Nature at it's best..

As the three were picking those luscious black raspberries

they found another bird nest.

Either a mocking bird or blue jay.

Fresh picked by 6 little hands

Black raspberry bushes line our acres.

 Which are producing an abundance of berries this year.

Fresh picked black raspberries from our yard.

cooked into a pie filling.

Made into this homemade pie by one of the 3 who picked all the berries.

2 cups of black raspberries

2/3 cups sugar

2 Tbsp cornstarch

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup water

cook over medium heat until thick, stir constantly. Remove from heat and cool.

Pour into pie crust bake at 425 for 35 to 40 minutes.

We doubled the recipe since the pie dish was a bit bigger.

These are the 3 that so proudly picked all the berries for the pie.

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Every time they came back to the house

Evidence was covering

their tiny little faces, that the berry

picking was being greatly enjoyed.

Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Love

Her love is like

an island in life's ocean,

vast and wide

A peaceful, quiet shelter

From the wind, the rain, the tide.

'Tis bound on the north by Hope,

By Patience on the West,

By tender Counsel on the South

And on the East by Rest.

Above it like a beacon light

Shine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer;

And thro' the changing scenes of life

I find a haven there.

Author Unknown

 

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today May 4, 2010

Outside my window..

Forecast to be another 90 degree day. Not to bad yet the nights are still

cool enough. I am not turning the air on yet. May is to early in Florida

Come July and August you don't want to go outside at all.

Besides tomorrow is forecast for thunderstorms lucky if we reach the 80's.

and this time of year we have the best breezes.

I am thinking...

about money and God's promise to provide. Staying strong

on God's promise when we live in a world that you need

money for everything and there just isn't enough for even the daily needs.

I am thankful...

a husband that is creative and resourceful

we wouldn't be where we are even today if he wasn't so resourceful

and talented.

I am wearing...

God's promises, if I wasn't I

wouldn't be able to keep going each day.

I am remembering...

my mom, mailing her a card with a gift card for Mothers day.

Last I saw my mom was 3 yrs ago. Funny how time flies by and before you

know it yrs have past. I am trying to reach out to her more, she needs

to feel loved just as much as I want too...

I am creating...

still the scarf, not going anywhere much with sewing

or the crafts. Have been more busy creating the present and future with my children.

I am going...

we were going to choir but hubby thinks

we need to stay home. I tend to agree.

I am hoping and praying...

for work and guidance and for work.

From the learning rooms...

we will be working on all subjects today.

I am hearing....

morning chores and one already working on school

From the kitchen...

this week home made pizza

15 beans with ham and fresh made bread

steaks

hamburgers

spaghetti

Around the house...

normal daily chores and concentration on school.

One of my favorite things...

seeing the world through a child's eyes.

A few plans this week...

Staying home except for orchestra on Wednesday

and grocery shopping Friday

or Saturday.

Here is a picture I am sharing...

 May crown made of wild flowers from our back field.

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For Today April 26, 2010

Outside my window...

the sky is overcast, we had lots of lighting and thunder through out the night.

forecast calls for the clearing. Personally I was enjoying

the rain and hoping to see more.

I am thinking...

of how our Lord made everything and everyone

how life is so beautiful as it begins.

I am thankful...

we found our cat with her babies, that they were safe.

And that we are able to enjoy them with the mommy cat.

I am wearing..

peace

I am remembering...

a home I saw last night. It had a wooden cross, an

American flag and a MIA flag. These were displayed together

which made you wonder if it was their own personal cross

or for all the families of the soldiers.

What reminder to keep praying for the soldiers and their families.

I am creating...

still working on the second scarf, quilt by hand.

not much has been done this week due to work and school.

I am going...

to try and get some more school in today.

Going to try to not think about the house until after

orchestra today.

I am hoping and praying...

for a great VBS this year. Can't believe it is like

4 weeks away. I agreed to head up the rec area, now

I need to get myself together and plan it.

From the learning rooms...

planning the year end and working towards it.

I am hearing..

children busy with some of the chores around the farm.

From the kitchen...

Spaghetti and salad

pizza

Lasagna

steak

all not in this order these are meals we have

I still have not done much planning but at least we finally was able to go grocery shopping.

That was rough three week trial of faith of our Lord's provision and promises.

Around the house...

managed to complete alot of cleaning on Saturday and Sunday we

were gone all day so there is not much do this morning.

This good once the normal farm chores are done we can jump on school.

One of my favorite things....a really good cup of coffee when it is needed the most.

I switched coffees this morning, I am really liking the new brand

I am waiting to hear hubbies comments. He can tell in a heart beat any time I change something

It is very hard to foul him, I have tried with fat free and reduced fat, caught every time.
He can tell if his steak has been frozen.

A few plans this week...

orchestra, children's choir, and a birthday party with a family friend.

beach right now we are trying to go at least once a week.

We lost a our bike riding last week do to a full schedule I am really hoping

this week we will be able to go. I feel so much better physically and mentally.

Here is a picture I am sharing...

laying in our huge patch of wild flowers looking up at the stars

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Blessings to you and your family

Spring is in the air and so are babies....

On Saturday our baby had her babies 3 to be total.

Sweetie had come up missing and one boy was very concerned.

We knew she would be having babies any day.

So we were checking on her a few times a day.

We just did not know where she would choose.

We called and looked for her with nothing.

So this morning before the children woke I went out said her name and she meowed.

Then I heard a kitten, took a couple of time before I located exactly where

she was.

Sweetie had gone under the deck about a 30-45 minutes we had

a couple of deck boards up and had the new mommy and her three babies out.

Mommy is happy inside with her babies, I am glad I made this choice since

tonight we are having some severe weather.

This is the boy that was very concerned. When he woke to find his

cat was OK then to see the little precious babies, he lite up.

I have not seen the type of smile on his little face before that this kittens brought

to him. Was just amazing how he took in the miracle of life.

These little ones are Snow, Rosy, Emily, Suzy and Jr.

We are looking forward to eggs in October.

Suzy will lay blue and green

Snow will lay brown

Emily will lay white

Rosy will lay brown

Suzy

Jr our Rooster can't wait to see him grow his beautiful feathers

He is a Brown leg horn

Snow and Suzy

And in here are newly hatched babies. Not sure how many the report from the

boys is 3. I was hoping for blue birds but it looks like some little finch type bird.

Another good thing is the blue birds are still around saw them flying today.

Oh and the other babies are the chimney sweeps are back

for the 4th year.

These are from last year when they some how found themselves stuck

 below the damper. They made it back to nest safely.

As you can see spring and new life and the renewing of old

is in full bloom around the farm.

Just love this time of year.

Thank you Jesus...