husband and me! We thoroughly<br />
treasure our times with many different riding friends.<br />
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I find it so enjoyable to spend time in my "new" backyard and discovering the flowers and<br />
plants that grow there. This Spring, the grass seemed extra green and the flowers extra<br />
plentiful.<br />
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I spent lots of time praying for this sweet, brave, and much loved little girl. She is<br />
our nephew's daughter and has been walking the difficult journey of having a brain <br />
tumor. Her latest report was another good one and for that we are all most<br />
grateful!<br />
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Yesterday, I spent time with my middle daughter and her family. Our visits are few <br />
but always filled with laughter and fun.<br />
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Mustaches together...it just seems to bring on the endless laughter. The little guy was<br />
thrilled that the sheet of stick-on mustaches from "The World Market Store", had a <br />
white mustache just like his Paw Pa had.<br />
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And, like our last home, I thoroughly enjoy time spent reading on my quiet<br />
porch. Thank you so much for stopping by to visit me here! As always, <br />
I only have ...just a little something to share with you.<br />
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Why I blog? <br />
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One of the main reasons that I blog, is to share the vast amounts of beauty that I find <br />
in my daily life. Beauty that needs to be shared, in a world where so much ugliness<br />
seems to be bombarded before us constantly.<br />
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On Saturday evening, my husband and I visited one of my very favorite places. I had<br />
my Samsung phone with me, and captured these pictures. The uniqueness, the design,<br />
the colors, and the variety was simply too much for me not to share with you today.<br />
Yes, it might be picture overload on the post, but if you visit here at a time of the <br />
day, where you have extra time, and maybe a hot cup of tea, I think you will enjoy<br />
your visit.<br />
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This place is owned by "Anthropology", and it is run by many people who seem to <br />
care deeply about it. It is a gift shop, a greenhouse, a lighting gallery, a café, and <br />
an event destination, all combined in one. As we walked through it all, with no<br />
time schedule, we were so impressed by all the love and care that was put into<br />
every aspect of the place. Relax and enjoy the few of the many aspects of the<br />
place, that I captured.<br />
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Individually planted pots were everywhere, and exceptionally well done! <br />
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So many types of lighting to use in endless ways, indoors and out.<br />
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Succulents in all of their varieties, colors, and plantings. I thought the little <br />
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Glass bowls and canisters were filled with potted flowers and greens. What a <br />
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The strands of crystals, and old windows, hanging from the ceiling, made walking <br />
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The linen section was creatively displayed and every piece was ironed and folded in<br />
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We never saw a prettier seed packet display!<br />
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Did you know there were Will Rogers Zinnias? I want to grow them:). I want them <br />
to look just like these pictured on the packet.<br />
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But, we must admit, one of the highlights of our visit here, was the pot of warm <br />
bread, right out of the oven, that was served to us, on a wooden slab, with an<br />
old crock of butter, sprinkled with a bit of sea salt. We cannot adequately express<br />
our memories of eating every single bite of that amazingly delicious bread!<br />
We don't usually eat bread with our meals...usually that is:). <br />
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This evening was the best way for me, to celebrate my 63rd birthday. I hope<br />
you all like that I shared a bit of my visit, with you here.<br />
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I am thankful to God for His gift of another year to me, and I am also so <br />
grateful for the vast amount of natural beauty that He blesses us with, in our world. <br />
I appreciate you all too. It is always fun to share things with you. I feel like<br />
it would be somewhat sad, if all these colorful pictures, stayed filed in<br />
my computer, instead of being shared with you. I like when you share your<br />
pictures and happenings with us too.<br />
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Wishing you moments of joy, in your Wednesday!<br />
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No matter the season, she is able to bring nature at it's finest, indoors, and add so <br />
many extra special touches to her home effortlessly. I have seen her do it with <br />
berries, with seashells, with ferns, with sticks, and even with fruit. On Monday, <br />
she did it with brilliantly colored Spring flowers. Here is the table that was inside <br />
her back door, and it provided all of us who entered, a warm, caring welcome.<br />
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I know that the welcome would have been just as sincere without the vignettes, but <br />
I share these touches with you, because I know you would like to see her style.<br />
Am I right?<br />
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Pansies always make me smile! They add just the right touch, no matter where you<br />
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Here she lined the shelf in front of her sink, with pansies in votive holders, small pinecones,<br />
and a wire of tiny pin lights. All of us noticed and commented.<br />
