Update in Black & White

Mr. Winter is here, so we are keeping busy inside more.

Making cities out of the family room.


reading books...a lot...


someone got play-doe for Christmas, I hate the stuff but she'll be there for hours if I let her. By the time I had them clean up they had a city built here also!


This week we are taking a vacation from formal schooling and doing a family project. The kids are instructed to plan our vacation for next year. We have our destination, they have to plan how we are getting there and back and what activities we will see on our travels. She really is happy;) I just caught her by surprise.


Picture taken today with Bruiser(in front)Daisy(in back) and Garfield the cat(Jocelyn is holding). I know it is hard to see with the b/w picture. Jaelyn isn't crying she is trying not to laugh.


Jacob getting Jordan with a snow ball that fell apart.


The goats haven't had much attention the last few weeks, so I spent some time with them today. Their fur is so thick and soft. At first they didn't want anything to do with me...then the chewing began and the pulling on my draw string and then the jumping...so much for being shy.


Tired of Black & White? here is the china set my hubby bought me for Christmas. I love it!!!


up close to see the pattern.


The last few weeks I have been working my way through this quilt.

I can't believe how easy it is using a Jelly Roll. Although I haven't finished yet, so there are bound to be some mistakes. Either way I am enjoying myself!
We are loving our winter so far, I know a lot of people don't like winter but I love the time we spend indoors on crafts and all. My attitude might change by March, April, or May if we are still getting snow...

Merry CHRISTmas

Merry CHRISTmas from our house to yours. He is the reason for the season!
Luke 4-21 (NIV)

4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
21On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived.

Reflecting

Romans 13:8 (Amplified Bible)
8Keep out of debt and owe no man anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor [who practices loving others] has fulfilled the Law [relating to one's fellowmen, meeting all its requirements].

Luke 11:28 (Amplified Bible)
28But He said, Blessed (happy and [a]to be envied) rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey and practice it!

Genesis 3:16 (Amplified Bible)
16To the woman He said, I will greatly multiply your grief and your suffering in pregnancy and the pangs of childbearing; with spasms of distress you will bring forth children. Yet your desire and craving will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.

Luke 10:26-28 (Amplified Bible)
26Jesus said to him, What is written in the Law? How do you read it?
27And he replied, You must love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.
28And Jesus said to him, You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live [enjoy active, blessed, endless life in the kingdom of God].

Quilt Rack

This quilt rack was made by my husband. The picture doesn't do it justice. He did a fantastic job on it, making it the old fashion way,no screws just pegs. The quilt on it was made by my MIL who gave it to me last Christmas. I love quilts! One of my projects to learn this winter is to learn to quilt. I plan on taking a class and also will be working on this:

The other goal I have for myself this winter is to start making bread again. I started last year and it fizzled out. It is so much better for you, I just need to try some recipes to find the best one for our family.

Missing pictures

Found these on my computer, Enjoy!

I got it!

I've been wanting this cookbook ever since it came out. A very sweet friend of mine bought it as a surprise to me:) I can't wait to cook out of it! Great pictures, with step by step instructions. You will be drooling before you get to the second recipe.


http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Pioneer-Woman-Cooks/Ree-Drummond/e/9780061658198

Veterans Day

Yesterday the kids and I went to our local Veterans Day Parade. It was 33 degrees when we got there, so we thought tea and hot chocolate would be nice. Then we headed over to the street where we sat on the curb. The kids and I had a great time. I can't wait


Jordan and Jaelyn


Jacob(this is how he wanted the picture!)


Jocelyn and her colorful outfit


Jaelyn, Jordan, Jocelyn, Jacob


Soldiers holding pictures of soldiers that have died. very quiet, a pin drop could be heard.


local police car from way back when.


I need one of these!



or one of these.



definitely one of these, more my size.


Happy Veterans Day!

Another giveaway!

I love a great give away, even though I rarely win;) go here for a HO HO HO give away! Winter is coming and I love snowmen! I am so excited and hoping to win!

Fantastic Fabric Give-Away!!

Pumpkin Patch Primitives is giving away some cute primitive Fat quarters and possibly more:)Head on over there and check it out!

Things are calming down

Leaves
by~Elsie Brady

How silently they tumble down
And come to rest upon the ground
To lay a carpet, rich and rare,
Beneath the trees without a care,
Content to sleep, their work well done,
Colors gleaming in the sun.

At other times, they wildly fly
Until they nearly reach the sky.
Twisting, turning through the air
Till all the trees stand stark and bare.
Exhausted, drop to earth below
To wait, like children, for the snow.


Things are finally slowing down here. I have put the garden to rest for the winter and I am down to milking one goat. We had some friends come and visit for about 5 days and that was a blast. Jacob has 2 more football games in the regular season. Today they won their first game:). AWANA is in full swing, with only the girls participating this year. Jacob is enjoying CAP (Civil Air Patrol) and is finally able to be a member rather than just be an attender. I am looking forward to the cold days of winter where we can turn the pellet stove on and cuddle under blankets and read. This winter I am going to try and only leave the house one day during the work week. It seems all summer long we have been going,going,going.

Give Away!

Go on over to http://christinassignsofobsession.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-giveaway.html to sign up for a chance to win a cute sign for Autumn. I tried to upload the picture but again blogger won't let me...grr. Well you will just have to go over to her blog and check it out for yourself.

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday to our oldest! He turns 12 today! I am trying to upload some pictures but having trouble. His day includes...
Meals of his choice...
B~ Frosted mini wheats
L~ Velveeta shells and cheese
D~ Spaghetti

In addition he also doesn't have to do any chores or School!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACOB!!!

Bitter Sweet Day

8 Years America was changed forever. 7 Years ago our family was changed forever, with the birth of Jocelyn!!
Happy Birthday Jocelyn!!


Her day includes: No chores! No School and the meals of her choice!

The meals she has chosen are: Donuts~go figure:), Velveeta shells and cheese, and for dinner we are going to go out to the restaurant of her choice. Which happens to be China Buffet.

For her cake she wanted lots of chocolate(go figure again). So I bought a chocolate mix, chocolate frosting, and chocolate dove bars to go on top of the cake. I think we may be sick tomorrow but we will see;)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOCELYN #7!!!!