Libs Private Paradise

Bad Storms

2011-04-28T08:34:00.002-04:00

We are safe and alive,So Thankful for that. This is hail fromlast night.

We have some roof damage, down trees, outdoor furniture destroyed , not usre what all.

Thats minor compared to others.

Please keep everyone in your prayers.

Will be a busy few days of clean up here.

Have a Great day!

Blessins',Lib

Counting my Blessings

2011-04-27T11:47:00.003-04:00

We've had alot of storms this week ,more to come today .We have been Blessed .No damage here except we lost a Huge Maple trees my Great Grandpa planted here on the homestead. It was the last one left. So many had damage so nothing compared to what others lost!

Seeing the news really makes you stop and count your Blessings!

Last night we were Blessed to watch Little Shadow Play her 1st ball game.

She is with us today. She starts to school in Aug. will be a big adjustment for us.

Hope everyone has a Great and safe day! Dont forget to count your Blessings! Often the small ones are Huge!!!!!

Blessins',Lib

Happy,Happy,Happy

2011-04-22T11:37:00.004-04:00

Happy Good Friday ,Happy Earth Day!

Happy Easter! I am taking a few days off to get ready for Family and Friends coming to celebrate Easter with us!

Hope ya'll have a Great Day!

Blessins',Lib

Wishing You

2011-04-17T13:06:00.002-04:00

A Blessed Sunday! Blessins',Lib

Pink Slime

2011-04-12T22:13:00.003-04:00

Did anyone see Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution tonight? He showed how the U.S. is adding Pink Slime to meat. I had never heard of this. I googled in Pink slime meat filler. If you've never heard of this check it out. It is worth the research!!!!!!!! I had never watched Jamie's Food Revolution , not sure if this was his first one, if not how long its been on. I have seen him on Food network and The cooking Chanel. When I go to the grocery I will ask what goes into the ground beef ! Please take time to goggle and read up on this!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great day! Blessins',Lib

Pioneer Living

2011-04-12T17:17:00.003-04:00

Sometimes I think I was born 100 yr's. too late. lol I enjoy the older ways ,and I try to keep skills , I learned growing up . I Love iron skillets, thats all I use. I enjoy old recipes altho most pioneer type cooking I do I dont have recipes for , or if I do its an egg size of a walnut that sort of thing. If for some reason you were face with having to make do and live as the Pioneers did ,could you do it? When we have Pioneer day or wkend, It still amazes me how much water is wasted daily, and how sad it would be if for some reason one day we were force to live this way, all the folks who would not have the skills to make it. I had some request for the dandelion recipe, I dont have a recipe , go to my side bar to ~~~Feathered Spirits~~~ Joyce Ann has nice photos and recipe for frying dandelion blooms, her blog is loaded with wonderful ideas. Thanks Joyce Ann for all you share:o) Hope ya'll are having a Great wk. Blessins',Lib

Guess Who Come To Dinner and Fried Dandelion Blooms

2011-04-11T17:18:00.005-04:00

Had our first Hummer to come to eat at the feeder today:o) A bit early for here.We enjoy watching birds and all wildlife here.

I fried some dandelion blooms today. I picked, washed, battered and fried them. Dh is not a big fan of wild food or veggies but he liked them .DS thought they tasted kinda like okra.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Blessins',Lib

It's the Simple Things.........

2011-04-09T21:01:00.006-04:00

It's the Simple things in Life that brings us Great Joy.

To us the simple side of life is laid back ,worry free as possible.

Each day we take and make time to enjoy each moment to the fullest and be Very Thankful!

Hope you have a Simple Laid back wk.end! Filled with Beauty , the ones and things you Love.

Blessins',Lib

It's Dogwood Fest.

2011-04-07T12:13:00.003-04:00

It's Dogwood Fest. time in our town. Lots of fun.There's trails you can drive in all parts of town.

Arts&Crafts , Food .Lots of fun for everyone.

I Love this time of year. So many Beautiful blooms .

Hope ya'll have a great day.

Blessins',Lib

Stockin' Up

2011-04-06T12:49:00.004-04:00

Here in our neck of the woods the economy seems to be double dipping. I always try to keep a well stocked pantry. Even more so with this economy. We've always lived the Simple side of life, we don't have huge wants,and when the economy tanked I think it was easier for us than alot of Family and Friends.

I know our Lifestyle is not for everyone, its a Great feeling to be debt free and less worry free lives. Sure we have daily worries and trails like everyone.We have some Family and Friends who are in their late 60s and early 70s who is so upside down in their home mortg. they'll never get it paid off., and owes more than they could sell it for.

One of our Local stores has been having some great sales can fruit and Can veggies .24-.29 per can, you have to buy 10 cans to get this price. We buy - by the case. We have been stocking our pantry. I Love to cook , we don't eat out alot .We Love picnics and cook outs. We have found we have more fun having a pot luck with Family and Friends , in the past we would sometimes meet up at a rest. now we meet here or someones home, everyone seems more relaxed and have more time to enjoy each others company.

I enjoy gardening ,canning, freezing, and drying alot of our food.

One store had a big sale on zuc. and yellow squash , I bought several , I dried them for soups .

I try hard not to have food waste. I plan out menus , I use left overs up one day it will be mashed pits. the next pot. cakes or shepherd's pie.

What do you do towards stocking your pantry?

The storms were bad the other night ,no damage here put other parts of town did.

Hope ya'll have a great day!

Blessins',Lib

Headed our way

2011-04-04T14:11:00.003-04:00

Bad storms are headed our way . One just went thru alot of hail, windy is terrible! Lost power. Hope ya'll have a great day. Stay safe. Blessins',Lib

May your Weekend Be..............

2011-04-02T11:28:00.005-04:00

Filled with the simple things of life.

Filled with simple Beauty.

With the ones and things you Love! Have aGreat weekend!

Blessins',Lib

Happy...........

2011-04-01T09:15:00.001-04:00

Hope you have a Great day!

Blessins',Lib

Rain,Rain.............

2011-03-30T09:46:00.003-04:00

It's raining ,so nesting in today. Doing my 30 day cooking and freezing.

Yesterday was a Beautiful sunny day. I walked around the Homestead, I watched a bird gather nesting supplies.Nature is Amazing! I save onion bags or other net bags ,put dryer lint, embrodiery snippets of thread, yarn etc. in ,hang in a tree and the birds sometimes gather nesting supplies from it, fun to come upon a nest and see the supplies in the nest.

Great to have so much of my Spring cleaning behind me. Suppose to have rain the rest of the wk. so hoping to finish up . Then it will be time to mow again.

DH is suppose to pick Mother-N-law up today .Need to get more towels and embrodiery pieces made up ,to stitch while sitting with her.

Hope ya'll have a Great Day!

Blessins',Lib

It's That Time Again.....................

