tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66762458125637121992024-03-12T22:05:47.594-06:00Mill Hill MeadowKerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-70254496817382619252022-07-31T18:38:00.003-06:002022-07-31T18:38:20.178-06:00~ Summer Scrapbook 2 ~<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5VBKw1SklM9iYckb1W3g_5fCNo9AD9qIxW_atHFOFMX7Wyq7KE1dqnqdy3lImQ9yaXXw0hT54nHIqlhKivNJvT6x5W-R0lcGJXFDCz6VExti8DqolXjGzRH-62bm9WVLF5H5SVFNwPKAzYId7e4GHzu5qccVfaEXZ1wLgmlT0XX2OMojHSa2hTU9sew/s4032/20220629_060950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5VBKw1SklM9iYckb1W3g_5fCNo9AD9qIxW_atHFOFMX7Wyq7KE1dqnqdy3lImQ9yaXXw0hT54nHIqlhKivNJvT6x5W-R0lcGJXFDCz6VExti8DqolXjGzRH-62bm9WVLF5H5SVFNwPKAzYId7e4GHzu5qccVfaEXZ1wLgmlT0XX2OMojHSa2hTU9sew/w640-h480/20220629_060950.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Beautiful summer sky. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I can't remember a year when I've enjoyed summer as much as I am enjoying this summer.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sitting at the kitchen table, I can hear the pft~pft sound of the pressure canner.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Turkey vegetable soup is being processed. </div><div style="text-align: left;">My second pressure canning session of this summer. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I am so rusty where pressure canning is concerned, so I've been doing small batches to remember and tune up my pressure canning skills.</div><div style="text-align: left;">My first batch of pressure canned goods was some boneless country-style spareribs.</div><div style="text-align: left;">They turned out wonderful, although I had a bit more siphoning than I wanted. Too hot of a burner... this time I'm trying to find the sweet spot on the burner setting.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2OeABWYXT4B7fBcCo-SEc0SKH6nlhQUK7MWlaH8lT2tZYdnv4x4uhDyNOj6kAFKrAHTtRCw3m1EJrQJe7_zRRTag0PxVxww6xBW-itp8RYnDl1_cTjeDb6LVk9P-_nTvG_bTUfjmviYJ3Qymjb3NP7m002M_mgOJkFp3NcY6irVKqbnL6a-gsCzuyg/s5184/IMG_4291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2OeABWYXT4B7fBcCo-SEc0SKH6nlhQUK7MWlaH8lT2tZYdnv4x4uhDyNOj6kAFKrAHTtRCw3m1EJrQJe7_zRRTag0PxVxww6xBW-itp8RYnDl1_cTjeDb6LVk9P-_nTvG_bTUfjmviYJ3Qymjb3NP7m002M_mgOJkFp3NcY6irVKqbnL6a-gsCzuyg/w400-h266/IMG_4291.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Morning sky view, from my front porch...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDRnQU3qrFb9_xpZEjJ1fEhyFzY532ThDc6c0BAvJdvbQUx35LlbYXc4WlROshGi2dSh5LYwH_I0xkoG95tAZEqmn_oJnzEEM4W15Ol8bBsB4V26EqHExoeve42l_QyQ7kBzzW9Sn8qzX42TwN-2bh2ph2rFgqhuo2a3QH2_R_0AVmUhteHNEjBLRHQ/s4032/20220709_055353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDRnQU3qrFb9_xpZEjJ1fEhyFzY532ThDc6c0BAvJdvbQUx35LlbYXc4WlROshGi2dSh5LYwH_I0xkoG95tAZEqmn_oJnzEEM4W15Ol8bBsB4V26EqHExoeve42l_QyQ7kBzzW9Sn8qzX42TwN-2bh2ph2rFgqhuo2a3QH2_R_0AVmUhteHNEjBLRHQ/w480-h640/20220709_055353.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Along our walking path, early in the morning. On this morning, we could still see a bit of the smoke from the fire over by Fillmore, on the other side of the west mountains. Quite a long ways from where we live, but the smoke was quite visable in our valley. The fire is completely out now, thankfully.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTW8C_HFBkEuYqy6z9Vof-SECen92xn4bE8ZPNwYcWr_7R-aIen0y0bU3RcsBG6J4-wBgyMqSTJ92pFSk33K_3Yt4CCAvrFz_OaTZLWMdM2gnWMYCPWfSZZjydo3MGwYVEylYvkmRpC9gGSTGJCghmqm_RlGwz12cMpmCZzmCRsogCKoVaRfD_6a9dQ/s4032/20220614_095952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTW8C_HFBkEuYqy6z9Vof-SECen92xn4bE8ZPNwYcWr_7R-aIen0y0bU3RcsBG6J4-wBgyMqSTJ92pFSk33K_3Yt4CCAvrFz_OaTZLWMdM2gnWMYCPWfSZZjydo3MGwYVEylYvkmRpC9gGSTGJCghmqm_RlGwz12cMpmCZzmCRsogCKoVaRfD_6a9dQ/w640-h480/20220614_095952.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Our view from the front porch... mountains and more mountains.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, our neighbor's pasture for their two mules... that "HEE~HAW" so loudly in the morning, and see their chickens running around.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguX9BBVd46vW9vRHS1b8AZGn4BxS_nqMR-_Py99RYRxcoMXB3XHlBPzHbwoUYr93-skx3cKREzqmFQV_-mF6tVHvu7YVV8_F3PgQO5eVsnh3z1GNxH8jYUQi6LKGr5FC8MXV7Mo-bOknjBaLeydyUNoOo42aNpspBGMbIZ-idOdVyj32H2wxS49IwukA/s4032/20220709_144956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguX9BBVd46vW9vRHS1b8AZGn4BxS_nqMR-_Py99RYRxcoMXB3XHlBPzHbwoUYr93-skx3cKREzqmFQV_-mF6tVHvu7YVV8_F3PgQO5eVsnh3z1GNxH8jYUQi6LKGr5FC8MXV7Mo-bOknjBaLeydyUNoOo42aNpspBGMbIZ-idOdVyj32H2wxS49IwukA/w300-h400/20220709_144956.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">A good yard~sale find ~another puzzle by Eric Dowdle.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I've been collecting these puzzles whenever I see one for a good price at a yard sale or at a thrift store.</div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLapJ89ziqrX6_9BZ0awLC2G-_XzFMZ66ljgPfbuWkQvgSE4TclQOauCxR7pvj4sQDl39fqpe_f1moDF4emPWCGcII0A6nzcmyHh0yiW5ZZtNIYEwlf-9a9Mt97ycwgRy5e4ubZLx1RsShh6dzrZqHmED5qiD0-lPXsfPwg_MpU9xZhV8hvhTV7iekg/s4032/20220621_181047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLapJ89ziqrX6_9BZ0awLC2G-_XzFMZ66ljgPfbuWkQvgSE4TclQOauCxR7pvj4sQDl39fqpe_f1moDF4emPWCGcII0A6nzcmyHh0yiW5ZZtNIYEwlf-9a9Mt97ycwgRy5e4ubZLx1RsShh6dzrZqHmED5qiD0-lPXsfPwg_MpU9xZhV8hvhTV7iekg/w300-h400/20220621_181047.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Turns out that our one white rose bush produces long-stemmed roses. What a treat!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkAc7rddcoz286vgr5815kbkfqzOXBr__ygkfNDUGMUh1oQffRdQzg3yWCDvj5IV2tWWTH01K4lgTkBXe_aMuSIcCidw4Js3VL49LUw_o1HHMylRintlZS7X6xZ15f0Hh2YElINyderY5lIZrN0lHvLZKp4zFLA_BixWTq0Zah0h7lzn9X0j93JGJ4g/s4032/20220617_061710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkAc7rddcoz286vgr5815kbkfqzOXBr__ygkfNDUGMUh1oQffRdQzg3yWCDvj5IV2tWWTH01K4lgTkBXe_aMuSIcCidw4Js3VL49LUw_o1HHMylRintlZS7X6xZ15f0Hh2YElINyderY5lIZrN0lHvLZKp4zFLA_BixWTq0Zah0h7lzn9X0j93JGJ4g/w640-h480/20220617_061710.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Another morning sky over our subdivision.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa539ZgFY84ftjmaHnHOwhEekEtP3xwNpHJOVhmF_WH1aFftpxqNXBw5qcgC7DqYhXhM7OUphrNFXsJ6YCNqbRuMz3lBGmmD-NkZNqHgTn4lmUfsFa_7oRhQ900uxJrFvcbsggHIeJVEyZv0lRbiOP--VHPaNsIOwniwUSLDt1U3FAZslC27RhUCFmw/s4032/20220610_055717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa539ZgFY84ftjmaHnHOwhEekEtP3xwNpHJOVhmF_WH1aFftpxqNXBw5qcgC7DqYhXhM7OUphrNFXsJ6YCNqbRuMz3lBGmmD-NkZNqHgTn4lmUfsFa_7oRhQ900uxJrFvcbsggHIeJVEyZv0lRbiOP--VHPaNsIOwniwUSLDt1U3FAZslC27RhUCFmw/w480-h640/20220610_055717.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Another early morning soak at the natural hot spring . We only soak our feet and legs and watch the sun rise over our valley.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMK_IGDaXDGdEWM7tJciu13Z8DuFZ9yLOqr2GXVNseQ5H3lDmR0cq5AZ-9XaHsrtiD8rQQXu4k9pm7Ijdey6lR1Zb2IhizBtSGe8r0cGp6_EXw9n7KqJl6X_fO6Nf8-i0Wskwv9wt46aCtMwBQeDWEu17WZnmKeJCSe5-9QX4kLWlsa1QtudnDykazQ/s4032/20220515_165144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMK_IGDaXDGdEWM7tJciu13Z8DuFZ9yLOqr2GXVNseQ5H3lDmR0cq5AZ-9XaHsrtiD8rQQXu4k9pm7Ijdey6lR1Zb2IhizBtSGe8r0cGp6_EXw9n7KqJl6X_fO6Nf8-i0Wskwv9wt46aCtMwBQeDWEu17WZnmKeJCSe5-9QX4kLWlsa1QtudnDykazQ/w480-h640/20220515_165144.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We have enjoyed taking our side by side aka : the scooter, up the canyon for morning rides.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNPyFhSpi0HyKgG_x_XETfV1ArH1OXgHHiK0ntb27bOKhc8LO58Ml5PTJYdHT18a48VYXN3i8wg1zAvRC7iOg9O4f4dujE-Yb25nYy2J5bMjbGRh9pUB2aWtANcOnvr3eTDq7KpY2Q6LUSl0XngYzM7VEMFosY1nJoyQzuXZmKKterQpR7XpETP5C_Q/s4032/20220708_092516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNPyFhSpi0HyKgG_x_XETfV1ArH1OXgHHiK0ntb27bOKhc8LO58Ml5PTJYdHT18a48VYXN3i8wg1zAvRC7iOg9O4f4dujE-Yb25nYy2J5bMjbGRh9pUB2aWtANcOnvr3eTDq7KpY2Q6LUSl0XngYzM7VEMFosY1nJoyQzuXZmKKterQpR7XpETP5C_Q/w300-h400/20220708_092516.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The red barn. This is the red barn at a new RV park in town, where we can go for BYU Creamery ice cream. It's a real treat!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Growing up in Provo, and with my mom working for BYU, I have always been a fan of BYU Creamery ice cream, so all these decades and decades later to have a place for delicious ice cream in our little town is awesome!</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix09zDrUVJyFOldYfzStmp20hduwX6Mpwe5vKPirZfIZZ1yuaiT_3vvvwekPGbFPXeD66gIUvjHqvUfkH8udcfIQqdbX8Af6T_T7ZwkQDDGgs4nrSnYEkY9WeAryYeSLC7-flwx1uNtl7TEMHqKmyC7XOaYdyJIqhysp0ad-3H25uiEoeNlzGw9rGQCg/s4032/20220629_151849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix09zDrUVJyFOldYfzStmp20hduwX6Mpwe5vKPirZfIZZ1yuaiT_3vvvwekPGbFPXeD66gIUvjHqvUfkH8udcfIQqdbX8Af6T_T7ZwkQDDGgs4nrSnYEkY9WeAryYeSLC7-flwx1uNtl7TEMHqKmyC7XOaYdyJIqhysp0ad-3H25uiEoeNlzGw9rGQCg/s320/20220629_151849.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We are big fans of popcorn. We recently bought 40 lbs of popcorn, We have Sam's club membership that we can order from and free shipping right to our front door. Sure makes it nice, especially with gas prices being so high and we are at least 2 + hours from the closest Sam's club.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We have a Whirlypop popper, and we love, love popcorn made in that thing! It's wonderful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyermZE1-cmJAHq0927-vvPMRBNfl8uwnabrFEBqoHfG-M-xcThKAOiHKQ-DcdFjc3gTapzk5HplQ55vzGNkEzEMBPMmLJR7OcTrf3BwbPsSGYiRQHlvp43agejy1hhYnHwwYcX-Ie_Jqq0N2iHKoHRVd5ZZ3gwTp19dmFleSo7zinJEaGaq06VTEIg/s4608/DSCN2457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2978" data-original-width="4608" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyermZE1-cmJAHq0927-vvPMRBNfl8uwnabrFEBqoHfG-M-xcThKAOiHKQ-DcdFjc3gTapzk5HplQ55vzGNkEzEMBPMmLJR7OcTrf3BwbPsSGYiRQHlvp43agejy1hhYnHwwYcX-Ie_Jqq0N2iHKoHRVd5ZZ3gwTp19dmFleSo7zinJEaGaq06VTEIg/w640-h414/DSCN2457.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Along a 'country road' drive a day or so ago, we saw these hay bales being wrapped with patriotic mesh. How fun!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VZmAGUQT1zlx9mOGVcdWB0hKWyTCr0Jz0XfXuMy7-cTu9v1gBEM9_kM9lSEa0ONWYH8-TfaWJNm1ctLAPxi1zHH063eGj6_zQL-ZCi2lcb43AyJEI0HTBdrbH-1YdyKU5kYBcVleuBJtrWB4qgnptGHkEG7J8B0deGIM_V4gDMMP3hFbmY1_4UGDJg/s1132/20220724_210143_1658718427706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1132" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VZmAGUQT1zlx9mOGVcdWB0hKWyTCr0Jz0XfXuMy7-cTu9v1gBEM9_kM9lSEa0ONWYH8-TfaWJNm1ctLAPxi1zHH063eGj6_zQL-ZCi2lcb43AyJEI0HTBdrbH-1YdyKU5kYBcVleuBJtrWB4qgnptGHkEG7J8B0deGIM_V4gDMMP3hFbmY1_4UGDJg/s320/20220724_210143_1658718427706.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Newest members of the family .. two border collies. Brothers.<div>We are training them and they are so smart!!</div><div>They will be outside dogs, but house trained so that when the weather is too hot or cold they can be inside.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmcNaswUnwEdCfxL5tOCi-0555EK8lHsF4ywaJbUvliq7dZC80Jydktuc6kT6pXIqjfTYQPjeibXHecua9zDWmYrC_sF4X6Ezq30NSxMXfYf3XsiQYSOYdzH6uSNEv2M1MgHY9j2g2rDbEy0gp7TdzkztQ1V7zPw6Y2zxCvHTSsdo1cg2AsLW0lWY2Q/s1114/20220724_210533_1658718445735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="1114" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmcNaswUnwEdCfxL5tOCi-0555EK8lHsF4ywaJbUvliq7dZC80Jydktuc6kT6pXIqjfTYQPjeibXHecua9zDWmYrC_sF4X6Ezq30NSxMXfYf3XsiQYSOYdzH6uSNEv2M1MgHY9j2g2rDbEy0gp7TdzkztQ1V7zPw6Y2zxCvHTSsdo1cg2AsLW0lWY2Q/s320/20220724_210533_1658718445735.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8153pRYgRqqCNMf2wbTJRv5Fk-FC0EFIatvalB86HSlakwSg5isYq3XoN-EusUtyCGdGapwbQMhnSMADL14-WxVkohp-P6kEbR_OQfKk8vfXiNcsgcgVHCrq7eFMCR_e7lBMUC5OJls6yy7VZQeHCYoHCyp7j2SfSiLhMJB3criYN0e7T__V7BY8Pw/s4032/20220716_174759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8153pRYgRqqCNMf2wbTJRv5Fk-FC0EFIatvalB86HSlakwSg5isYq3XoN-EusUtyCGdGapwbQMhnSMADL14-WxVkohp-P6kEbR_OQfKk8vfXiNcsgcgVHCrq7eFMCR_e7lBMUC5OJls6yy7VZQeHCYoHCyp7j2SfSiLhMJB3criYN0e7T__V7BY8Pw/s320/20220716_174759.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Ye olde pressure canner **smile*.</div><div>I have a goal of emptying one of our freezers and canning all of the meat in that freezer. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvisM_dCJmM9p4g6Fee9GM5fe3hDbDh3uRW8jMj6uHOYS9xCtFeXZsq2vTULlxBg5LYps29er7K4QpWQZn2mgjHjfxOHqCUgQOa7Xr4IySm746a7Mj7AbwCIn7z2kLlQKtNb5JoK9AbMiNrDzNrAL5SK4drlbPzcOQKVPYhHACk6szw3agGIV2k3AcQ/s4032/20220709_093439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvisM_dCJmM9p4g6Fee9GM5fe3hDbDh3uRW8jMj6uHOYS9xCtFeXZsq2vTULlxBg5LYps29er7K4QpWQZn2mgjHjfxOHqCUgQOa7Xr4IySm746a7Mj7AbwCIn7z2kLlQKtNb5JoK9AbMiNrDzNrAL5SK4drlbPzcOQKVPYhHACk6szw3agGIV2k3AcQ/s320/20220709_093439.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>A few more yard sale finds... this glorious rooster and a wreath as well.</div><div>I don't know about where you live, but where we live, the yard sales have been few and far between. Not a ton of great stuff at the thrift stores either. I feel like folks are hanging on to their decor and deciding that they can live with their choices ...for now.</div><div>I did give one of our daughters in laws some darling country blue dishes that she has long admired. I found them at a yard sale, new in the box, last summer. </div><div>She was tickled with them and I was happy that she was happy!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week ~~ more canning. </div><div> ~~ more cleaning out borders..trimming and weeding, etc.</div><div> ~~ painting the garage side of the laundry room door. Really needs a re~fresh!</div><div> ~~ beginning the process of switching around the library for my office. </div><div> ~~ morning walks and country drives, and watching the sunrises and sunsets.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-38549451311418552692022-07-28T07:57:00.003-06:002022-07-28T07:58:43.189-06:00~ Summer Scrapbook ~<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcYVQiLUc1N4gtmvTytK6IxQRPaWKy8sO2_RrfsxDi7xI5WbpzccdY243-xfBckp4a7-Ch8EJa5jBckwSD7x5qmh3IqvjXjiGfCkLHY4CaeCW21VafEaE1HGWSoTpXasXG6rANggxSj68YA29S-vw8q2pTbz_8gICYclYlPT53vhP_XuzU89xhCVXYA/s4032/20220715_070523.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcYVQiLUc1N4gtmvTytK6IxQRPaWKy8sO2_RrfsxDi7xI5WbpzccdY243-xfBckp4a7-Ch8EJa5jBckwSD7x5qmh3IqvjXjiGfCkLHY4CaeCW21VafEaE1HGWSoTpXasXG6rANggxSj68YA29S-vw8q2pTbz_8gICYclYlPT53vhP_XuzU89xhCVXYA/w480-h640/20220715_070523.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Summer sunflowers.<p></p><p>Sleepy morning bees...still sleepy from gathering pollen.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYKzBg4jdnNtBWtF-kg9Thft1CLHFtmA-eNLu8csOGdk1ACmlUOqjfWXW-aVJuL6yQPtPYAdikf2RTK0lqy5bl-d7uZ4PPVSXFhcPq-LA47bTGT9s3Wwwy72L9SfxmsKU58E2XvEwhsWInWBcbdBN4bH0pBX27LuffLkY9q0hYocniQuewol5C0854hw/s4032/20220630_095445.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYKzBg4jdnNtBWtF-kg9Thft1CLHFtmA-eNLu8csOGdk1ACmlUOqjfWXW-aVJuL6yQPtPYAdikf2RTK0lqy5bl-d7uZ4PPVSXFhcPq-LA47bTGT9s3Wwwy72L9SfxmsKU58E2XvEwhsWInWBcbdBN4bH0pBX27LuffLkY9q0hYocniQuewol5C0854hw/s320/20220630_095445.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sweet little sheep, grazing in a field. </div><div style="text-align: left;">On an early morning ride, we saw these sheep in a nearby town. They are very small and quite sweet looking, though I haven't any idea what kind they are.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqgeVlvzB0k0Cqnje1nohG5UX00Y5EsBh7rs0DeUOfEfjI3yAyRDEzdxwEUDDZ5xXYnbWopuycKeByr3KEQwIneUNT_RM6Qez5TkRS4-lXN2ILMykoewKbJWzNIDpNrDqur1NLCd6SwfNg3rEaDj8krVX5BbUJHbuQCvUGFrM-gqlucGuUBD0ugPwDQ/s4032/20220623_092703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqgeVlvzB0k0Cqnje1nohG5UX00Y5EsBh7rs0DeUOfEfjI3yAyRDEzdxwEUDDZ5xXYnbWopuycKeByr3KEQwIneUNT_RM6Qez5TkRS4-lXN2ILMykoewKbJWzNIDpNrDqur1NLCd6SwfNg3rEaDj8krVX5BbUJHbuQCvUGFrM-gqlucGuUBD0ugPwDQ/w300-h400/20220623_092703.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We drove to Loa to a shop to have new tires put on one of our vehicles. Loa is close to Capitol Reef National park. This cute old truck was at the gas pumps. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Love it!</div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CwiV9MKVaBopRss5HV8QEUDYd-2P3cSzGP7VBX5ybYvB24QHCerxCTFusmH5t8WDzEBQEEpnL60csoKpISHFoE7i-z6oFKSyHZnvBWABSjIXaiKWdoIHp7T3WZv8FBe2B1jSwQKum8bvu40BfE-O3VF1v9dfbiUj6-yxrMZJA1zo9vlD-FSeyulKKQ/s4032/20220629_060951.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CwiV9MKVaBopRss5HV8QEUDYd-2P3cSzGP7VBX5ybYvB24QHCerxCTFusmH5t8WDzEBQEEpnL60csoKpISHFoE7i-z6oFKSyHZnvBWABSjIXaiKWdoIHp7T3WZv8FBe2B1jSwQKum8bvu40BfE-O3VF1v9dfbiUj6-yxrMZJA1zo9vlD-FSeyulKKQ/w640-h480/20220629_060951.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of beautiful skies this summer. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Most mornings we go for a walk, and what a treat to see such beautiful morning skies. Although, most evening skies are equally beautiful.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMm4gIUcQkt3eQgkeWc_TzW48C5pE4ZDOByIZ2QGzP2r1_vUbVCeZu_fFkGCTPwSZCL3BPYaXKojCBRYBSkRpW-E3_1A3Zkvess3jvIaN9bwBloLzOgWHURx3T3qHERDRMeqrNVI4iUoBoyxBSDLzxrb38iHJrbXh9Qpw2l9jUZlT69DFvboDKOvZETQ/s1440/20220621_181102_1655857065730.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMm4gIUcQkt3eQgkeWc_TzW48C5pE4ZDOByIZ2QGzP2r1_vUbVCeZu_fFkGCTPwSZCL3BPYaXKojCBRYBSkRpW-E3_1A3Zkvess3jvIaN9bwBloLzOgWHURx3T3qHERDRMeqrNVI4iUoBoyxBSDLzxrb38iHJrbXh9Qpw2l9jUZlT69DFvboDKOvZETQ/w300-h400/20220621_181102_1655857065730.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div>Sea Holly. This has been a good year for our flowers, and the sea holly is gorgeous. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1nrFQ0kjvYf03cWGWzS-UhioU3ATx1xUfPrjK948nFSrF5loDrLsd9fOVx67EncH1twdL0cQuBUBy_QdmfD5tSN0c_d2XnLVmSIiMJ44lUmsPmSahTui1BH3KWcmIRQc95hK4wPbZxccH3ssvIv8IGNriOo9eAxfmMFwP5jmNsHTgCHEcoKzJFmXBA/s4032/20220715_061030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1nrFQ0kjvYf03cWGWzS-UhioU3ATx1xUfPrjK948nFSrF5loDrLsd9fOVx67EncH1twdL0cQuBUBy_QdmfD5tSN0c_d2XnLVmSIiMJ44lUmsPmSahTui1BH3KWcmIRQc95hK4wPbZxccH3ssvIv8IGNriOo9eAxfmMFwP5jmNsHTgCHEcoKzJFmXBA/s320/20220715_061030.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3NbQXs5AvuQQOQJsm_3eKwklvdWBeYsqQzXaDf03LQzeD6ADSkV8bk_3ew4OanO8MqyQA1wjyFddPhCzzwIlbOahF-E4-FNhP5QNY70boauKMs-IjwZ7tB3kNnkcq7QEiGc4VEynuwmN4cU1I4mIHMTdiW0iiJYT6sbkSo5jUmSVQTrVyZUFlXJ7HQ/s4032/20220622_112516.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3NbQXs5AvuQQOQJsm_3eKwklvdWBeYsqQzXaDf03LQzeD6ADSkV8bk_3ew4OanO8MqyQA1wjyFddPhCzzwIlbOahF-E4-FNhP5QNY70boauKMs-IjwZ7tB3kNnkcq7QEiGc4VEynuwmN4cU1I4mIHMTdiW0iiJYT6sbkSo5jUmSVQTrVyZUFlXJ7HQ/s320/20220622_112516.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZeSTtsJci7CL_DflpVXN2v9pCevB2FSFgDBN2dS9H1xqGZ10cuQZsYYZsrCASpzr2yQQZForZS0CqNkydUHZGOMyML8Z4VyMG0E4UyJ3eKyhjoUKfzZ4WYojBnmep99C_ZoFcP6fuOlAj1rbY8ZNdT-15iHTyQWaseu9_SZTl3noZ3OBTQmKbBqCbg/s4032/20220706_055804(0).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZeSTtsJci7CL_DflpVXN2v9pCevB2FSFgDBN2dS9H1xqGZ10cuQZsYYZsrCASpzr2yQQZForZS0CqNkydUHZGOMyML8Z4VyMG0E4UyJ3eKyhjoUKfzZ4WYojBnmep99C_ZoFcP6fuOlAj1rbY8ZNdT-15iHTyQWaseu9_SZTl3noZ3OBTQmKbBqCbg/s320/20220706_055804(0).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">For July, I put out buntings and this sweet Uncle Sam porch sitter that I made years ago. I gave him a refresh this year with a new wooden USA tag. <br />July is a big month in Utah... not only do we celebrate Independence Day, but Pioneer Day as well.