We got a nice little rain yesterday evening. Things are growing. It all makes for a nice morning here at my house.
Life on a Small Pecan Farm & the Recognition of God in All of It.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
{ Happy Homemaker Monday - July 27 }
The weather in my neck of the woods:
Sunny hot & humid.
One of my simple pleasures:
After supper when it's cooler outside, Danny takes a ride all over the property. He has to check the irrigation to the trees and looks for bugs or signs of disease. He calls this "Making an Assessment". I especially like to do this on the golf cart vs. the Rhino because the golf cart is quiet. It's a nice way to spend the last hours of the day together.
On my bedside table:
"The Believer's Guide to Spiritual Warfare" by Thomas B. White. I've had this book for over 10 years. It is underlined, dog eared, & highlighted. It is a book that I have referred to a lot. If you are a Christian, I recommend you adding this book to your library. It is scripturaly sound and truthfully written.
On my TV:
Nothing. It is quiet in this house this morning.
On the menu for tonight:
Country fried steak with gravy & onions, mashed potatoes, field peas, cream corn, and sliced tomatoes.
On my To Do List:
Wash and hang out a few loads of laundry.
Vacuum the kitchen. We have been on a glass breaking spree for some reason & we are finding little shards of glass on the floor!
Clean my front porch. The porches have to be wiped down every so often.
New Recipe I tried last week:
Tomato Dip with chips....hot!
In the craft basket:
I don't have one....sorry!
Looking forward to:
A weekend coming up at a cabin on Crooked River on the Georgia coast! We are going to do some saltwater fishing and lounging. We will also be attending a cousin's wedding that is near where we will be staying.
Homemaking Tip for this week:
We usually have venison & a home grown cow in the freezer but we missed last years meat because of Danny being sick. My local grocer had a good sale on meat this past week so I bought several pounds of pork chops, steak, and a big chuck roast. I divided up the meat into servings and wrapped them in freezer paper. It didn't take 15 minutes. This will get us through until we harvest some more meat.
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
I really enjoyed Sandra's post from the KITCHEN last week. She always makes you feel at home and like you are in her presence when she blogs.
Favorite photo from last week:
Little Package got a new baby doll last week. At bedtime she couldn't give the doll up nor her favorite place with Poppa.
Lesson learned the past few days:
Patience...keep your cool and wait it out.
On my Prayer List:
My family.
A little girl with an unknown illness.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
I continue to use the daily devotional from Streams in the Desert. Awesome!
For more Homemaker Monday's, visit Sandra!
The weather in my neck of the woods:
Sunny hot & humid.
One of my simple pleasures:
After supper when it's cooler outside, Danny takes a ride all over the property. He has to check the irrigation to the trees and looks for bugs or signs of disease. He calls this "Making an Assessment". I especially like to do this on the golf cart vs. the Rhino because the golf cart is quiet. It's a nice way to spend the last hours of the day together.
On my bedside table:
"The Believer's Guide to Spiritual Warfare" by Thomas B. White. I've had this book for over 10 years. It is underlined, dog eared, & highlighted. It is a book that I have referred to a lot. If you are a Christian, I recommend you adding this book to your library. It is scripturaly sound and truthfully written.
On my TV:
Nothing. It is quiet in this house this morning.
On the menu for tonight:
Country fried steak with gravy & onions, mashed potatoes, field peas, cream corn, and sliced tomatoes.
On my To Do List:
Wash and hang out a few loads of laundry.
Vacuum the kitchen. We have been on a glass breaking spree for some reason & we are finding little shards of glass on the floor!
Clean my front porch. The porches have to be wiped down every so often.
New Recipe I tried last week:
Tomato Dip with chips....hot!
In the craft basket:
I don't have one....sorry!
Looking forward to:
A weekend coming up at a cabin on Crooked River on the Georgia coast! We are going to do some saltwater fishing and lounging. We will also be attending a cousin's wedding that is near where we will be staying.
Homemaking Tip for this week:
We usually have venison & a home grown cow in the freezer but we missed last years meat because of Danny being sick. My local grocer had a good sale on meat this past week so I bought several pounds of pork chops, steak, and a big chuck roast. I divided up the meat into servings and wrapped them in freezer paper. It didn't take 15 minutes. This will get us through until we harvest some more meat.
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
I really enjoyed Sandra's post from the KITCHEN last week. She always makes you feel at home and like you are in her presence when she blogs.