2011-03-28T15:46:00.003-04:00

You know that Favorite thing to do this time of year,"SPRING CLEANING"Lol

I did get one towel stitched, then the rain kept pouring ,turned cold, Little Shadow went to spent a few days with her other Great Grands ,and her other Grands, and mother-N-Law is Home. So I got busy cleaning and cleaning and still cleaning. I started with our room, cleaned my closet and both chest's out .This morning I did the l.r. and DH called a Junk (Thrift) store to come pick up a truck load. Went to a good cause a Recovery Thrift shop . I mean they had a truck full! I feel so much lighter. :o) The other bedrooms we cleaned good when we painted so nothing to get rid of there, just a good cleaning. So now to finish the kitchen and d.r.

I did go junkin' Sat. and I do try to remember bring something in take something out.

I have the porch Spring/summer ready ,so found some buys for it . I always dec. it with birdhouses & cages.This yr. I added sun. stars, moons .

Hope ya'll have a great wk. If your Spring Cleaning Happy cleaning!

Blessins',Lib

Stitchin'

2011-03-25T17:20:00.005-04:00

Our weather is much cooler , and rain moving in for the wk.end. So Im stitchin'.

Have muslin and homespun fabric washed and ready to hem ,for more towels to stitch up this wk.end and wk. rain is suppose to stay with us for awhile.

Hope ya'll have a great wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

Happy Birthday Peggy

2011-03-24T09:42:00.002-04:00

Happy Bithday to you,Happy Birthday to you,Happy Birthday DEAR Peggy,Happy Birthday to you!

A special Happy Birthday to Peggy from Hidden Haven (See sidebar)
Peggy is a very SPECIAL Lady. Go over and wish her a Happy day !
Hope you have a Great day peggy!
Blessins',Lib

Wild side of life

2011-03-23T15:24:00.007-04:00

This morning we took Little shadow to Ijam's Nature Center. We Love going there.They teach children so much of nature ,recycling etc.

This owl was recycled from paper and cardboard boxes.

Theres so many things to explore and see inside and out.

Nature trails , picnic tables, green house .

Its a wonderul place to visit .Info :www. ijams.org

Hope you have a great day, take time to walk on the wild side.

Blessins',Lib

Fun On The Homestead

2011-03-22T21:31:00.006-04:00

Mama Earth is wide awake from a Long winter's sleep.

We've had so much fun being outdoors. Discovering all the flowers popping up .

Outdoor work , Meals eaten on the porch, watching birds come to the feeders to eat, frogs, and birds,chickens, goats is about all we hear around here. Had aGreat day with Little shadow today:o)

Soon I hope we will be caught up with outdoor work and have time to play in fabric and sip a cup a....... on the porch.

Have a Great wk.

Blessins',Lib

A Fun and Busy week

2011-03-19T11:28:00.006-04:00

It's been a busy last few days, but we have gotten alot of work behind us.Had to mow this week .

Did some cooking .I enjoy cooking!

This is where it all started 6 generations ago. We planted some cold crop veggies this week.

I've had a good week with Family and friends.

Hope ya'll have a great wk.end! Filled with Love and the ones you Love.

Blessins',Lib

Tea Time

2011-03-16T11:37:00.004-04:00

I have a Wonderful, thoughtful Brother Ed. We have always been close.I know what a Treasure I have in him, and try hard to never take him For Granted.We're there for each other Happy times as well as sad times. We Love each other for each other, not gifts! We are always on the hunt for something we know the other one would like .

Yesterday before leaving Ed's going to Grady's funeral , Ed handed me this tea set . He knows I Love Tea time and Nature.

This is the last towel I emb. this week.

Today DH will pick his Mom up to stay with us 6 days. So I am cutting out towels from homespun and muslin fabric, Ginger gifted me with yesterday,I will hem them by machine, to have on hand to stitch while sitting with M-I-L. We're suppose to be in the 70's so hoping to rock on the porch, stitch, and watch the birds come to eat.

Thank You for your kind comments and visits here.Its always wonderful to come here and visit with my Bloggyland Friends! Your Friendship means so Much! May Your Day Bloom with Love and be filled with the ones You Love!

Blessins',Lib

Good Bye My Friend........ Until we meet Again

2011-03-15T17:52:00.006-04:00

We said Good Bye to a Dear Friend Grady, today.
He was a Wonderful person! So kind to all! The type person you Love spending time with.
I got to spend the day with my Dear,Dear Brother Ed . We went to his house, and several of us left his home and went to the funeral together,and back to his house. Ed lives across town, sometime I feel he lives across country. lol I'm use to country living ,he lives in the city.

After we got back to Ed's we were talking and a friend was talking how Great Grady was , and how it makes you stop and think what has my life been, how will I be remembered.
It has made me stop and think , what has my life been like? Have I taken time to reach out and touch other lives like I should have? When someone is nasty to me, do I react in a kind way or go down to their level?

How Blessed I am to have so many WONDERFUL FRIENDS! When DH& I returned home a Dear Friend had been here left me a bag of fabric and alot of emb. thread , with a note ,I wanted you to have this ,to keep you busy when caretaking.
I called my Dear Friend in Fl. had a good visit via phone. We met Grady thru her Friendship.
When I am down all I have to do is call her and she lifts me up.

Hope ya'll have a Great day! Take time to reflect on your life, your Friendship, and Count your Blessings!
Blessins',Lib

Simple Fun Week

2011-03-10T14:03:00.002-05:00

Seems like a long time since my days were Simple, Relaxed, and for the most part filled with things I love to do . Having a week off from caretaking has refreshed us , and I feel up to playing in fabric. Little Shadow has spend time with us , and we made these towels from muslin fabric, stitched the pix. on. It was so much fun to enjoy our days to the fullest again.

The pink dish cloth I bartered with my Friend Nancy, she does Beautiful work .

Hope ya'll have a great day ,filled with the ones you Love, and things you love to do!

Blessins',Lib

Six Generations

2011-03-09T22:01:00.004-05:00

I Love when these daffy's bloom.Its the first fresh cut boquet of the year from the Homestead.

Little Shadow was here ,and wanted to pick these. She is the 6th Generation to enjoy these daffy's.

Her Great-Great-Great grandmother planted the bulbs ,to have fresh cut flower's to take to the Market House (Farmer's Market) to sell. Every Generation until DS sold these .

I Love living here, my tap root runs deep. I enjoy walking around the homestead and thinking of Six Generations living here. Would the ones before me be happy with how I am carrying on ? I wonder after me how many Generations will live here? It's wonderful looking around and knowing a brickmaker made bricks here, Farmers lived her. My Dad was the first to hold a public job ,and Farm and sell from here. I try hard to teach Little Shadow the Family ways of the homestead, I hope one day she will be able to teach and pass our ways down to more Generations.

Hope ya'll have a Wonderful day!