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, both of our sons have birthdays in July, one of our daughter~in~love, and our only Grandson has a birthday in July!!!</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazwqKMp2tGQSVbiz5BQXOyibvSMPxJJ812tn9EoEqAVdm6UVSSIXytwr2Toh5U0mmR-ESgazFGIei9ZgjeTl8sc00c4bVTXEOWdQOFXTkeug263_HJY7mSoJW5mjKXTDwULnJxqosNhw9Gl7-zeS97ve1J64Kv8uWM4LRhnx0DTrNkaR_-MGuy1AiaA/s2926/20220612_095148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2926" data-original-width="2195" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazwqKMp2tGQSVbiz5BQXOyibvSMPxJJ812tn9EoEqAVdm6UVSSIXytwr2Toh5U0mmR-ESgazFGIei9ZgjeTl8sc00c4bVTXEOWdQOFXTkeug263_HJY7mSoJW5mjKXTDwULnJxqosNhw9Gl7-zeS97ve1J64Kv8uWM4LRhnx0DTrNkaR_-MGuy1AiaA/s320/20220612_095148.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is a great barn door and shutter-making factory in our area, and many times they will have scrap wood that is free for the taking. It is a great benefit for the community to have the free wood, not only for making cute crafts but also there are those that heat with woodburning stoves, and that scrapwood is so nice for that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We used a bit of the scrapwood to make these sweet little 'lathe' stars. I put one on all the exterior doors of our house for July.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfBLdmSvj2CVi3rA7PZaGhMCSTft0NU_x_cavepoOnBbUbhk5tsCozx_-g5EPjmJPgk0HAdzrak78Nuq3NpDWdcDN3Cf24-6H_ojWrG_NZueEHL95L_PbMMKqXlNyFFhpBmU6SPxvc3GIfIACSYpZuryV6iASKWpmgPxGhHbnBPtKlEuYL1NiIpZGtw/s4032/20220606_060149.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfBLdmSvj2CVi3rA7PZaGhMCSTft0NU_x_cavepoOnBbUbhk5tsCozx_-g5EPjmJPgk0HAdzrak78Nuq3NpDWdcDN3Cf24-6H_ojWrG_NZueEHL95L_PbMMKqXlNyFFhpBmU6SPxvc3GIfIACSYpZuryV6iASKWpmgPxGhHbnBPtKlEuYL1NiIpZGtw/w640-h480/20220606_060149.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Another day, another beautiful sky.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XKouZF-8NKySYnsRpYPS_fi4aO_RyAe34HmOb-iw0Tplh5pkkmdfvoX09HI6XKK79ExfOA9XmXmID-GV60zPla7JZPdX2T5qPdSxkPzPUf6aTiqDIXMmK1Q_dD2NZgjFEr2iD5QfwprbNX_g0zPkmwlW5yDf8HVRy01gtc817shV0OdK8SyqAzy_FQ/s4032/20220508_111619.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XKouZF-8NKySYnsRpYPS_fi4aO_RyAe34HmOb-iw0Tplh5pkkmdfvoX09HI6XKK79ExfOA9XmXmID-GV60zPla7JZPdX2T5qPdSxkPzPUf6aTiqDIXMmK1Q_dD2NZgjFEr2iD5QfwprbNX_g0zPkmwlW5yDf8HVRy01gtc817shV0OdK8SyqAzy_FQ/w300-h400/20220508_111619.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">New French-style bistro in our area. </div><div style="text-align: left;">There is a darling patio attached to the bistro as well, strung with cafe lights and cute French-styled bistro chairs and tables.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRypyBBvtdO62pNH8Ace1_gN9IviBh5Aofvd8jFoKKGE5vO21cRAOC4oe7ZlvdqBOJG-Dzrdv0XHFuEis8uCyBqfLP4BzYStKBTuFwiH4OiC5gQX94ebMnug4u1ArXGET1_ipOQcRUUhVApKVYJMkQym486URddBLXhuo9-wzMq-I_74e69opVTndQMw/s4032/20220614_093217.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRypyBBvtdO62pNH8Ace1_gN9IviBh5Aofvd8jFoKKGE5vO21cRAOC4oe7ZlvdqBOJG-Dzrdv0XHFuEis8uCyBqfLP4BzYStKBTuFwiH4OiC5gQX94ebMnug4u1ArXGET1_ipOQcRUUhVApKVYJMkQym486URddBLXhuo9-wzMq-I_74e69opVTndQMw/s320/20220614_093217.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>July hutch... all the red white and blue. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7n8eiBjkroF8tfwecUnSWBrE7JtBlv1IDFaPWyhUXx1mGxpERDLPfAODZ2vdOlH9kpPkbrJA8H7oPkUE_XJkPc9KhKaz08QOs-zkNwzqVeFvjsiUJeCwYWjka7-OATUz33oLBnYI8HbSfS-IwxmdaYAu7noARHM1ePgMsoupbudGzONX6AAvV_3Brqw/s4032/20220508_095614.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7n8eiBjkroF8tfwecUnSWBrE7JtBlv1IDFaPWyhUXx1mGxpERDLPfAODZ2vdOlH9kpPkbrJA8H7oPkUE_XJkPc9KhKaz08QOs-zkNwzqVeFvjsiUJeCwYWjka7-OATUz33oLBnYI8HbSfS-IwxmdaYAu7noARHM1ePgMsoupbudGzONX6AAvV_3Brqw/w480-h640/20220508_095614.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Barn on the property just west of us. This barn belongs to the people that sold off 40 acres of their farm and made our subdivision. We are still on 'farm share' water, and we pay just $10.00 a month for pressurized irrigation.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Incidentally, the couple that owns the farm, and barn, and sold the land for our subdivision, lives in our ward. The Mr. told me that this land is fertile and some of the best farmland he had ever had!</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEE6zC-uY1OOCkOUdI59wS_LPnh1nQkU47MZloLYuVIw8IpclrkGLTaB9zZu89ZRiD5KK4hujV-RV-dLmpdOaYGn47wxK_SfRtG8o6wYKx8wPglyMnrpaitAD9xPDMjRKj2lY0eEecKIEkYSQQBtXYZxGY7y83UItRF2BDFO97se8TsmVU_BTVKzNNw/s4032/20220710_055230.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEE6zC-uY1OOCkOUdI59wS_LPnh1nQkU47MZloLYuVIw8IpclrkGLTaB9zZu89ZRiD5KK4hujV-RV-dLmpdOaYGn47wxK_SfRtG8o6wYKx8wPglyMnrpaitAD9xPDMjRKj2lY0eEecKIEkYSQQBtXYZxGY7y83UItRF2BDFO97se8TsmVU_BTVKzNNw/w480-h640/20220710_055230.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>We made this sweet 'Garden Angel' with scraps we had. The shutters were given to me by a friend when we lived in Spring City, the head and wings and arms were from the scrap wood pile at the factory that I mentioned previously.<div>The wheelbarrow was a curbside find and given a bit of a crafty makeover. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am enjoying this summer so much. It's been a long time since I remember enjoying summer so much! Usually, I tend to wish summer away a bit. </div><div>Especially as I have gotten older the summer heat just zaps me, but not this year! I am loving all things summer and each and every day has been a blessing and a treat. I am thankful for this summer.</div><div>So many good things and blessings plenty this summer. My cup runneth over.</div>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-29787738221792128802022-06-09T06:04:00.000-06:002022-06-09T06:04:31.339-06:00~ Country Roads ~<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIUI9q9pcYeix7cLbgt7FwAZ25uHQ_q1_yUIQa1OFioUD3NNFb11PuiLneyHE7RbBWjqaHN1U64Uz0vR7tlZexBN7vzx6gDSJQUm_g-nMGnFWGMRQV4YhXvikpvpw7_5l2fAvRP1tzDp1MFZ1nVkexm4T6H_rPzeZOc9dGu_a7lvnkap5H1SnNIXuVhg/s5184/IMG_4091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIUI9q9pcYeix7cLbgt7FwAZ25uHQ_q1_yUIQa1OFioUD3NNFb11PuiLneyHE7RbBWjqaHN1U64Uz0vR7tlZexBN7vzx6gDSJQUm_g-nMGnFWGMRQV4YhXvikpvpw7_5l2fAvRP1tzDp1MFZ1nVkexm4T6H_rPzeZOc9dGu_a7lvnkap5H1SnNIXuVhg/w640-h426/IMG_4091.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Another Country Roads drive....<p></p><p> Vultures sunning themselves in the morning sun.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89HJgrG06PI2yfQWfC6cDbOYrLyaPXoyBt9ayakajy751knkUKUXLD7uJtGiDwgDpRgtFd14UXtSlyHJ6iCBDtuv8d3dEMhlDo7vT5ykz54Lp4JXLQcZ9qgC8erQwcX3ffjmNt8h1Ox6y6eeyepSo-4dxpFAoRUE6Ak1hCHzr7yJeB5N3_t6-sP-dkw/s4032/20220522_122953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89HJgrG06PI2yfQWfC6cDbOYrLyaPXoyBt9ayakajy751knkUKUXLD7uJtGiDwgDpRgtFd14UXtSlyHJ6iCBDtuv8d3dEMhlDo7vT5ykz54Lp4JXLQcZ9qgC8erQwcX3ffjmNt8h1Ox6y6eeyepSo-4dxpFAoRUE6Ak1hCHzr7yJeB5N3_t6-sP-dkw/w480-h640/20220522_122953.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>My favorite country road drives through one of the canyons.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRDsEKJ_jad5-4NIjgzVrr4oDmtZNTeTZD9_IhcUHh8EOo2QhlpL820rQS1TXGfVxmsD_Lvq2dmDVXpkBIHVgE7X7DtRkbs2MTzvw9w5R7dWMxDV2v3RGAB_Kf-RvzJbzlHJ0GkFlry79_ZK2nVZSZuweR5F_tsQG02HmBpETIxPsGB7UFhNXtpfF3w/s5184/IMG_4126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraTxwJQ8kCk32EUKr1bu2Sb09NxgTfQRRK82CSoYceIZNJoJnJ3p5yP5MVFPuxU9Jq5nZ5WMQiMJBDR1MEVaBWsjJhGwxRBbdoH2HwqL9PgKEpjeGhRdWQKFl98DZ4XoJKMJbWR3iOLEEwhhh-6rbGTfAUWxUq5efUxl2_Mv-1zveBl-gMUFBqwg7Pw/w480-h640/20220606_060550.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Lastly, a morning sky along our country roads walk.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-14955367756491539892022-05-16T07:07:00.001-06:002022-05-16T07:07:48.314-06:00Tomato, Sugar, and more...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJa7-8squoFzuaA-emitH7pBSQJXkYrcvK2y8LJ6bxv-_djeEfxiNcZc0zg3V-Y_6ILFxcZTcXBzsxsXkXvQsPskBd5Hw-Ao8dXVlY6w8DcL03kSmKCPIG_QrEaz6ZLdYUVmtQ483vrvlX0ECbsWqPMwy3TbYx1yzSvN7o76wvsz7d6Tk-VHv5Uk3qQ/s4032/20220429_071144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJa7-8squoFzuaA-emitH7pBSQJXkYrcvK2y8LJ6bxv-_djeEfxiNcZc0zg3V-Y_6ILFxcZTcXBzsxsXkXvQsPskBd5Hw-Ao8dXVlY6w8DcL03kSmKCPIG_QrEaz6ZLdYUVmtQ483vrvlX0ECbsWqPMwy3TbYx1yzSvN7o76wvsz7d6Tk-VHv5Uk3qQ/w480-h640/20220429_071144.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Summer has officially kicked off at our home.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Like so many other folks, Mother's day is flower day around here. Everyone in our family knows that I love to get my summer flower containers planted up for Mother's day, and everyone pitches in to get all of the containers filled with flowers.</div><div style="text-align: left;">In my mind's eye, I had a picture of soft pinks and yellows, and whites for the containers this year, but all of those ideas got thrown out when I saw the amazingly dark and beautiful color of these marigolds.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Above are the flower choices for our containers this year. Bold colors.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vbH1C7wUDXG-yfozFKazq3qGHG7ITO2kx4fMTWQV3JmXgFTz-NBlKaLo6Qv4i9ybX3POFNLM3j5hOc5ihLaN4NAqB2XuOLweqsCx03yCLJc-nVIb2zCuRXi8AIFVMWKmNOwJ9u-j3eiKUjJ6yplqLejO1UpbQot9f3TVbicRgIaIXCbfNaSNmvHciw/s4032/20220429_071322.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vbH1C7wUDXG-yfozFKazq3qGHG7ITO2kx4fMTWQV3JmXgFTz-NBlKaLo6Qv4i9ybX3POFNLM3j5hOc5ihLaN4NAqB2XuOLweqsCx03yCLJc-nVIb2zCuRXi8AIFVMWKmNOwJ9u-j3eiKUjJ6yplqLejO1UpbQot9f3TVbicRgIaIXCbfNaSNmvHciw/w400-h300/20220429_071322.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pink canning jars. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Once a friend told me about the pink canning jars, and I ordered them right away. </div><div style="text-align: left;">They took nearly a month to be delivered but were seriously worth the wait. I love them!</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinW8ARy7_rTpY5SS1d_Z6U8RBUKHk-bPMBDIeLWhjoB9EXWxNZzlPEDvnkK4EOnZ2lYv_BPMjfhbs1Vu51zmzhkTjDryZCrAVhnFaK1qCb6wlNg0PFhiZAFpGW7a0m1B8VFM6LVIP-_qotpYADnZvdTQ-U-HiUMEWUKs7iOP7RW2BKExv-tgqMGdrCTQ/s4032/20220427_153659.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2501" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinW8ARy7_rTpY5SS1d_Z6U8RBUKHk-bPMBDIeLWhjoB9EXWxNZzlPEDvnkK4EOnZ2lYv_BPMjfhbs1Vu51zmzhkTjDryZCrAVhnFaK1qCb6wlNg0PFhiZAFpGW7a0m1B8VFM6LVIP-_qotpYADnZvdTQ-U-HiUMEWUKs7iOP7RW2BKExv-tgqMGdrCTQ/s320/20220427_153659.jpg" width="198" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Last Fall, our local hardware store started selling electrical spool rounds. We bought a bunch, and made giant pumpkins with a few of them and placed them in our borders...very Gardner Village- like. </div><div style="text-align: left;">We reserved one of the rounds for a table in our living room. Sanded, stained, and sealed I attached hairpin-style legs to it, and ta~da~ a perfect table! </div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm quite pleased with the results.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgIc0BM-21BNheer9J-AoTtr50vE0GXSserlaarNnnN0ndk9Sb9OQz-K6z_BN5BnJlBe6T8AMUT1pWKnjHuRLiNYHU-_35tJzIE9zPsT0L5Cu_e1j1BEEHQ_j9u2ekQNmYdPM9HNwHOcltxnxE7J83K9ZBwY4uO_SpjLMBuFkgxipBS4piXyzZgoujw/s3024/20220501_173126.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2989" data-original-width="3024" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgIc0BM-21BNheer9J-AoTtr50vE0GXSserlaarNnnN0ndk9Sb9OQz-K6z_BN5BnJlBe6T8AMUT1pWKnjHuRLiNYHU-_35tJzIE9zPsT0L5Cu_e1j1BEEHQ_j9u2ekQNmYdPM9HNwHOcltxnxE7J83K9ZBwY4uO_SpjLMBuFkgxipBS4piXyzZgoujw/s320/20220501_173126.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">My sweet husband built and installed a railing for our front porch.</div><div style="text-align: left;">It is a nice safety feature for our small Grandchildren, and it looks so nice!</div><div style="text-align: left;">There is also a handrail that he built and installed on our back steps. It will make it nice for everyone to have something to hold on to when they are using the steps.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhko8nG70H6srvLijNewwc3bWJzPnB2J80KRl8K05nvveWmn5YNOlrmG9r5knSUHXNbLMnxf6PzTYLZXfvgErq8dn2EkLUL3CaMw-kvPjz3mHMKUooUXdyTjI77h4IU3-Kfc7AQhr6CDAiS64GQ1XwfBSFRlanKL_YmjC-RylgoP2QUYXgZP-hTu-Yucw/s3024/20220509_145700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2952" data-original-width="3024" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhko8nG70H6srvLijNewwc3bWJzPnB2J80KRl8K05nvveWmn5YNOlrmG9r5knSUHXNbLMnxf6PzTYLZXfvgErq8dn2EkLUL3CaMw-kvPjz3mHMKUooUXdyTjI77h4IU3-Kfc7AQhr6CDAiS64GQ1XwfBSFRlanKL_YmjC-RylgoP2QUYXgZP-hTu-Yucw/s320/20220509_145700.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> In thifting adventures... I found a 'Granny' chair. I have long loved these old upholstered rocking chairs, and they are harder and harder to come by. </div><div style="text-align: left;">The last one that I found was years ago, and I gifted it to one of our daughter-in-loves to use as a nursing chair.</div><div style="text-align: left;">This one will get a good vacuum, and shampoo, but is in nice condition and will be a great addition to our library.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49ij4Hfsmdnli0M6cSM1xNwUg4giRWOg3JFCFwTntt6Rc8oBPHNaD46eQhtO2pdbgD3ol9HhJueAR4KY3DVPKT3ura5yAj_RnqrDartIe3EOJD0SbOinoVOY6MtHZ3deyJ-7wX0oy6meWni61EV-co2c1UgacWyZXf6tTJoe5eQu48yo8d7fu82fPpw/s4032/20220510_094305.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49ij4Hfsmdnli0M6cSM1xNwUg4giRWOg3JFCFwTntt6Rc8oBPHNaD46eQhtO2pdbgD3ol9HhJueAR4KY3DVPKT3ura5yAj_RnqrDartIe3EOJD0SbOinoVOY6MtHZ3deyJ-7wX0oy6meWni61EV-co2c1UgacWyZXf6tTJoe5eQu48yo8d7fu82fPpw/s320/20220510_094305.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">More thrifted finds.... padded dining chairs.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Our dining room table and chairs are so pretty, but the chairs are not padded, and I have found as I get older, sitting on those hard chairs is quite uncomfortable. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I was on the search for two padded dining chairs and found these two at the St. George D.I.</div><div style="text-align: left;">They are already getting a makeover with paint, and gorgeous cottage-style fabric. I'll update you with a picture once they are finished.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulUdjuI4lEtBXPTCmR1vc8NB_mH5T2x7Axw_80ViSYjTi9lDbd2gHuEeFInkG9uu74tIK3g7mFDt7upD5FPRBnVNFb1qUY4uyxaMNYY41mfj2bUu2Sfek5ie8LTsBVX1zjsw1RQoIcot93f0gjGoVrS9aiPnWTFvovVSCnYYou03DTO5KcSjAVh3GXA/s4032/20220509_160025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulUdjuI4lEtBXPTCmR1vc8NB_mH5T2x7Axw_80ViSYjTi9lDbd2gHuEeFInkG9uu74tIK3g7mFDt7upD5FPRBnVNFb1qUY4uyxaMNYY41mfj2bUu2Sfek5ie8LTsBVX1zjsw1RQoIcot93f0gjGoVrS9aiPnWTFvovVSCnYYou03DTO5KcSjAVh3GXA/w480-h640/20220509_160025.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I found this sweet table cloth at the thrift store. I spied it and saw that it had embroidered work on it, and without really taking a good look at it, I bought it.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Once I got it home, I took a good look at it. I love the tomato-colored flowers on it, and low and behold, it is an old sugar sack!</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidD1t_miSUc-bWu7aYUdu7RXu0-Y3L3a8IpqeeqSLsSxIaaTDLIjvCk7hF_ER2F70drTAyjEwrsTmbx88BtaZss8anLw0Zk8UsdoIlDzLzo242fxLffjkdOFdqBXcMvtYpK-ZKwejoWBNtvegwVjISRDQLiiKscqOC9SssXXUMXph2m0-b8ib2DJgoLQ/s4032/20220509_144906.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2780" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidD1t_miSUc-bWu7aYUdu7RXu0-Y3L3a8IpqeeqSLsSxIaaTDLIjvCk7hF_ER2F70drTAyjEwrsTmbx88BtaZss8anLw0Zk8UsdoIlDzLzo242fxLffjkdOFdqBXcMvtYpK-ZKwejoWBNtvegwVjISRDQLiiKscqOC9SssXXUMXph2m0-b8ib2DJgoLQ/w276-h400/20220509_144906.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also snagged this darling red geranium print with the tomato-colored frame.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5D34zyc6g6e7cNpsyV1Xht-3fAu4Jse4sANtU8Pc1Gjoqz80HavdqAZHHXPFG5sftsoOps-0HSqwWFzt6dp93XJQbOLJ1jn6xtSTRaqhdxc7PFrtDs67rtVXjuMzXjISX-tU2TP11XaeNsafxLQlX8w6bcZr5w37SW5zXBp19P3ihiLTrmAncMkJ9rA/s4032/20220509_145041.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5D34zyc6g6e7cNpsyV1Xht-3fAu4Jse4sANtU8Pc1Gjoqz80HavdqAZHHXPFG5sftsoOps-0HSqwWFzt6dp93XJQbOLJ1jn6xtSTRaqhdxc7PFrtDs67rtVXjuMzXjISX-tU2TP11XaeNsafxLQlX8w6bcZr5w37SW5zXBp19P3ihiLTrmAncMkJ9rA/w480-h640/20220509_145041.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>A closer look at the sugar sack logo.. U & I sugar. </div><div style="text-align: left;">As far as I can tell, the sack is from the 1950s.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I was raised to live a provident lifestyle. To not waste and to make the best of the things that Father in Heaven blesses us with.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have great respect for other people that live providently as well, and it made my heart happy to see this sweet table cloth that was re~purposed out of an old sugar sack.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPlCj9jeM00qD71whlexySpeupy8NBRFsCKBEM45BnWe2tUrSqB6Hvp5vV4lHUsKqFoN5YmzmJy2VHi1_7h93mTbziR-nrESUBJXZ-ONKAGVrl4RG_2pmfaauXkpT7vv6vV4pgGwC4qjuVJyPJs0rXIc4Uq9KAMuqn_cqCtYOXS_SSyt7IP9rcINO2Dg/s4032/20220509_145107.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPlCj9jeM00qD71whlexySpeupy8NBRFsCKBEM45BnWe2tUrSqB6Hvp5vV4lHUsKqFoN5YmzmJy2VHi1_7h93mTbziR-nrESUBJXZ-ONKAGVrl4RG_2pmfaauXkpT7vv6vV4pgGwC4qjuVJyPJs0rXIc4Uq9KAMuqn_cqCtYOXS_SSyt7IP9rcINO2Dg/w480-h640/20220509_145107.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lovingly embroidered to enhance the beauty of such a utilitarian item.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I know that the person that made this, and I could have been great friends :)</div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-92046462018662301582022-04-21T06:41:00.002-06:002022-04-21T06:41:27.962-06:00 ~ All around the cottage ~<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTOiNEt2xgunX8YlLkv-SxZ02r9v0WUeTjb9IcyHa-OKpLQ9j-292wX8u5esmtRxCBhzx5SviggVVzwQrZz8pRc_X8Ghk3HNT9mx6E0Oa2SW3f7pCSMqlOMLn3LV-R-VtGDDlPDyebvN0nFx6cr8xM9qlUC6nGfmHEugYzlTqS_5R08rEmoiSLn_WFg/s4032/20220417_112938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTOiNEt2xgunX8YlLkv-SxZ02r9v0WUeTjb9IcyHa-OKpLQ9j-292wX8u5esmtRxCBhzx5SviggVVzwQrZz8pRc_X8Ghk3HNT9mx6E0Oa2SW3f7pCSMqlOMLn3LV-R-VtGDDlPDyebvN0nFx6cr8xM9qlUC6nGfmHEugYzlTqS_5R08rEmoiSLn_WFg/w300-h400/20220417_112938.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a week... full of busy and good things, but jam-packed with many things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We helped our daughter move. She is relocating from Salt Lake valley to Wyoming. She is fortunate enough to be able to telecommute, so she can work anywhere. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTnLhhM-ZSA7XeTA5vP6zMvO67Z6OTQg7xdgVIi71hlZ_auwVLfzkxFJcE8LNA4YnF7nvqIw6AknrcAwDzJMqGtS_s3kQP_fkq4SzEZiXdiwb-bvWY_RHh9TsousWR994BSnfaP3kea9jvkwtOJgWtzEZa_WA2228hhFgF9JXOjt2L30jSoEFILBDEQ/s4032/20220417_112645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTnLhhM-ZSA7XeTA5vP6zMvO67Z6OTQg7xdgVIi71hlZ_auwVLfzkxFJcE8LNA4YnF7nvqIw6AknrcAwDzJMqGtS_s3kQP_fkq4SzEZiXdiwb-bvWY_RHh9TsousWR994BSnfaP3kea9jvkwtOJgWtzEZa_WA2228hhFgF9JXOjt2L30jSoEFILBDEQ/w400-h300/20220417_112645.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the meantime, before her new apartment in Wyoming will ready, she is staying with us and working.