Tuesday, April 14, 2009

A Morning in a Spring Garden

A friend of mine (that I have known since I was the age my daughter is now!) invited me and the children over to enjoy her wonderful garden today. We jumped at the nice invitation! :-)

First we met her very sweet bunny.
He ate this whole carrot! Very quickly!

The children picked spinach greens,
and beets,

and lettuce.

They helped to plant some corn.

The onions weren't quite ready.

But the potatoes were!
The children dug some up...

... and our hostess prepared them for our lunch.

The very best potatoes I have ever eaten! :-)

What a wonderful time we had in a spring garden!

Spring Cleaning Day 10

location ~ kitchen

cleaned and organized ~ dishes and glasses cabinets

I think with Day 10 I will stop posting each day. I do plan to continue a small cleaning and organizing project on most days throughout the rest of April and May. I will be working in our master bathroom next. I hope you continue to tackle a small thing each day. I enjoyed reading what each of you were working on. Did you discover how much can really be accomplished in regular, small blocks of time?

Little by little our spring cleaning will bring big rewards!
What did you work on today? Please share! :-)

Monday, April 13, 2009

Meanwhile back at the ranch... ;-)

A quick little trip out to my in-laws ranch this evening,
for our turn to feed the cows.

Here they come - they know the sound of supper! ;-)

I've always loved cows.

Always.

It's something about their sweet eyes.

It's like they're trying to tell me something. :-)

Well, except for Samson the Bull.
All his eyes are telling me is that he's onry. ;-)

The ranch hands always take a spin on the 4wheelers,

after the work is done.


It's tradition. :-)

Spring Cleaning Day 9

I played too much today and didn't get to any spring cleaning! Back to work tomorrow!

Did anyone else work today? Please share! :-)

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Supper Menus
April 13th-18th

Monday
out for supper
Tuesday
easter dinner leftovers
Wednesday
chicken spaghetti, romaine salad, rosemary bread
Thursday
jalapeno chicken enchiladas, refried beans, pico de gallo, tortilla chips, strawberry shortcake
Friday
out for supper
Saturday
take out pizza
beautiful tulips from sweet guests

~Easter Dinner Menu~

spiral sliced smoked ham
make ahead potatoes
aspargus and onion casserole
green bean casserole
candied carrots
buttered corn
pink sweet salad
deviled eggs
sweet pickles and black olives
dinner rolls
crescent rolls
Easter shaped chocolate mints
jelly beans and robin's egg candies
tea
lemonade
coffee

He Is Risen

Celebrating today,
as we do each first day of the week,
every LORD's day...
the risen Saviour.

Luke 24:1-12 NKJV

1 Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 2 But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. 3 Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. 5 Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, 7 saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’”8 And they remembered His words. 9 Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them like idle tales, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Whew!

I went into speed knitting when I realized the poncho I was working on for a sweet young lady would match her Easter dress.
I hope she likes it! :-)


Sweetly modeled here by my daughter. :-)

Friday, April 10, 2009

Spring Cleaning Day 8

Oops! The day got away from me today and I didn't get to any cleaning or organizing on my list. But that's ok - it will be there on Monday. ;-)

I have really enjoyed reading everyone's wonderful progress. :-) Enjoy all of your hard work over the Easter holiday! Spring Cleaning will be back on Monday. I hope to be finishing up in the kitchen and moving on to other parts of my home...

What did you work on today? Please share! :-)

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Pride and Prejudice

Spring Cleaning Day 7

location ~ kitchen

cleaned ~ microwave

organized ~ napkins, place mats, tablecloths and aprons

What did you work on today? Please share! :-)

Easter Eggs

Plenty of eggs dyed today at Heritage Schoolhouse.



We even have a few "camo" eggs this year. ;-)
The things this sweet dog puts up with... ;-)
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown





Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Spring Cleaning Day 6

location ~ kitchen

cleaned ~ window

organized ~ utensil drawer

What did you work on today? Please share! :-)

Daisies in Early Morning Sunshine

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Spring Cleaning Day 5

location ~ kitchen

cleaned ~ cabinet and drawer surfaces with orange glow

organized ~ paper goods cabinet

What did you work on today? Please share! :-)

A Morning Treat

Favorite Fruit Smoothie
1 serving

1 small banana
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup soy milk
*1 cup frozen fruit

Place banana, juice, and milk in blender. Blend until smooth. Add frozen fruit. Blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

*I keep 16 ounce bags of frozen fruit in the freezer for smoothies. I like 'fruit smoothie blend ~ strawberries, mangos, and pineapple' and 'berry medley ~ raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries'.

Monday, April 6, 2009

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,
where moth and rust doth corrupt,
and where thieves break through and steal:
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt,
and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
For where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also."

~Matthew 6:19-21

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com
"Springtime" by Claude Monet

Spring Cleaning Day 4

location ~ kitchen

cleaned ~ inside and outside of refrigerator

organized ~ candle cabinet

What did you work on today? Please share! :-)