Blessins',Lib

Applesauce to apple Butter

2011-03-07T20:52:00.004-05:00

I found a great recipe for making apple butter from apple sauce .So easy. I had several cans of applesauce ,nobody but me would eat. SO I found a recipe and went to work. My Little Shadow helped me empty the cans into the crockpot.Use 1 cup of applesauce and 2/3 cup sugar,cinnamon to taste ,cook in crockpot on low for 3 hrs.

Fill jars and put into a waterbath for 10 mins.

Thats all there is to it. Put it on to cook and come back 3 hrs. later,No stirring etc.

I have several cans of pears, pumpkin, also peaches may try this recipe with those , make pear butter ,peach butter, and pumpkin butter.

Hope everyone has a great wk. We have the wk. off from caretaking.

Blessins',Lib

I am..............

2011-03-04T13:16:00.005-05:00

Still here. What a month Feb. was! Been care taking more days per wk. ,Feb. was 1 yr. since little Shadows Dad passed. We had her alot , enjoyed her being with us.

The pix has nothing to do with this post, I just want nice weather ! lol Fresh veggies!

While care taking has been time consuming, I've been about to do some crafting to keep me sane.

Hope everyone has a Great wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

I Wish you

2011-01-31T20:27:00.003-05:00

Filled with Sunshine like we've had. Hope its filled with those you Love.

Don't forget to count your Blessings!

Blessins',Lib

I Can Do More Than One Thing.........

2011-01-27T11:56:00.004-05:00

Seems the last several post are about making dolls, but LOOK I can do something other than making dolls.Lol

How do you plan your meals? Most days I have my meals planned out,as what I will cook. Days like today , I didn't have a plan. As you know we stay stocked, and with care taking these days DH does alot of our grocery shopping. Yesterday while he was out, he picked up a bagged salad. I like to make my own salad but I am not against a bag salad esp. on a busy day. Sometimes it can be cheaper to buy bagged and add your own veggies. I'm all for doing what works best for you!
Each evening or early mornings I try to ask what they'd like to eat, most of the time I get ,It doesn't matter, or Whatever you want to cook. SO HELPFUL!!!!!! LOL Sometimes I get a straight up answer:o) When I ask last night I got It doesn't matter , and a whats my choice.
I planned today's meal around the bagged salad. I thought of what all I have cooked and in the freezer. Then I opened the fridge and right there in the veggie drawer was 4 zuc. squash I had thought for the past 2 days I'll cook and had forgotten. You know I don't like waste. So I thought That's it I'll make spag. sauce.I'm not a big meat eater, but my Guys are, so I add meat to most recipes. Even if its just enough for them to think their eating meat. I don't care for the taste of it.

Spag. sauce
4 zuc. squash Grated 1 Large onion chopped 1 large bell pepper chopped

1 pint canned stewed toms. (or 1~ 14- 16oz.can) 1 qt. of Spag. sauce (or 1 can)
6 cloves of roasted garlic 1 lb. of ground turkey or gr. beef or leave out all together

Cook turkey and drain. Add squash, onion, peppers and stewed toms. cook until tender ,add spag. sauce.

I use whole wheat spag. cook according to pkg. drain ,plate top with spag. sauce and cheese.

I keep garlic butter (Marg.) in the fridge I raost garlic and stir into butter . I use it for a number of things. My main reason for making it ahead is to make garlic toast , I spread it on bread and top with cheese and toast.

I'm not big on eating out alot, I like to know what goes into our food . If someone likes to eat out fine, another I like what works best for everyone. Most of my meals are frugal meals, but also they have to taste good too as well as look good ,I think we 1st eat with our eyes! I love to cook and enjoying trying new recipes or making my own up as I go .
What are some of your frugal meals? Frugal tips? With the price of gas skyrocketing ,food prices or everything hauled in will go up . Everyone I know is once again tightening their belts, seems life is one big adjustment with this economy.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Blessins',Lib

Doll How To's

2011-01-25T11:53:00.009-05:00

I've been ask to show how to make dolls.It takes about 2 1/2 -3 hrs. hrs. from start to finish per doll. I hope this will be helpful ,I have made dolls so long I have no directions to follow. I have been a crafter for yrs. but I can't read directions and follow ,I can look at a pic. and make. So hope my directions will be clear ,if not just send me an email and I'll try again. For the body I use muslin fabric, I tea or cof. dye only because I like the look, you don't have to dye. The doll body is 10 1/2 ins. long ,cut 2 , legs are 10 ins. cut 4 ,arms 6 1/2 ins. cut 4.Machine stitch , and turn to right size, stuff with fiber fill. These doll bodies are thin some calls them penic dolls their so thin.Fill body leaving about 2 ins. at the bottom unstuffed , Fill legs and arms leaving about 2 ins. from the top.I turn legs where feet face each other ,only because I like that look better than feet facing straight out. Machine stitch legs together, insert into body and machine stitch. I use hot glue , I glue tops of arms closed ,I glue arms to doll body.

Once the body is complete and together, I make bloomers,these are made from a curtain sheer, some I use lace, you could use reg. fabric. I dont measure ,I like them big and fuller look, maybe 37ins wide,14ins. long.Machine stitch up sides, find middle machine stitch up between 1/2 and 3/4 way turn fabric ,stitch a tiny way ,turn fabric and machine stitch to bottom, Cut between stitch line to seperate for legs, turn to right side. Put on doll ,I tie off with thread.

One way to make a dress a piece of fabric 37 ins. wide about 14 ins long ,hand gather a hem on top of fabric, pull to gather , glue to neck of doll.Decorate dress( broach) with an ear ring or button.I hot glue it onto dress. It's been about 3 yrs. since I've bought doll hair (I buy at Hobby Lobby) Not sure if they still carry it .I buy alot at one time to keep a good stash on hand .The face is drawn on with a pigment pen I buy those at Micheal's craft store. The last I bought was maybe 3 yrs. ago they were $16 something a pkg. I only use for doll faces. DO NOT GET THE FACE WET!!! IF SO IT WILL RUN and ruin the doll! I use powder blush for cheeks I apply with a qtip .For the hat I used a piece of white felt, I trace a circle from a bowl and cut out, glued to doll, glued a sm. button on. For the purse I use a sm. piece of felt to match the hat,glue sides and across the top , glue to doll arm.top with a sm. button, or sm. ear ring.

This is another type underware, I used felt machine stitch turn, glued to doll. Most dolls I use the top of a crew sock that I have cof or tea dyed, but I was out.

THis dress is a homespun Kitchen towel I made . I fold it in 1/2 top to bottom ,then fold from side to side and measure 1/2 way in cut sm. hole insert head, gather towel or fabric across top half of the body, tie off at waist line. The hat is a yo-yo glued on. Button for broach. I glued a fabric heart between her hands, instead of a purse.

The sky is the limit as to what type fabric etc. to use. Sheets, lace curtains a good way to get lots of yardage , old buttons, etc. etc.

You can use new fabric.

Hope I explained o.k. Happy Sewing ! If you made one I'd Love for you to share a photo.

Have aGreat day!
Blessins',Lib

All Dressed up and no where to go.....

