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 She and I have become the early birds.I cherish our quiet early mornings together.  We make our way out to do chores, as the sun cast it's shadow across our land.I drag a hose and feed bucket. She brings along her dog.And Mr. Kitty (her new kitten that she named five different times) A true country girl.Growing up on this land. Playing outside in the cool breeze of morning. Still in

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Dear blog friends, Sorry I haven't posted regularly in a while.  Life kicked into over drive around here.  We opened our restaurant on Friday, October 15. The "official" grand opening was Monday (18th) and each night has gotten a busier. Tonight we filled the place up for the first time. What a relief! We run the place as a family. My husband, myself, two brother in laws, and a friend. Even 

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I had a VERY sick little boy this week.  There were moments, I was very frightened for my son. He ran fever for five days. Sometimes, the fever spiked to 104.4 degrees. For a child, that had NEVER experienced sickness outside of the sniffles, it was hard to see him suffer day in and day out. At one point, I was holding him on the couch.  While I prayed over him, he began to cry. My heart broke...

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Our new normal day begins much earlier than it used to.In between deliveries and faxes we hit the little park down the road.Most mornings, our bags are packed and waiting by the front door. Ready to go for the day.  Sometimes, I am still shocked that we actually pulled this off.Life can change on you in a heart beat. We are learning to embrace each busy day. So we hit the park and let the good

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It has been a long three months, but we are finally nearing completion of this project.  I could not be more ready. I have grown weary of being SO busy. Some days, seem nonstop until I drop into bed exhausted. As a mother, I do not like being so busy all the time.  When life is on the go, day in and day out, moments go unnoticed. Meals are rushed, not lovingly prepared and enjoyed. I miss "doing"

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Just a family, building a business.Little ones and big ones working along together.All of us with BIG hopes and dreams as we work. Thankful for loving, hard working, brother in laws. My husband has two wonderful brothers(only one pictured). They are the best of friends, the three of them. Good (single) men that serve this family well. They take care of their mom and aunt.  They are wonderful

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The Bible that is falling apart,usually belongs to the personwho's life is not.~Charles Spurgeon

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Sometimes, I come here to pour out my heart. I grew up in a toxic home. My father ruled over us like a tyrant. He could be extremely verbally abusive to myself, my mother, and sister. For years, I would hide out in my bedroom praying for the day to come and I would make my escape. Escape the endless fighting going on all around me. In the early days of my marriage, I was a real hot head. I

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Does your day look like mine?  With all that is going on these days, I am so grateful for slow days at home. Taking life at a turtle's pace. Teaching my little girl the letter J. Big J. Little j. J says jhhh. My girl figured out recently, that she likes to take showers. Instead of baths. At anytime of the day, I will here the shower running. Just without notice, Gracie is on her fifth shower.

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Today....today after fifteen years of employment with the same company my husband gave his notice. (this two toned paint job is going this weekend)  In an economy, where people are scrambling for jobs, we are walking away from one. I say "we" because I have prayed and long suffered right along with him all these years. He enjoyed his work but it was the company, the management, and the building

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My favorite scientist!He comes home from worship with an idea. He wants to do an experiment. Nothing new with that, he loves doing experiments. A home schooled boy learns by doing. Glue, Borax, and water make goo. Did you know that? :) I confess, I didn't! Dad was the overseer of the slimy job. But even I, had to slide my hand into the mushy fun. Good job Science boy!This was so much fun! We can

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A last minute decision, turned out to be the most fun weekend of the Summer. Some friends told us about this beautiful hotel with a water slide and lazy river.  It didn't take us long to decide....as we threw our cloths into the suit case.  A quick search on Expedia and we were off to Orlando. We drove straight to the hotel and didn't leave all weekend. The boy went round and round on the water

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Yaw, know I'm an old fashioned kind of girl. Well, if you didn't know, now you do.I love everything old and country this includes my TV 'wachin'. I even talk country(in my countrified twang :) My favorite program has always been The Waltons. I have loved this show since I was a little girl.A couple years ago they took it off the air, the reruns, I mean. I have missed watching all those Walton

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I love our home school life.  I miss teaching them when we take a break from 'doing' school. Learning and life go hand in hand.  My boy and I, have spent the Summer evening's reading through his children's Bible. We are just about to finish with it, and then begin reading through his junior Bible.It has more of the details in it.This child absorbs the Word. He never lets me slide on our readings.