Favorite photo from last week:
Little Package got a new baby doll last week. At bedtime she couldn't give the doll up nor her favorite place with Poppa.
Lesson learned the past few days:
Patience...keep your cool and wait it out.
On my Prayer List:
My family.
A little girl with an unknown illness.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
I continue to use the daily devotional from Streams in the Desert. Awesome!
For more Homemaker Monday's, visit Sandra!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
SOMETHING GOOD
I love breakfast for supper (in South Georgia, supper is the last meal of the day). I found that Jimmy Dean has a new product called "Skillets" located in the frozen food section. They are quick & easy. You could make this with your own products from home but IF you are looking for something quick, easy & tasty....try these "Skillets".
I liked them enough to tell you about them soooooooo, trust me, they are worth trying.
I love breakfast for supper (in South Georgia, supper is the last meal of the day). I found that Jimmy Dean has a new product called "Skillets" located in the frozen food section. They are quick & easy. You could make this with your own products from home but IF you are looking for something quick, easy & tasty....try these "Skillets".
I liked them enough to tell you about them soooooooo, trust me, they are worth trying.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
NO WIND, NO RAIN? What the heck?
Last week at 4:15 a.m. my phone rang one short ring....just enough to wake me up. The electricity was off. We have a generator that comes on in one minute so I waited...but it didn't kick on....so I woke Danny.
He went out to start the generator. It was as calm out side as the moment Jesus said "Peace be still.". Once the generator was running I checked the weather channel to see if we missed something. No bad weather at all.
I called the hospital to see if there was some big wreck in my area that knocked the power out....nope. So I called the light company & reported the outage. The electricity was restored at daybreak and we were informed there was a limb down on the edge of our property.
As you can see one of the 100+ year old pecan trees split off. (I wouldn't call that a limb down!) Thank God it didn't land on my neighbor's home. It was a big mess but once Danny got the limbs off it didn't look as bad.
We will use it for firewood.
Last week at 4:15 a.m. my phone rang one short ring....just enough to wake me up. The electricity was off. We have a generator that comes on in one minute so I waited...but it didn't kick on....so I woke Danny.
He went out to start the generator. It was as calm out side as the moment Jesus said "Peace be still.". Once the generator was running I checked the weather channel to see if we missed something. No bad weather at all.
I called the hospital to see if there was some big wreck in my area that knocked the power out....nope. So I called the light company & reported the outage. The electricity was restored at daybreak and we were informed there was a limb down on the edge of our property.
As you can see one of the 100+ year old pecan trees split off. (I wouldn't call that a limb down!) Thank God it didn't land on my neighbor's home. It was a big mess but once Danny got the limbs off it didn't look as bad.
We will use it for firewood.
Monday, July 06, 2009
The weather in my neck of the woods:
It was cloudy this morning but the air was crisp & cooler. The sun is shinning now and the temperature is 89 degrees!
One of my simple pleasures:
Listening to the wind chimes. What a peaceful sound!
On my bedside table:
"Reposition Yourself" by T.D.Jakes
On my TV:
Several old episodes of "Burn Notice". I love this show!
On the menu for tonight:
Lemon Pepper Chicken, cream corn, and fresh sliced tomatoes. Not sure what else..I will have to feel the rest of it out as I go along.
On my To Do List:
Vacuuming
Picking up.
Weed pulling.
New Recipe I tried last week:
Lemon Blueberry Pound cake
In the craft basket:
I just dont have one of these!
Looking forward to:
I have been granted a transfer to work in ICU full time! I love this area & have worked there often. It will be a nice change & a great learning environment.
Homemaking Tip for this week:
Summertime meal planning is a whole lot easier when there are fresh veggies and things in season. I let Summer's produce tell me what to cook.
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
I love how so many bloggers posted about what the 4th of July means to them, the family celebrations, the patriotic pictures! There wasn't a single favorite as all of them were great! I love being able to step into every ones home & see their traditions & celebration's!
Favorite photo from last week:
Little Package loves a fresh tomato!
Lesson learned the past few days:
Just let GOD handle it!
On my Prayer List:
Many family members and some friends.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Streams in The Desert....this is one of the best devotionals I have ever used!