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This simple vignette was in the middle of her kitchen island. <br />
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She even knows how to dress up her water pitcher. So pretty and so refreshing!<br />
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There is something so refreshing, when you drink ice water with an orange, lemon, <br />
or lime slice, and a mint leaf in it! It also looked so nice!<br />
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The centerpiece that she placed on the center of her wooden farm table.<br />
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Look what I found when I used her small powder room off of the kitchen...a succulent <br />
planted in a tin votive holder.<br />
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I cannot believe how creatively her mind works!<br />
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I discovered this wonderful smelling candle burning on top of the toilet tank, along <br />
with a sprig of green and a pinecone. Such attention to detail found in her home!<br />
She tells me she just puts it there, but I see it differently. I see it as decorating<br />
skill.<br />
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Thanks to my daughter, I have my own pot of purple pansies by my sink too. I am <br />
convinced that no matter what color of pansies you choose, or what type of <br />
container you put them in, your kitchen will look more like Spring, and you <br />
might smile at bit more, when you wash your dishes.<br />
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Thank you for stopping by! Grateful for you all, and for the talents, artistry,<br />
and kindness that you all share with the world. It truly adds inspiration and <br />
encouragement to my earthly journey here.<br />
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Good Morning Blogging Friends!<br />
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Good Morning Spring 2017!<br />
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Good Morning to the beautiful, radiant sunshine!<br />
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Today, I am so thankful for the Springtime of the year! Brand new growth, and especially<br />
fun for me this year, as I see what it is that appears in the flower beds outside. The <br />
couple that previously lived here for many years, took such good care of all the planting<br />
areas surrounding this home. We both look forward to enjoying their many years<br />
of those labors of love.<br />
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Today, I walked into the foyer area of our home, and look what I was greeted with...<br />
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I just had to share the beauty with you. Glorious, brilliant sunshine, streaming through the<br />
dining room sheers, and into the foyer. Made me so happy, and so thankful! It reminded <br />
me of how much I like "light", in whatever form I find it. I thought maybe I would share <br />
a few of the ways I do lighting here in our home, although none of those ways compare<br />
to the light I encountered here today! Thank you God, for sharing that with me, and the<br />
world today!<br />
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My corner kitchen counter vignette, made more beautiful by the pretty Spring bouquet<br />
that a dear friend dropped off on Friday. The "Gooseberry Company", adds lovely<br />
colored, seasonal pictures in their cookbook, which adds more color to my kitchen.<br />
I really enjoy dressing up the somewhat dark corner of my kitchen counter, with <br />
light and flowers. Just makes me happy!<br />
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On my list of past times that I enjoy, it would be browsing in consignment furniture <br />
and gift shops. Recently, I found this perfectly colored Tiffany lamp. It looks <br />
so nice in my one guest bedroom! Wouldn't you agree?<br />
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There is a good sized window in front of my kitchen sink, and I also like adding bits <br />
and pieces to the wooden window sill. This vignette makes me smile every time I <br />
wash dishes. Special reminders of people who shared these pieces with me, and <br />
that Spring is here to stay for a while.<br />
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This lit, white church picture in my guest powder room, is one of my favorite ways<br />
to share light in my "new" home. When I flip the switch, I like how all the tiny<br />
candles in the church windows, light up the powder room wall.<br />
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The "old" vintage style lantern with it's vintage style bulb, adds a special <br />
ambience to the master bathroom. It is actually an outdoor lantern, but I <br />
choose to use it inside. When I saw it at Lowe's Store, I just knew it was <br />
what I wanted for the wall between the two mirrored medicine cabinets.<br />
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So much of my décor involves wood and crystal. Here on our bedroom bureau, I <br />
placed my lovely old crystal bowl. I placed three white lace covered balls, and <br />
a tiny wire string of pin lights. When I flip the tiny switch at the bottom of the <br />
bowl, I love how the lights add soft, warm lighting to the wooden surface, <br />
especially as it reflects in the mirror.<br />
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Of course, I always like real candlelight! Here, on the coffee buffet area of my<br />
kitchen, I like the design the glass globe casts, when the candle is lit. It is a <br />
cozy, pretty way to light up the old wooden cabinet.<br />
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The big glass canister from the kitchen section of "Walmart", filled with two<br />
styles of colored globe string lights, from the "Big Lot's Store", add a fun,<br />
colorful way to light the grandchildren's bedroom! I took the two plugs <br />
out of the back, and held it in place with the glass lid, and plugged it in<br />
behind the small bedside table. I wish you could see the pretty way this<br />
lights up their room.<br />
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Wishing you nuggets of joy and light, as you face another Monday morning!<br />