2011-01-22T10:13:00.002-05:00

It is cold out, its winter and Jan. so going to stay in by the fire and craft the day away.

Hope you have a great day! Stay warm ,count your Blessings, and fill you day with the ones you Love!

Blessins',Lib

I am Ready ...........

2011-01-17T10:51:00.004-05:00

For the snow to melt and the leaves to come out and wrap us in Green Privacy !

Want be long now:o)

Hope ya'll have a great day!

Blessins',Lib

Mission Accomplished Plus One

2011-01-12T16:55:00.005-05:00

Are you tired of seeing dolls? lol I had a dead line to meet 5 dolls for Feb. 24th. As you know I am NOT a last min. person!

This doll on the left has a maroon hat doesn't show up well.

These 2 dresses are made from dish cloths. Now that my mission has been accomplished ,I can make more for my gift closet ,and to store for craft shows. Keeping busy ,I haven't been effected with cabin fever. In between playing in fabric I do chores, Caretake DH Mom who's with us 5 days per week, cook .I'm Blessed Dh is great to help with chores. :o)

Hope you have a great day! Stay warm , keep busy ,Hands to work,Hearts to God!

Blessins',Lib

Snowed In

2011-01-11T15:22:00.003-05:00

We're still snowed in . It is Beautiful around with snow. I am not a winter person, but trying to be content .DH keeps the animals fed and the birds.I keep the people fed. lol

We are well stocked from summer's harvest, and things we stock up on, we have warm heat .

All our needs are met, doesn't get any better than that!

Still making dolls and crafting to keep busy. We're Homebodies so no cabin fever has set in yet.

For now we will be happy snowed in and take each day just as God gives them to us.

Have a great day! Blessins',Lib

Go Green Crafting Reduce,Reuse,Recycle

2011-01-09T11:26:00.007-05:00

As long as I can remember I have made some sort of crafts. I was recycling long before it became popular.I know its too early for some to think about ,I have started on next Christmas and birthday gifts. I do alot of crafting in the winter while its not such a busy season, Spring ,Summer and fall is filled with canning,freezing, drying food and outdoor work.The hearts are Ornies could be used for gift toppers, bowl fillers, etc..The gold, green,red,silver is made from pipe cleaners from the Dollar tree. Some of the fabric is scrap fabric. I cut hearts out hand stitch ,could be sown on the machine. I use fishing line for hanging the ornies.

I look for supplies at yard sales and Junk(thrift) stores.This doll dress is made from a shower curtain ,the lace was already on it. Before giving something to a Thrift store my Family and Friends offers for me to look through it first. My sister gave me this shower curtain. Curtains and sheets are a Great way to get lots of fabric .I always check the junk stores for both. I buy fabric for the doll body, and felt for hats and purse , everything else is pretty much recycled.

I shop antique shops for Custom jewerly and table scarfs etc.

Take a look around and see what you can recycle into somthing else . And help save Mama Earth!

More snow headed our way, a big one ,with snow there's no getting out of here, so I will craft the days away and fill my gift closet.:o)

Hope you have a Great Day!

Blessins',Lib

It's snowing

2011-01-08T09:33:00.004-05:00

We're having more snow ,this pic. was made when it started. More snow to come . Yesterday I cleaned, did laundry etc. to free up the wk.end for play time. lol
Little Shadow is snowed in here .So what do we do when its too cold to go outdoors?

We make dolls. Since Little Shadow is my "STAR Friend" she picked out this blue fabric with tiny stars all over it. Her MeMe is redoing her room , she painted it, and buying a new bed etc., her theme is Tea Party and Dolls.

Hope everyone has a Wonderful Day filled with the ones you Love.

Blessins',Lib

From One Generation To Another

2011-01-04T17:43:00.006-05:00

Little Shadow and I have been busy. I'm teaching her to make dolls. I do the sewing, she helps stuff the bodies, and do the thing her age level can do. The 1st doll we made for her Grammie. She picked out all the supplies a kitchen towel for the dress.She wanted the pearl heart instead of a purse.

The second she wanted for her Mumsy(Great Grandmother)
She chose a lace table scarf for the dress .We use junk jewelry for pins , put on hats,and purses.

She made this for a Special friend who has been so Kind to her this past year. Now to get it wrapped and to the P.O. and mailed. She picked a Vintage table scarf for the dress.A Vintage dollie for the hat.

This one is an extra one, I cof. dyed a Vintage table scarf for the dress. We have lots of supplies to make many more, however we had to stop , she had to go home and DH Brother will be here tomorrow to visit their Mom .In a few days I'll get back to playing in Fabric. :o)

Hope everyone has a Great week.

Blessins',Lib

Hope You Are Having............

2011-01-02T13:29:00.002-05:00

A Beautiful day! Our day is filled with sunshine!:o) No forcast for rain or snow!
Blessins',Lib

Happy New Year

2010-12-31T21:31:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone has a Great New Yr.

Thank you for your Friendship , comments, and visits.

I look forward to another Great year with ya'll!

Blessins',Lib

Hello Kitty

2010-12-27T13:20:00.003-05:00

Living in the country seems everyone who doesn't want their pets , think we want them all.

Use to be dogs set out , now cats. I can NOT imagine setting out the Family pet!!!!!!

We feed them and have 2 cat houses for them to sleep in, and we have cat therapy daily (pet them to get them use to people) so they want be so wild.
This group is great mousers.Altho I could do without them bringing them and laying on the porch for us to reward them .

Hope you have a Great wk. and Love your Furry Babies!

Blessins,Lib

Looking Out My Back Door

2010-12-26T09:40:00.002-05:00

We're getting more snow . A good day to nest in and enjoy Family !

Have a great Day!

Blessins',Lib

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T14:36:00.003-05:00

From my Home to yours Merry Christmas.I wish you Love,Peace, Joy ,hope you have a day filled with those you Love!

Blessins',Lib

Thanks Mrs. Santa Linda

2010-12-22T18:20:00.003-05:00

Late this afternoon when the mail man arrived ,he brought Little Shadow a pkg. from Mrs. Linda(Somewhere In Time) .Little Shadow was thrilled, it had one of her Favorites Hello Kitty items inside.

It didnt take long for her to get busy and started coloring. Thank You Mrs. Linda so very much.

Blessins',Little Shadow

From Santa and Little Shadow

2010-12-20T19:13:00.003-05:00

MERRY CHRISTmas!!! Hope You have a Wonderful Christmas, surrounded by Family and Friends!

HO HO HO Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!

Blessins' Little Shadow and Santa

In Loving Memory

2010-12-16T17:49:00.003-05:00

Jason Scott Hatfield 12-25-1975- 2-14-2010

My heart breaks for Little Shadow .Her first Christmas without her Dad. She doesn't understand why her Daddy had to leave her.