Visit Sandra for more Homemaking Monday!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
TV
I have discovered some entertaining TV shows this summer. I AM NOT A FAN OF ANY REALITY SHOWS AT ALL and neither is Danny. Even though it seems to be the "Craze" these days....well I have never been one to want to do what the "Jone's" do.
Any who......I am loving the new series on USA called ROYAL PAINS. I just love Hank!
HawthoRNe on TNT is another new series...I've only watched one episode and so far, I like it. So the DVR is set to catch more. Both of these series revolve around the medical field. Since I am a nurse....I guess that is some of the attraction for me.
Not a new series but new to me watching is BURN NOTICE. I love spy shows & movies so this is right up my alley....and funny too!!! Michael Weston, Sam & Fi are slick as oil!
THE CLEANER on A&E seems pretty good too. Again I have only watched one episode and have the DVR set to catch more. Benjamin Bratt is the star here. It is based on a true story about a guy with a drug addiction. He is rehabed and sets out to help others kick their habit.
THE CLOSER on TNT with Kyra Sedgwick has been one of my favorite shows since it started. She is girly but smart, not super woman tough but will use a gun if she needs too. A good drama.
So if your looking for a little entertainment....here's what my DVR is set to catch this summer.
So what's your favorite shows this year?
I have discovered some entertaining TV shows this summer. I AM NOT A FAN OF ANY REALITY SHOWS AT ALL and neither is Danny. Even though it seems to be the "Craze" these days....well I have never been one to want to do what the "Jone's" do.
Any who......I am loving the new series on USA called ROYAL PAINS. I just love Hank!
HawthoRNe on TNT is another new series...I've only watched one episode and so far, I like it. So the DVR is set to catch more. Both of these series revolve around the medical field. Since I am a nurse....I guess that is some of the attraction for me.
Not a new series but new to me watching is BURN NOTICE. I love spy shows & movies so this is right up my alley....and funny too!!! Michael Weston, Sam & Fi are slick as oil!
THE CLEANER on A&E seems pretty good too. Again I have only watched one episode and have the DVR set to catch more. Benjamin Bratt is the star here. It is based on a true story about a guy with a drug addiction. He is rehabed and sets out to help others kick their habit.
THE CLOSER on TNT with Kyra Sedgwick has been one of my favorite shows since it started. She is girly but smart, not super woman tough but will use a gun if she needs too. A good drama.
So if your looking for a little entertainment....here's what my DVR is set to catch this summer.
So what's your favorite shows this year?
Monday, June 15, 2009
The weather in my neck of the woods:
Hot & Sunny. It was 96 yesterday. Should be about the same today.
One of my simple pleasures:
Mornings on the porch with Danny drinking coffee together.
On my bedside table:
The last few pages of Gone With the Wind. What a classic! I cant wait to see the movie again.
On my TV:
"Gidget", the first season. I love those old shows. Clean & funny. (I love Netflix!)I have also recorded some old classic movies from TCM. One is "Bringing Up Baby" with Kathrine Hepburn & Cary Grant. It is soooo funny!
On the menu for tonight:
We will be eating out at one of our favorite restaurants this evening. Chinese from "Wongs".
On my To Do List:
Buying some new furniture for a spare bedroom.
Looking at paint. Getting the necessary supplies for various paint projects.
A doctor's appointment.
Father's Day gift buying.
New Recipe I tried last week:
I made hash using cube steak from Venison. I usually use stew meat but I have a good bit of cubed meat that I need to use up. It turned out good.
In the craft basket:
I just dont have one!
Looking forward to:
Eating out again with my husband today. We had a day out sight seeing yesterday & ate out. Today we get to hang out together & eat out again. Danny has not felt like doing anything for a a year so it's nice to get out.
Homemaking Tip for this week:
I cant think of a thing!
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Despite her pain & suffering, my friend Miss. Mavee is still able to be humorous in it all. I love her courage.
Favorite photo from last week:
There is a huge wall of black berries growing on the edge of the woods here. The deer & rabbits come to it every day.
Lesson learned the past few days:
Getting out of the house with no known agenda, even for an afternoon, can give you a new perspective on things.
On my Prayer List:
Many Family members that are sick.
Many unspoken burdens.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
I continue to read from "Streams in the Desert". It is a daily encouragement to me.
Go over to Sandra's for more Happy Homemaker Mondays.
Monday, June 01, 2009
A Delicacy?