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has given us an opportunity to spend time together and we've been enjoying her company.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Sat. before Easter, we went for a drive up one of the canyons here and showed her this Pioneer era cabin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone agreed that the cabin is located in a beautiful area, and the pioneers were men and women of courage and fortitude. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't think I would have made it with a bunch of kids living in a teeny tiny cabin!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQ71M3BmvpqdCWgGJoOVH44YR5euH95eEhJpAZ55xIEQI-9LIQFOgzmFQXHjRjER73XL58mqwmK0FzqIRdgRWFDmSbnMKjfCM8P5gIVGIrFUh0PzkWH9q959_3x8DuIJdzCVqtfJRKxfr6fv-Bu5hIdeoMKHk9WGEKhFfUpsSZsUQU4CvBiQ1-yuynA/s4032/20220412_195426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQ71M3BmvpqdCWgGJoOVH44YR5euH95eEhJpAZ55xIEQI-9LIQFOgzmFQXHjRjER73XL58mqwmK0FzqIRdgRWFDmSbnMKjfCM8P5gIVGIrFUh0PzkWH9q959_3x8DuIJdzCVqtfJRKxfr6fv-Bu5hIdeoMKHk9WGEKhFfUpsSZsUQU4CvBiQ1-yuynA/w300-h400/20220412_195426.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Springtime is bringing out the best in our chickens.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We are getting more eggs each day, and one day, we were surprised that we got 6 eggs from our 6 hens. Well, at least they were all trying to lay an egg a day....*smile*.</div><div style="text-align: left;">That is the tiniest egg I have ever seen in my life!</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP8UVPZPslmh9N3Sgc9owMbN6qSYpnRKI8BUY2vdQSHQrktKMfDI-hY1M00kJBpUS2Q52QgNhY4Acon-Q5iqhsN0-yWEpcty8t7kmh3PxWFBe789FkfConOUM2P6TXbTKtOaRtAdPXCMwr5piIUNaWzvt1WgyLJjFcF3UhZArSMe9ORAkXpTRAZL3TtA/s4032/20220407_120349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP8UVPZPslmh9N3Sgc9owMbN6qSYpnRKI8BUY2vdQSHQrktKMfDI-hY1M00kJBpUS2Q52QgNhY4Acon-Q5iqhsN0-yWEpcty8t7kmh3PxWFBe789FkfConOUM2P6TXbTKtOaRtAdPXCMwr5piIUNaWzvt1WgyLJjFcF3UhZArSMe9ORAkXpTRAZL3TtA/s320/20220407_120349.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Chives are growing like crazy now, and so I whipped up some chive butter and froze for later use, as well as making some chive sea salt seasoning.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYGhq6sIv6STVmAwzWCUafexBN4jQA3ZTzmZyA4b0qdvN7LoQ1JybgxzrR2TP5t0LavD3rEoU3Uh6FrBl1aHUNq5dL7EoZjJF9U3C2RvHHqCdc-Z1-pLBFf81GUA5l8xYE9NqwRc_3YVyP7wAv1zHgw9dySeCX7yEaaCfbJFzPLC5hBm2WXG_sBiSH3w/s4032/20220419_151222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYGhq6sIv6STVmAwzWCUafexBN4jQA3ZTzmZyA4b0qdvN7LoQ1JybgxzrR2TP5t0LavD3rEoU3Uh6FrBl1aHUNq5dL7EoZjJF9U3C2RvHHqCdc-Z1-pLBFf81GUA5l8xYE9NqwRc_3YVyP7wAv1zHgw9dySeCX7yEaaCfbJFzPLC5hBm2WXG_sBiSH3w/w300-h400/20220419_151222.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also made some oven-roasted maple~cinnamon almonds, and some Smokehouse seasoned almonds.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We also made two batches of beef jerky.... one batch was old-fashioned and one batch was orange~teryaki.</div><div style="text-align: left;">It's nice when we are busy to be able to grab a homemade snack to take on the road with us.</div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGblTy_5Dc7O3VSgwmCvlh-PNR3_pvRVd_jpVOnPt2lyTZ_3urCEd2UxtbuRgd0QP44Q6ynEQlk3sa1RLN6eFzRqrOD0Zau5u8O1cKip_zh3_d-GTSrMYiaUi7SdVfg15QID3fN1thyBH3zT3Elu7tR1XLxk5TkMoC5i-BOk1UlU9XzGk-PnYDWDtSg/s4032/20220407_174058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGblTy_5Dc7O3VSgwmCvlh-PNR3_pvRVd_jpVOnPt2lyTZ_3urCEd2UxtbuRgd0QP44Q6ynEQlk3sa1RLN6eFzRqrOD0Zau5u8O1cKip_zh3_d-GTSrMYiaUi7SdVfg15QID3fN1thyBH3zT3Elu7tR1XLxk5TkMoC5i-BOk1UlU9XzGk-PnYDWDtSg/w480-h640/20220407_174058.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Two years ago, we planted around a thousand springtime bulbs...daffodils, crocus, and tulips. They are beginning to blossom and flourish and as they have split, we are enjoying a plethora of spring blossoms.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span> </span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvC8CeSbagI58sRD9priGrOfB47AdsQnQefuQxEuN-uNeGjiDo4El5MZ3ygeLgQJsRCg9CN_bpNw6EaMCBFfWfHSVldeO8dCcYbcPMRqqfZRa2UbITwOzKBLPSQpCEOaZBlzkubG9HV2p5e9utvf917CrjFXVzO6KQrCfsKkLxa_JnA3qlypxM_HBwA/s4032/20220415_091323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvC8CeSbagI58sRD9priGrOfB47AdsQnQefuQxEuN-uNeGjiDo4El5MZ3ygeLgQJsRCg9CN_bpNw6EaMCBFfWfHSVldeO8dCcYbcPMRqqfZRa2UbITwOzKBLPSQpCEOaZBlzkubG9HV2p5e9utvf917CrjFXVzO6KQrCfsKkLxa_JnA3qlypxM_HBwA/w300-h400/20220415_091323.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another ride and we had to slow down for this turkey on the road. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I think it is a Royal Palm turkey and about 2 out of 3 times, he will be on the road at this location. </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OBPPKhyHsFN8ViyHIiSvPSPZYzuLvZeD5TjnwccXOJJNPNT0gbTfUYIDU7DDlQc7L1-gps87s-_Lqp4Pgm9Ue1o2o6H5aDjF2WUk5zpbj8gNoLZa8TPSAL8Zhu-7EOKuoA1UkOXFyTCBUzfLXd2osTjLoU3eIBxhB09mhSL6QImGy6n2wox6QoNhsw/s4032/20220412_133311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OBPPKhyHsFN8ViyHIiSvPSPZYzuLvZeD5TjnwccXOJJNPNT0gbTfUYIDU7DDlQc7L1-gps87s-_Lqp4Pgm9Ue1o2o6H5aDjF2WUk5zpbj8gNoLZa8TPSAL8Zhu-7EOKuoA1UkOXFyTCBUzfLXd2osTjLoU3eIBxhB09mhSL6QImGy6n2wox6QoNhsw/w480-h640/20220412_133311.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Like many of you, we have had wild weather this spring. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Winds have been especially fierce, and in the storm a few days ago the accompanying winds snapped this pioneer- </div><div style="text-align: left;">era pine tree right off. This is one of two old pines that were snapped off. </div><div style="text-align: left;">The trees line two streets that are close to our subdivision, but not in our subdivision. The broken tree in the picture above narrowly missed a house.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This week, our pressurized irrigation will be turned on. </div><div style="text-align: left;">In our subdivision, we are on farm shares of water, and not on city irrigation shares. </div><div style="text-align: left;">The man that used to own this land, and farm it, retained the water shares and we pay the farm company for our water shares. </div><div style="text-align: left;">We are not under any restrictions and should have plenty of water for this summer,</div><div style="text-align: left;"> unless things change.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We are getting our garden in shape for spring planting, my husband made a new run for the hens, and yesterday a neighbor was kind enough to bring their skid-steer over and load our trough planters for us, so that my husband didn't have to shovel dirt into them. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Sure saved his back!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm dehydrating apples this weekend and working in my flower beds and borders and we are supposed to get a nice soaking rain this Friday. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Spring is in full swing!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><br />Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-14219120684182377762022-04-15T06:14:00.001-06:002022-04-15T06:15:59.975-06:00Peaceful skies, Peacocks and Longhorns<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qycFlw0PNZQb7rCR2AOdmnlUt5qV3QNxRfhYDbntJ8I5i3Ohm3M0h4vktSsrACtwwwJA8XdGXUhVqk_V00cKuD8ETu5lTk2Pn8sTpu0RF1AZxmIH9-XB2f810T5ntbERwM8sRh6QJMeuvG60PUMc1r4EokDLJHiyP7lk7TQlCmFr0sDl7yMRJFtFqg/s4032/20220403_194745.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qycFlw0PNZQb7rCR2AOdmnlUt5qV3QNxRfhYDbntJ8I5i3Ohm3M0h4vktSsrACtwwwJA8XdGXUhVqk_V00cKuD8ETu5lTk2Pn8sTpu0RF1AZxmIH9-XB2f810T5ntbERwM8sRh6QJMeuvG60PUMc1r4EokDLJHiyP7lk7TQlCmFr0sDl7yMRJFtFqg/w640-h480/20220403_194745.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Country living is a beautiful blessing.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Peaceful skies.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Another beautiful day.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnAs9OyIJjas4PoWU7f_hnFpIh0pwX3WtjYKw-e3k3I8xIHp7uGWpb4rf-8mJc9V2BdPnZRrsVGRAf57Y3JuyrY-K7tT42k0OwERL-UIv0HOYfL5klblc5jWh-5zLWKioj3FspLNWmMDS4Xf7AXUG4GPUNROe701PGznXFAXl3G67f8kCcsvT2t1wRQ/s4032/20220403_194019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnAs9OyIJjas4PoWU7f_hnFpIh0pwX3WtjYKw-e3k3I8xIHp7uGWpb4rf-8mJc9V2BdPnZRrsVGRAf57Y3JuyrY-K7tT42k0OwERL-UIv0HOYfL5klblc5jWh-5zLWKioj3FspLNWmMDS4Xf7AXUG4GPUNROe701PGznXFAXl3G67f8kCcsvT2t1wRQ/w300-h400/20220403_194019.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>A neighboring farmstead with dozens and dozens of peacocks.<p></p><p>We've counted nearly 40. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvRFLWbnZ_AJXXQ5xPricCXPSPswAl7GyJeA8NAUqlZ4SbJxmnVMPY0-H1SGW9uB0SkSPjrJdVz3L41k4pwQbayDSbYEbZvzTl4TfsHuL-NQ9Tm1ihsHku4UNtUBh95u_hoMJIzJIiqmtj-c7Nsnj5yfbAP2UhoqCI7_sp5bF7HTcpLLJ9eoNX4UjxA/s3278/20220403_194003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3278" data-original-width="2354" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvRFLWbnZ_AJXXQ5xPricCXPSPswAl7GyJeA8NAUqlZ4SbJxmnVMPY0-H1SGW9uB0SkSPjrJdVz3L41k4pwQbayDSbYEbZvzTl4TfsHuL-NQ9Tm1ihsHku4UNtUBh95u_hoMJIzJIiqmtj-c7Nsnj5yfbAP2UhoqCI7_sp5bF7HTcpLLJ9eoNX4UjxA/w288-h400/20220403_194003.jpg" width="288" /></a></div>They are roaming the roads and fields.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_XirlEe-N3NG5kysYUrF-i09Aa4lQnVRPEn0XP6Hy68FXKRa6wQpL_OcaRCcNO9fqwwY3k5yG3QyMqiVxYREH9u3DR1FBtuWaMFowf_aCCh3eGkbZ753bL0heourVfnGJElDsmK366T793uP87tlCfpE6Iwo5kx4gRflMgosg9Fdz-c3YGjlaxnHyQ/s4032/20220403_194419.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_XirlEe-N3NG5kysYUrF-i09Aa4lQnVRPEn0XP6Hy68FXKRa6wQpL_OcaRCcNO9fqwwY3k5yG3QyMqiVxYREH9u3DR1FBtuWaMFowf_aCCh3eGkbZ753bL0heourVfnGJElDsmK366T793uP87tlCfpE6Iwo5kx4gRflMgosg9Fdz-c3YGjlaxnHyQ/w480-h640/20220403_194419.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Love the brown speckled one.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKYxceefN6GhRO_7J8RoQAoczn5nCVh4az2gQZbXI_meC9qB1tW3gtzH1ycRLHddG1SgAr1SFZkATndCr1HwvlKLAl__WmtxYuEAOw1a2gvrmK7XpASNLDvvPYav39DioFvoz5XDFu9NPoDE70rQeo1iUJmUKhjOvYoGQHj9_6SsqkhdKYM-Vyh_dzg/s2905/20220403_194450.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2905" data-original-width="2315" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKYxceefN6GhRO_7J8RoQAoczn5nCVh4az2gQZbXI_meC9qB1tW3gtzH1ycRLHddG1SgAr1SFZkATndCr1HwvlKLAl__WmtxYuEAOw1a2gvrmK7XpASNLDvvPYav39DioFvoz5XDFu9NPoDE70rQeo1iUJmUKhjOvYoGQHj9_6SsqkhdKYM-Vyh_dzg/w319-h400/20220403_194450.jpg" width="319" /></a></div>Living in the county is an amazing blessing and not one day passes that I am not grateful for this beautiful life :)<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-83598705531858350612022-04-12T06:03:00.001-06:002022-04-12T06:26:36.290-06:00 ~ Goat Shack ~<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvXVF4HhRICOymQOwuo4dDnUBgu-Q5u9JHvzHkSKcp70HgvO7Vq_XV6T7lrQ5WPtp-wgOTp_iGmINWIXASP38P_7IjSEUDn3LNzcMaC2EMfXx2DaNJrjvLqWFYm3tbc2u8UdKRMsXIrohbxryAFzNSaVbyRAw0TK8Agconw3MM0ecx8gOTd-Npa150Q/s4032/20220402_160040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvXVF4HhRICOymQOwuo4dDnUBgu-Q5u9JHvzHkSKcp70HgvO7Vq_XV6T7lrQ5WPtp-wgOTp_iGmINWIXASP38P_7IjSEUDn3LNzcMaC2EMfXx2DaNJrjvLqWFYm3tbc2u8UdKRMsXIrohbxryAFzNSaVbyRAw0TK8Agconw3MM0ecx8gOTd-Npa150Q/w480-h640/20220402_160040.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Goat Shack Soap trailer, Junction Utah .<a href="https://www.thegoatshack.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Goat Shack Soap</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We stopped on a recent day trip to Panguitch Utah in Junction and bought some soap from this cottage company.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Not too far from where we live in the little town of Junction Utah.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have a lot of family history with Junction Utah, as my G. G. Grandma Jennie and her siblings made the bricks for the Piute County courthouse. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNdLfY1H-EoMWAiqJbFuKgDZtFCwaCa5CpCWCNx6munMQQt_BX0IzzvIDN6E6HOZKQcEanYBxuGxzurqMKW5sbKhYVBVrJS2pj1hAvtWau6JEbaRVXh5r1HRnF4EuxT5ov9HYmDaTZDPxgNmsYQMjI4g3PP6yCf7X7a2233gPCz0D7NUOMHhpLcfD8w/s236/images.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="213" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNdLfY1H-EoMWAiqJbFuKgDZtFCwaCa5CpCWCNx6munMQQt_BX0IzzvIDN6E6HOZKQcEanYBxuGxzurqMKW5sbKhYVBVrJS2pj1hAvtWau6JEbaRVXh5r1HRnF4EuxT5ov9HYmDaTZDPxgNmsYQMjI4g3PP6yCf7X7a2233gPCz0D7NUOMHhpLcfD8w/w578-h640/images.jpg" width="578" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is an old picture of the courthouse, taken from the internet, as the current state of the courthouse is completely different and the courthouse is currently being used as a place to hose family reunions and the like.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have one of the original bricks, made out of adobe, from the old homestead.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The old homestead is no longer standing. Now that homestead has been raised and in its place is an alfalfa field.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We took a spur-of-the-moment trip to Panguitch and through Junction and Kingston, etc..</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstvb2ECoFVzoj72o-fGbgSXBJVdtr_WOABqYCNbBGe5SfLU7YTONAagG7GvGhCSvS6HRVD6Gi74PZeerRxJI5NRGlba5GpzAYT3rQHdBNzIYA-_tju9AKyrzXeD9MwEqHe2gbYH7FfIecaY1Kma-dfyuFFKNbxmjnohP1O6lKD9TWEi4nKyFGYQUmbQ/s4032/20220402_160027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstvb2ECoFVzoj72o-fGbgSXBJVdtr_WOABqYCNbBGe5SfLU7YTONAagG7GvGhCSvS6HRVD6Gi74PZeerRxJI5NRGlba5GpzAYT3rQHdBNzIYA-_tju9AKyrzXeD9MwEqHe2gbYH7FfIecaY1Kma-dfyuFFKNbxmjnohP1O6lKD9TWEi4nKyFGYQUmbQ/w480-h640/20220402_160027.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>and on the way back home, we stopped by this Goat Shack Soap Company trailer. Right on the main street of Junction Utah.</div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Inside the Goat Shack Soap trailer... lots of wonderful soaps.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RuGVGZmfg-0N9bGXGdozP06t_QPTNWCUAnvscg74ToriAoA1sylXbDLXFvzJsQ6qW2vOT3H96AuUje0O9lbTXLJO5CCsz2YCChqwqQ0RAAo4OOtX_0_v2xM_8h6GJdEpRb3xaMMwPGNUnNOrbX_Fw7lLEoZijj2FFiHWVtQJAslqq-49OZcc67u9eg/s4032/20220402_165900.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RuGVGZmfg-0N9bGXGdozP06t_QPTNWCUAnvscg74ToriAoA1sylXbDLXFvzJsQ6qW2vOT3H96AuUje0O9lbTXLJO5CCsz2YCChqwqQ0RAAo4OOtX_0_v2xM_8h6GJdEpRb3xaMMwPGNUnNOrbX_Fw7lLEoZijj2FFiHWVtQJAslqq-49OZcc67u9eg/w300-h400/20220402_165900.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We chose this variety of soap, and it smells wonderful.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We spoke with the soap maker for a few minutes, and she and her family are originally from Southern- Utah. Her husband is a welder ...thus the darling soap shack, and he was driving through south-central Utah on business and saw a 'For Sale' sign in front of an old adobe house. He stopped and the sign actually turned out to be for the land behind that house, but when they inquired about buying the house too, of course, the owners were happy to sell the house along with the land. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKgqTi4CUYSgPKeBLMlGETLACsQpWAcuXeCHkIDCpClxhfD1xGqgZ0otZTyfeGK5YIqFTH1wQxtX9eUaSivas3xj_IdwWEQenP67D5n6uANAVrCNMJK-wVgoyNVH4McHwh4ivX4xTV-OLuhfYJ8CJGqC97zOUdzBpYSvuwuwlv9ogVBYNddE4r0jBPQ/s4032/20220402_140425.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKgqTi4CUYSgPKeBLMlGETLACsQpWAcuXeCHkIDCpClxhfD1xGqgZ0otZTyfeGK5YIqFTH1wQxtX9eUaSivas3xj_IdwWEQenP67D5n6uANAVrCNMJK-wVgoyNVH4McHwh4ivX4xTV-OLuhfYJ8CJGqC97zOUdzBpYSvuwuwlv9ogVBYNddE4r0jBPQ/w480-h640/20220402_140425.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>In Panguitch, we stopped by an antique store, drove up to Panguitch lake, and had lunch at a family- owned cafe called 'Big Fish'.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUqsTc12EallCTO1vPHpqSpJ1xx5lKchSVVf4nmHg3VL0bNJfPCXVD7YmHv9ip3x9yhDlfvJOUAczDlkJeYt2NzXVHKVAY3VEoISdLh2KpXfnYm6FnueINa2aWrYlHxT0m8AGjwsWl05p7fuxCB3JDIZ_a6UafbL6M2JjsE5wb17oCDgqDypbpwpdWw/s4032/20220402_140957.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUqsTc12EallCTO1vPHpqSpJ1xx5lKchSVVf4nmHg3VL0bNJfPCXVD7YmHv9ip3x9yhDlfvJOUAczDlkJeYt2NzXVHKVAY3VEoISdLh2KpXfnYm6FnueINa2aWrYlHxT0m8AGjwsWl05p7fuxCB3JDIZ_a6UafbL6M2JjsE5wb17oCDgqDypbpwpdWw/w300-h400/20220402_140957.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>I have an old butter churn, just like this one.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wes_kiL-nFS7pVb2pOr5AwX1WDK0AvUOjuPo7vtc-oqBDzGHaRcGzgiKXhNjBsP1lcWLw3aeveZ6zWxYhTMLIxDiMUEKSx3NpXEuhjKpuApuxWwThvK_KBYbRTBgcyl0tuXynb2Ye2iqvGAYhL8_7WTi8o7uZERlgQ4tEAofR_TP4S_SVfR9Jm8Fpg/s607/20220402_102515.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wes_kiL-nFS7pVb2pOr5AwX1WDK0AvUOjuPo7vtc-oqBDzGHaRcGzgiKXhNjBsP1lcWLw3aeveZ6zWxYhTMLIxDiMUEKSx3NpXEuhjKpuApuxWwThvK_KBYbRTBgcyl0tuXynb2Ye2iqvGAYhL8_7WTi8o7uZERlgQ4tEAofR_TP4S_SVfR9Jm8Fpg/w300-h400/20220402_102515.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The reason for our impromptu trip was that we had to say goodbye to our Sweet Rowdy. After 14 years of life, he was worn out.</div><div style="text-align: left;">He didn't suffer, thankfully, and our vet reassured us that he wasn't suffering, but that we had made the right decision in letting him go. He had developed some pretty serious health issues. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Rowdy got to see all of our family and he went very peacefully.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We miss him dearly, but we are so grateful that he was our sweet friend for 14 years.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We needed to get out of the house.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We needed a mini trip: and headed to Panguitch lake, etc. </div><div style="text-align: left;">That's how this mini trip came to be.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-90983176118621584792022-03-16T06:40:00.004-06:002022-03-16T11:50:51.169-06:00~Sunflower Power ~<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBb0SmgoJhmMPSMCGEBuTkF1TjAYW20Vf9lxUf9xSXqaFDPIYI9pM6TV3EmhbSqSECzlN3GI915f_lwK_R-QX1LwyFOkXzyCu_xcw34UWZV2pQQnR0Yt7a9uzVsN9tAuaMVirhSwK3k9fqgCwhlR45K2mUXhzFZoBlhvUHdcJGAY6Akuk8TYNYQbh2hA=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBb0SmgoJhmMPSMCGEBuTkF1TjAYW20Vf9lxUf9xSXqaFDPIYI9pM6TV3EmhbSqSECzlN3GI915f_lwK_R-QX1LwyFOkXzyCu_xcw34UWZV2pQQnR0Yt7a9uzVsN9tAuaMVirhSwK3k9fqgCwhlR45K2mUXhzFZoBlhvUHdcJGAY6Akuk8TYNYQbh2hA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Seeking sunflowers.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sunflowers have the power to make me smile. They are such cheerful flowers and they are solar-powered, just as I am! </div><div style="text-align: left;">Whenever we are out for a drive, if I see sunflowers, I take a picture.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The above Sunflowers peeking over a fence.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkOGOtAF99H6sUen3vGfOFvB60de_SSPRJJeaVuOwLqudMHWGlDRskpis947QD1EfDclBbVw94A9tSq0AEFPLMlCU5lqqcnqT-FT3Wk8vHapJWYzLDhpbBv-LXo0ayx46rB7dqkTzMTgGWkbPYUNTIAASt5Niy4ciOc7yk0cnRzd-HMXidGlMUsUzI4w=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkOGOtAF99H6sUen3vGfOFvB60de_SSPRJJeaVuOwLqudMHWGlDRskpis947QD1EfDclBbVw94A9tSq0AEFPLMlCU5lqqcnqT-FT3Wk8vHapJWYzLDhpbBv-LXo0ayx46rB7dqkTzMTgGWkbPYUNTIAASt5Niy4ciOc7yk0cnRzd-HMXidGlMUsUzI4w=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">These sunflowers were planted by type in a row, and I really like the way that they look, so much so that this spring I am planting a row of sunflowers along a fence line in this manner.