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 For the longest time, he wouldn't move from my side. Shy and timid little guy...he was. No longer is he that bashful boy. Everyday, growing up and into the young man he is becoming. We prayed for an activity that would be suited for him. Something he liked, but would also teach life long skills. Most importantly, a boost to his self confidence.   We decided on Kenpo.  A street smart self-defense

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You are the great love of my life. There can be no other. I gave you my heart fourteen years ago. You have it still! Thank you for walking this life with me. Loving you, with all that I am.

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One Who Helps"And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make a HELP MEET for him." -Genesis 2:18 The Bible teaches that it is the wife's duty to HELP her husband. You may not agree with that, but it is God's plan. Many women have simply sold-out to the ungodly influences of the feminist movement and refuse to accept any such teaching. There is no greater role for

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Starting a business, is like climbing a mountain one single step at a time.Just when, you think you've cleared the pass, you look up at the challenge that awaits in the miles ahead.We scouted out buildings for three months. A facility large enough for our plans, but not too big with empty space to fill. It had to be affordable. We found something usable, but really old and kinda small. Though

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I never have much time to watch television. Tell you the truth, I don't care for TV much. I would rather be working on some kind of project, then planted in front of the tube. Except, for the one show my husband and I like to watch together. Jason has been a fan of the Deadliest Catch since the very first season it aired on Discovery. It took me a little while, but I was slowly pulled into the

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Dears friends,I have missed meeting you here. I have missed sharing the happenings of 'this life' with you.We are taking big steps over here, my husband and I, for our family.We are starting our own small business.This is a life long dream being fulfilled for my husband.I am helping him set up accounts, placing orders, licensing issues, and the list goes on.We are extremely excited, to say the

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I did good this week.All of these items below were either free, under $1.00, or they paid me to buy them. :)Shall I break it down for you???2 x Finish detergent gel pacs bogo at 6.99. Used 2 x 2.50 coupons=1.99/2=.99each 2 x Lea and Perrins sauce $1.99 each minus $2.00 coupon= +.014 x Chips Ahoy bogo $3.69-b1g1 free printable coupon=2 FREE6 x Hershey syrup bogo $2.19-1/3 coupon(why I bought 6)=

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Results are in for week one of the $100 challenge.I found this thrifty find discounted ($11) at a local antique decorative shop.No, it's not an antique, but it is made of wood and it goes with the theme in Garrett's room. He has a log cabin rustic motif going on in there. I am thinking, that this would look better hanging over my front door. Especially, since it reads 'Wipe Yer Paws.' CVS

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We Picked!They ate!A hot morning spent picking these sweet blessing's of Summer. Our buckets and their belly's full, we made our way back home. With blue fingers and tongues, we plunged our sweaty bodies into cool water.Jason and I, picked eleven pounds of blueberries. I think they ate eleven pounds of blueberries. All these years, we never knew that just down the road was a u-pick blueberry

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The rain is coming down tonight. The power went out just before dark. They don't like it when the power goes out. To take their minds off the dark and the storm, I went for the box. I light the oil lamp and we say a prayer over our home.Then we open the box.The box is full of odds and ends, glue and scissors, glitter and googlie eyes.We hardly notice the power back on, but we notice the air

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After watching the cute movie (Julie and Julia), I wanted to prepare the highlighted dish in the film. Julia Child's recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon. So, what did I do......Googled it of course. The ingredient list was not too expensive. The most exotic ingredients were pearl onions and a young full-bodied wine like Chianti. I don't know about you but I don't cook with pearl onions and red wine