Each Christmas eve my Family gathers at my Sisters for our Christmas eve supper. I dread it for her. I offered to have it here, and our Bro. offered to have it at his house, but she insist on having it at her house. It will be a double day for her, not only is it Christmas but it would of been Jason's Birthday.She was here last night , she broke down and she said thoe closer Christmas gets the harder it gets for her. He was her only child.

Little Shadow called not long ago they we baking cookies ,she was so excitied and singing Christmas songs. I'm just thankful Little Shadow is able to be excitied about Christmas.

We had an ice storm come through last night, it thawed today and will refreeze tonight . It was 44 today and 50s tomorrow I Welcome that!

Have a great day!

Blessins',Lib

Snow and cold

2010-12-14T13:48:00.003-05:00

We have snow and more headed our way. Its been bitter cold.

Little Shadow has been here. Santa brought her Christmas gifts here Sun. he does this yrly. about 2 wks. before Christmas , then brings gifts to her home Christams eve. She spent the last 2 nights here, we had fun playing .

Hope ya'll have a great week! Stay warm !

Blessins',Lib

SNOW

2010-12-11T12:14:00.004-05:00

Its headed our way! 50s today, the bottom fall out tonight ans snow. 20 d teen N. BRRRR

Of course we had to rush out for bread and milk. lol

Have a Great week end!

Blessins',Lib

Remembering My Family

2010-12-05T13:23:00.002-05:00

I remember my Family daily, seems this time of year I miss them so much more.

I am so Thankful for the Sweet Memories.

I remember when this pic. was made yrs. ago at a park, it was cold and windy.

There was all 6 of us , now only 3 of us left.

Hope you have all your Family to cherish and enjoy making sweet memories with .

Pic. L-R back row Ed, Larry ,Lib

Front row Sharon, Mom and Dad

Blessins',Lib

Santa Came

2010-12-03T09:05:00.002-05:00

Santa came to visit. He brought this Beautiful Christmas runner. A Dear Friend Nancy made it for me. She also made the other table runner and place mats. Thanks Nancy!!!!!!!!!

We are enjoying the Peaceful,Simple side of Christmas.

Hope Your season is going great also!!!!!!!!

Blessins',Lib

Simple days.............

2010-12-02T18:50:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone is enjoying a Simple Christmas season , filled with Faith, Family and Friends!!

We have been enjoying the simple side of Christmas Season.

We were hoping to get uptown to enjoy all the new Christmas Fest. they have going on. Our temps are Brrrr cold so may just nest in and enjoy the warmth and Friendship here.

Have a Great Day and Season!

Blessins',Lib

Thank You

2010-11-30T17:37:00.001-05:00

Thank you so much for your prayers!
Things are working out:o)
Have a great day!
Blessins',Lib

Urgent Prayer request

2010-11-25T15:12:00.001-05:00

Hope everyone is having a Great day!

I have a very Urgent Prayer Request.
Thank You!
I will be back as soon as possible.
Blessins,Lib

Old Fashion Apple Stack Cake

2010-11-23T14:42:00.003-05:00

An old fashion apple stack cakes has to be part of our holidays, only because it has always been .

The cake disc is a cookie when they cool you put dried apples cooked smooth with sugar, cloves and cin. between the layers it softens the layers up. Its best when made ahead of time.

My Mother-N-Law made the best I have ever eaten , she is with us I ask if she wanted to join Little Shadow and I making this, she showed no interest. :o( Wicked Illness!!!!!

If anyone would like the recipe let me know in a comment.

Little Shadow had fun helping . She had to leave but will be back tomorrow to help me cook.

DH and Little Shadow took the turkey out of the freezer also a ham .

Our 1st Holidays without Little Shadows Dad. I always made him a green pea salad and pecan pie for the holidays (in between also) the wk. he passed away I made him a gr. pea salad. I want be making them this year. It will be so hard for my Sis. &Bro.-n-law he was their only child.

Little Shadow wants me to buy a balloon for her to release to her Dad. We do this from time to time she Loves sending messages to her Dad in Heaven. My sister told her when she finds a penny its Pennies from heaven from her Dad. Almost every time we go out she finds pennies. She was writing her list for Santa to bring to my house for her, Broke my heart she wanted a box of Pennies from her Dad in Heaven. Her wish will be Granted!

With the Sadness of losing a Loved one we must work hard to make Little Shadows Holidays Happy and Bright!

Happy Thanksgiving !

Blessins',Lib

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-22T10:16:00.003-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving week. Hope your wk. is filled with Family and Friends and you can make sweet memories!

Little Shadow is going to spend Wed. and Thurs. with me and help me cook for Thursday evening. So I know I will have a fun and Blessed wk.

Have a Great Week!

Blessins',Lib

Simple

2010-11-19T09:35:00.003-05:00

I Love Simple things! I collect red/white handle items for the kitchen .Last yr. I found Little shadow this set of pots/pans etc. I thought it would make a good Kitchen tree, I does look better in person for some reason the colored lights didnt show in the pic.

This yr. Im going with smaller trees alot are dec. when I bought them . Makes dec. so much easier.

Hope everyoine has a great wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

Fun Busy

2010-11-18T13:58:00.002-05:00

What a Fun Busy week .:o) It is so quite without our Callie! So it has been good to be so busy!

A cousin came home on a spur of the moment, she knew she couldn't make it for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year. We had to celebrate ,so got busy putting up trees and decs. We had our Holiday meal with my side of the Family cousins. Had a great time.

The pic is Little Shadows little tree , I found some sun catcher (Christmas) at Dollar Tree, she painted and we hung for decs. Thought it would be fun to give her when shes older.

I know its early for alot of folks to dec. so I will wait and show you the other trees.

Sat. we had Thanksgiving at DH Mom's .

Our Dear Friend will be here this coming week ,can't wait been about 5 yrs. since we've been able to visit other than phone calls or emails.

Hope you have a Great week!

Blessins',Lib

In Loving Memory

2010-11-07T13:07:00.003-05:00

As of 8:18 a.m. today our Beloved Callie Boxer Girl ,went to Doggie Heaven. She will be Missed!!
She was almost 10 yrs. old.

Also 4 yrs. ago today one of my Best Friends Treasure Kay Passed away. Yes, her name was Treasure,her Dad named her said she was his Treasure. I miss her in so many ways . We gardened, had tea parties. She was so wonderful to my Mom durning her illness, she came to see her wkly. shes fix her hair or do her nails. She was so Loving and kind to everyone.
Thanks for the Loving Happy Memories Girls.
Blessins',Lib

Me and My Shadow

2010-11-05T14:45:00.003-04:00

My Little Shadow and I have been busy getting ready for Thanksgiving. We have all our grocery shopping finish and put away except last min. items.

We are cleaning house , all those favorite things to do washing walls, windows etc. lol

We are having fun and looking forward to our Special Guests!

HAve a Great wk.end. We may get flurries here.Smokies(mtn.) suppose to get 3-7 ins. I guess its that time of the yr.