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> From dark to light-colored sunflowers.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> They won't all necessarily bloom at the same time, but the effect is so pretty to see the different types growing together that I'm going to give it a try.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I like the row of zinnia's in front of the sunflowers as well and may go that route too.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS71c2KshkmjmkHcQU2Gx4bRUaxhQScm2Yy3UhhxOOAoKr40OrOxsh7EuVfjr7tfAPEDaRx0-BKtRf79uIuWTowA7_p_BGeEVP6HaJRkpvEOdsvLyfNOxFgNSe6J0OuYhADL-B0ls8NCqDOxCbZ9HQxnr3TLmmlMFSrG4x1Ek2ohjZWaGosmWdX9aefw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS71c2KshkmjmkHcQU2Gx4bRUaxhQScm2Yy3UhhxOOAoKr40OrOxsh7EuVfjr7tfAPEDaRx0-BKtRf79uIuWTowA7_p_BGeEVP6HaJRkpvEOdsvLyfNOxFgNSe6J0OuYhADL-B0ls8NCqDOxCbZ9HQxnr3TLmmlMFSrG4x1Ek2ohjZWaGosmWdX9aefw=w225-h400" width="225" /></a></div>This is one of my 'Fuzzy Face', or 'Teddy Bear' sunflowers from last summer.<p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> I always save seeds from flowers and found an entire container full of sunflower seeds, in addition to the specialty types that I have purchased. </div><p>This summer will be all about <span style="font-size: large;">Sunflower Power</span>~!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPJnTX4AIU_D4G1ce9guSdjys_Yf3AbbukGs2SutBqxccxtwvOzyypZOt_vAXRKQsRVDMWeOEhcD-0G5GaOb2SP8LQxAS_j5opjkJWKHQEdBIHOT0Z-z5i8bnWocrgm0VQa8ubhnWq5UvKUpukWzlb3xjTsxEprXBAg59YmdWg1HHrCM1rLGDu6yQV2w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPJnTX4AIU_D4G1ce9guSdjys_Yf3AbbukGs2SutBqxccxtwvOzyypZOt_vAXRKQsRVDMWeOEhcD-0G5GaOb2SP8LQxAS_j5opjkJWKHQEdBIHOT0Z-z5i8bnWocrgm0VQa8ubhnWq5UvKUpukWzlb3xjTsxEprXBAg59YmdWg1HHrCM1rLGDu6yQV2w=w360-h640" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">An arrangement I made from flowers growing in our own yard. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> A huge deal, considering when we bought this house in July of 2019, there wasn't a flower anywhere on our property.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Slowly we've cultivated gardens, planted trees, established perennials, etc. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Even now, there are nearly 2000 daffodils and tulips pushing up through the soil that we planted. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I've thought about what I want to focus on for this upcoming growing season, and the thing that I am going to grow the most of is sunflowers.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkS7YRB_0_RQsAeXvAC_kbHiUu-nPWGJRQjH0JwO8Pk4sb5wlZ6igdohg9JwhvzND2ZIo1dvLcxjKGfsgpi113c_jdMIdy6brnWZG6mZILTAJc1FPrK_weAmtSoJ_sGhsPn1JVbFJIPX7byM42G58m06auQlOYhwc-Ep9tskvs0FDl4JWw12dSoyfNew=s700" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="564" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkS7YRB_0_RQsAeXvAC_kbHiUu-nPWGJRQjH0JwO8Pk4sb5wlZ6igdohg9JwhvzND2ZIo1dvLcxjKGfsgpi113c_jdMIdy6brnWZG6mZILTAJc1FPrK_weAmtSoJ_sGhsPn1JVbFJIPX7byM42G58m06auQlOYhwc-Ep9tskvs0FDl4JWw12dSoyfNew=w323-h400" width="323" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today: It's drizzly and the sky is filled with puffy clouds in ombre shades of gray and white.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> ~ It's a perfect day for clam chowder</div><div style="text-align: left;"> ~ Baking Dutch oven bread</div><div style="text-align: left;"> ~ Reading a cozy murder mystery, and sipping on hot milk with cinnamon and a teeny bit of natural maple syrup.</div>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-73539975996688558682022-03-11T06:29:00.003-07:002022-03-11T06:29:18.350-07:00~ Heart Smiles & Daily Life ~<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBVJJ8cD217mK9BVqm2pMsj1UXEklEhFa5GCmoKPMo3dTS4M49bOij4FK9wZtAMH-XMBFDVQ998GuKQbf6zkXe9gHLHCgOPP5URIVgJ_bu1IjQbI0BllxShZBotpCRMDvF76q4hmo1vENfKSlrQdQaA0R4dw2RNmSZiyvI7GfmgcfcxiYnBi4-gRB5cg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBVJJ8cD217mK9BVqm2pMsj1UXEklEhFa5GCmoKPMo3dTS4M49bOij4FK9wZtAMH-XMBFDVQ998GuKQbf6zkXe9gHLHCgOPP5URIVgJ_bu1IjQbI0BllxShZBotpCRMDvF76q4hmo1vENfKSlrQdQaA0R4dw2RNmSZiyvI7GfmgcfcxiYnBi4-gRB5cg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div>~Hello friends~<p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Can you believe we are nearly halfway through March? </div><div style="text-align: left;">Time flies!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Another beautiful scene from one of our daily rides. </div><div style="text-align: left;">We take a ride nearly every day, and more and more I find myself reflecting on how very blessed we are.</div><div style="text-align: left;">For some time we looked to move to St. George, and we never could find what we wanted there. </div><div style="text-align: left;">We took our conundrum to the Lord, and that is how we came to live here in beautiful Southern Central Utah. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Heart Smiles.....every day.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxJrWaG4zrDWJFqDdvzYG1rNK4zgYVcz2EyU3sVaXjeLy2cTyzoBtsPRw3gGi7zVprmigJ8T8sAVT20fQDZU71H3fErxIx2xY-9dxy08pMvUi75qMKUkxfcVtuu4Vp4-tiuZ-RBChaeBO69gYpnIPW9dMcrAmUUYQvEq2M4uVSeyrOATsNpwkh9M5JRA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxJrWaG4zrDWJFqDdvzYG1rNK4zgYVcz2EyU3sVaXjeLy2cTyzoBtsPRw3gGi7zVprmigJ8T8sAVT20fQDZU71H3fErxIx2xY-9dxy08pMvUi75qMKUkxfcVtuu4Vp4-tiuZ-RBChaeBO69gYpnIPW9dMcrAmUUYQvEq2M4uVSeyrOATsNpwkh9M5JRA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We enjoyed the last of 'the fruit guy's oranges.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> I reserved the peels in order to make more orange vinegar. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Orange vinegar makes a great all-purpose cleaner.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9B4JVQyzxmVrM2gL8u4sZ4Ywk20kpf1VHxoG9A4xBVbiWYstd5RFqQ0Qh8IKdPBHGesPxkdqOs_QFaT1DfSPJtGndDF5GutYmnHKuvSwrW3vOXFf5kn3t_hhX1j37BNyYjuS6jy1R3BlUPT2iu26DfYtXkEYyLXxV0YaFyEZNSwFtuJjlmluJTF4DFQ=s3024" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="3024" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9B4JVQyzxmVrM2gL8u4sZ4Ywk20kpf1VHxoG9A4xBVbiWYstd5RFqQ0Qh8IKdPBHGesPxkdqOs_QFaT1DfSPJtGndDF5GutYmnHKuvSwrW3vOXFf5kn3t_hhX1j37BNyYjuS6jy1R3BlUPT2iu26DfYtXkEYyLXxV0YaFyEZNSwFtuJjlmluJTF4DFQ=w400-h368" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">A fun new kitchen gadget. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I've made cheesy stuffed cornbread waffles and served them with chili.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We gave all of our kids a Stuffler for Christmas, and Santa brought one for my sweet husband and me. </div><div style="text-align: left;">It's been fun making different stuffed waffles and trying out new combinations.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Nutella and strawberries is one of our daughter in laws favorites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw8xHiQqJZDU5Udl8EmSB7X2r0ct7wvz2VrdbhO-J5_eQCHfYvewOAoVt-MtGlslmCtVxnDaqN7y6XR1xP4-RpWulu-z7QciNWHsRRAXys4g36o3Cwma-MeWtOGsoFfm_QwWuuKAcZhZ1U71vFoYJI7-PUvd3LTOizwOtRHRqbmCfJg52MJo4SitSspw=s1417" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="1063" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw8xHiQqJZDU5Udl8EmSB7X2r0ct7wvz2VrdbhO-J5_eQCHfYvewOAoVt-MtGlslmCtVxnDaqN7y6XR1xP4-RpWulu-z7QciNWHsRRAXys4g36o3Cwma-MeWtOGsoFfm_QwWuuKAcZhZ1U71vFoYJI7-PUvd3LTOizwOtRHRqbmCfJg52MJo4SitSspw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Barn quilts are quite the trend around here and have been for a bit. I have yet to make one, but it is on the list for a springtime project. I have all of the wood and the paint and as soon as it's warm enough to set up on the patio and paint, I'm going to get one made for our garden cottage.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The one above is on the front of a cute little cottage near us.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCDkXNGsZuRA_cfWb_zisHXLWENkuu5qXe0b7XBaQFhcWPtHenQ8ZaLs0IJrlwl5qV8i_kR-6l-tjSKZFecbzOlUAlRJmaA-liymjjA7qYVvGPvcJHrDyq-31fkUbuAXjtLQueEYEsg4EwTnu_GOfBL9o87Fi3ExhVnbaXXagB1RdDF59jYwcTuEHUqQ=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCDkXNGsZuRA_cfWb_zisHXLWENkuu5qXe0b7XBaQFhcWPtHenQ8ZaLs0IJrlwl5qV8i_kR-6l-tjSKZFecbzOlUAlRJmaA-liymjjA7qYVvGPvcJHrDyq-31fkUbuAXjtLQueEYEsg4EwTnu_GOfBL9o87Fi3ExhVnbaXXagB1RdDF59jYwcTuEHUqQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">As always, I adore and seek out old houses. </div><div style="text-align: left;">This house is in a neighboring town and the trim work is so beautiful on this house.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I always reflect on how happy the original homeowners must have been to build their dream home and of the heart smiles that would have been enjoyed... the pride of ownership and beautiful craftsmanship.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFbuoBlwUYzkr1GbDGr227kSfRqhsxuVM0IKWAsRAUWBJ2vA4gpu6E76HCdcf7ZdoUdhS4OvHUG4Fd5SF09vxYHfLEUP_B6owyfbpHa0iLGJBaI5A73NlCWBHSm2JnZ8hHCGBahXV-QEpw5TKzQHmFEAooigxXQeHDeL6ZUQm63c_JY76sJiQtuLXbFw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFbuoBlwUYzkr1GbDGr227kSfRqhsxuVM0IKWAsRAUWBJ2vA4gpu6E76HCdcf7ZdoUdhS4OvHUG4Fd5SF09vxYHfLEUP_B6owyfbpHa0iLGJBaI5A73NlCWBHSm2JnZ8hHCGBahXV-QEpw5TKzQHmFEAooigxXQeHDeL6ZUQm63c_JY76sJiQtuLXbFw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Finally, a big old heart smile.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Meet 'Baby Moosey'. Our sweet dog, Rowdy, is almost 14. He's a good old dog and sweet as can be. He has a collection of 'babies' and knows each one by name. </div><div style="text-align: left;">He left Baby Moosey next to my nightstand, smiling up at me, and it warmed my heart and made me smile. I sure love that old dog of ours.</div><div style="text-align: left;">He's provided us with lots and lots of heart smiles.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today, we will go to the packing place to pick up our son's beef order. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Finish our rotational food storage prep. We have been putting grains, sugar, and other long-term storage items into mylar bags, then into 5-gallon buckets, and finally a gamma lid. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Wishing you all heart smiles.</div><p></p><p> </p>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-32504260276055909902022-02-25T18:42:00.005-07:002022-02-25T18:47:47.275-07:00~ Reasons to smile ~<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAsSLCyHUSDvgkRZEO_k9M6Xzsw7J2eoROhwdsMVoXVxUH3zoLDW889aTbIotpEYusYHJODh2k6JeJ1fRiU8vDOEQPya7R9_2ZPsZKJpGmdFKF4cjwL9sPt5J3YeeECzEVPZDITcwWl0D62y6d-bNs9lbLcKLKII3npdLcKa9xLM_eEp7JtDet9xk1sQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAsSLCyHUSDvgkRZEO_k9M6Xzsw7J2eoROhwdsMVoXVxUH3zoLDW889aTbIotpEYusYHJODh2k6JeJ1fRiU8vDOEQPya7R9_2ZPsZKJpGmdFKF4cjwL9sPt5J3YeeECzEVPZDITcwWl0D62y6d-bNs9lbLcKLKII3npdLcKa9xLM_eEp7JtDet9xk1sQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring</span> crocus.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sweet flowers gently remind me of <span style="font-size: medium;">warmer days </span>on the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia5hnmRpAfSaYLSfgjkPD84y0or7FW2NHshtNJxX0EpnOuEDVJCqBFPfT6XiHvbN7cYjYjMkbZsRLhDOcXiy3JCd9BTU7DukZDuieR16FWWdLsWQDrNQNX3X_Q4A3UNUH2kY07Pl0h_la2hKWPJ22tzkjs8Fuaz16TlqMRek3hAiaViWDtYWLXYdq1cQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia5hnmRpAfSaYLSfgjkPD84y0or7FW2NHshtNJxX0EpnOuEDVJCqBFPfT6XiHvbN7cYjYjMkbZsRLhDOcXiy3JCd9BTU7DukZDuieR16FWWdLsWQDrNQNX3X_Q4A3UNUH2kY07Pl0h_la2hKWPJ22tzkjs8Fuaz16TlqMRek3hAiaViWDtYWLXYdq1cQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">A fresh wreath is a cheerful welcome.</span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKNc4y7yOQHy6PIwXjrENZvZ0Lq3kjjl0NcQoWPZvgaW0q_dqMB8Bb7Ih1k1UHQXOleyf8mf5Abt66tqYKhMPUZlcTYlBnhmUN4WwehIBBM8eaorK97-qNAwmwTIl1wMJAgMrXu-t2BFtrMrwZ4m9VRG8f5SYQ6CyLdTACa62yAViW4ANITTuEFoJB7w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKNc4y7yOQHy6PIwXjrENZvZ0Lq3kjjl0NcQoWPZvgaW0q_dqMB8Bb7Ih1k1UHQXOleyf8mf5Abt66tqYKhMPUZlcTYlBnhmUN4WwehIBBM8eaorK97-qNAwmwTIl1wMJAgMrXu-t2BFtrMrwZ4m9VRG8f5SYQ6CyLdTACa62yAViW4ANITTuEFoJB7w=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Shiny</span> and <span style="font-size: medium;">clean windows</span>.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The windows on this side of our home had some serious hard water on them! I saw a thing about professional window cleaners using acid~ as in a toilet bowl cleaner, and 0000 steel wool. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Previously, I had tried vinegar, window cleaner, magic erasers, and even a polishing compound (which actually worked okay, it was just very labor-intensive, and didn't completely eliminate the hard water spots).</div><div style="text-align: left;">I poured some dollar store bowl cleaner into a little spray bottle, misted the window, and working in a circular motion cleaned the windows. Then I sprayed clear water on the window to wash off the cleaner and finished up with a clean cloth. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Very, <span style="font-size: medium;">very impressed</span> with the results! </div><div style="text-align: left;">I used the same method, <span style="font-size: medium;"><u>without</u></span> the toilet bowl cleaner for the inside glass surface on the oven door; it looks <span style="font-size: large;">amazing!</span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX3vICX9cGtpLqf6kqdCYC1pMYgWmdKiCMZDGR8BpXLF-YYk0oR79H0MZ_6z5QOg3eaKn4aQ4xawjzXMDaxdsUcyfhDeXva0KCSm0MCr_VplufUb3oYMpU9KIu6PqkRMyQcKAXWXvHTDhIzmxhAydUwnyeYD2gI7JuvDaP6zJfRdOwymlK0SHF5DB_UQ=s3825" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3825" data-original-width="2720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX3vICX9cGtpLqf6kqdCYC1pMYgWmdKiCMZDGR8BpXLF-YYk0oR79H0MZ_6z5QOg3eaKn4aQ4xawjzXMDaxdsUcyfhDeXva0KCSm0MCr_VplufUb3oYMpU9KIu6PqkRMyQcKAXWXvHTDhIzmxhAydUwnyeYD2gI7JuvDaP6zJfRdOwymlK0SHF5DB_UQ=w285-h400" width="285" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We took another day trip to<span style="font-size: medium;"> St. George.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">We live in the southern part of central Utah, so a quick trip to St. George is a nice day trip and we enjoy the ride there and back, shopping and going out to lunch. </div><div style="text-align: left;">As always, my sweet husband loves to see palm trees.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> He loves palm trees....for they make him think of warm weather, summer, and beaches.</div><div style="text-align: left;">He lived in Hawaii for a time as a teenager.</div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCY4Gg_khynwYcRemekPFsE7UKbmDzUgdmQ43kzcjMsv4txu9YTp15eV_wJr3YDyeBU2PplJDadUXQIXhWw1Qjv6bV9TizoQf9SJe3FShaUIIIUu60feCz8B1a7layLOBR2F8zOeIMPQNQySO5wwAFwwJb20cbj8Z3osUZNpcNu_BP851kbQl43fZMTw=s3877" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2635" data-original-width="3877" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCY4Gg_khynwYcRemekPFsE7UKbmDzUgdmQ43kzcjMsv4txu9YTp15eV_wJr3YDyeBU2PplJDadUXQIXhWw1Qjv6bV9TizoQf9SJe3FShaUIIIUu60feCz8B1a7layLOBR2F8zOeIMPQNQySO5wwAFwwJb20cbj8Z3osUZNpcNu_BP851kbQl43fZMTw=w640-h434" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lovely rides in the car.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> There is so much beauty where we live, and I never tire of going for a ride in the car with my sweet husband.</div><div style="text-align: left;">This evening a storm was just beginning to clear. </div><div style="text-align: left;">We received around six inches of snow with this storm.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNKYECJoqLiXbNSzQxN8YJs_vO4sqYtqLG9GOsPYe6TdlVTWvOTV5v7_rF0hYHhcQjYnTDCrxX0F7CPDyD4SLi4YVMchXQwug2vxVo6PlsZOvE3rFHdCAX3xFTOeoeSKan6E2yCpz18l0ywIuj99Q4bOefzPplZO1N2cc-KlN8k2m_nAH19RM1B_4J1A=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNKYECJoqLiXbNSzQxN8YJs_vO4sqYtqLG9GOsPYe6TdlVTWvOTV5v7_rF0hYHhcQjYnTDCrxX0F7CPDyD4SLi4YVMchXQwug2vxVo6PlsZOvE3rFHdCAX3xFTOeoeSKan6E2yCpz18l0ywIuj99Q4bOefzPplZO1N2cc-KlN8k2m_nAH19RM1B_4J1A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidEkUqxnd_blZlAmATekDuCwEGrxpzWzFx38DFVDDPtv4gKjR5mfj4kdaRrW6dgG9B-GoqCCNn6OR42gyyisamegSfG8QLMqSJtBuZbQf4ArNKieUmdAick2_uhTBXff__WNvhxHHCRyfIqv3Le6swBuGgFDgfNg6bcWHnjATnHx8zwt2zwBIiP7MTsA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidEkUqxnd_blZlAmATekDuCwEGrxpzWzFx38DFVDDPtv4gKjR5mfj4kdaRrW6dgG9B-GoqCCNn6OR42gyyisamegSfG8QLMqSJtBuZbQf4ArNKieUmdAick2_uhTBXff__WNvhxHHCRyfIqv3Le6swBuGgFDgfNg6bcWHnjATnHx8zwt2zwBIiP7MTsA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We're working on our food storage. We have a packing place where we can purchase meat in bulk. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Currently, we are paying $5.00 per lb. for steak, roasts, etc., and $3.00 per lb for extra, extra, lean ground beef.</div><div style="text-align: left;">On this order we bought a case of ribeye steaks, and a case of ground beef.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG14xbYFE5jgU1148Mq47jpTLVQJUsECjYSbMcyLv7XToFOa9rrP-vmW3wvqTsh83-MD1GEJQObGmN3sac4tz07enfnDwHwyKcb9a6Os1IzSGWg1U7GZz4r3-SNz-cXL26gTrfwhrdfeSh98RI9ukzAn22RFpjhWOBhwOQR0cF8V6orpfmCB9XcfYt2w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG14xbYFE5jgU1148Mq47jpTLVQJUsECjYSbMcyLv7XToFOa9rrP-vmW3wvqTsh83-MD1GEJQObGmN3sac4tz07enfnDwHwyKcb9a6Os1IzSGWg1U7GZz4r3-SNz-cXL26gTrfwhrdfeSh98RI9ukzAn22RFpjhWOBhwOQR0cF8V6orpfmCB9XcfYt2w=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">A 'thrifted' phonograph. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Actually, a friend in town has an Airbnb, and she and her husband are giving it a refresh.</div><div style="text-align: left;">She offered us this old phonograph, and I was happy to accept.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The nice thing about being a person that appreciates old things, antiques, unique finds etc., is that anytime someone is wanting to re~home an item, I get a text or call. If I can't use the item, I am happy to try to help find a new home for the item. </div><div style="text-align: left;">It's nice when things that have lots of love and life left in them can be re~homed, and not discarded in the landfill.</div><p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHwBB9VGQPWewbSAzpascJN8LIVzIlf9tN4U6c9kBI3-dqexwCLuLkwrSf1MpdSQ2VXXZoB9aXUUQ57JfdYI0XFi89fy8oUUmAaIBKYrS1AoDDQdu3uX3V7mzyl-eo2yOntwDp_dCtoLZzJcNEvIA_y1qTzCJMfUwg_0_k1YjOUl7AIUdp6VJ6RVlzsQ=s1861" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1861" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHwBB9VGQPWewbSAzpascJN8LIVzIlf9tN4U6c9kBI3-dqexwCLuLkwrSf1MpdSQ2VXXZoB9aXUUQ57JfdYI0XFi89fy8oUUmAaIBKYrS1AoDDQdu3uX3V7mzyl-eo2yOntwDp_dCtoLZzJcNEvIA_y1qTzCJMfUwg_0_k1YjOUl7AIUdp6VJ6RVlzsQ=w330-h400" width="330" /></a></div>I have a Victrola that is a reproduction, and therefore I have a nice collection of vintage vinyl and a few new records.