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I believe whole hearted that you should live with what you love most.The Word of God is something I couldn't be without. Could You??On January 1, 2010, I set out on a journey to read the Bible completely. The One Year Chronological Bible has made it easy to read along in sections everyday.I have learned so much about God on this journey. Much of it for the first time. I have learned of the

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See that lazy yellar dog?? I love that fur ball!He moves from front porch to back porch depending on the time of day.Cool bowl of refreshing water and a ceiling fan running wide open...HOT Florida Summers...sometimes he stands up long enough to take a dip in a little wading pool.Yes, there is a sand box on my back porch...My girl needs shade and fan to build castles!I, however, have been

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That's what we said anyway! But as the months passed...We knew we couldn't miss it.I started coming here when I was about five years old.That's right, about 29 years worth of vacations and memories from right here.I walked these paths as a little girl and now my girl walks these same warm stones.When we married, we decided to continue on this family tradition.Of spending one week with family

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They are so special to me.I cherish every moment of this life. All the while knowing, we will have them for only a short time.I better get it right!This school year was coming to an end and I wanted to do something special. Something simple, but different from our ordinary day.We laughed a lot as we watched Marmaduke. Always choose a movie with talking animals, and you will never go wrong.

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Do we all love the Starbucks? I LOVE coffee, no matter what time of day it is, but I do try to limit myself to two cups a day (usually). I try o.k.In the hot summer, my sister and I love iced coffee. We love Starbucks iced coffee, Dunkin Donuts iced coffee, and even Mc D's iced mocha. What I don't like is paying $3-5 for a coffee.Maybe once a month or so as a special treat. Until now!!I have

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My girl turns four.....oh, how the years are passing so quickly. I miss having a baby. I miss her being my baby. I loved holding this sweet little bundle all swaddled in her blanket, rocking, and singing to her for hours. If only we could pause time for a moment more. Savoring those precious moments that come and go. So quickly, that if your not focused on them, you could very well miss

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So, it's that time of year again. When every afternoon, is spent in the water until little hands and feet are pruned. When I hear, over and over "CANNON BALL!!" The most fun and relaxing time of year. The school books are tucked away for a little while. Cousin Carlee's coming to visit for two weeks of fun in the sun.Endless popsicles and ice cream treats.Hair is getting blonder, skin is a

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and lived well.My sweetheart took me out for a night on the town. Which really means, dinner and a movie. It was so nice to sit and talk during dinner and hold hands during the movie. Robin Hood was very good. Russell Crowe was a very handsome long bow carrying, arrow shooting, hero of the story. The movie kind of reminded us of Gladiator (which we loved) in the whole epic story sorta way.

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It's been a while since I posted about grocery shopping and frugal finds. I'm still couponing every week but I no longer shop for the cheapest food at the market. After all, this is the sustenance that is going into our bodies. There are somethings you don't want just because it's cheap.This weeks best deals and savings...I made a rare stop by the Food lion for a stock up sale on Edy's ice

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Mamie Lee WoodardBorn to this Earth January 27, 1917 - Departed into Heaven May 15, 2010When I think of her, the scripture from 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 immediately comes to mind. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but

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What says Summer more than, snapping green beans on the front porch. I remember so many summer days sitting on my grandfather's porch shelling peas by the bushel. We would shell so many beans my thumbs would be raw for days. We're doing our best to create those same memories (and skills) for our children. It is my hope for them, to know how to grow and preserve their own food. This world is

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He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgement. Proverbs12:11Sorry friends, blogging has taken a back seat these past few weeks. Life and beautiful weather draws me out doors most days. The work load has doubled since the garden is in full growth. Weeds, weeds, and more weeds...if we don't keep up with the weeds, they will take over. The whole

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My boy woke up early Saturday morning thinking it was Mothers day. He had a plan! He locked himself in my closet for an hour up to something, he was. When he finally emerged, I gently informed him Sunday is mothers day. All day, he was eager to give me his gift but we waited. Early Sunday morning, they surprised me with special gifts. This beautiful love letter from my boy to his best girl.