Blessins',Lib

Last night in pix

2010-11-01T12:47:00.005-04:00

Even the Furry Kids dressed up.

Look who showed up SANTA , he said with the bad economy he had to take a 2nd job

Little Shadow getting treat from a Special Guy

Little Shadow's playmate and Family

Have a great day! Blessins',Lib

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T10:57:00.001-04:00

Happy Halloween !!!!!!Hope ya'll have a great day!

Blessins',Lib

Mother Nature

2010-10-27T21:18:00.003-04:00

We've had storms all around us, we we're Blessed no damage! We had 2 trees than was leaning toward our house. I was a nervous wreck! So Dh call a tree service. They came out today and cut them. We try to stay on top of cutting trees as needed ,these were just too big for us.
So Thankful its behind us now.
we had alot of wind blowing and quite a bit of rain , otherwise o.k.
I hope none of ya'll were hit by the storms!
Have a great day!
Blessins',Lib

Nature Walk

2010-10-25T11:58:00.005-04:00

We had T-storms all night ,and lots of rain.After it stopped Little Shadow and I went for a Nature walk.

The leaves are really starting to turn now.

Hope you can find time today to enjoy Nature.

Have a Great day!

Blessins',Lib

Autumn

2010-10-24T09:45:00.003-04:00

Enjoying Autumn's Beauty and cooler temps! Hope you are too!

Have a great day!

Blessins',Lib

Great GrandPa

2010-10-22T11:01:00.003-04:00

My Great Grandpa made this pie safe . Thru the yrs. the drawers and doors were removed (unknown reason to me) I painted it red to match my other free standing cabinets. I keep Vintage items from Family in it. I keep wresting with the idea should I have drawers and doors made for it? Would it take away from his handy work ? Should I leave it as is? I've used it for different storage thru the yrs. the last ,I stored Family quilts in it.

For now I will enjoy it as is. I'm sure before its all said and done I'll know should I have it redone or leave as is. I cherish Family Treasure's but this is the only one I can't quite decide which way to go. 6 Generations here, I try to keep things as close as I can to the ways of the ones before me.

Hope ya'll have a Great day and wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

Are You Ready?

2010-10-21T11:51:00.006-04:00

Ready or Not , the Holidays will be here SOON!Are you ready for your Thanksgiving Meal? I have everything except the turkey and last min. items. This yr. will be Bitter Sweet. Our first yr. with out Little Shadows Dad. The Sweet part a Dear Friend(B.E.) will be up from Fl. to share Thanksgiving with us , and other friends we dont see wkly. I Love cooking for Thanksgiving.The yr. Mom passed , my Brother thought it would be good for us to go out and eat, no cooking , no dishes to wash etc. I told them from now on I'll do all the cooking lol if I have to , it just didnt seem like Tgiving. I did appreciate his concern though.Mom and I cooked for 2 days for Holidays .

Are you ready for Christmas? I buy or make things yr. around for gift giving, so I am finished.

We always have Tgiving here ,and Christmas eve supper at my sister's, she is Little Shadow's Dad's Mom, so we may have Christmas eve here also.She isnt sure yet what she want's to do.

My house hold always has a big country Breakfast on Christmas Morning .When My parents lived here we started the breakfast. The Dr. told My Dad not to eat Country Ham, we figured he'd be safe once a yr. on Christmas morning.lol It was a hit ,and after they passed everyone wanted to keep it going. We have Country ham, sausage, bacon, bis. ,gravy,eggs,fruit,honey, homemade jellies and jams,cof,milk, juice. My Dad loved sliced toms. on bis. so does my Bro. and DH so we keep that going also.

What are something you do to make Holidays Special for your Loved ones, I Love making Happy Memories!!!!!!

Have a Great day!

Blessins',Lib

Waste Not want not

2010-10-20T15:38:00.003-04:00

Have the last of toms. cooking to can . Added garlic, bell peppers, celery ,and onions. Alot of folks I suppose wouldn't take time to cook this last sm. pot , but I tend to think waste not want not. With all the other canned toms. I made I'll have a good sulppy for the winter.

I hope to can pears, and apples also make pear and apple butter before I call it quits for the season.

Want to make Hot Tamales for the freezer. I like to make about 10-15 doz. Now days I have to take 2-3 days to make that many ,since I make them alone. I sure miss my Sweet Mom in so many ways!!!!!!!!!!

Hope everyone is having a Great week! we are Loving these fall temps:o)

Have a great day!

Blessins',Lib

Counting My Blessings

2010-10-19T12:46:00.003-04:00

Today I am counting my BLESSINGS ,Naming them one by one!

Remember to count yours and have a Great day!

Blessins',Lib

Man VS Food

2010-10-18T11:47:00.002-04:00

Did anyone see Man Vs Food on the Travel Chanel?
He went to Ye Old Steak House
Dixion BBQ
And Sweet P's BBQ
He won 1st ever at Sweet P's .
I dont think a Tee shirt would be enough for me to try to eat 5lbs. of any food.lol
Have a Great day!
Blessins',Lib

Sweet P's BBQ

2010-10-18T11:44:00.000-04:00

Sweet P's BBQ

Autum In The Smokies

2010-10-16T21:56:00.002-04:00

We are Blessed to have the Smokies(mtn's.) in our back yard. I Love Autumns Beauty.

The cool down after summer's heat! The smells , colors, baking everything Autumn.

Hope y'all are enjoying a wonderful autumn !

Have a great wk.end!

Autumn Blessins',Lib

Vintage bedroom

2010-10-15T18:28:00.005-04:00

The past three weeks has been Super Busy!!!!!!! We are having to bring DH Mom here more often, so we had to scramble to turn our 3rd bedroom from a Home Office to a bedroom. I went with a Vintage theme. We painted the walls maroon .You can't see the vintage dress clear.It's been in my Family for yrs.

Does anyone remember the white Potty? No, its not used ,just for looks. lolI have several of these vintage tables from Family members. I think they maybe called Half Moon tables.

The iron bed is from an Uncle and Aunt of mine. I Love Family Treasure's!

We had to rearrange most every room to make one small bedroom. I gave Family Treasure's to my sister for Little Shadow. Somethings went to the thrift store.

I hope now I can catch up and stay on top of posting .

Hope everyone has a Great wk.end!

Blessins'Lib

Gonna be a Simple day

2010-09-20T09:40:00.002-04:00

I finished 3 tea towels. Was so nice to stitch again!

Today will be a simple laid back fun day.Little Shadow is with us .

Tomorrow we start care taking again. So for today we will play and have fun.

Hope you have a fun day!

Blessins',Lib

Nesting

2010-09-19T09:19:00.002-04:00

Sun. mornings finds us at church, today we are nesting in. DS car broke down ,so he had to use ours for work .

I look forward to a day of rest and nesting in. Seems these special days are rare these days.

It will be nice to rest, sip a cup a......... ,do more stitching, just relax enjoy each others company to the fullest ,relax enjoy a simple day.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessins',Lib

Hope You ..............