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfkAYpQFty1bEjJESJf7wzeHRCJfwmxvADXDxDrX4fyCnwbcEwm0mP9VBNmFTYusj8lOOyZf0gazNL5A7gkzQToUmPXKhVfEryHjA2MuWN6UZJ6kT6PLUtlCr4d2GqTKrspgHmd1t_3RlYxsQnnxzw2kO08CohetIanKW16A0vDhFkyG1bRhYoh7RJcg=s2803" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2803" data-original-width="2250" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfkAYpQFty1bEjJESJf7wzeHRCJfwmxvADXDxDrX4fyCnwbcEwm0mP9VBNmFTYusj8lOOyZf0gazNL5A7gkzQToUmPXKhVfEryHjA2MuWN6UZJ6kT6PLUtlCr4d2GqTKrspgHmd1t_3RlYxsQnnxzw2kO08CohetIanKW16A0vDhFkyG1bRhYoh7RJcg=w321-h400" width="321" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I've not tested this out yet, but will soon.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Her husband told us that it works great, and he also is looking through his record collection to find some <span style="font-size: medium;">oldies</span> for me that he told us a patient of his gave him (he's a retired doctor).</div><div style="text-align: left;">I love the music from the 40' especially..... <span style="font-size: medium;">Bing Crosby, Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, </span>and of course the great<span style="font-size: medium;"> Ella Fitzgerald</span> too, just to name a few.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbCvITeR8sP_nlAoFwn9g3jYqEs0zdukmG7OsSzGthmEima3xZxThCv9A1v98zWFa-wLsMpSdO-Juh29x8zR1GVm9WMwJRi1ZM4UDGqH9wQ9RgdzJF5jK6U3qomJSQX53H_P9WLl_7HtRcM8KMlQ-RKKbT4cCg6um7U4VhGqFyYIiuHTHKYAf0_AdnPg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbCvITeR8sP_nlAoFwn9g3jYqEs0zdukmG7OsSzGthmEima3xZxThCv9A1v98zWFa-wLsMpSdO-Juh29x8zR1GVm9WMwJRi1ZM4UDGqH9wQ9RgdzJF5jK6U3qomJSQX53H_P9WLl_7HtRcM8KMlQ-RKKbT4cCg6um7U4VhGqFyYIiuHTHKYAf0_AdnPg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">As promised, this is a picture of the<span style="font-size: medium;"> pioneer-era stone cottage</span> that was mentioned in my last post.</div><div style="text-align: left;">You will notice a doe on the left side of the picture.</div><div style="text-align: left;">It is a <span style="font-size: medium;">lovely cottage.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-30570142797242498952022-02-15T13:18:00.000-07:002022-02-15T13:18:56.630-07:00~ It's the country life for me....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixaAOjsniS1Q8zAk-gvOsOEPsfaOXyMK-bpmiV63UXc7jMzIdCngMts4MTtQhC_4Z9qQMKbnpdJqueezoSL6fqEfjQghCTf_09GBWtBAtN5E3CX1j1i6lNJGOOFVPibValcfTFqK1CDWpFI652uB5T_xmCKa-GkoQaML7We9yaWWFtHPf6jOe12Mms0A=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixaAOjsniS1Q8zAk-gvOsOEPsfaOXyMK-bpmiV63UXc7jMzIdCngMts4MTtQhC_4Z9qQMKbnpdJqueezoSL6fqEfjQghCTf_09GBWtBAtN5E3CX1j1i6lNJGOOFVPibValcfTFqK1CDWpFI652uB5T_xmCKa-GkoQaML7We9yaWWFtHPf6jOe12Mms0A=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hello friends ~</div><div style="text-align: left;">Spring fever is alive and well around here. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I worked outside all day yesterday, as the weather was so nice and mild. I believe our high temperatures for the day were in the mid-60-degree range. </div><div style="text-align: left;">We cleaned windows, and we've begun cutting back the ornamental grasses. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I leave them for winter interest and cut them right back in the spring.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Some splits have been promised to neighbors, so after they are all cut back then in May, perhaps April, I will split them.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinLyLVMwE-omeRQbh8sU6EadsZJdcjFytLI4g7eaR_rMgfXs4QazoLilz__HO0q9xyr1v3lMInZcwbV3Ija2_lxG1cEPngDCYoW-7RIktZOHdlzhWjBq7Zj1uZdE7gUjEFUC-qPGAAvvmGvmA4EBc6_Xs2O9xEpnxIN8sIPCAK4OXuA8lvytyqvPJDaQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinLyLVMwE-omeRQbh8sU6EadsZJdcjFytLI4g7eaR_rMgfXs4QazoLilz__HO0q9xyr1v3lMInZcwbV3Ija2_lxG1cEPngDCYoW-7RIktZOHdlzhWjBq7Zj1uZdE7gUjEFUC-qPGAAvvmGvmA4EBc6_Xs2O9xEpnxIN8sIPCAK4OXuA8lvytyqvPJDaQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The girls have been laying beautiful eggs for us.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We have 6 fluffy butt hens, and an average of 4 eggs a day. </div><div style="text-align: left;">When it's especially cold and windy, we can collect as few as 2 a day.</div><div style="text-align: left;">That's when the girls get 'the talk'. </div><div style="text-align: left;">My husband reminds them to earn their keep, and not become soup pot chickens. It's all in jest of course, but of the two times that they've been given 'the talk', sure enough, the next day we have more eggs to collect ***smile**.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNZM3oytWUZR-NiL5EK6bjvW7exTnYSqGRACJOzdoQ698ptfjKQgeJY9n2wneSxDnZLbl5481WfiBE4NeI_P1Q7Bd1T-ejlfTTCB9MxevW9VaRgVA31-m3pMUWq7-2anc79YWUm0yuZfAdJ3FMih-qEqz28oMnBnKvLbWGLMBjI4QMdXP4c97apDHJQA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNZM3oytWUZR-NiL5EK6bjvW7exTnYSqGRACJOzdoQ698ptfjKQgeJY9n2wneSxDnZLbl5481WfiBE4NeI_P1Q7Bd1T-ejlfTTCB9MxevW9VaRgVA31-m3pMUWq7-2anc79YWUm0yuZfAdJ3FMih-qEqz28oMnBnKvLbWGLMBjI4QMdXP4c97apDHJQA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Noah's Ark. </div><div style="text-align: left;">The above ark, with the red roof, I found at our local D.I. (close to us, but not in our town)!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Let me just say, it was meant to be! We had stopped by the D.I on the way to get our taxes prepared and they were having computer issues, so they couldn't complete a sale. As D.I. is a non~profit thrift store, I offered to pay the manager the asking price in cash, and then they could complete the sale later on in the day, once the computer system was up and running. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I paid $8.00 for the ark and about 5 wooden animals inside.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT71ry30lCfeE98G7qDvSJoEeP9Rw0_DxLNuTUFenyyIdLWbFa6Yl2iqp6La2Jsac-f6SNvEx2PhHni46Us7_tINJUkmiVomOfj4kkURAY6Xqk_qo5RlMIb3_BZP3RtpPBTsyDtwkAb5jUPj0q9NAhieGL7ud59tMabWcpOPCsZ0XmkFu4V1qgmeY_Pg=s3370" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3370" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT71ry30lCfeE98G7qDvSJoEeP9Rw0_DxLNuTUFenyyIdLWbFa6Yl2iqp6La2Jsac-f6SNvEx2PhHni46Us7_tINJUkmiVomOfj4kkURAY6Xqk_qo5RlMIb3_BZP3RtpPBTsyDtwkAb5jUPj0q9NAhieGL7ud59tMabWcpOPCsZ0XmkFu4V1qgmeY_Pg=w574-h640" width="574" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Later, once I had a chance to get a good look at the ark, I started cleaning it and noticed that it had a business card tacked to the underside of the ark, and it was signed and dated.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Would you believe that the crafts~woman that made the ark was from our town?! And, she is actually the second counselor in our bishopric's wife?!! </div><div style="text-align: left;">What are the odds?</div><div style="text-align: left;">It was made in 2015.</div><div style="text-align: left;">My husband called her to see if she happened to have any extra animals and would she be interested in seeing our ark and painting some animals for our ark? </div><div style="text-align: left;">We met and she let us pick out the animals that we wanted; we wanted to pick out animals that our four yr. old grandson can relate to.</div><div style="text-align: left;">She sells the ark and nearly 80 animals, plus Noah and 'Mrs. Noah' for $400.00.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Considering the cost, it quite caught her off guard that someone would donate the ark to the thrift store.</div><div style="text-align: left;">A week later and approx. eighty dollars later, we picked up our ark and newly painted animals. We didn't get too many more animals, but just the right amount for our Grands.</div><div style="text-align: left;">This was the first request that she has ever had to paint additional animals, and she also did some minor repairs and repainting of our ark.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Her cousin is a doctor and has one of her arks in his office and he called her to replace some of the animals that had been 'poached' from his ark, but other than that, we are the first people that have ever requested new animals for our ark.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We will be keeping our Noah's ark here for all of our Grands to play with.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The lady that makes the arks is busy with orders for 6 more arks. She never advertises..... just by word of mouth she receives orders. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM3xVm5Hls3mE_qS74qk2fKJ-KuhEPDqukcT8ziwOTqz3IG8le0SGaHyW5wvZJqrvIGZAkWNrOX3EuUbPv8r3o-6cLR-TLzDbFPW_tjzTr8HaEjAyuKsGmhqLmUd4AsKxbyQ_-hcKF7vjeAx-A-vG-FDxl_Pl5Ia5yEq592AgsbZuqSmaikf07Wxz7vw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM3xVm5Hls3mE_qS74qk2fKJ-KuhEPDqukcT8ziwOTqz3IG8le0SGaHyW5wvZJqrvIGZAkWNrOX3EuUbPv8r3o-6cLR-TLzDbFPW_tjzTr8HaEjAyuKsGmhqLmUd4AsKxbyQ_-hcKF7vjeAx-A-vG-FDxl_Pl5Ia5yEq592AgsbZuqSmaikf07Wxz7vw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We often go for rides. We have a quiet life; a country lifestyle all the way!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Old houses, wildlife, country vistas,putter~butting, etc. it's all perfect for me!</div><div style="text-align: left;">In a neighboring small town, there is this beautiful pioneer-era house made with cut blocks of lava rock. </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi28Y79w22jh2mo1MdAJhgqRUMQEQ-j0kd9DcLHO_KNn35HmAtjW_q9C3tr3cgMGLEOT0NGa5fxa2b7RcaN8JX60FRjUvan72yHnoxq8E3E5tANcP9hexY8MjnhuVTbOr1nf65Fdqxf_YFORovfPqJ__wNek4L1Qz_IMgHFWtr850xQoq_6Q4bQdNn8Vw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi28Y79w22jh2mo1MdAJhgqRUMQEQ-j0kd9DcLHO_KNn35HmAtjW_q9C3tr3cgMGLEOT0NGa5fxa2b7RcaN8JX60FRjUvan72yHnoxq8E3E5tANcP9hexY8MjnhuVTbOr1nf65Fdqxf_YFORovfPqJ__wNek4L1Qz_IMgHFWtr850xQoq_6Q4bQdNn8Vw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div>The house is nestled against the hills, and deer are often seen sleeping and grazing on the property. I will try to remember to get a full picture of the house and post it soon.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNElp7dHYp-8uzbE_qD2If7MP77VZE_XLnDfw7jAsoh9M-Faga1k2tNledGNwZxud80tMUcaoqcpGSPHewxPEIq_xCU6RPFCjUCTzVSsTsjaa5Gnt6Xp18xwsCLKzlSo-KjPnxTzm0-SkA0uEc3RuSCA8w3jHnC7OAyJ2IUB_7V4Uqvnp3Wvk7D1dECw=s4031" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4031" data-original-width="3023" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNElp7dHYp-8uzbE_qD2If7MP77VZE_XLnDfw7jAsoh9M-Faga1k2tNledGNwZxud80tMUcaoqcpGSPHewxPEIq_xCU6RPFCjUCTzVSsTsjaa5Gnt6Xp18xwsCLKzlSo-KjPnxTzm0-SkA0uEc3RuSCA8w3jHnC7OAyJ2IUB_7V4Uqvnp3Wvk7D1dECw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">On a separate ride, we realized that we live super close to this most beautiful canyon.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Pioneer era cabin evokes a feeling of days gone by. </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWnx8e03O-nBMNFmf5sjXXGqG3ZyHWTvp7L-tUcn7kkYCBO8GqLyWLHXfWYXQfPNfqCGUS29lHHf9KDyYYCy6rIgGekv7wzf7f-mD-fgmP40SaA5LP_be4B1TgaI1w3iHnyySAUiY61HX_wLdBQnixrR25rxRzyrYEAMndLpYxyhYDw6Vr92fJWYt7Kg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWnx8e03O-nBMNFmf5sjXXGqG3ZyHWTvp7L-tUcn7kkYCBO8GqLyWLHXfWYXQfPNfqCGUS29lHHf9KDyYYCy6rIgGekv7wzf7f-mD-fgmP40SaA5LP_be4B1TgaI1w3iHnyySAUiY61HX_wLdBQnixrR25rxRzyrYEAMndLpYxyhYDw6Vr92fJWYt7Kg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>The canyon is full of beautiful outcroppings of rocks and cliffs, and a clear creek runs through the canyon.<p></p><p>I am looking forward to enjoy the canyon's beauty in the springtime. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGjK3ZoPIox7pQ-m-vuw-LdeFrdlt6sKOsEaDWnAv52sNmawLLlEGgL-RrUOI994pdq7gh5Zk_PUI_cWag_MZfH47iXbFmU05XqW3l3i4mt8dl17BEkIGDIBHGvmMfzX_A5Bac3Ey8Mxizj9PWt0YMtEYT_EayEQg-bksDw5ObTeS-8_Oz6AIT0Eu0Kg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGjK3ZoPIox7pQ-m-vuw-LdeFrdlt6sKOsEaDWnAv52sNmawLLlEGgL-RrUOI994pdq7gh5Zk_PUI_cWag_MZfH47iXbFmU05XqW3l3i4mt8dl17BEkIGDIBHGvmMfzX_A5Bac3Ey8Mxizj9PWt0YMtEYT_EayEQg-bksDw5ObTeS-8_Oz6AIT0Eu0Kg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div>We'll be able to ride out side by side to the canyon and have a picnic, or hobo dinner.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjthdvo7-F277i0i1RjlkE8I-2EaHJI47y4GmEBmOq-sgG4Rz7wDR8AYAEkJbi040Gk3yU44r_bUGV5yZk-E1wVi2NsHtzCXhH1G8Du7GPeYhDWgrjRANAJEau_yUqnQT9Y7oCgwhH2gc-yr_b3lC6uX_B1umCFqRg3qHBmmRmBaGViWwNRkyIKBWEvVQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjthdvo7-F277i0i1RjlkE8I-2EaHJI47y4GmEBmOq-sgG4Rz7wDR8AYAEkJbi040Gk3yU44r_bUGV5yZk-E1wVi2NsHtzCXhH1G8Du7GPeYhDWgrjRANAJEau_yUqnQT9Y7oCgwhH2gc-yr_b3lC6uX_B1umCFqRg3qHBmmRmBaGViWwNRkyIKBWEvVQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /> Not too much exciting .... just living a quiet country life~style and loving every minute of it!!<p></p>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-53965805412018424832022-01-12T15:18:00.003-07:002022-01-12T15:18:44.923-07:00~ Take heart!~<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvtShRsV9x_3ZN_5RTGMNHG0pdz28q3WX_xohwgc0KRHeMkUPvLFBnUpLrmRXvAmvUlPNEEVQN3LM43vptsBWhht3Cj62t8bLDchLS_1Ywcr4KZvlmDdZqiQjL9h6iDiZrVZSp-efk5PNl0MYJ2nk_r7zSLvsavBbfiCj9Rjzo5EO3UBJu0Q5Qj7sCQQ=s471" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="107" data-original-width="471" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvtShRsV9x_3ZN_5RTGMNHG0pdz28q3WX_xohwgc0KRHeMkUPvLFBnUpLrmRXvAmvUlPNEEVQN3LM43vptsBWhht3Cj62t8bLDchLS_1Ywcr4KZvlmDdZqiQjL9h6iDiZrVZSp-efk5PNl0MYJ2nk_r7zSLvsavBbfiCj9Rjzo5EO3UBJu0Q5Qj7sCQQ=s320" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>New year, and new thought, or theme, or words to live by... whatever you want to call it.....</p><div style="text-align: left;"> ~ For me, the word of my new year, or phrase of my new year is "<span style="font-size: large;">Take Heart</span>"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmmdmTHkaSGl7Dv-ecOXtjWk0lKPxZG-vhLBJFfzCbgPl_Zo8VPLVNsXHhCZ1KvLvp4X5zTtTU0-8h_mfPkGnmJNpJJMmDTVScSziyCbtA0khja-DUh6ZFxeI8YOL_Y75xnWqCOrHtJ1QjSpnmn_pwfxomACtV8Jr3S9WIfA26Xyvu5jEqKjX6-k4pjw=s1024" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="822" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmmdmTHkaSGl7Dv-ecOXtjWk0lKPxZG-vhLBJFfzCbgPl_Zo8VPLVNsXHhCZ1KvLvp4X5zTtTU0-8h_mfPkGnmJNpJJMmDTVScSziyCbtA0khja-DUh6ZFxeI8YOL_Y75xnWqCOrHtJ1QjSpnmn_pwfxomACtV8Jr3S9WIfA26Xyvu5jEqKjX6-k4pjw=w514-h640" width="514" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*image from Pinterest</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Inspired by the following scripture:</span></div><p><span class="verse-number" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Bold", Palatino-Bold, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif; font-size: 0.9em; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> John 16:33 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino-Roman, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif; font-size: 18px;">These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Ensign:Serif, McKay, McKay ldsLat, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Palatino Italic, Palatino-Italic, Pahoran, Pahoran ldsLat, Noto Sans Myanmar, NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif;"><i>peace</i></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino-Roman, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif;">.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino-Roman, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif; font-size: 18px;"> In the </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Ensign:Serif, McKay, McKay ldsLat, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Palatino Italic, Palatino-Italic, Pahoran, Pahoran ldsLat, Noto Sans Myanmar, NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif; font-size: medium;"><i>world</i></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino-Roman, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif; font-size: 18px;"> ye shall have </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Ensign:Serif, McKay, McKay ldsLat, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Palatino Italic, Palatino-Italic, Pahoran, Pahoran ldsLat, Noto Sans Myanmar, NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif;"><i>tribulation</i></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino-Roman, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif;">:</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino-Roman, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif; font-size: 18px;"> but be of good </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Ensign:Serif, McKay, McKay ldsLat, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Palatino Italic, Palatino-Italic, Pahoran, Pahoran ldsLat, Noto Sans Myanmar, NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif;"><i>cheer</i></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino-Roman, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif;">;</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino-Roman, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif; font-size: 18px;"> I have </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Ensign:Serif, McKay, McKay ldsLat, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Palatino Italic, Palatino-Italic, Pahoran, Pahoran ldsLat, Noto Sans Myanmar, NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif; font-size: large;"><i>overcome</i></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Ensign:Serif", McKay, "McKay ldsLat", Palatino, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino-Roman, Pahoran, "Pahoran ldsLat", "Noto Sans Myanmar", NotoSansMyanmar, SaysetthaldsLao, NotoSerifTamil, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: 18px;">the world.</span></span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">What a wonderful and encouraging message!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"> We have no need to worry or fret because our Savior and Redeemer overcame this world!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">This is the year to focus on encouragement, keep on keeping on, service, a cheerful heart, a smile, a kind deed, etc.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdkqzr0Ccz-WNSySPUM-_qBGUAo6_bOhzEX1OWHhr-6bKYf1G3CgxuOz-ppnmuPlLTG2bnjdf8BEwmokrAR3VlivLk7xAVriA1aXfN5iiM6ATAYcTcOM8GVbl-YHW5ANBxbtAYkk2k3M0-nNYrDU7QtOyu-JtRl3moFgpZfvKUlNc7TnnUGm36TPUgCw=s4096" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdkqzr0Ccz-WNSySPUM-_qBGUAo6_bOhzEX1OWHhr-6bKYf1G3CgxuOz-ppnmuPlLTG2bnjdf8BEwmokrAR3VlivLk7xAVriA1aXfN5iiM6ATAYcTcOM8GVbl-YHW5ANBxbtAYkk2k3M0-nNYrDU7QtOyu-JtRl3moFgpZfvKUlNc7TnnUGm36TPUgCw=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We have been doing a whole house re~fresh. It started with the painting. We gave every wall a fresh coat of paint. Our color choice: Polar Bear, by Behr paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2jwtWaZnyqqXBWF2Phb3EBe97qszgISrLaao0fhY-bhZrfBzrnVA_hE22_k53Xkw1P7P7b2wP8mj1q9FbqPJ8Mey07vjTRxtRJ9YOtxXY1KfRFilBzOoEeKPmUGM8uJHSkINhNxaGfHQlqZHl8p8dAWI_HSgBLdksTTOI9j1uMo37lPzA9N7sUZ29jQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2jwtWaZnyqqXBWF2Phb3EBe97qszgISrLaao0fhY-bhZrfBzrnVA_hE22_k53Xkw1P7P7b2wP8mj1q9FbqPJ8Mey07vjTRxtRJ9YOtxXY1KfRFilBzOoEeKPmUGM8uJHSkINhNxaGfHQlqZHl8p8dAWI_HSgBLdksTTOI9j1uMo37lPzA9N7sUZ29jQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The color that was on the walls already was a soft beige color, but as we began painting, it became obvious that the soft beige color was absorbing so much light in our home, and lightening up the walls made such a huge improvement!</div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">The above picture is the 'Before" picture...