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The reality about cooking, cleaning, and laundry is that they have to be done. No way around it! It doesn't matter if you are single, married, children or no children, someone has to do it. No one is going to show up and do the wash for you. Of course you could pay someone to do it, but would they put their heart into the home like you would? Would they plan a healthy meal with

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Reading is my favorite past time. I love good books. It is my hope, that my children grow to appreciate books throughout their lives. Already, my daughter shares my love for reading. This is her favorite right now. I must say, mine too! :) It was a quiet night until...Knock, Knock, Knock!It's a Duck!Max, is his name! Max moves right on in and makes himself at home.In February he discovered he had

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Going away has its perks. Beautiful hotels, no cleaning, relaxation.... but the best part is coming home again. I am a major homebody!! I love it when my car doesn't leave the driveway for days sometimes weeks. Getting away for a few days reminds me how much I love home. I said no cleaning was a perk of hotel life, but in my own home, I enjoy cleaning. I love the smell of a fresh clean

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Our beautiful tree covered road. I love this view!My husband, Jason, grew into his teen years, living in Los Angeles, California. He was a city boy, that managed to escape the violent street life of flying bullets. Life in big cities, filled with violence, can be a scary place. Life changed, when his folks packed up and moved cross country to small town USA. These days, he lives a quiet peaceful

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My friend, I have thought and prayed over you most of this day.Praying that Abba Father, would surround you in His Holy presence.This day, thirteen years ago, He presented you a precious son.A son...... living in Eternity.A boy's journey, that has touched and changed lives.My heart My life!His legacy continues...Andrew's messageLife may get really hard.Keep your eyes on Jesus.Hebrews 12:10-11

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We are surrounded by beautiful rivers and springs here in North Florida. Within five minutes of our house, we can jump into crystal clear (but freezing) springs. On this beautiful Spring day, we decided to go wet our hooks.The peace and tranquility is relaxing. One afternoon without laundry, workbooks, and ringing phones.The only sounds I hear are laughter, birds, and the gentle flow of the

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A special party we had today.A party all about being a little girl.All the ladies and even a horse showed up.It was a lovely party.We had a wonderful hostess.She made sure every detail was just right for her guest.Pretty pink napkins where placed all around.Thank you my lady for the most precious afternoon.love, mommy

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My husband bartered with a friend for two flats of beautiful fresh strawberries. Our part, was a truck load of pine straw which we have in abundance on our farm. I'm definitely loving our part of the trade. We froze five gallon bags of strawberries for smoothies and homemade ice cream treats this summer. Then, I mashed seven cups of berry goodness. Added some sugar and pectin.My kitchen

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Before the days of sliced wonder bread, the lady of the home had to bake her bread fresh daily. Bread making is a lost art (for some). It is a lost art that is making a come back. With mother's staying closer to home and the desire to live simpler lifestyles, bread making is a blessing and a valued skill.This recipe is a basic traditional white bread recipe. Always, use unbleached flour (in

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"The more subsidized it is, the less free it is. What is known as "free education" is the least free of all, for it is a state-owned institution; it is socialized education - just like socialized medicine or the socialized post office - and cannot possibly be separated from political control."-Frank Chodorov (1887-1966), Why Free Schools Are Not Free

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Andrew and AidenMy nephews but I love them like they are mine.Andrew, our gentle giant, turned eleven last week.He has not had it easy in this life. A boy that had to grow up too fast. Multiple surgeries before he could read or ride a bike, but look at him today.Healthy and strong.His favorite things are baseball and skateboarding (skater boy reminds me of another precious Andrew ;).A boy that

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Have you seen her work?? It is very good.I just love her use of color.She also does walls, desks, and floors. :)It's a beautiful life!

