Funny Girl...

Now This is Funny

I Really needed a good laugh!

Sometimes a girl just needs a good belly laugh :)

It is a proven fact, laughter is good medicine...
They're our some people that look like they may need a spoonful
Of good medicine.

I really do enjoy a good cup of coffee!

You can find so many facts supporting the benefits of 
Drinking it for health support now days.
But I think just the ritual of making a pot of coffee,
is soothing and comforting.

The world has so many things that want to bring,
worry and stress upon our hearts and home.
So if we can find some comfort and peace
And maybe a good laugh over a cup of coffee;
This my friend is a good thing...

A  cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up
the bones.
Proverbs 17:22

Blessings, Roxy

Taking Pleasure

"You Say It's Your Birthday"

Happy Birthday!

This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it.

I must admit I have had more pumpkin pies for my
birthday  with candles in it then I can count.
Because my birthday has either fallen on Thanksgiving day, 
or has been in the same week,
my whole life.

I have always had to pray my way through the
holidays.  I believe there are just some
things attached to birthdays, and holidays.

But praise God he has given us freedom,
and the ability to overcome.

It is not like something bad happened to me.
It is more like a false expectation, I put on it!

So, I rejoice knowing that I can walk in freedom
And enjoy this Birthday,
because of His grace.

Also, I have been learning to take pleasure
in the holidays.

Every year has been more of a release,
to be in Him.
And not allow my hold to a false
expectations to take control.

Being transparent has helped.
Let us not hold ourselves in high esteem,
but rather humble ourselves.
That He may exalt us in do time.

Blessings, Roxy

A living Example

My Oldest Grand Daughter an my Youngest Grandson

 

 

Big sister is reading to her little brother.

 

I must admit it makes my heart feel so full, to see the love and care she is showing her little brother.  We live in such a day that we do not give the example and the home life to teach this to our children anymore.  With older siblings off to school or the wee ones in day care.  But thank God more and more families our working at keeping the family together.  And it is our biblical duty from the scriptures to help mentor, our daughters and encourage them in their pursuit to stay at home.

 

And to also thank our sons for allowing them to do so.

 

I realize we all can not stay at home!

But as I have said many times it is where your heart is !

 

May we all pursue to keep the home fires burning.

May our children say: There's NO place like home.

No matter how old or how far they live away:)

 

Blessings, Roxy

Count Your Blessings

Gobble- Gobble!

 

Happy Thanksgiving

 

I am taking this time and counting my blessings!

 

It is so important to give thanks,

it truly opens the heart.

 

You cannot be counting your blessings,and

be un-thankful at the same time.

So choose blessings!

 

Count your blessings:

Name them one by one,
 

1.God choosing and loving me.

2.Having a husband that serves Christ.

3.Having family.

4.Having friends.

5.Being a grandma

6.Being able to study God's Word.

7.Having a home to live in.

8.Being healthy and strong.

9.To be able to worship freely.

10.To be able to love others.

 

He blesses the house of the righteous.

Proverbs 3:33b

 

Blessings, Roxy

Kitchen Skills

  Making Pies

 

This picture just brings back such a sweet idea

of home and family.

 

I  myself can never get past the wholesome heart,

that was always intended for the family.

 

And it did take heart!

Not the (only myself) attitude.

 

These skills were not just there by osmosis,

but rather taught and practiced in the home.

 

As women, wives and mothers,

we have a custom and heritage we must keep alive!

PIES

 

Apple pie

Pumpkin pie

Cherry pie

Pecan pie

 

The list could go on and on!

Don your aprons ladies...

Baking season has begun:)

 

Each one should use whatever gift he

has received to serve others.

1Peter 4:10

Blessings, Roxy

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Pancakes...

Pumpkin Pancakes

These are just delicious!

You gotta try them.

They are so moist and flavorful!

Just use your own pancake mix recipe,

Add 1/2 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice.

Add 1/2 cup pumpkin puree.

They cook up light and fluffy.

Spread fresh butter on top, and

Pour on warm maple syrup.

Say grace and thank God,

for your food!

Eat and enjoy His wonderful bounty!

God is able to make all grace abound to you,

so that in all things at all times,

having all that you need,

you will abound in every

Good Work.

2 Corinthians 12:9

Blessings, Roxy

Living From Glory to Glory

Goose Hunting

His First Goose Hunt!
And I don't mean Dad's!



Golly this goose weighs a ton!
This boy has a marks men's eye...

He got up at 5:00 am to put out decoys,

he was ready and down before the sun came up.

 

He is an amazing shot!

So proud of him...

 

Our family loves to hunt!

 

They smoked it and made goose jerky out of it.

It was so good!

 

 

I went with my oldest grandson, and we

did our hunter safety class together

last year.

 

I believe it is important to train up the next generation

to be sportsmen like, to know safety and to respect

our wildlife.

 

He has bent His bow and made it ready.

Psalms 7:12

 

Wait for the first light to shoot!

 

Blessings, Roxy

Home Sweeet Home

Pretty Fall Material

 

There is just something about material,

that just fills me with such a longing

to create.

 

I believe it is what our Creator, had in mind

all along.