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZWX-1o5v1Ga8BAkZ8Nnp4OlZGbADmz0Wumull3mt257K4oLz2fPXyLumtSNiVM_CdiRSpXMF-asBW5-hOrbUOBWJpChYx9zcV9XO1dnZ3qUGgxIVFRbXlzXSe_EdrrzlejKNS_1lj9Lm6bPGawL5QdNo9e4rAArcYNghZ7RfSCm7wAkIlGGSbcziGww=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZWX-1o5v1Ga8BAkZ8Nnp4OlZGbADmz0Wumull3mt257K4oLz2fPXyLumtSNiVM_CdiRSpXMF-asBW5-hOrbUOBWJpChYx9zcV9XO1dnZ3qUGgxIVFRbXlzXSe_EdrrzlejKNS_1lj9Lm6bPGawL5QdNo9e4rAArcYNghZ7RfSCm7wAkIlGGSbcziGww=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> During: What a major difference in the color. </div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">We also added beadboard wainscot to the entryway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHRLLeVGFYQWNvhpD6VvxNLjACRFy6NvnzB6zB94g8QHWiO0CQ2GkdNJBDcNsgP68McKnF6TPe6H-PtaQ8tA5w_HN282o6h70cHaIy-To3OCHXUlXOiqRhDley7bnhyxjcY3vRDoPo7uHqyKeabJjb93gLPYXPphXJqSqY86d9Le0pofxTFviv6czRZQ=s1440" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHRLLeVGFYQWNvhpD6VvxNLjACRFy6NvnzB6zB94g8QHWiO0CQ2GkdNJBDcNsgP68McKnF6TPe6H-PtaQ8tA5w_HN282o6h70cHaIy-To3OCHXUlXOiqRhDley7bnhyxjcY3vRDoPo7uHqyKeabJjb93gLPYXPphXJqSqY86d9Le0pofxTFviv6czRZQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">After: </div><div style="text-align: left;">So much more light floods through the entryway now, and everything feels so light and fresh.</div><div style="text-align: left;">With the beige walls, carpet, tile, etc.. in addition to our home having a Dutch hip roof, not all the light filtered into our home. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now it does!! </div><div style="text-align: left;">We are constantly thinking that one of us left a light on.. .*smile*. </div><div style="text-align: left;">It sure feels happy and bright now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzxvJrB2L0wNKSFXFCotQ_FSsovOgiZt9h6xswikPmeEGbbzPD0JtNLPIIBLQ3YeKMAD4Rf9WmTnnIRNdaOpAKaqImH1VyLi126FGS_fukjWgNBD3ya8KbUkYDpY6O6aXup_dWm_XY9ntSL5u0ccFqmWqZHWqXTemnLT5WQrtLlgXr65DjqNemuQJxAg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzxvJrB2L0wNKSFXFCotQ_FSsovOgiZt9h6xswikPmeEGbbzPD0JtNLPIIBLQ3YeKMAD4Rf9WmTnnIRNdaOpAKaqImH1VyLi126FGS_fukjWgNBD3ya8KbUkYDpY6O6aXup_dWm_XY9ntSL5u0ccFqmWqZHWqXTemnLT5WQrtLlgXr65DjqNemuQJxAg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We really went all out, including getting new carpets.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We were going to wait a few years but decided that with all the new paint that new carpet was needed as well.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Our previous carpet was original to the build of this house thirteen years ago and had become dingy and worn, as carpeting does. </div><div style="text-align: left;">No matter how often I shampooed the carpet, it just never was nice a clean.</div><div style="text-align: left;">After riping up the old carpet, we found literal piles of dirt on the subfloor. I think it was from when the house was constructed, and no one thought to vacuum before the carpets were installed.....go figure!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> We also bought a new sectional.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0LGdjxEpIoyL4c6CX6N8coZLt0J2SbStjXrHYedVaxIaNdo6R2t98f_BSo7DV5p1MGJd9Y3j-IutKd9i7y1kbn2VKMQxqR4pWByYLUTukYAZQK-6pSeuiet5w51IJkTzXKAHL8cMx9YaNUWvQ3mywh0qO__9J2Zx3Jhwgn10kO9hACcZOdKyEXmesew=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0LGdjxEpIoyL4c6CX6N8coZLt0J2SbStjXrHYedVaxIaNdo6R2t98f_BSo7DV5p1MGJd9Y3j-IutKd9i7y1kbn2VKMQxqR4pWByYLUTukYAZQK-6pSeuiet5w51IJkTzXKAHL8cMx9YaNUWvQ3mywh0qO__9J2Zx3Jhwgn10kO9hACcZOdKyEXmesew=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Some friends asked for our previous living room furniture, so it worked out nicely.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbX678DyiUX7kcCwChCbPlpMB9c9GR6hHUfR1J4EVZNNKPDzpWwaN7CLGDhhXchQdx4ooMqm_unOQRI3GcAxDlXcVWPe_Mde9Jv9cBi5iynTXFoaoM_R3qSJuMCsVpK4081MU56DHAger1PXYIrHooaNtppgnE8IOWIof4wUwj1Ql74xMsTUQ63L4x7A=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbX678DyiUX7kcCwChCbPlpMB9c9GR6hHUfR1J4EVZNNKPDzpWwaN7CLGDhhXchQdx4ooMqm_unOQRI3GcAxDlXcVWPe_Mde9Jv9cBi5iynTXFoaoM_R3qSJuMCsVpK4081MU56DHAger1PXYIrHooaNtppgnE8IOWIof4wUwj1Ql74xMsTUQ63L4x7A=s320" width="240" /></a></div>We took all of the old carpeting and padding out ourselves, as the installers wanted quite a pretty penny to remove the old carpeting and padding. In some of the rooms, we had carpet coving, and so when we removed it, and after the new carpets were installed, we put in new baseboards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicUyVSN1rigmxHBTccwXeDExnpgodhq7tFq3ZvKtBFNeFd1lHd4j7uuS1aycscsBpQsg--1sYRaYeK6aoPNGnYxwsmhGn8e_-Vpb_4UYlGOBTX4CewXBp8IP5WpGODi4osiix6gy2vPQ8YmqAnhFMHm51-qtjPzCoU7HkXSlf3TAhBxT5j6n2WqGu9rg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicUyVSN1rigmxHBTccwXeDExnpgodhq7tFq3ZvKtBFNeFd1lHd4j7uuS1aycscsBpQsg--1sYRaYeK6aoPNGnYxwsmhGn8e_-Vpb_4UYlGOBTX4CewXBp8IP5WpGODi4osiix6gy2vPQ8YmqAnhFMHm51-qtjPzCoU7HkXSlf3TAhBxT5j6n2WqGu9rg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of my favorite re~fresher projects was this hoop and doilie wall. I had seen this idea and loved the sweetness of the look. Hand crocheted doilies aren't really a thing anymore, but they are so pretty, and of course, anything like doilies takes a great deal of time and the workmanship is beautiful.</div><div style="text-align: left;">For about a year now, I've been collecting various doilies with this project in mind. An acquaintance of ours had quite a few doilies her mother-in-law had made, and I was able to buy them for a good price.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I scoured the thrift stores for old wooden embroidery hoops, including a hand quilting hoop as one of the doilies was quite large.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Yep... I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I still have one very, very large doilies that I need to scout out a large hand quilting hoop for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Next on the list... finishing the master bathroom, in addition to installing a barn door between the master bedroom and bathroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtVUv0lVSonBbXeYXPRS3PCmZQGgwFngaq_8tKCRR4vdT8qU3camvT7fJMSee5N6FT1NeI-wmGP3pspwNLxcEMjOogtE0jC3Dm_oniA7OyyWzZEVPH6c2oMxea_zs7gvJDdoklS193qNNG5wOFNyiEO4ERVI9mK0Ej6DQkcC8yPMpau_YSRI5OrhQ9Ew=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtVUv0lVSonBbXeYXPRS3PCmZQGgwFngaq_8tKCRR4vdT8qU3camvT7fJMSee5N6FT1NeI-wmGP3pspwNLxcEMjOogtE0jC3Dm_oniA7OyyWzZEVPH6c2oMxea_zs7gvJDdoklS193qNNG5wOFNyiEO4ERVI9mK0Ej6DQkcC8yPMpau_YSRI5OrhQ9Ew=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Lastly, I'll leave close with some nice everyday things...<p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Pomegranates. Once every few weeks, a man comes to town and brings produce from California. Pomegranates, oranges, avocados, etc. </div><div style="text-align: left;">We bought one bag of poms from him and ended up with cups and cups of juicy and delicious pomegranate seeds. I froze most of them so that they wouldn't go bad.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7TjLiY3nTp5ulryNpjQeeTleHqgqOyadBwqvuuI4NhfCrxDZ-mN3dwwSMf2-RToqfopnkWSnDnu0jfzKI6E5vsY1jVB5fC4dvERvzh-Qi2R4GQIdWlyMpM_4RlmDQDfXW1SM00Mxgmvl1ohdvuI_lhvW8AbQktuUvLeKhLEWufNgitYfIcrLCKV4uMg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7TjLiY3nTp5ulryNpjQeeTleHqgqOyadBwqvuuI4NhfCrxDZ-mN3dwwSMf2-RToqfopnkWSnDnu0jfzKI6E5vsY1jVB5fC4dvERvzh-Qi2R4GQIdWlyMpM_4RlmDQDfXW1SM00Mxgmvl1ohdvuI_lhvW8AbQktuUvLeKhLEWufNgitYfIcrLCKV4uMg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Winter sunsets. With the cold temperatures at night, it's hard for me to remember to step outside and take a picture of the sunrise or sunset, but when I remember I am always amazed at the beauty of nature.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijBLVx4unTe9vweENEDLWbNrVvUJySzFgZvJ4psJdJnpmlTzqefQrNdZH1jiCXSp9drS1MMBgDC7TtwkPzkvekfIjXcxyQ3vif-OeFPAyC9GZKpCUjfXj6nBP3p9fg5NPIVpiY8zZW3L6EiZYyYhMcGpyLWN9-fqFzlrfer4jW-8Ok1kUkObIxj0ElnA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijBLVx4unTe9vweENEDLWbNrVvUJySzFgZvJ4psJdJnpmlTzqefQrNdZH1jiCXSp9drS1MMBgDC7TtwkPzkvekfIjXcxyQ3vif-OeFPAyC9GZKpCUjfXj6nBP3p9fg5NPIVpiY8zZW3L6EiZYyYhMcGpyLWN9-fqFzlrfer4jW-8Ok1kUkObIxj0ElnA=s320" width="240" /></a></div>Homemade beeswax candles, scented with lemon cookie fragrance. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib8zYljLAETzNDZkJo4ZVuhiS_c98thn47dJOATgh-OfCDc5gVobEgo4Vz2SsNLLnnE2qoNdqCmkFIhoP14kO-d0gl_5sKBmtMZpWEiV6dAjPfeDehP60JaflTBp6rxlOyC9TPf2_9pRGJq_m2VU0aQWBv2H4IpT0HBu1r5PKPzrKIVREumYUxbxg87g=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib8zYljLAETzNDZkJo4ZVuhiS_c98thn47dJOATgh-OfCDc5gVobEgo4Vz2SsNLLnnE2qoNdqCmkFIhoP14kO-d0gl_5sKBmtMZpWEiV6dAjPfeDehP60JaflTBp6rxlOyC9TPf2_9pRGJq_m2VU0aQWBv2H4IpT0HBu1r5PKPzrKIVREumYUxbxg87g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ocean sunset. From our kids' vacation in Florida.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p></p>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-21058109355761421062021-11-29T08:10:00.000-07:002021-11-29T08:10:25.999-07:00 ~ A few of my favorite things~<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWZh1775ylM/YaTiUBPBT5I/AAAAAAAAF08/SemUKJPKJd40aOiOU5P4VLICp-uct5SygCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211028_115804_1635613104020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWZh1775ylM/YaTiUBPBT5I/AAAAAAAAF08/SemUKJPKJd40aOiOU5P4VLICp-uct5SygCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/20211028_115804_1635613104020.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> A Scottish Highland cow and calf.</div><div style="text-align: left;">This sweet little mama and calf are in a field at the end of our subdivision, and we sure enjoy seeing them on our walks. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XQIqkzqqQe4/YaTi7tFqExI/AAAAAAAAF1E/_v9px_plU1YrkuCOU2LgXLq19cif8KcmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211102_180833_1635898536078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XQIqkzqqQe4/YaTi7tFqExI/AAAAAAAAF1E/_v9px_plU1YrkuCOU2LgXLq19cif8KcmQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/20211102_180833_1635898536078.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">An old trunk: a gift from my husband's cousin. It belonged to a great, great-grandma.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I just love the stamped metal on this old trunk...such a sweet pattern.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rp3sG2I3gRw/YaTjh3-wgAI/AAAAAAAAF1M/PveAt8llYfkGj79BZi0PzSiw2Tlmu7ZqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211116_160953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rp3sG2I3gRw/YaTjh3-wgAI/AAAAAAAAF1M/PveAt8llYfkGj79BZi0PzSiw2Tlmu7ZqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/20211116_160953.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Our mountains". When the days are mild and warm enough, we go for 'scooter' (side by side) rides all around the trails in our mountains.</div><div style="text-align: left;">It is an absolute blast to go exploring the trails and see all the beauty right in our own backyard.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q8rQuid_dQ/YaTjtvHRBQI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/ZLDLI8DUjV87s9W9LQDflnvCklFgUW0VACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211121_091156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q8rQuid_dQ/YaTjtvHRBQI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/ZLDLI8DUjV87s9W9LQDflnvCklFgUW0VACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/20211121_091156.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Home refresh.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We are getting ready to paint. We have painted quite a few rooms since moving here just over two years ago, but we are going to finish painting the rest of the rooms, and then after Christmas, we are having new carpet put in. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I love, love being able to refresh our home.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zFxpcBeuQuA/YaTj-1BdGpI/AAAAAAAAF1Y/FTe6Jfcf-5IRqQaFY3umYmk48tibKL9zACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211118_123218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zFxpcBeuQuA/YaTj-1BdGpI/AAAAAAAAF1Y/FTe6Jfcf-5IRqQaFY3umYmk48tibKL9zACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/20211118_123218.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sea holly still blooming.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I love gardening, and even though I'm not spending time in the yard currently because of the colder weather, it's still fun to see what is hanging on in terms of plants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6QkDKxRhANw/YaTrz7davFI/AAAAAAAAF1g/73cW4d8MI60qwgcbHgmrCo8IGGo4kqJUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211118_123231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6QkDKxRhANw/YaTrz7davFI/AAAAAAAAF1g/73cW4d8MI60qwgcbHgmrCo8IGGo4kqJUQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/20211118_123231.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This week:</div><div style="text-align: left;">Painting, painting, and more painting.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Continue to organize and fill donation boxes.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dehydrate more pears and apples.</div><p></p><p> </p>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-48661930862897984062021-11-15T08:47:00.000-07:002021-11-15T08:47:36.807-07:00Harvest Homestead <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qhXbmrsptOs/YZJ5qdOyhzI/AAAAAAAAFzk/mX7G642AM4gQzeXfyWupKCvHOY_tVHuAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210619_065005_1624482438781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="585" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qhXbmrsptOs/YZJ5qdOyhzI/AAAAAAAAFzk/mX7G642AM4gQzeXfyWupKCvHOY_tVHuAgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h585/20210619_065005_1624482438781.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Natural hot springs... we ride up to the hot springs, dip our feet in and enjoy the view of the valley as the sun rises.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-taPEi-cQpOU/YZJ7FJLFB_I/AAAAAAAAFzs/ERLW13TMEbQZQ4Y6Q8P8GU7ZbdhLKnOdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210701_111023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-taPEi-cQpOU/YZJ7FJLFB_I/AAAAAAAAFzs/ERLW13TMEbQZQ4Y6Q8P8GU7ZbdhLKnOdQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/20210701_111023.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dried yarrow. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Over the summer, I harvested our yarrow, dried it, and stored it in jars.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> I made a batch of yarrow balm and added essential cedar oil, and it is a really lovely balm for tired, dry hands and feet. </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TIxkzXh8t0c/YZJ7pgLKvDI/AAAAAAAAFz4/AGdSMyGaVJ8JXBCYsNytmRBkUQJrswH4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210702_104815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TIxkzXh8t0c/YZJ7pgLKvDI/AAAAAAAAFz4/AGdSMyGaVJ8JXBCYsNytmRBkUQJrswH4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/20210702_104815.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">My little Garden Cottage.</div><div style="text-align: left;">This picture is from the summertime, obviously, but I wanted to share my little Garden Cottage with you.</div><div style="text-align: left;">My sweet husband ordered it and had it built for me, then he customized it further by adding the sweet little pergola onto the front, and placing the old, shot-up galvanized cupola on the top. I've been packing that old cupola around for years!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Years ago, I saw it lying in a field and fell in love with it. My sweet husband tracked down the owner of the field, after many months, and was able to secure that old piece of cupola good junk for me!</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ggT91FBNPFI/YZJ7ojfoXLI/AAAAAAAAFz0/e3xOvVqmm-oRnoN2m8LMYFqpvXmiteH3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210626_195154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ggT91FBNPFI/YZJ7ojfoXLI/AAAAAAAAFz0/e3xOvVqmm-oRnoN2m8LMYFqpvXmiteH3gCLcBGAsYHQ/w261-h400/20210626_195154.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><br /> Where I store all my gardening treasures.... pots, soil, tools, etc.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IwOkLA0UX40/YZJ_UJLn1JI/AAAAAAAAF0E/KjSl0zh_PDcenO5YuT1-y7rQ7P4nWKysQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210402_141937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IwOkLA0UX40/YZJ_UJLn1JI/AAAAAAAAF0E/KjSl0zh_PDcenO5YuT1-y7rQ7P4nWKysQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/20210402_141937.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div>And a final thought of encouragement:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jkyth0AMXKg/YZKAO4SJ7MI/AAAAAAAAF0M/NA7gMzGIBKEl7XDG7FfiqAuX-GqxmNd8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s564/de935d540c8c7c61b12262b029bbb978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jkyth0AMXKg/YZKAO4SJ7MI/AAAAAAAAF0M/NA7gMzGIBKEl7XDG7FfiqAuX-GqxmNd8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/de935d540c8c7c61b12262b029bbb978.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-27211094527328877402021-11-12T07:40:00.000-07:002021-11-12T07:40:23.908-07:00 Hello<p><u></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><p></p><p><u><strike><br /></strike></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x_58JpJaZE0/YY5sFw8DArI/AAAAAAAAFxA/RYAViidvW_UTlindAW3lVgu1fOI3kiJPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x_58JpJaZE0/YY5sFw8DArI/AAAAAAAAFxA/RYAViidvW_UTlindAW3lVgu1fOI3kiJPwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_3703.JPG" width="640" /></strike></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> Sandhill Cranes</span><p></p><p>One of our favorite things to do is to drive around in our little valley and find the Sandhill cranes. There are hundreds of Sandhill cranes in our valley, and as it is my favorite bird, it's a treat to have so many living in this area. On this day, we found them in a recently cut cornfield. There were close to a hundred in this one field.</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">wish</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> I had a clever line to begin this post with, however, there isn't any single sentence that can let you know why I've been lackadaisical about posting. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Other than being busy, </span><span style="font-size: large;">living life</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> and days that go by in a blink. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ELZ0aUnxiAc/YY5sTTC0ceI/AAAAAAAAFxE/E7Ahbkt4-yQMdZft2I9woyQtW5QelbvLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ELZ0aUnxiAc/YY5sTTC0ceI/AAAAAAAAFxE/E7Ahbkt4-yQMdZft2I9woyQtW5QelbvLgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_3866.JPG" width="640" /></strike></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> Our Mountain </span><p></p><p>We have enjoyed going to rides just a mile or so from home to<span style="font-size: medium;"> our mountains</span>. We feel so blessed to live in this gorgeous area and have such beauty in our 'own backyard'. For conference in October, we drove up the mountain and listened to The Church of Jesus Christ semi~annual conference session on the mountain while enjoying breathtaking beauty. It was a special day, for certain.