Out and about on Saturday

Saturday started out sunny and warm as my hubby and I headed down to the Living Green Expo at the MN State Fairgrounds. First, just entering the fairgrounds brings memories of the State Fair and all the glorious foods and sights I love. It was actually quite busy when we pulled in and parking was tough. I hadn't been to the Expo in a couple years and I was so surprised to see how big it had become. There were many vendors with all different kinds of things from CSA Farming to Bio diesel to Soap makers and crafty stuff to everything you could imagine and IT WAS PACKED!!! We manuevered around for a while up and down the isles of displays, especially the soap ones!

Then as the rain came we headed off to the bookstore to find a new book by Maryjane Butters. What glee I felt finally having The Stitching Room book in my hands! So many ideas to try, new things to learn. Head on over to Maryjanes site a pick up your own copy www.maryjanesfarm.org . It is awesome! I will post some pictures of the many things I make from it. First is the pin keeper. A simple design I think. I spent most of Sunday embroidering what will be a sunflower that includes evey state and even some countries where us farmgirls reside.

Sunday was family day and we took the kids to the movies- Spiderman 3 was our movie of choice- ok the kids choice- but it was ok. Then we went to see my inlaws which is always fun. I talked to my FIL about planting, he has a green house with tons of different plants which I will get in a couple of weeks for planting. I am trying a few new varieties of hot peppers and a new kind of tomato. Will have some rhubarb soon- can't wait fro strawberry rhubarb pie!

My Princess

Almost 18 and still my baby girl. Life is sweet. Like I am learning from friends like Miss E, rejoice in the moment.

Joyful, joyful Lord we adore thee...

A New Light

Here we are , well into 2007 and I am finally getting to this blog again. It feels strange to me that though I keep up on others blogs, I neglect mine.
So many changes since my last post its almost too much to put down here. How about a Top 10 changes since 2007 list?

10. Global Warming- just a democrats way of stirring things up? yeah right!!!!!
9. This links to my unbelievable SMALL bill- for heat.
8. I have reconnected with some old friends which I have dearly missed.
7. Seed catalogs are here and I am busy planning an enormous garden for this year.
6. I joined up with one of my dearest friends The Soap Maven and am doing her Newsletter- now called Bliss & Blossom Farmhouse Journal. We are also looking to colaborate on more projects soon.
5. Renewed Faith. Lifting up the Lord in my daily life and giving thanks for all things.
4. Online store- it has just come to life and is growing every day- thank you!
3. National Champs- Sweet Ellens son on a winning team. It's great to be a Florida Gator!
2. State Champs! My son on not only a championship team but the first team in school history to be undefeated all season! Go Eagles!!!!!!

And the number one big change this year......

1. I have started a new business- which goes along with my farm business and part time job at a fire company The Firehouse Soap Company. making soaps designed for fire fighters to get the grit and grime of fire fighting off their skin. also great gifts!

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Yes we are Eagles!

THE EAGLE'S SECRET
The eagle stood proudly on the edge of his nest. As he gazed at the mountains and valleys before him, the eagle's thoughts returned to his childhood. He could remember clearly his first attempts at flight. Time and time again he had fallen out of control toward the rocks below. Time and time again his ever vigilant mother was there to save him.

The eagle recalled asking her, "What's wrong? Am I not as powerful as you have led me to believe?" His mother's answer would provide for him one of the most extraordinary moments of his life. Sensing that he was at last ready, she revealed - the eagle's secret.

"All eagles were born to soar. It is why we were created. Our power, however, comes not from what we can see, it is in the unseen. It is the wind, not our wings, that lifts us to the high places. It is our vision, not our eyes, that makes us rulers of the skies. But, above all these, it is our spirit, not our speed, that leads us to be strong and free."

Long time, no see.

Well here I find myself into October and it has been a while since I've written anything. My web shop has kept me hopping as well as taking on a new project. And of course it is Football season and that in itself can run me ragged.
And now as if that wasn't enough Minnesota has decided to drop some snow and cold my way. My daughter came in this morning from her daily walk the dog ritual and informed me that the pool has a nice slab of ice on it. Never did get out to finish putting it away.
The one thing I do enjoy about the cold weather is the warm, yummy food. I am a true blue hot dish kinda gal. I love chilli, Green pepper and rice hot dish, Chicken wild rice, basically if it has a bunch of my favorites- mixed together- I will eat it. Gravy- the best! So I found myself at KFC (I know but it was the only thing in town) and had a KFC bowl. Absolutely sinful I tell you. Mashed potatoes then gravy then corn then popcorn chicken then MORE Gravy and on top some shredded cheese. OUTSTANDING> So I now make my own with the leftovers (yes Isabel I did say leftovers) from a great baked chicken dinner. And its better than KFC's anyday. By the time summer is waning I am sick of salads and the grill ( hard to believe but true) and I am ready for the stick to your ribs/warm you all over kinda food. I even share it with the family pets to get us all with happy, full puppy tummies.

So enjoy some fall pictures of us doing what we do- Football.

Free Design Contest!

Susie at BLUEBIRDBLOG is having a contest and giving away a FREE website design.


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Thanks to you Miz E for sharing this with everyone. By the looks of things, I could really use some help. =o[

American Lit 101- Journal entries 1-10

Here are some American Literature 101 questions to ponder. There are 62 in all which I will post coming up. This is an English class my 10th grade son is taking.

1) What image does the word revenge bring to your mind?
Explain the emotions a person seeking revenge might feel.
Is vengeance always the best way to deal with people who have wronged you? Why or why not?

2) What is motivation?

3) Do you ever hope that you will live on long after your death?
What might you do to make future generations remember you?

4) Do you think it is always best to know the truth?

5) What does the word democracy mean to you?
What do you think are the responsibilities of the citizens of a democracy?

6) What is grief? Can grief be good? Can grief be bad?

7) Is there such a thing as a “Just War”?
When is violence necessary?

8) What is Virtue?

9) What is the well-lived life?
How can you achieve the well-lived life?

10) What is the “Ideal Citizen”?
What is citizenship? How did the Greeks express citizenship?
How do we, Americans, currently express citizenship?

Can we not "look" our age and what not

My dear friend Susie is turning 54 tomorrow and today she seemed, well, a bit sad. She told me that when she turned 40 people would say she doesn't "look" her age at all. So now she feels she is "looking " her age. First off, Susie is a beautiful person, not just on the outside but also on the inside. And the lines in her face and the gray in her hair is part of who she is. It shows her journey to the place she is at now. So what is with this whole "look" thing anyway. And what is 40 or 54 supposed to "look" like? I guess I don't care if I "look" 40 or 50, I would just like to feel like 18!

Stay tuned for Football updates

National broadcast of the Totino Grace Eagles vs Mahtomedi live on channel Fox Sports North (641) on Friday October 13th at 6:30 pm.

Friday Nights at 11 pm locally on the Randy Shaver Prep Sports Extra on chanel 23, but can be viewed on KARE11.com.

Eagle Sports Online -- Check it out!!

Prep Sports Online has selected Totino-Grace High School to receive a fully-sponsored, high-tech website that will be customized to our athletic program. http://www.thetgeagles.com/ will feature our football team throughout the fall season, capturing all the memorable moments for athletes, families, and fans alike. PSO will cover every event from regular season match-ups through the play-offs. Check out the website!!!

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