My boys decided to go frog giggin in our pond several nights ago. They gigged 8 all together. Danny fried them up along with some shrimp. I Could not bring myself to eat any despite their raves on how good it was. The legs fried up with the prettiest golden brown crust. Looking much like chicken....But I just couldn't do it!
My boys decided to go frog giggin in our pond several nights ago. They gigged 8 all together. Danny fried them up along with some shrimp. I Could not bring myself to eat any despite their raves on how good it was. The legs fried up with the prettiest golden brown crust. Looking much like chicken....But I just couldn't do it!
Friday, May 29, 2009
For more favorite things go over to Suzanne's Living To Tell The Story
1. FAMILY! You know there is really nothing quite like family. I enjoyed cousins coming even if it was for the death of a loved one. My Mama is always here at just the right time helping me with all the preparations. Nick my oldest son, I couldn't have done it all without him. I miss drinking coffee with him on the porch in the mornings.
2. A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE! Nothing Like it! BUT, I am just about out of my Dunkin Donut coffee. I use whole bean and I cant find it anymore at my local stores. Of a matter of fact, I'm having trouble finding ANY WHOLE BEAN COFFEE!
3. SUNRISES ON MY FRONT PORCH! The weather has been so ugly here for so long. I did get one great sunrise this week! Thank you Lord!
4. A GOOD DEVOTIONAL. I have been reading "Streams in the Desert" this year and recently was loaned a book called "Walking With God" that is great as a devotional too.
5. A HEALTHY HUSBAND! Danny has been sickly for a year but has finished his treatment (something I want to post about sometime but need his permission first). The most important thing is he is much better now. I see him doing things that he hasn't been able to do for a year. God is good! All the time! God is good!!!
This is my first Friday Fav Five but I have always enjoyed Jen. I found a new blog in the process!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
LIFE & DEATH
It seems our life around here as been in a whirl wind. Danny lost a dear uncle and just a few days later, I lost a precious aunt. That is life and death. The loss of these two wonderful people have left Danny and I with holes.
Going to viewings and funerals...well you just have to do it. Having two deaths in a week is just too much though.
Danny's oldest granddaughter graduated from high school Friday night and his niece graduates Saturday. Boy we have kept the roads hot!!! But that is life...good life!
We celebrated Memorial Day weekend with a service for my aunt. Everyone came here for a nice big gathering. The food was unreal!! I hope this doesn't sound disrespectful but you know it is a Southern thing to eat and eat good when there is a death. We had a wonderful time socializing with family that lives far off. We had folks come from Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and from here in good old Georgia. My aunt would have been proud. Death is life.
I am hoping for some normalcy. Danny & I are desperate for some!
I'm leaving you with a picture of the Little Package and my friend Dr. Jones. Poor girl keeps getting ear infections. Life!
It seems our life around here as been in a whirl wind. Danny lost a dear uncle and just a few days later, I lost a precious aunt. That is life and death. The loss of these two wonderful people have left Danny and I with holes.
Going to viewings and funerals...well you just have to do it. Having two deaths in a week is just too much though.
Danny's oldest granddaughter graduated from high school Friday night and his niece graduates Saturday. Boy we have kept the roads hot!!! But that is life...good life!
We celebrated Memorial Day weekend with a service for my aunt. Everyone came here for a nice big gathering. The food was unreal!! I hope this doesn't sound disrespectful but you know it is a Southern thing to eat and eat good when there is a death. We had a wonderful time socializing with family that lives far off. We had folks come from Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and from here in good old Georgia. My aunt would have been proud. Death is life.
I am hoping for some normalcy. Danny & I are desperate for some!
I'm leaving you with a picture of the Little Package and my friend Dr. Jones. Poor girl keeps getting ear infections. Life!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Spring is fading into the HOT GEORGIA SUMMER!
Life is busy. Full of all kinds of things. Somethings I enjoy and some I do not...but life is full. I have been to two family reunions recently. Both full of good food, fun and family.
Things are growing here like crazy. I noticed this morning that the field was full of yellow dandelions.
I have spent some beautiful mornings out on my front porch. The air is still cool in the mornings. I am so thankful for my home place. It is a true sanctuary for me. I see God every where I look.
It is well with my soul!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
It is a glorious day here! When Danny & I first got up we observed some beautiful new birds visiting around the feeders. I wish I had a picture but they were so small I couldn't have ever gotten close enough for a shot. According to my bird book they were Inigo Buntings.