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Well, not really but the DVD series of the West ladies are here.My very own copy of Hannah, CeCe, Vicki, and Jasmine.If you have never heard of this mother and her daughters and their DVD series called Homestead Blessings, you are really missing out.At least I think so. ;)They are old fashioned in every thing they make and do.(I love everything old fashioned).They live and farm in Amish country

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Today, is one of those days. The weather is lovely, the temperature is just right for opening the windows and airing out the house. There is a cool breeze that blows through my house. I have lots of windows on all sides. We planned it that way when we built because I knew the breeze would be wonderful on a day like today.My dear husband is out playing in a charity golf tournament for the

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Can you find it in your day?? Sometimes, it is something so simple, others would not bother to notice. I have many simple pleasures that bring me so much joy.That first cup of morning coffee. It has to be good coffee and in my favorite mug.My favorite girlie apron. I love wearing an apron as I go about my day around the home.A tidy comfortable home.A few quiet moments on my front porch. Ceiling

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Even during all the fun activities...Let us not forget WHO and WHAT we celebrate.He went to the cross at Calvary.His blood He shed for me.By His blood we are Forgiven.The King of Kings!We love You Savior.Bunny face cupcakesfor Gracie bug's Easter party ;)

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I pose a question to the mother's of daughters. Do we as mothers, encourage our daughters to become mothers and keepers of the home? Do you make it a regular topic in your home? That it is a good thing to want to be a mother, wife, and keeper of the home. Will she grow up knowing that there is a distinct biblical role for the life of a woman and a man? Have our own gender roles been blurred

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The happenings in a day! We lost one of the kittens last week, and I'm afraid the other is soon to follow. I'm not sure what happened. The first one always seemed a little not healthy. No matter how much, I fed him. He just didn't seem to progress, but kitty 2 was doing good. He was strong until just this morning. I carried him in his box outside beside my garden. I sat down and fed him

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My sweet girl!She never forgets me.always a new bouquetIn the summer, I get beautiful Zinnias and Snap Dragons,fresh from my flower garden.Today the most beautiful bunch yet,weeds with the roots and all.Her heart is precious!Cherish her, I do.(can you see her green mouth and teeth? she found where I hid her Valentine fun dip candy ;).she's my girl!

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The kindness in his heart.His love for me.Sometimes.....I ask myself, am I getting it right?Do I give them all that they need?Will they grow up to care about others?Does my light shine bright enough to light up their lives.Do I tell them enough, how much Jesus loves them?Oh, how I pray that I do.I pray I'm getting this one thing right.Today, I didn't feel well. So after lessons, I went to put my

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Before the cool evenings leave us for good, I took the opportunity to make one more big pot of soup. I absolutely love soup and this is my favorite one to make. Ms. Paula Deen's recipe straight from the Lady and Sons. Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you away because it is mostly seasonings and vegetables. It makes the most excellent BIG pot of soup. I like to freeze half of it

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Grace, my artist, spends her morning painting her miniature tea set.Not a morning passes, that my little lady is notup before everyone else, drawing and painting.My bedroom wall is proof of her best work.:)I love my little Picasso.I am bottle feeding two orphaned kittens, every 4 hours.We've never really been cat people. We had a cat years ago but decided to not get another once she was gone.

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On this family's journey, to make better food choices, we have left many things behind. With two children that love to have snacks twice a day, I had to find satisfying snacks that would be a little better than potato chips and cookies. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a cookie, but instead of buying the prepackaged kind, I bake my own. That way I know the ingredients minus all

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Our loving four legged friend, Simba. Simba is a yellow Lab, and he has been with us for four years now. My favorite movie growing up has always been "Old Yeller."Still today it is a family favorite. So, I always wanted a lazy old yeller dog.Four years ago, we located a breeder and brought home a fluffy yellow puppy.and that's where the story began... I'll just say, that "Marley and Me" is a