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The jewelry display in the old store, captivated her. She stood staring at </div>
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"Dare to make that difference. Take that step. Follow that dream." ~Holley Gerth<br />
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"You are made for a God-sized dream." ~Holley Gerth<br />
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If you are interested, you can find some lovely, inspiring books and <br />
quotes from Holley Gerth here... <a href="http://holley-gerth.myshopify.com/">http://holley-gerth.myshopify.com/</a> <br />
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Some simple life lessons, from the little ones in my life right now...<br />
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First we baked banana cupcakes. When they were baked, we placed each <br />
one in the small clay pots that we had purchased at A.C. Moore.<br />
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Carefully, she used the ice cream scoop to fill each muffin paper. After <br />
they were baked and cooled, she covered them with chocolate icing. The <br />
next step was to crush some thin chocolate Oreo cookies, into crumbs, <br />
and cover each cupcake.<br />
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I took Starburst candies, cut them in half, rolled them, and shaped <br />
them into carrots and radishes(with a stretch of one's imagination:). Small <br />
mint tea leaves served as the needed greens.<br />
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I purchased a few tiny shovels and rakes from the miniature section of the A.C.<br />
Moore Store. We cut down a cardboard box, and placed the completed muffins<br />
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Not professionally done, but filled with lots of love. They are sure their parents <br />
will like the gift!<br />
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The book contains so many good ideas for desserts and small gifts. I liked the above<br />
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When rain comes, and the children cannot be outside, I am so thankful for the "Fixer Upper"<br />
show on HGTV. Our grandchildren really enjoy watching their show. Who would have <br />
thought!<br />
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And, then like is often the case, after the storms came the exquisite sunset tonight. <br />
Breathtaking beauty, and a cold front followed.<br />
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Treasuring the moments that I can have them here, and so grateful for so much beauty<br />
in daily life!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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"Instead of filling with expectations, the joy-filled expect nothing---and are filled.<br />
This breath! This work! This sky! These people! This place! This day! Surprise!<br />
~Ann Voskamp<br />
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Sometimes, one is blessed with a gift of a few days, to step out of the daily routine <br />
of life, and spend a few days in the mountains. That is what we were given this <br />
past weekend. Friends invited us to join them at their mountain home, with some <br />
other couples.<br />
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We took turns making the meals. Can you imagine how good this cinnamon roll<br />
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What a masterpiece, that tasted even better than it looked!<br />
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Our host and hostess for the weekend, provided us warm, gracious hospitality.<br />
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Time to hike together, at the local state park, and take in the unusually warm,<br />
February sunshine.<br />
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And, time to play many hands of Rook, along with a huge dose of laughter.<br />
It was good for the soul!<br />
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Nature does provide a time to break away from the fast paced life, and take in the beauty<br />
of it all. We all came home, refreshed and grateful for the hours to do just that.<br />
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Their bees produced it! They collected and bottled it! Thanks to our son-in-law for <br />
sharing his delicious homegrown honey with me.<br />
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I purchased this box of tiny glass jars from the Michael's Store.<br />
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With a funnel, I poured the honey into each jar, added a touch of color and decoration <br />
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I cut out paper strips of this verse from the Bible, appropriately chosen to go with <br />
the jars of honey. I folded them, and placed them on top of each jar, with a heart<br />
sticker.<br />
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A simple way to let the ladies at our Bible Study, know how special they are to me, <br />
this Valentine's Day.<br />
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Yesterday, we picked up the five local grandchildren, and brought them home for<br />
a few hours. Another simple, homemade way of saying that we love them. I copied<br />
a picture of each one of them, on my copier, and glued it onto a large paper <br />
envelope, and placed a few special things in each one of the envelopes. I cannot<br />
believe how quickly they are growing up.<br />
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It does not matter how we say it, or what method we choose to convey it, the important <br />
thing today, is to let the people you care about, know it, not just today, but often.<br />
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"If only I knew...<br />
that anyone can bring<br />
words of comfort,<br />
encouragement and healing,<br />
who knows how many lives<br />
I might have touched." ~ Lance Wubbels<br />
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"Gracious words", like the verse above mentioned, are more valuable than gold, in <br />
today's world.<br />
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Happy Valentine's Day to each one of you!<br />
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A little something, just for you!<br />