 

There is real power in the way we present,

ourselves and our homes.

 

We are to be the example to the world,

not to follow after the worlds example.

 

Our homes should reflect His heart.

 

When you make the effort to make all things

beautiful, clean and tidy, it will

reflect His peace and order.

 

She makes coverings for her bed; she is

clothed in fine linen and purple.

She makes garments and sells them, and

supplies the merchants with sashes.

Proverbs 31: 22,24

 

I am not saying every women should

know how to sew,

but I am saying you can make an effort

to make your home welcoming.

 

Blessings, Roxy

 



Unique and Lovely

Unique Gift Wrapping

 

Here is a photo of last years birthday gift

from my sister.

 

I actually feel as excited over the way she wraps her

gifts, and the way she presents them, as
the thoughtful gifts she sends.

 

Last year each gift was wrapped in a lovely old

doily, tied with jute and a orange ribbon.

 

These doily's were also

sentimental as they belonged to

our mother.

 

I was just thinking of this as a great idea

to use, as we are so close to

the gift giving season.

 

 

There was also an idea that I used one year.

I bought a bunch of very inexpensive fabric,

and I sewed up bags to put gifts in.

I tied them with ribbon, and added a gift tag.

The tag was made out of brown paper

sacks cut out in a cute design.

I traced out the designs from my cookie cutters.

 

I know we all want to use our

resources wisely.

 

I think we can also give gifts of

things that already belong to us. Such

a much loved plate or bowl,

a treasured tea cup.

Think outside the media gift ideas!

 

Ask God for creative gift ideas!

 

To the man who please Him,

God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

 

Blessings, Roxy

Elegant Tea

Simple Tea

 

Even the most modest tea pot and cup,

served with a lace table cloth,

makes it fit for a Queen.

 

The simple but elegant!

 

Never under estimate a cup of tea.

 

Take time and be still.

 

Blessings, Roxy

 



Recycled Mittens

Mitten Weather

I was just going through some of my favorites,

 and I found some great ideas on recycled mittens.

  We all know very cold days and snow are ahead for some of us.

We really are praying for snow as we have

been in a terrible drought.

We have been so busy doing some home make-overs, that

it has been a challenge to find time to do anything else.

I love to sew and to craft and to make things lovely

for my home and family.

There are so many ideas on the web for making mittens from old sweaters!

                                                   
                                                                    Blessings

Kitchen Blessings

Sanding and priming .
See my new stove?
This is what started the make-over:)

I had my drawer fronts refaced,
what a difference it made.

My sweet grandson!
I painted the island a completely
different color.

See my chicken's?
I love the wains coat we glued in the center
of each cabinet.

The brick board added the cozy
touch it needed.
See the red top rail?
 

See my antique oatmeal canister?

My long counter top.
Love the brick board.

My chandelier is my most favorite touch!

My heart has been so full of His love and grace!

 

This the most beautiful kitchen I

have ever had!

 

I feel blessed beyond

words!

 

Blessings, Roxy

 



Whistle While You Work

I really love to iron!

 

Ok, your all thinking this girl needs to get a life!!

 

I like to get all the tops and bottoms,

that I may be wearing soon.

Also, I iron my aprons!

I like them to be clean and fresh and (not wrinkled)

 

And I put up my ironing board in the kitchen,

it is usually up in my/spare room/

sewing room/ect.

 

But I do enjoy being in the heart of my home.

I can listen to worship music, or a teaching tape.

Also maybe get a post started:)

And to watch what I may have cooking on the stove.

 

My sister can- not believe that I love to iron.

I told her one day maybe,

it's the only thing I can control

wrinkles!

 

We must be diligent,

and focus on what is really important!

Our time with the Lord

Honoring and respecting our Husbands!

Making our houses a Home...

 

I am so blessed!

I love to be a part of this,

amazing community of Bloggers.

 

Do Not Forget to VOTE!

(For those who live in the U.S.A.)

 



Honoring Others

 

Showing Honor

 

I was just thinking how fast the holidays

are approaching, and to realize that another

year has gone by.

 

This is a picture of a surprise lunch

Birthday party given to me

last November.

 

I was turning 55 years young.

So that means in a matter of weeks I will be turning 56.

 

So what I have been thinking about

all this last year was the kindness,

and love, and I honor that was

shown to me!

 

It still brings tears to my eyes,

and a lump in my throat.

 

I believe in showing honor to those God,

has given us :

Family, and friends,

mentors, and Pastors.

 

We can show honor in so many different ways.

As you bless others, you yourself

will be blessed.

 

Maybe we can start now asking the Lord

for ways that we can show honor to others.

This holiday season could be a time to

really let others know what they have

meant to you.

 

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

Honor one another above yourselves.

Romans 12:10

 

Blessings, Roxy

Maintain the Difference

 

Every Knee Shall Bow 

I will make a difference

between My people

and your people

Exodus 8:23

The Lord has put a division;

see to it that you keep up

the division in spirit, aim,

Character, endeavors

and company.

Pharaoh had a people,

and the Lord has a people.

I always want to speak my heart,

As a woman  that desires to please the

Lord.