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for most of life, i think we fight God. we keep trying to show him what we think we were made for. we keep giving him better ideas. we keep working for something bigger & greater than anything he seems to have in mind. for many of us, by the time we are in mid-life, we feel we somehow have missed out on some of the great things we were born for. we fight with God over this. i come to you,

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Country mouse goes to Disney! This weekend our Gracie Bug had her first visit to Disney World and Animal Kingdom. We really had a wonderful time just watching her laugh, smile, and be a very happy excited little girl. Big brother had a wonderful time too, but he had already experienced the magic that IS Disney. (Warning: lots of vacation photos.)Cinderella's castle Mama told you guys to wear your

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A girl can't wear ripped yoga pants all the time. LoL... but yeah, that's about right. Even frugal girl, is still a girl, and she likes pretty new things hanging in her closet. Yesterday, I had a couple hours in the afternoon to get away and run my errands. I made a beeline for the mall. :)I hardly ever shop at the mall (our mall has about five stores and a JCPenny). As you know, I am more

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Psalm 23 (NLT)The Lord is my shepherd;I have all that I need.He lets me rest in green meadows;he leads me beside peaceful streams.He renews my strength.He guides me along right paths,bringing honor to his name.Even when I walkthrough the darkest valley,I will not be afraid,for you are close beside me.Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.You prepare a feast for mein the presence of my

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I need to bring it home for a minute......or two.Over the past eight years, I have slowly let my true self split from my physical self. Let me just be straight up honest with the white elephant in the room....WEIGHT....has been a battle for me. For as long as I can remember, I have had to workout and watch what I eat. Even as a teenage girl, I would exercise daily. In my early twenty's, I

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Here in the South, Spring is in the air. The birds are chirping, the rabbits are hopping, and the flowers are beginning to come alive. So, I am making my list ready for some good old back busting deep cleaning.Cleaning is apart of my everyday, but it is this time of the year I like to tacklethose once a year jobs.Here is what I have to do so far... Wipe down all base boards. Mop and perhaps

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Loves these precious children.teaches them to shoot a BB gun.is patient and kind.A daddy that jumpsand jumps until he can't jump anymore.He teaches his boy good things.Burns the midnight oil to provide for this family.A man that loves God and teaches his children to do what is right.He will always choose the honorable route in a decision.A man that is passionate about politics,and good Christian

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Defining Jesus would be a challenge to the best of writers, but John handles the task with casual analogy. The Messiah, in a word, was "the Word." A walking message. A love letter. Be he a fiery verb or a tender adjective, he was quite simply, a word.-No Wonder They Call Him SaviorIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,and the Word was God.John 1:1

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How is it, that in my area there doesn't seem to be any HAPPY stay at home mothers? About a year ago, I began following the blogs of a three mothers from Alabama. I had been reading one of the women's blog for much longer, when I realized that she referenced the blogs of her two best friends. So, I found the other two ladies and began following their stories. These ladies teachings, stories

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He surprised me this morning with these beautiful blooms. He knows how much I love flowers that I can plant. Not because commercialism says today you must... Just because he loves me. Let me cherish him.

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Friday was cold and rainy here in North Florida. We had big plans for the day, but the weather had other ideas. So, what did we do??? We went to Grammie's house and spent the afternoon playing in dough. Country mouse is serious when it comes to rolling out her dough.She has to get it just right, so that her bread will be of perfect shape. Hey, what happened to that loaf??I think this guy had

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Happy children live here, is what they would say. These walls protect and shelter from the storms and the cold. These walls witness our joy and tears. They hear our hopes and secrets. Sometimes........ they take a bruising when country mouse rides through these halls. I am thankful for these walls and the family that dwells here. I am most at peace in this home. Cooking and

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Make a tasty healthy treat today. Strawberry banana smoothies...Ingredients needed: 6 fresh or frozen strawberries2 bananas2 heaping spoonfuls of organic yogurt1-2 Tablespoons maple sugar (natural sweetener)2 Tablespoons Wheat Germ1/2 cup of juice (apple, orange, or tropical fruit)1 cup crushed icefew fresh blueberry's for toppingAdd fruit juice, bananas, yogurt to the blendernext add wheat