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Yesterday, I hosted a simple, fun box luncheon, for three special people. My <br />
friend and I met back in 1975. We were each newly married, and we lived in <br />
the same apartment building, for the first few years. She and her husband, had <br />
just moved to our part of the country, and we immediately struck up a <br />
friendship. Some years later, we both gave birth to little girls, and they <br />
too, became good friends.<br />
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It is rare for us to get together for lunch, in fact, I can't remember the last time this<br />
happened. Thanks to Rea Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, and her artistic skills <br />
that she shares with the Walmart Stores, I found these pretty boxes on the clearance<br />
shelf, a few months ago. I used them as lunch boxes and filled them with some<br />
chicken salad sandwiches, pretzels/cheese, a small bag of almonds, and a piece<br />
of chocolate candy. And, then since I did not have fresh flowers to use as the <br />
centerpiece, I stacked two of the flowered round boxes on my lovely pedestal<br />
place, to add more color and beauty to the table. Thank you Pioneer Woman, <br />
for adding uniqueness and bright colored items to the Walmart inventory. <br />
Makes my entertaining easier. They worked as take home favors too, with <br />
any of their leftover lunches in tact. Along with that, I did not have dishes to<br />
do when they left.<br />
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The above picture, is my friend and me, now both in our sixties, and enjoying<br />
our grown up daughters, and watching them in their roles as mothers. I <br />
continue to learn so much from this quiet, loyal, and gifted friend, and <br />
am so grateful that God brought her to my part of the world.<br />
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Our two daughters together, as they began their first years of school. Their sweet<br />
friendship, and their amazing gifts of humor, continues to bless everyone they<br />
spend time with.<br />
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Now, both in their thirties, and continuing to treasure the rare moments that they<br />
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You might want to keep your eyes open, when you are walking through the <br />
Walmart Store. Sometimes, one can find real treasures on the clearance <br />
shelves, like these flowered boxes.<br />
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The new tea towel that I received as a hostess gift, said "hello spring"...<br />
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...but the view that I discovered outside of my back door this morning, did not <br />
back up that sentiment. Right now, the snow and the sunshine, are creating <br />
breathtaking beauty!<br />
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Thank you for stopping by! Have you ever attended a box luncheon?<br />
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It is Super Bowl Sunday. Whatever that may mean to you, I hope that your visit here<br />
may be a slight diversion, for a few moments of time. I share a few of the many<br />
pictures that I captured, from our week at the guest ranch. Everywhere I looked <br />
was unimaginable beauty, and I could not help but want to, in some small way,<br />
take bits of that beauty home with me.<br />
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Dusk was one of the prettiest times of all, especially when the surrounding cabin lights were lit.<br />
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Finn is my brother-in-law's dog, and he delights in making new friends, each week at the <br />
ranch.<br />
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Icicles hanging from our porch roof.<br />
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After our first three and half days of snow, the sun came out, lighting up the morning sky.<br />
Stepping outside after breakfast, this was the breathtaking sight we were greeted with.<br />
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Personally, my husband and I had never seen so much snow!<br />
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Snow tubing was one of the most fun sports that we took part in. Here one of the guests <br />
chose this way to go down the hill. The speed made it even more of an adventure!<br />
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Being a bit on the cautious side, I chose a slower, more in control way to race down <br />
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Our nephew grooms 13 - 14 miles of trails in the adjoining National Forrest.<br />
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The walking trails are cleared throughout the ranch grounds.<br />
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This sight is what we saw, whenever we looked out our window, during the sunsets.<br />
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Our guide, while snowshoeing one brilliant afternoon. Since I was right behind him, I had to stop and capture this scene.<br />
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On another afternoon of snowshoeing, our guide took the time to stop and explain <br />
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The snow slid off the roof of our cabin, with the warmth of the afternoon sun.<br />
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The ranch snow removal equipment was in full gear, as you can see here. Round the clock, <br />
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All hours of the day, exhibited it's own display of exquisite splendor!<br />
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Ice crystals covered every limb and tiny branch, making it all look like a winter <br />
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Sleigh rides are provided often, along with big cups of hot chocolate to take along with<br />
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One of our favorite times of the days, were the breathtaking sunsets that graced the <br />
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Snowshoeing quickly became one of our favorite past times!<br />