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wSq8pUSeuvs/YY5swFsq-xI/AAAAAAAAFxY/ksx6Y617Mw852DvRITbAM43QSS8iE2TVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211009_173243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wSq8pUSeuvs/YY5swFsq-xI/AAAAAAAAFxY/ksx6Y617Mw852DvRITbAM43QSS8iE2TVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20211009_173243.jpg" width="240" /></strike></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fresh Eggs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We bought six baby chicks in May and are finally getting fresh eggs again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has been a few years since we last had chicken, but we are sure enjoying these fluffy butt girls,, and they are the best bug eaters, and compost turners!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTogj7miLiE/YY5tbvJ_UnI/AAAAAAAAFxo/RSlr-bKaSrc4fWATH4sj_KSsE4QneTanwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210729_071028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTogj7miLiE/YY5tbvJ_UnI/AAAAAAAAFxo/RSlr-bKaSrc4fWATH4sj_KSsE4QneTanwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210729_071028.jpg" width="240" /></strike></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> My latest project..... thrifted buffet, thrifted artwork, thrifted mirror, books, etc.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All summer long, we enjoyed yard sales, going to the thrift stores, etc. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's always fun to find a 'treasure' and unique finds. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDjCMNTaRog/YY5tgJe4SmI/AAAAAAAAFxs/Hxaj0Ox7HOw-jMcudvsKg0fbYXyI2UIQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211016_091406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDjCMNTaRog/YY5tgJe4SmI/AAAAAAAAFxs/Hxaj0Ox7HOw-jMcudvsKg0fbYXyI2UIQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20211016_091406.jpg" width="240" /></strike></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another birthday was celebrated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our youngest son and his sweet wife celebrated my birthday with us in October.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Our sweet daughter in love made me this chocolate cake that was beautiful and tasted amazing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She is so talented at baking cakes and decorating cakes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She is our designated cake baker!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YwPwO655eIE/YY5tY7Xz80I/AAAAAAAAFxk/r1rDCPkFipkfAn3cyJZub7edSctMtVf1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="2048" height="376" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YwPwO655eIE/YY5tY7Xz80I/AAAAAAAAFxk/r1rDCPkFipkfAn3cyJZub7edSctMtVf1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h376/IMG_3790.JPG" width="640" /></strike></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Going on rides up in our</span><span style="font-size: large;"> canyons </span><span style="font-size: medium;">and</span><span style="font-size: large;"> enjoying this beautiful area </span><span style="font-size: medium;">that we live in.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">We recently bought us a side-by-side UTV, so that we can spend more time going on rides around our valley and in our canyons. It had been a joy to hop into the side by side and go exploring!</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G18pPyeEG4s/YY5tiqsU_CI/AAAAAAAAFxw/rsLObAsm_kETZb8I7uv1bthODmTwWrpSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G18pPyeEG4s/YY5tiqsU_CI/AAAAAAAAFxw/rsLObAsm_kETZb8I7uv1bthODmTwWrpSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_4052.jpg" width="240" /></span></strike></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Our Sweet Grands</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> The last time I posted, I'm not sure that Bela had been born yet.......</div><div style="text-align: left;">She was born on June 2,2020. </div><div style="text-align: left;">For a little while this past spring, Bela, Liam, and our Daughter in love, lived with us while our son was deployed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> We got to watch them grow, watch Bela begin to walk and spend amazing and precious time with our Grands. </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ysbTvWCowB4/YY5tk_ZQZQI/AAAAAAAAFx0/Mcd6ifSTing4FREhSoIa0NWHUz2BWdXGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ysbTvWCowB4/YY5tk_ZQZQI/AAAAAAAAFx0/Mcd6ifSTing4FREhSoIa0NWHUz2BWdXGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_4022.jpg" width="240" /></strike></a></div>We enjoyed having our Daughter in love and Grands with us for a few months. <p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Boy, are those little Grands ever-busy bees!! I will tell you that I am glad that our family is raised... as I do not have the energy that is required to chase after little kids all day....lol!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> God in his infinite wisdom gives the children to the young!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qi7FWpSOyNk/YY57cAe2qYI/AAAAAAAAFyQ/eKkju7qBG1Qmavz2YI3BPoUMyPTO4jGwACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210708_074544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qi7FWpSOyNk/YY57cAe2qYI/AAAAAAAAFyQ/eKkju7qBG1Qmavz2YI3BPoUMyPTO4jGwACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/20210708_074544.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> A </span><span style="font-size: large;">happy mural</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> painted on an old shed, that is not too far from us.</span><div><div style="text-align: left;"> My hope is to post more often. I have missed you all. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Heart Smiles :</div><div style="text-align: left;">Being retired!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><br /></p></div>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-13323597123422194522020-05-27T14:21:00.000-06:002020-05-27T14:21:24.356-06:00 Rock Candy & Frokes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Big Rock Candy Mountain, that is.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Have you ever been to Big Rock Candy Mountain?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Remember the song 'Big Rock Candy Mountain', by Harry McClintock?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>His idea of a Hobo's dream life.</i></span><br />
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~<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i> Big Rock Candy Mountain, is a short drive from where we live. The drive up the canyon is beautiful, and there is a beautiful river walkway/ bike path. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>On our drives, we often pick up a 'Froke'.... or a frozen coke to sip on.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>One of our favorite summer time treats!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>How darling is this potting shed ~ or garden shed ~or she shed? </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>This gal has decorated her shed is such a cute fashion, and it makes one happy to see all of her cute collections.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>This is the kitchen table 'before', and below is a picture of the kitchen table 'after'. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>We gave our youngest son our very large kitchen table when we were packing and moving, thinking that we were going to St. George. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>We had a small drop leaf table to use in the interim, and planned on replacing our main dining room table with something permanent, once we were moved in and settled.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">One day, while we were visiting friends, I mentioned how much I liked their single pedestal table and they told me that I could have it. </span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I didn't feel right about taking it for free, so I made a trade with them. </span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I had an old extra trunk ~ the wooden kind, and traded that old trunk for the table. </span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Of course I painted the entire set a cottage white, and I love love the finished project. There is an extra leaf for the table so that we can quite comfortably seat 6~8, when it's more than just the two of us for meals.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>We managed to save three red twig dogwoods and transplanted them.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>I spray painted all of my metal love hearts and placed them near the dogwoods.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>I'm loving the hutch in the entryway, where I can enjoy it every day.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i> It's also great for extra storage!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Kitchen hutch is right where we like it, and love that the bee ware dishes are so handy for dinner time.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Lastly.. I've been styling the tops of the cupboards in the kitchen. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Above the pantry, I have a 'Bakery' sign, and little mason jar lights that are on a convenient light switch.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>My sweet husband is counting down...just about 7 months more, then he will retire.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>He has put in more than 30 years in law enforcement, and he always tells me that he wants at least 30 years of retirement life in kind :)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>My sweet husband is fourth generation LEO, and our boys are 5th generation LEO (law enforcement officers).</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i> We've been practicing for retirement...going to the lakes and ponds fishing, working in the yard and garden, taking trips, going for rides, etc..</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>I told him "we are going to be the best retirees ever!" </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>We always have a blast together!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>~This week:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i> *Finishing the last bit of painting in my sweet husbands office, and getting it decorated and pictures and awards etc. hung up;one of his favorite pics of the unit he was over in the police academy.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>*Planting the 'new to me' pussy willow tree.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>*Working on the spot where the garden shed will go.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>* Planting in our veggie garden.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>All around the cottage, I'm accomplishing a great deal. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Since we moved here 10 months ago, to the date, I had this old cabinet in a rather large closet. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>It stored craft items, candles, etc.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Whilst it was wonderful for storage,in the closet, I missed having it where I could see it and enjoy it each day.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Therefore, I moved it into our entry way.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>I have styled it this week, and I'll show pictures of that next time.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>We've had some phenomenal cloud formations. How lovely it is to sit on the front porch and enjoy the clouds moving across the mountains. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Though, because of the winds and storms, sadly the viewing of the 'jumpers' is non~ existent at the present time.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>{They'll be back soon, I'm sure.}</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Previously, we had a 2~car garage. Now we have a 4~car garage.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>A double garage door, and a single on the front of the house, and a single on the side of the house.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>To make things look nice, we opted for 3 planters, instead of 2 along the front.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i> One placed at each end of the garages, and one placed in the middle.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Our local Home Depot only had one planter that we loved, so we compromised and bought three planters that were all the same, and then I painted them a solid matte black.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i> I've now planted up all the planters. I don't know about where you all are, but around here, annuals have been a bit hard to come by; at least a large variety of plants.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>We have transplanted three red twig dogwood shrubs to the east side of our yard. Previously the dogwoods were in a shady spot and up against a fence.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>I do hope that they come out of their transplant shock and thrive in their new spot.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Red twig dogwoods need sun and they need to be able to stretch and grow. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Mother's day was wonderful, and I feel so completely loved and blessed!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Our kids made it so special for me and my husband pampered me thoroughly.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>He did all the chef and top bottle washer duties and took me for a lovely ride around our country~side. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Look at that amazing silo! I've never seen a silo that shape before!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>This cute silo has been transformed into a nice picnic, and sitting area. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>We'll have to be certain to go back by, and see the progress. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>So cute!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>The above picture is an inspiration picture that I found on Pinterest. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>My sweet husband bought me a garden shed for Mother's day.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>It is being custom built and hopefully delivered in within the next six weeks.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>I am so thrilled!! </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>It will be all white, with a white roof, and then once it is delivered and set up, my sweet husband will build a pergola on one side for me. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>He also bought me a small greenhouse {weeks ago} and that greenhouse will be set up near my new garden shed.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>> Planting, planting and more planting is going on.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Annuals and perennials both. I have tried to get my hands on some old favorite perennials but am finding that the selections in our area are pretty picked over and slim.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i> Once the greenhouse is up, I shall start my own seeds and grow my own annuals and perennials.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>> Pulling weeds and digging grass out of our borders. I do enjoy working in the yard, so much, but have learned a lesson this week... I must wear shoes. I literally have sun burned bottoms of my feet! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Spring is such a magical season.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Heart smiles when one looks and sees the gardens coming to life, and plants beginning to bud out.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i> Nearly all our of plants this spring are new.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i> We moved into this home late last summer, and planted as many things as we could.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i> We made new borders etc.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>The above picture is of a weeping crab-apple. White blossoms, though they really are more of a pale, pale pink. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i> The lilac (3) bushes were so over grown with weeds, we didn't even know they were here for the first few weeks.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Teeny tiny buds on the bleeding hearts.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>We have two planted, but so far only one has teeny flower buds on it.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i> Before living here, I had never, ever planted any type of conifer before. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i> Seems like these days, I can't get enough of conifers. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Go figure.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>The 'wonky' pine (I always refer to non typically shaped pines, as wonky) has the most interesting rosy pink buds...I'm guessing that the buds will develop into pine cones?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Above: The first wisteria we've ever planted, coming to life and leaves beginning to bud out.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Oh! I do hope that this picture is able to show the two~tone coloring to this pine trees needles! </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>They are green and aqua! So incredibly beautiful and interesting.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Seems that we have both been fretting over this pine tree in particular, as we had never seen a pine tree like it. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Until that is, we bought it and planted it. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>I found a organic fertilizer especially for pines and I'm not certain if that was what helped the pines take off all of sudden, or is it the warming temperatures?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>This past weekend, we transplanted a mulberry tree from a friends yard to our back yard. It really is more of a twig right now, but we have high hopes for it to produce volumes of delicious mulberries. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>The mulberry tree is a first for us, as well, and the one thing we are looking forward to making is mulberry syrup.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i> I wonder...can mulberries be dried with any success??</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i> ~Transplanting 3 dogwoods.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~Removing more 'landscape' gravel and making room for a wildflower border.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~Work on getting my sweet husbands office painted, and decorated.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~ Bake bread this week...probably make my old standby recipe, or perhaps no~knead bread.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~ Menu plan..including a picnic dinner or Hobo dinner for Friday's fishing trip.</i></span><br />