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This weeks shopping trip looks much different than the past. Today, I shopped the local produce market that is supplied by local farmers. If you read my last post, you know why the turn around in the way I feed my family. The documentary about food has changed the way we look at our food. Even, my little boy is on board with the changes, and he used to ask for a Happy meal if we went

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Last night we watched the documentary "Food, Inc." Basically, it is a film that was made to inform the American people where our food originates. From the raising of the animal to the grocery store. It was VERY eye opening. Most people (myself) have absolutely no idea of the filth we have been eating and serving to our most precious. The meat! The meat is the biggest nightmare! Cows, chickens,

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In the Chronological Bible, we are on day 29, and poor Job is in a world of hurt. This man has been through the worst imaginable suffering. He had it all....Family, land, livestock, and the respect of being an elder. Among his people, he was considered a great man. In the eyes of God, Job was a fine man. One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the Lord,

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We are nearing the end of the month. I had intended to post more of my menu plans for the month, but my mind was a little pre-occupied the past couple weeks. I still managed to stick to my goal of eating from the pantry and freezer for January. I just went over my $100 goal for the month. I found center cut chops for 1.79lb. and stocked up. The meats in the freezer were getting low, and I

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Thank you to friends that have prayed on my behalf. I found out the lump is not cancer, praise God. I will spare you the yucky details, but it was actually a blocked pore. The lump is now gone, and my mind is at peace.By the Grace of God go I!Love to you,Brandi

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She tends her birds and gathers her eggs. Thankful for His provision. Our very first egg.My kitchen....It's the heart of our home.The room I spend most of my day...cooking and cleaning.Providing sustenance for the ones I love.The labor of dough is my simple pleasure.The smell of fresh bread baking is the scent of home.Love lives here!An afternoon at the pond with a hook and a pole.This is life

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I am eternally GRATEFUL to all that have lifted me up in prayer. I have felt your prayers in my life.I am still waiting on the insurance confirmation, and as soon as my paper work arrives, I will be scheduling with my doctor. I am at peace though. When I am in prayer in the Lord's presence, in my spirit, I feel as though God is telling me to be comforted and at peace. I trust Him....that's what

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Dear friends,I have no happy recipes or smart things to say today. I simply and humbly ask (please) that you would pray for me when you come into the Lord's presence.A little while back, I found a small lump in my left breast. I had hoped it would go away. I have prayed for it to go away. It has not. It is still small, but I have begun to feel something in there.Last year, we lost health

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Chickens!!! Gotcha.............This is my husband's latest project. A movable free range chicken coop.It opens at both ends and the front can be opened for cleaning. It is light weight (two people) for easy moving.The inside of the coop is the laying area. Fill it with hay and hens and we are gonna be in fresh egg heaven. I can't wait to get us some chickens. I have wanted chickens

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Keep your eyes focused on what is right. Keep looking straight ahead to what is good. Proverbs 4:25I came out of my room one morning to find her curled in the chair reading about Jesus. Even though she is three and can't read a written word, the Word written in her heart she repeated. "Jesus with the children, Jesus hugged the little girl, Jesus made the little girl better" these are all

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No....this was not breakfast. This was dinner! I pulled the leftover Christmas spiral ham out of the freezer and heated it up along with my son's new favorite "egg in the whole". Added a side of cheese grits and fruit. Walla.....bon apetite!! It was fast and easy!Egg in the whole This easy recipe came from the Pioneer Women Cooks cookbook. I have made several dishes from her cookbook so far and

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I have decided to take the "eat from the pantry challenge". Some bloggers over at moneysavingmom blog are doing a thirty day challenge of eating only from the pantry. I have been wanting to clear through my pantry and freezer. Both are full and why not pocket the savings this month. I will be allowing a $100.00 budget (hopefully less) for milk, eggs, and fresh produce for the month. My