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And, after hours in the snow and cold, the fireplace at the lodge, always beckoned<br />
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Just a little something from Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436711032386582707noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8854349486430756566.post-22469496678145258632017-02-02T08:50:00.001-05:002017-02-02T13:19:32.482-05:00 Good Morning Dear Blogging Friends!<br />
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Once again, I took a break. One of the reasons for this absence, was because of this<br />
fine looking cowboy. You see, he had a birthday in the month of January, and it <br />
was not just any birthday, it was his 65th birthday. And, totally out of his usual<br />
practice, he planned his own birthday celebration. He made reservations to visit <br />
his younger brother, at the ranch in CO. <br />
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historic snow events. Where the ranch is located, they had 90 inches of snow</div>
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Here is the scene we would take in, whenever we walked out of the front cabin door. <br />
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When we walked out of the back door of our cabin, these are the two scenes we were <br />
greeted with each evening.<br />
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The lights in the cabins, and the stillness of the night, made it seem magical.<br />
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This is my handsome brother-in-law. He has been managing the guest ranch for the <br />
last 10 years. The job fits him perfectly! His warm, welcoming, caring personality<br />
makes everyone feel happy to be there. I admire that he can sit down at <br />
any table of guests, and strike up engaging conversations. The people love him!<br />
It is so easy to understand why that is so. What a gift he has been given of<br />
real, genuine hospitality!<br />
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Even his loyal buddy loves him so, and faithfully waits outside on the porch every<br />
morning, watching longingly, his every move.<br />
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Watching these three fine men, in their roles of this successful operation, was a <br />
real privilege for my husband and I. Front left to right, his nephew, his brother.<br />
Back left, his sister's son, and the now "65 year old" birthday boy.<br />
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After three days of heavy snow, the sun welcomed us on the morning of the forth day. It <br />
was such a glorious sight!!!<br />
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The next few posts will be sharing some of the highlights from our week, at this <br />
location in the Colorado mountains. Please stop by if you wish. And, I want to thank<br />
you all so much for your comments and emails while I was gone. No matter what <br />
you think of blogging, I cannot tell you what a blessing it is in my life.<br />
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A snowy Saturday morning always makes me happy.<br />
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Last week, my daughter and I made a new recipe for hot chocolate mix, and without a <br />
doubt, it will be our favorite for a long time. It has an ingredient in it, that I've<br />
never used before, let alone in hot chocolate. It is Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla<br />
Powder. It ups the taste level in our book! You might want to try it.<br />
You can find the recipe here.... lifemadesimplebakes.com/<br />
I know you will find other delicious looking recipes from Natalie there...warning:)<br />
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My husband gives it a good rating too. He likes his special mega cup when he drinks <br />
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Since it makes a large portion, I used the mix for a gift I needed. I filled this glass <br />
canister, purchased a scoop and stuck it inside. Fortunately, I found bags of these<br />
tiny marshmallows that I am giving with the hot chocolate. If you don't want to give<br />
such a big portion, you could fill a quart size cellophane bag and place it in a mug.<br />
Perfect winter gift, especially on a cold, snowy weekend.<br />
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not as pretty as the picture that my friend sent me early this morning.</div>
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Apparently, she dried her hydrangeas the correct way. Look how good they look in<br />
the white pitcher, sitting by her window. There is just something about snow and <br />
hydrangeas that appeals to me. <br />
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Speaking of things that I really like, I will randomly mention this little gem. It is near the <br />
top of my list of favorite things, and I have been using it for so many years. My grandma<br />
introduced me to it. It is "Good Samaritan" ointment, and as you can see, it has been<br />
around since 1906. It has helped me out of small pains in my life, so often. It has <br />
helped me remove splinters from my family's limbs. This morning, I had a painful,<br />
small oven burn on my arm, and I placed the ointment liberally over it. Within a <br />
bit of time the pain had almost subsided. <br />
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On the side of the container it says, "Dependable since Grandma was a girl". I <br />
totally understand why it says that. I can't really tell you where you can get it though.<br />
I had my for a long time. Since you only need to use a small bit at a time, it lasts <br />
for many years. I know that they still make it though, because I see it at some of <br />
our small country stores. Have any of you used this ointment, and if so, how? I<br />
would love to hear of other uses. My second favorite ointment in this same category,<br />
is A&D Ointment. Just in case you wanted to know. I am not being paid to do <br />
this advertisement. <br />
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How is that for a Saturday post...hot chocolate recipe and a reliable pain reliever.<br />
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Hope your weekend is a good one!<br />