<br />Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-86934107819946477462020-04-29T11:26:00.000-06:002020-04-29T11:26:49.030-06:00 Jumpers <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>The Jumpers are back in town..</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>The peaks of our mountains are said to be some of the best for jumping off of; for paragliding, of course!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>When the weather warms up, we see many para~ gliders dotting the blue sky.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Landing zone.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Prepping zone, as well.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>To learn more about our local popular jump sites, visit here:<a href="https://www.cuasa.com/Monroe.htm" target="_blank">Central Utah Air Sports Association</a></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Certainly looks like a blast, but I'll be keeping my feet on the ground, and eyes to the skies and enjoying the jumpers from terra firma, with a set of binoculars.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Now that we are official members of the 'Bragging Grandparents Club', I just want to mention that our little Liam will be a big brother to a sweet baby sister in June!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Our darling daughter~in~love had a bit of a scare last week, so she's been instructed to take it easy and absolutely NO lifting. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>She's following doctors orders and is feeling well now and each day is a small victory!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Things I've been working on ...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> *Yard work...in all of its glorious forms!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> *Major re~arranging of furniture. Living here for 9 months now, I'm getting familiar with our home and what looks and feels best.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I tend to start one project, then it becomes 2 and 3 and 30!!!</span>Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-17006922252040698222020-04-20T06:34:00.000-06:002020-04-20T06:35:05.211-06:00 Gabion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Something so simple, yet useful and beautiful too.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>There is a new development in town going in, and the land developers are using gabion fencing around the property.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>It looks fantastic!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>As we are preparring our garden area for summer crops, there are quite a few larger rocks, so I made up a couple of wire forms. </i></span><br />
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<br />Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-24356257694402630892020-04-15T11:17:00.000-06:002020-04-20T06:15:24.707-06:00Fish lake and Fish lake Lodge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Fish lake Lodge : The Fish lake lodge was built between 1928 and 1933. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The logs were dragged across the frozen lake for construction of the lodge. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The lodge is one of the larges log structures in the United States, measuring 80 feet, by 320 feet.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Snow being whipped up by the wind across the lake. A blue heron takes flight .</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Pando Aspen Clone ; 107 acres of Utah's Fishlake National Forest is one of the world's largest organisms.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>A forest of some 47,000 genetically identical quaking aspen trees, which all stem from a single root system .</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><i> (Info from Smithsonian Magazine)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Driving back home again through the canyons.</i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><br />In the distance you can just make out our valley; it looks like a narrow white stripe at the bottom of the snow covered mountains in the distance.</i><br />
<i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">We are loving where we live and feel so fortunate to have so many beautiful places in our county and close to home.</i><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Once the ice melts off the lake, we would love to take a picnic to the lake, and do some fishing and enjoy the beauty.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~ I rearranged the entire living room.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~Worked in the garden borders.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~Baked bread</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~Started more garden seeds.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~Worked on family history</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~Worked on spring cleaning.</i></span><br />
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Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-28289261555394755212020-04-06T10:37:00.003-06:002020-04-06T10:38:17.095-06:00 Pumpkins love Gelato<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Plant companions... a long held standard for gardening and growing happy plants</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Must be true... because the pumpkin seeds that I started in previously used gelato containers, are doing great!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(perhaps this version of companion planting isn't exactly as those gardeners of old imagined..hee hee)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The seeds are germinating at a 100% rate, with no loss of seeds.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The seeds are from Baker Creek, and must be nearly 7, or 8 years old.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Hurrah for heirloom seeds!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>To get seeds started, I created a mini greenhouse on a folding table in our dining area. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Cut down foam cups placed in smaller, clear storage containers.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The zone that we are in now is a zone 7. Previously, I had learned to grow a garden in zone 5a. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>In fact, the local nursery owner told me last fall when we purchased new trees from him that we would have to water our trees in the winter. Once a month, dump a 5 gallon pail of water on them, so that the roots didn't dry out.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Our daughter jokingly refers to our new town as the St. George addition. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>You see, we are just 2 hrs. from St. George, but our climate is more temperate. Not as hot in the summer as St. George, but not nearly as cold and snowy as our previous town.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>In fact, our new home town is called <span style="color: #38761d;">"Little Green Valley"</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Also, homes and land are still affordable around here, and if you want to park an RV, no problem.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(we had the hardest time finding a home to buy, or build in St. George that we could park our RV at our own home, without renting additional storage space)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Our home was built in 2007, and faces East.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The morning sun had discolored part of the trim around 3 of the 4 garages.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>After a fresh coat of paint, the trim looks great. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Quick maintenance project, with a big impact.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Both the double garage door, and one of the single garage door trims are looking a whole lot better. </i></span><br />
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<br />Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6676245812563712199.post-75495721060854942802020-04-01T16:41:00.001-06:002020-04-01T16:44:04.096-06:00 ~ Plucky ~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Do any of you remember our hen, 'Poor Grace'?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>For that matter, do any of you remember me??!!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Good gravy, it's been about forever since I last blogged.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>There is 'settling in', and there's 'settling in'!<br />Well, truth be told, we're still settling in... *smile*.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Poor Grace was Plucky! </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>She had that ole' wacky beak, and yet she persevered. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>She never gave up, and whats more, she became the most favorite hen of the entire flock... both people and the other hens loved her.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I've been considering ole' Poor Grace and her plucky character.<br />I need to cultivate a plucky attitude myself, and have resolved to do just that.... beginning right now!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Each one of us can determine to have courage in the face of the difficulties that we are going through.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Looking forward to many more hikes in our canyon.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I just had begun to explore our new canyon and new town, then winter was upon us. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Oh what joy it will bring to enjoy the creek, the mountains, and the beauty all around. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Our canyon is just a teeny bit up the road from our new home.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Our new town also has hot springs, and hot pools! They are lovely and the view from the hot pools simply cannot be beat... why, you can see our entire town, and surrounding area from the pools!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Simply the best thing has happened to us... we are expecting our second Grand. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>It's a girl this time, and we could not be more excited to meet her. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>She is scheduled to have her debut the first part of June.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Our sweet Liam will be a big brother, and some day he will teach his little sister how to catch a fish!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I'm missing our Grand!! </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I miss going to church, and especially going to the temple.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I miss all the 'normal' things.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> We all miss 'normal' don't we! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Here's to my new plucky attitude :</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>* getting a garden in this summer...yay! </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>We moved in last summer too late in the season to grow a garden.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>*My sweet husband getting off the doctors list... I hope in May!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(He ended up with a twelve inch blood clot in his leg, just before Thanksgiving, but thankfully he is doing great. Taking his blood thinners and getting back to regular activities.)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>*Taking lots of pictures, and showing you all around our new home and town!</i></span><br />
* <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Putting a smile on my face, and happy in my heart, and finding a way to serve others.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Because I sure can get bummed out, if I let myself!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~ Grateful for this day. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~Grateful for little seeds that are sprouting and hold so much promise for a great garden this year!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~Thankful for my 'consolation' gift from our daughter. The concert that we wanted to go to in Santa Fe was cancelled, and so she bought me the cutest t~shirt and CD from the "The Mavericks" .</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> 'New' to me, but certainly not 'new' beans.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>These are Fremont Beans.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>These are heirloom beans that date back to the Fremont people.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-style: italic;">They are a 'new to me' bean that is from a local 'new to me' company:</span><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <a href="https://heirloomsandmore.com/" target="_blank">https://heirloomsandmore.com/</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Near our new town, there is a great farm that grows wonderful beans, and produce, and herbs, etc. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>They are sold at a farmers market, which is where I bought the beans in bulk.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I'm so happy to have found this great farm and have linked the website above.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The picture below is overlooking our new backyard.<br />We are on just over a half an acre. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>About half of the backyard is grass (newly hydro~seeded)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>and the other half of the backyard will be a potager style garden. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My sweet husband has the tiller out and is working the soil.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Our house is located in a newer subdivision that was built on an old farm.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>In fact, the folks that owned the farm live just a hop and skip away, and they are very happy and proud to have developed this subdivision.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>One of my favorite things about our new house is the nightly sunset shows. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Every night, we have the most spectacular sunsets.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>We placed our wood swing on the patio, and it has become our new nightly routine to swing and watch the sunset.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> ~We've planted 6 new trees. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>~My sweet husband has continued to place the privacy slats into the fence.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>~ We have a 'new' clothesline. A friend was moving and offered to let us have their clothesline. It's now installed and I just need to give it a new coat of paint and new line, then it will be perfect.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>~New this week: I pulled my car into the garage... hee hee.. finally after weeks of putting things away and emptying boxes out of the garage, I was able to make room for my car... Yay!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Wishing you all a happy week. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Hello, sweet friends.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The past weeks have been a whirlwind, as I'm sure you can imagine.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Each day, and several times a day, I tell myself, 'One day at a time', 'You're never too old', and ' It's never too late'.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> These are the phrases, mantra's if you will, that have helped move me forward. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>We've been so incredibly blessed!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>We had about 2 weeks after we closed on our old house before</i></span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> we could move into our new house. </i><br />
<i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">We were able to reserve 3 nights at a state park, and felt so thankful for that, even though we were pretty worried about where we were going to stay the rest of the time.</i><br />
<i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">When we got to the state park, we asked the camp host if by any chance they had a cancellation, would they please let us know so that we could stay longer.</i><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">The camp host told us that in fact, they had space for us!</i><br />
<i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">And the spot was available for exactly the remaining amount of days that we needed!</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I was so relieved and we felt so blessed! Here it was, the weekend leading up to the 4th of July, with most every camp spot already reserved, and yet they miraculously had one full hook up site left. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>With the incredible heat, having our dog Rowdy with us, and being pretty tired from moving, you can imagine what a blessing it was to us to have a place that we could stay and relax and catch our breath.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Another blessing...we were able to move into our new home a day earlier than what we had planned. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>So, of course, we have boxes stacked everywhere, and we need to figure out where everything goes now. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>It's always that way after a move because no two houses are exact..*smile**.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>We are NOT in St. George either. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I know. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>That has been the plan for over 2 years.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>But, Heavenly Father has different plans for us.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>We moved to a smaller town... under 3000 residents. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>We were going to downsize. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Nope.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>We ended up buying a bigger house, and more property as well.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I will tell you that every single turn, and every door, and every path led us to this place, and this house. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>No doubt about it.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>This move has been all-around a blessing.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Not that it has been easy.<br />We have had incredible support and help and we could not have accomplished this move without the help of our children and sweet friends. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>From the storage units, we caravaned to the new house... One giant Uhaul, one pickup truck and trailer packed to the brim, our Yukon packed to the brim, and additionally 4 more vehicles packed to the brim.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>We have been 'home' now for one week. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>It feels more and more like home with each passing day.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Wishing you all a wonderful new week.</i></span><br />
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