2010-09-18T20:45:00.003-04:00

Have a Great wk.end! I am still stitching here.Having lots of fun.

Soon it will be time to put up apples, I thought Id work some stitching in before then.

Hope ever one has a Great wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

Stitchin'and a Sippin'

2010-09-14T09:30:00.002-04:00

We are enjoying some Beautiful weather . Really cool nights and mornings. Open windows no air, no fans.My Fav kind of weather!

Our summer has been filled with caretaking, putting up food., along with life's everyday stress.So for today I am taking a Break and stitchin' tea towels and sippin' tea.

My sister and Bro.-N-Law is sick ,so we have Little Shadow ,she is helping me stitch.She Loves doing Big Kid stuff.She calls me a Big Kid. lol

My Bro. is in the hoispital ,may come home today.

My Mother-N-law gets worse daily.

Please remember them in your prayers.

Trying to stay positive and Strong for everyone!

Life is stressful at times, but we still have so much to be THANKFUL for!

Hope you have a great day and Thanks for your prayers!

Blessins',Lib

Rain ... And A Cold Front

2010-09-11T14:52:00.003-04:00

We had rain and more rain today, now the sun is shining .A cold front is suppose to move in later today and bring more rain with it. I so welcome a cool down!

Hope everyone is having a great wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

I can't wait for..........

2010-08-30T15:27:00.003-04:00

Autumn's cool down and Beautiful colors, in these here mtns. :o)
I am so Thankful for this summer's harvest ,and all the food I've been able to put up, its been so hot and miserable! I try not to complain ,I just don't know how to get around it this summer! lol
Hope everyone has a Great week.
Blessins',Lib

Hot Pepper Chow-Chow

2010-08-25T18:01:00.002-04:00

Do you find the days are flying by these days? I do!

I've been making jalapeno chow-chow. Its a basic chow-chow recipe and i chopped 6 peppers and put in. The sm. jar I will put in the fridge.

Our temps has cooled down.I welcome that! I look forward to putting up some fall crops, apples, pumpkins, squash ,sweet pots.,greens etc.Making hot tamales for the freezer.

Hope everyone is having a great wk.!

Blessins',Lib

Summer time

2010-08-18T10:15:00.003-04:00

I Love Summer's Fresh Veggies! So Yummy!

I will be in the kitchen putting up summers harvest. So good in the winter time.Sure helps on winter's grocery bill!

Hope ya'll have a great day!

Blessins',Lib

One Day At A Time

2010-08-16T18:46:00.003-04:00

I try to stay away from the news. Today there was something I wanted to watch.While waiting for what I wanted to watch, they interviewed a guy(an expert) who said he thinks the economy is going to double dip. I didn't think we really came out of the first one. What do you think?

We can only Hope and Pray for the best! And take one day at a time, just the way God gives them to us!

Hope you have a Great week!
Blessins',Lib

Prayer's Needed

2010-08-13T19:18:00.001-04:00

Please remember Diane over at Crafty Passions ,in your prayers.
Go by and visit her (see side bar) and show her some Bloggyland Love and support.
Thanks!
Lib

I know I said..........

2010-08-09T12:30:00.006-04:00

We are retired now,but busier than ever.(caretaking & canning and freezing) I see I did not upload my pix. in order. I'm tired.
As you can see I've been Putting up food.

I froze corn, and made corn relish. Also blueberries in 1st pic.

If you read my blog, you know we can no longer raise corn, raccoons gets more than we do.

DS is Produce Manager at our local grocery (Food City), they buy their fruits and veggies as much as possible from local Farmers. Now that corn season is here ,he bought 3 bags of corn and brought by Sat.

The store is trying to be as earth friendly as possible.The store where he works won for saving the most money this quarter. Another thing I like about the store the Produce Managers goes on a field trip to all the local Farmers , tour the field ,go to a park and have a picnic from all local grown food. I think with all the hands on its good , if a customer has questions they can answer better. I'm not trying to promote the grocery store .

I can and freeze as much of our food as I can. I like to know what we're eating.

I like autumn foods also . Bobby Sue if youre reading this ,corn will be part of our Thanksgiving feast!Come on Up!:o)

Hope everyone has a Great week.

Blessins',Lib

It's Official

2010-08-02T10:43:00.003-04:00

We're now in our sunset years of life. Seems we're busier than ever!

The first Soc. Sec. arrived last wk. Altho it's as tho we've been retired the past few yrs. with DH being laid off ! We do enjoy being together 24x7, and we do realize every couple doesn't enjoy that as we do .

Have a Great wk.

Blessins',Lib

What Is Your Most Requested Dish?

2010-07-28T22:01:00.004-04:00

Mine is potato Salad . I make it like my Mom did. I don't use a recipe .

I cube up pots. cook until tender I let them get cold.
I chop up 1 onion, 1 bell pepper ,a few stalks of celery, a few boiled eggs, a few big spoonfuls of sweet relish.Add Mayo and mix.

When we go to a gathering I use 5lbs of pots. if its just use I use about 9 . I always make it a day before I use it to let all the flavors blend.WE always have it for a couple meals .

Been a busy wk. I put up more food (Here "put up food" can or freezing food)
We had 2 storms today alot of good needed rain!
Have a great rest of the wk.
Blessins',Lib

Counting my Blessings

2010-07-26T15:37:00.003-04:00

With the temps rising ,care taking, putting up food,everyday stress,etc.,sometimes life gets a bit overwhelming ! I'm trying to take time

to count my Blessings! It does help a Great deal! Gives me a chance to regroup!

We have so much to be so Thankful for!

Hope you take time out to count your Blessins!

Have a great wk.

Blessins',Lib

I Wish You

2010-07-20T09:02:00.004-04:00

A week filled with Love,Faith and Hope!

Blessins',Lib

Christmas In July

2010-07-17T13:30:00.002-04:00

I know most folks doesn't want to think of Christmas in July . For us crafter's its a must if we have crafts made for Fall and Winter shows. So its that time again crank the ole AC up turn the Christmas music on , get in the Christmas crafting mood.

Have a great wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

Making Sweet Memories

2010-07-15T14:45:00.003-04:00

Little shadow wants to cook each trip here. Most of the time she wants to make a cake.

I've eaten this cake before but never made it, it is super easy to make.

Coconut Pecan Pound Cake

1 box yellow cake mix 1 box instant vanilla pudding ( I used coconut pudding)

3/4c oil

1c.milk 3 eggs

1c chopped pecans 1c.coconut

Combine all ingredients and blend well.Pour into a well greased tubed pan bake 375 for 1 hr.

Glaze:

1c.powdered sugar 1Tbsp. milk 1tsp. vanilla

Mix well and pour over hot cake punching holes with meat fork. let cool in pan .

I also made glaze and poured over cake after removing from pan I should of made it a bit thicker .