As we opened the door to the front porch we were greeted with a brilliant sunrise and the sweet smell of honey suckle.
I am sitting on the porch now. I wish you all could be here with me drinking a cup of fresh ground coffee and enjoying the show GOD has put on for me this morning.
The doves are who-whoing and cooing. I am watching a red tail hawk playing in the orchard. He is dipping from tree to tree occasionally chasing another bird.
A humming bird is coming back and to to the feeder here close to me.
The pecan trees have budded out all through the orchard. They are gorgeous!
The dew is dripping off the house in the most relaxing way. Now a wood pecker is drumming in a tree to my right.
I see a squirrel off in the orchard scurrying on the ground. Fun to watch the little fella but my advice to him is "pack up an move before Danny sees ya"!!
The air is crisp and cool, just right for porch sitting.
"Two things I ask of you O LORD, do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise I may have too much and disown you and say Who is the LORD? Or I may become poor and steal and so dishonor the name of my GOD."
I feel rich this morning but these riches have HIS name all over them! I could not disown HIM for if I did I would disown these riches before me this morning!
As we opened the door to the front porch we were greeted with a brilliant sunrise and the sweet smell of honey suckle.
I am sitting on the porch now. I wish you all could be here with me drinking a cup of fresh ground coffee and enjoying the show GOD has put on for me this morning.
The doves are who-whoing and cooing. I am watching a red tail hawk playing in the orchard. He is dipping from tree to tree occasionally chasing another bird.
A humming bird is coming back and to to the feeder here close to me.
The pecan trees have budded out all through the orchard. They are gorgeous!
The dew is dripping off the house in the most relaxing way. Now a wood pecker is drumming in a tree to my right.
I see a squirrel off in the orchard scurrying on the ground. Fun to watch the little fella but my advice to him is "pack up an move before Danny sees ya"!!
The air is crisp and cool, just right for porch sitting.
"Two things I ask of you O LORD, do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise I may have too much and disown you and say Who is the LORD? Or I may become poor and steal and so dishonor the name of my GOD."
I feel rich this morning but these riches have HIS name all over them! I could not disown HIM for if I did I would disown these riches before me this morning!
Monday, April 13, 2009
EASTER 2009
I had to work this past weekend so we hunted eggs with Little Package on Thursday and Friday. This was her first time hunting eggs & she had a ball!
After hunting eggs Poppa put some candy in the eggs and showed Little Package how to get her prize.
I was tickled to find out that Little Package went to church with family members yesterday. This is the dress she wore. Since I couldn't see her Easter Sunday, I dressed her up and took a few pictures before she went back home.
I dont know how I did it, but I was able to catch the Easter Bunny on a practice run.
Easter is my favorite celebration. After all it is a celebration of what Jesus Christ did for us.
I had to work this past weekend so we hunted eggs with Little Package on Thursday and Friday. This was her first time hunting eggs & she had a ball!
After hunting eggs Poppa put some candy in the eggs and showed Little Package how to get her prize.
I was tickled to find out that Little Package went to church with family members yesterday. This is the dress she wore. Since I couldn't see her Easter Sunday, I dressed her up and took a few pictures before she went back home.
I dont know how I did it, but I was able to catch the Easter Bunny on a practice run.
Easter is my favorite celebration. After all it is a celebration of what Jesus Christ did for us.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Thursday, April 02, 2009
RAINY DAY
We have already received over 6 inches of rain since Saturday. The way it's pouring right now....I'm betting another 4 inches at least. Too much at one time.
This is what it look like out my front door.
And this is what it looks like out my back door. The pond is full.
This is how it looks on the dirt road I live on. It is horrible when it rains.
The water backs up into the field. It is bad on the pecan trees. For years now, we have been trying to get the county to spend some of our tax dollars on cutting a ditch on the opposite side of the road.......to no avail!
So what about yall? Are ya wet yet?
We have already received over 6 inches of rain since Saturday. The way it's pouring right now....I'm betting another 4 inches at least. Too much at one time.
This is what it look like out my front door.
And this is what it looks like out my back door. The pond is full.
This is how it looks on the dirt road I live on. It is horrible when it rains.
The water backs up into the field. It is bad on the pecan trees. For years now, we have been trying to get the county to spend some of our tax dollars on cutting a ditch on the opposite side of the road.......to no avail!
So what about yall? Are ya wet yet?
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