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So, we are off to the new year! And a blessed new year to all!Like I said in the last post, this year, I am embarking on a one year reading of The One Year Chronological Bible. I began this quest yesterday with a group of folks that signed up at Tina Johns blog tinajohns.org. If you would like to sign up, go there now and sign up. Just a little about Tina, she and her husband Pastor Christ

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It's that time again! Do you feel the need to re-invent yourself every new year? I admit that I don't. I am simply comfortable in my own skin right at this moment. But I definitely have PLENTY of room for improvements. I have just come to acceptance, that my body will never be a size 8 again. Bearing children has reshaped my curves and my metabolism, and I am finely, okay with what I

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My favorite ladies! Amy (sister), Grammie (my mama), and the big forehead is me. My most favorite little lady riding her new bike.....The tall one is my man Jason, BIL Nathan, and sis making their plates.This is the result of my house by the end of the day. I don't know why, I clean so much before everyone comes over. Because by the time they leave, it is a disaster. Next year, I think I'll

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This is my precious sister, Amy. Saturday, we baked all day and we still have another day of baking to go. We love it though! She and I look forward to it every year. Peanut Brittle .......but I'll be honest, I forgot to add the baking soda at the last minute. So it is like hard candy, definitely a redo tomorrow.Lots of dishes on bake day. Thanks sister, for being SO

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The last few days have been difficult. My heart is so sad right now. Sad for the life that ended before it could spread its wings and fly. Sad for the mother and father hurting....hurting the most unbearable hurt. Everything that I do during the day, always brings a thought to mind of dear Melonie. Doing the wash, I think of her doing his wash for the last time. Preparing a meal, I think of

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Through tears and a broken heart, I write these words. Today, sweet Andrew went to be with Jesus.Until August, this child was healthy and whole. He was a skateboarder and a normal happy boy. How things can change in a moment. The last four months, were unimaginable for this child and his family. It's so hard for me to wrap my mind around situations like this. Yes, I have the "why Lord"

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Brother and Sister, a bond that can never be broken. Pretty Girl..... Silly Heads!

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A wise son brings joy to his father; -Proverbs 10:1 My first born turned 8 today. My first born, one of my true loves! A boy with an old soul.....that loves Jesus with all his heart. Such a spiritual thinker that he asks his mother, of every song that plays on the radio,"mom, does this song reflect Jesus?"He prays for others without prompting. Sometimes, I will hear whispering, and I look over

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Tonight, my family is beginning to feel better. The past four days have been fevers, snot, coughing, yucky stuff , and more coughing. My husband has returned to work tonight after four days in the bed. He is still suffering with sinus pain, but he endures this every year at this time. A gift he inherited from his father, I suppose. My children still have nasty coughs periodically, but no

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If your family enjoys fresh baked bread, then you are gonna love this recipe. This recipe is from the book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. This loaf makes a crusty bread that can be prepped in five minutes straight out of the refrigerator. This recipe will make four, one pound loaves. The dough can rest in the refrigerator for up to fourteen days, but once you make a loaf your gonna

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Tonight, I have something on my heart and I feel like there is someone out there struggling with her decision. A mother is trying to decide to stay a career mom or come home to be more of a full time stay at home wife/mother. I would say to her, first of all, make no decision without taking it to God in prayer. I try to make NO decisions without consulting The Father. The Lord will guide you

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I will teach my children because I love God, And because I love them.I will know my children, and my children will know God.Together, we will travel this road of learning. If they learn by seeing-I will let them look.If they learn by hearing-I will let them listen.If they learn by doing-I will let them do.I will take time for each child to grow and blossom.If one falls behind, I will slow down

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This is a gift I receive everyday. I might be neck deep in laundry and this sweetness comes to find me with a bouquet of fresh flowers. Yes, I count my blessing's daily. I am so thankful that the Lord blessed me to be their mommy.

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