Fruit salad

1 can peach pie filling 1 can fruit cocktail drained 1 can pineapple chunks drained

Mix together and chill

You can use any type fruit also pie filling Its quick and easy and good.

You can also put in a sm. container of frozen strawberries do not thaw.

It must have worn Little Shadow out she is napping lol Today is our caretaking day for Dh Mom ,she and little Shadow enjoy each other very much!

Hope you and your Sweet Family is making Sweet Memories

Living Green

2010-07-14T09:04:00.008-04:00

Being green has always been a way of live for me .Long before it was popular. I don't do everything green, but as much as I can.I make most of my cleaning supplies, I do buy one now and then to find most doesn't work any better than what I can make. I try to use cloth bags as much as possible,cloth cleaning rags. I wash clothes in cold water. Hang alot to air dry.

I have alot of vintage bowls etc. I use daily with glass lids, so no need for plastic wrap or tin foil.I can and freeze as much of our food as possible.

We use this shower timer with an air glass in the shower. All sinks and shower heads has water savers, we use only compact light bulbs. I cook alot in a crock pot, on a hot plate, and use a toaster oven as much as possible.I use as much rain water as I can, I wash dishes in dish pans and use the water to water plants. I buy as much as possible 2nd hand .Recycle as much as possible .Our washer,dryer, freezer,stove,fridge is energy star products. We did replace these with new when we did our reno hoping it will be the last time we have to replace them.

When having to go in the car we make each trip count and plan it where we can do as much as possible each trip out.

I was taught waste not want not, If it aint broke don't fix it. I think alot of our Parents and Grandparents ways that we seemed to get away from through the years, we're finding was the way to go and going back to them.

I know alot of folks doesn't like to discuss death (doesn't bother me) yesterday our newspaper had a write up about a funeral home here going green. Natural ways to bury our Loved ones.

And how more and more folks are choosing to go that route. Also said more folks are bringing their Loves ones body home for viewing,I haven't seen that since 1970s.

I do alot more green living . I think we have to be very careful trying to do green living,I think there's companies out there after money and the products are not worth buying,I also think what works for one household doesn't not work for every household. We just have to find what works for us and go with it. And not do it just because its the latest fad and the cool thing to do.

What are some ways you live green?

Hope you have a Great day!

Green Blessins',Lib

Looking Out My Back Door

2010-07-13T10:08:00.007-04:00

These are a few things you would see

What's in your Back yard?

Have aBlessed Day!

Blessins',Lib

My Day Outdoors

2010-07-10T14:12:00.007-04:00

Hope you take time to get outdoors and enjoy Nature's Beauty!

Have a Blessed wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

Freshville

2010-07-09T12:28:00.004-04:00

Here in the South ,we are slap dap in the middle of Freshville. Everything garden fresh. I Love this time of year ,when cooking with everything Freshville (Fresh from the garden)

We are suppose to get a few days of rain and cool down.I welcome both!

Hope everyone has a great week end!

Eileen ,Its Great hearing from you!:o)

Blessins',Lib

Heatwave, Cooking and Freezing

2010-07-06T09:44:00.003-04:00

Our cool down didn't last long. Heatwave is back ! For today I am staying indoors cooking and freezing my months supply of meals.Also I am "Putting up food" as we call it around here, which means canning or freezing food. It will be so good this winter!

Hope you're having a Great week!

Blessins', Lib

Fun Outing

2010-07-05T17:43:00.006-04:00

Friday we took Little Shadow to Pigeon Forge ,for a fun outing. We went to the Park at the Old Mill, for a picnic, then fed the ducks, pigeons, and birds.

I love this flowers! The Old Mill is in the background. Growing up my Grandparents lived very close to the Old Mill, back then it was safe to fish in Little Pigeon River, lots of meals were caught there ,by the water wheel.Each trip to The Old Mill sparks lots of Happy Memories for me.:o)

Then off to ride the kiddy rides, a neat little area for smaller kids. Little Shadow loves going to ride the rides, she calls it the Playground. We always enjoy our outing with her .

Hope you have a great Week.

Blessins',Lib

Happy 4th of July

2010-07-03T17:32:00.002-04:00

Happy 4th of July Ya'll!
Hope everyone has a Great weekend!
Blessins',Lib

Its Time ............

2010-06-30T11:49:00.005-04:00

Its tea time! Have all the chores finished.The weather is Much nicer (cooler) so what else is there left to do but have a tea party with my Fav Little Shadow! Want to join us?

Hope everyone has a great day!

Blessins',Lib

Guest

2010-06-28T11:37:00.002-04:00

I went outside this morning to be greeted by 4 goats. As I went closer to take a pic. they turned and walked off .I know you can only see 3 one was in the bend .We never know from moment to moment what will show up here. One time you go out there maybe a deer, goats,raccoons, fox,you never know.When it comes to wildlife we respect them and enjoy them from a distance.

Four legged guest is only one thing of lots and lots of things that makes it fun living here!:o)

Hope you have a Great day, hope some sweet guest drops by to visit you:o)

Blessins',Lib

Flying The Coop

2010-06-26T09:57:00.003-04:00

My Brother Ed and I are always on the hunt for things we know each other enjoys. He found me a chicken coop to display a few of my collections on. I don't decorate the norm, I think we should dec. with what we Love and we will enjoy it more. Its a reflection of us and what we like and enjoy.

Ed is an Artist ,you can't see it real clear but notice the little rooster painting he did some years back for me.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Blessins',Lib

Getting My Simple Life Back

2010-06-25T11:30:00.003-04:00

I am so ready to live the Simple life again! I have been living it ,but my life has been so full and busy lately. With most all the reno. behind us ,life is once again slowing down and we're Loving it.
It is Official DH is Retired now(since May), just hasn't received his 1st Soc. Sec. check yet, it comes in July.He's been laid off over 2 yrs. now so kinda like hes been retired. I know its not for everyone we're together 24x7 and LOVE it! We started last summer trying to get things done to our home so we wouldn't have to worry with it in retirement yrs. About have that finished up and so glad! :o) few minor things left to do.
This a.m. got busy the yard is mowed, and inside and outside chores are finished. Hurry on over because you want see that often.LOL
We are getting more relaxing time now and getting back to living the GOOD Simple side of Life:o)
Our Little shadow has been gone since Last Sun. she will be home today, so we will have a Great wk.end:o) She calls daily.
Hope everyone has a great wk. end!
Blessins',Lib

Want you Join Me?

2010-06-24T09:57:00.003-04:00

With the temps close to 100, its been a busy summer. All the chores are finished.
DH is bringing his Mom for the day. So I am making time to sip tea and enjoy the day!
Want you join me?
Have a Great day!
Blessins',Lib

I want ............

2010-06-23T15:18:00.003-04:00

I want to be stitching.But cant seem to find the time.
Yesterday we had a new front door installed , windows ,and insulation. So now I get to wash windows.lol Maybe soon I can stitch.
Hope everyone's having a great week! And staying cool , upper 90s here
Blessins',Lib