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"I am convinced that God has built into all of us an appreciation of beauty and has <br />
even allowed us to participate in the creation of beautiful things and places.<br />
It may be one way God brings healing to our brokenness, and a way that we<br />
can contribute toward bringing wholeness to our fallen world." Mary Jane Worden<br />
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I took this picture Sunday morning. The coming year, I want to take time to<br />
notice the scenes of the every day. I so often live a pre-occupied<br />
existence, with a mind filled with the insignificant and the burdensome<br />
details of life.<br />
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I want to take time to notice tiny touches of beauty...<br />
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Recognize endearing moments...<br />
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To be thankful for smiles that lift my spirits...<br />
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Be grateful for the touches of affection, that I see being exhibited in ordinary situations <br />
with the lives of my family...<br />
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And, small blessings that come in to us, in all different circumstances of life. Time <br />
is fleeting. This month, my husband is anticipating his 65th birthday. Our young <br />
grandson here, is one year old. I am praying that I take time to notice more of<br />
the unexpected blessings of everyday life.<br />
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I want to do more listening, more holding them, more of simply being there.<br />
More of noticing all that I see around me daily, whether it is with family,<br />
friends, happenings, nature, or whatever I encounter. This is one of my <br />
heartfelt prayers as I step into another new year of life.<br />
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Thank you for stopping by.<br />
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Good Morning! It is quiet in my house now. I sit here reflecting back over the <br />
last two weeks, and thought I would share just a few of the highlights of that time <br />
with you, my blogging friends. Simple, yet meaningful highlights from my small <br />
corner of the world. <br />
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Above, the delightful surprise that we discovered, when we drove through the<br />
old, wooden covered bridge recently. Someone, had lovingly hung stars from <br />
it's ceiling, as an act of kindness for all who drove through. At night, each star <br />
was lit. So pretty and memorable! Thank you to whomever took the time to <br />
do that for everyone!<br />
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Remember the friend who made the trees on my mantel, a few Christmases ago? She did<br />
it again. She dropped by with this, yet another beautiful, unique, and artistic set of <br />
trees that she made for me. She is quite gifted, and I was most blessed. I will show<br />
you what I did with these trees in a later post.<br />
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The best part of this special season, is that I got to spend time with all of my <br />
immediate family. A rare happening indeed, and I treasure every memory of<br />
it all. This is our youngest daughter and her family, with another little guy <br />
expected to make his entrance to this world in May. They spent a week with<br />
us, visiting from the Midwest.<br />
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Our oldest daughter and her family, including our oldest grandson and his<br />
new wife, celebrating with us for the first time.<br />
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Our middle daughter and her family, who spent a week with us, visiting from<br />
the south.<br />
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We celebrated on December 26th, starting out with a 9:00 breakfast. Here is <br />
the children's table.<br />
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And the adult table, including the two youngest ones.<br />
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After breakfast, we began the time with our oldest daughter reading one of our <br />
favorite Christmas stories, "The Story of the Three Trees", followed by <br />
our youngest granddaughter sharing verses that she memorized from Luke 2. <br />
What a special time it was!<br />
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Next was the gift exchange. Soft, warm, and fluffy robes for these three. <br />
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After our gift exchange, our middle daughter provided a time of games for everyone.<br />
Fun games! Games that all ages wanted to participate in. We loved watching <br />
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...this "old" grandma. The game...blow up balloons, stuff them into a pair of <br />
panty hose, and place on the head. Paw Pa's team and Maw Ma's team. Guess<br />
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The next day, we spent the evening at a local amusement park's "winter wonderland".<br />
What a lovely way to spend a cold holiday evening. You can see how happy this <br />
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And of course, rides always bring smiles.<br />
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I tried to eat more of this type of food, (thanks Hope, for an outstandingly fresh, flavorful,<br />
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...and less of this type of amazingly delicious, decadent food(thanks Jul). Like I said, <br />
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At the end of our days together, it was time to clean up the floor, and fortunately for <br />
me, I had the cutest little helper ever to assist me!<br />
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Thank you for the privilege of sharing my celebrations with you. Thank you for stopping<br />
by, and for sharing your family times too. What a blessing to have friends to share in <br />
this journey of life.<br />
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Tomorrow a new year begins, and like we all know, we have no idea as to what all is<br />
ahead. <br />
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