A Little Sadness

These lazy days of Summer are passing fast.

I am sad.

My granddaughter has started school for the first time. I know it is a season for "letting go" but as Max Lucado put it in his book "Six Hours One Friday", "I gave her up. Not much. And not as much as I will have to in the future. But I gave her up as much as I could today."

I read that for the first time a few weeks ago. I awoke in the middle of the night, unable to go back to sleep due to the heaviness of my heart. I knew she would be starting school soon.

So the time has come. Summer as she has known it is over. Our life with her has changed forever. I know there are more good times to come.....but....I'm still just a little sad.

Where I've Been

Coastal Georgia...overlooking Ossabaw Island.
What an awesome sunrise! Get outta town atheist...can't deny The Creator here!

Summer Storm

This afternoon, I ran down to the corner store (7miles away in the country) to pick up a pizza. I was amazed to find these low clouds so close to my house. What an awesome sight!

68 degrees?!

Can't believe we are being blessed with this cool morning! I'm taking advantage of it. I just can't make my mind up where to do it at...front porch looking out into the orchard...back porch, looking out at the pond & grape vines.

I know the coolness will not last long, so...I better get to it.

Would GOD eat at Chick-fil-a?

I think HE would!

TV

It's hard to find a good TV show.

One I have enjoyed over the last few years has been TNT's "The Closer". Well, there are only two episodes left.

Do any of you watch it? I was tearful at the end of last nights episode! So sad. BUT, there will be a spin off that I'm looking forward to.
"Major Crimes"

Another show I am enjoying is "Perception", also on TNT.

I pretty much stay away from reality shows. I did become a fan of "Swamp People" and "Mountain Men". The interaction among the families on "Swamp People" was/is encouraging.

If you are a follower of "Swamp People", isnt it so sad about the death of Mitchell Guist! What will happen to his poor brother Glenn.

A first look at the "Swamp People" and it may be easy to think these are simple, rednecks without a job. I am envious of them!! These are hard working, smart individuals that were not afraid to support their families in such an unconventional way! What a life!!!

Now I will have to confess something here. In the 90's when I was furthering my degree, (not working)my husband worked construction at the time. When in between jobs, Danny would trap...and hunt...and fish. Trapping was a pretty impressive job. One of true skill. Maybe I wll share more of the old Trapper Dan days (as we call it around here) in a post one day.

We didnt know it at the time, but we were living a pretty good life. Dont Knock it!

So that's it for TV....
Kinda got a little off subject there didn't I? LOL!

Happy Homemaker Monday

I haven't blogged in so long. I have debated if I should try again or not. But for now...
The Weather:::
It is HOT & the humidity is at 98%! We got a 1/2 an inch of rain yesterday and expecting more today. We need it.

On my reading pile:::
Six Hours One Friday by Max Lucado
Dare to Discipline by James Dobson

On my tv:::
Longmire
Falling Skies
Mountain Men (Im on the last episode)

On the menu for this week:::
I dont have a definitive menu yet but I am making a trip to my butcher Wednesday to get some fresh pork sausage, bacon and riblets. I spent the afternoon yesterday going through my recipes...weeding them out. So hopefully some good cooking is a comin!

On my to do list:::
Which to do list? The imaginary one that just gets things added on & never taken off, OR the one that is just down right necessity?
Oh Necessity...
Washing & hanging out clothes
Vacuum & mop the kitchen & living room.
Chase kids
Feed kids
Cook supper
Sounds like I should have an easy day, huh...NOT!!!

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
I dont think there will ever be anything in this
catagory for me...

Homemaking Tips:::
TILEX...this is the best stuff man created! It is a bleach cleaning product but is wonderful! I use it on my ceramic sinks, bathtubs, toilets, shower, swimming pool, on my ceramic tile, porch railings, outdoor furniture...the list goes on & on. I love it!

Looking around the house:::
Grandson is playing with a book on the floor...evidence of his playing is ALL around, (hence the need for cleaning the floors!). The house is dim this morning..it is over-cast outside. There is a mess of tomatoes on the counter that need to be processed.

From the camera:::
I'm dreaming of all things Fall during these dog days!

On my prayer list:::
A family situation that is requiring a lot of patience and forgiveness.
Family memeber recovering from back surgery.
Hospitalization of a a family memeber yesterday.
Unspokens

Bible verse, Devotional:::
My parents-n-law gave me a "Streams in the Dessert". It always has something to hit home, to encourage, to uplift.


Go over to Sandra's for more Happy Homemaker Monday.

My Time....

Has been spent with these two most of the time...one full time.

The Eve of Christmas Eve

A Little Christmas Cookie Baking

What a Pretty Color

I love the color of brown eggs! My husband even agreed that it is just gorgeous.

So last week we had a double yoker, well what about this tiny Rhode Island Red egg? Cute huh?

Beautiful Morning

Up early this morning. I think my cold is about licked. The fire chases away the chill from last night.

And can you believe a DOUBLE YOKER!! My granddaughter was thrilled.

Gotta get busy now. Pecans to harvest!

Home Grown

The mustard greens are a few weeks ahead of the turnips but that's ok with me. I had a ball digging up our sweet potatoes with my bare hands. Nothing like a good Southern meal.

Now if I could only kick this cold that's lingering.....if only.

All Work and No Play?

Not at this house!

Farm girl doesn't mind doing her share of picking up pecans. Then it's fun with Play-Doh.

What a life!

Oh and to explain the sticker....a new Piggly Wiggly just opened near us. Our excitement for the day was to check out the new store!

Gotta get your kicks some way huh?! Lol!

Harvest

It's what we've worked for all year. Now is the time to bring in the harvest, to reap the benefits of my husbands labor, the graciousness of God.

It's all grown right here on our little farm.

Perfect Fall Weather

Just a few more grapes are left on the vine. The mustard greens are taking off. It's beautiful here.