I must in keeping with a good conscience

say that anything done

on hallows eve, that looks like even an alternative

to trick or treat, makes me wonder

if this is being just like the world??

Blessings, Roxy

Pressure Canning Chicken...

Fruits Of Our Labor

Here is a picture of some of the chicken we

Pressured canned.

It was so easy to do, it just takes a long time

to process.

The class we took at our extension office

was really profitable.

Also, to learn to not be intimidated by pressure canning:)

We are hoping to become well stocked with meats.

It is so convenient to just open a

Jar of chicken or beef and add to your,

Soups or stews.

I am so blessed to have learned the love

Of home keeping,

From my own Mother.

In all labor there is profit

Proverbs 14:23

Blessings, Roxy

Mondays

Monday

I have always found it to be wise to try and keep my Mondays

free from any added appt. and such.

Then it allows me time to get my home in order,

washing caught up. Some meals planned out,

and maybe something sweet for the week.

But, I also realize Mondays can be the very beginning

of many a women's busy work week.

And my thought is this:

You all are amazing!

What I have seen and heard from many women

is this:

There hearts our at HOME...

Just know this, that just because you have to work or want to work,

your still a keeper of the home.

Your loving touches and concerns for

each person, is what make a

House a HOME.

May you be blessed and just know that your family

will know where your heart is!

Blessings, Roxy

Everyone Says Glory...

The voice of the Lord...

Strips the forest bare;

And in His temple everyone says,

"Glory!"

Psalms29:9

A fresh glimpse of His Glory!

Be still and know

He is God.

I awoke to our first dusting of snow this morning.

It is time to be ready for shorter days,

And longer nights.

A cozy fire burning, and a longer time to spend

With the Lord and study.

I also got to check out all my favorite blogs,

and leave a comment on most of them.

I have found a sweet kinship with these

gals, seeing a part of their lives and homes.

How it must please the Father,

that we desire to be the home-keepers

 He spoke about in His Word!

I am thankful for each woman who has

inspired and encouraged me!

Thank-You

Blessings, Roxy

The Great Pumpkin

Harvest Pumpkins

 

I just love pumpkins!

And I  relish Autumn's harvest

 

When you see the amazing array of God's colors,

you can know, He loves beauty.

 

Who doesn't love a pumpkin sitting proudly on a table.

adorned with autumns leaves and pine cones.

I think decorating with the bounties that come from nature

are the sweetest.

 

Pumpkins are so good for you,

filled with rich (Beta Carotene)

 

One of my most favorite things made with pumpkin

puree is Pumpkin Bread!

 

Pumpkin soup is amazing, light and so delicious.

But let us not forget the pumpkin pie,

my hubbies very favorite.

I also make fresh whipped cream just for him!

 

Also, don't forget to roast your pumpkin seeds!

 

Next year let's all grow a larger pumpkin patch:)

 

Taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Psalms 34:8

 

Blessings, Roxy

 

Midlife Make-Over

A Cup Of Tea

 

I have now entered into the midlife kitchen make-over...

(Twilight music playing)

 

Now during this make-over no one has offered us a mini vacation,

while a whole crew comes in to do everything!

 

No,  just ourselves and our son and daughter in law,

also our oldest grandson.

 

We have the ceiling painted flat white,

 and most the walls done in bright yellow.

Sanding and painting my cupboards, a very pretty color

 called Chinking. But my island is done in a fresh

green color called Laurel.

All the side of the cabinets are done in a wains coat.

The top rail is in a satin Red color.

The style is really a French Country look.

 

This is a huge project,

 but it will be warm ,and have a cozy feeling when done!!

 

Ok, the moral of this story is this:

When in the thick of things on the first day of

this make-over. I was so exhausted and overwhelmed...

My sweet Amy brought me a cup of hot steaming

delicious Earl Gray tea, with cream and sugar.

It just about brought tears to my eyes.

I needed to be refreshed.

 

Let me encourage all of us,

We are our brothers keepers!

A cup of tea and and a encouraging word goes a long way.

 

We are blessed to have a son who can do all the precise cutting

and fixing almost everything:)

Blessings, Roxy



Needing Fellowship

Sharing

 

Life would be lonely,

If only you had no one to share it with.

 

Needing fellowship,

as much as I need air.

 

Christ is the head,

We are His body.

 

We come together,

He is in our midst.

 

Take time to love and share.

Show that you care,by actions and words.

Moments of understanding

are worth a thousand words.

 

Precious indeed,

is the understanding

of a friend.

 

Friends: a blessing to cherish for life.

 

Blessings, Roxy

 

 

Beauty in Our Homes

Autumn Flowers

 

Beauty comes from the Lord

He makes ALL things beautiful

 

Scripture tells us He makes all things new!

 

I have been praying for creative wisdom,

there are so many amazing and

beautiful things, just waiting

to be created.

 

We as woman have been given a nesting instinct.

We want to surround ourselves with beauty.

 

It can be simple and cozy,

or crisp and sleek.

But it must...

Have warmth, and be welcoming!!

 

Let authentic kindness be its main focus.

Let charity grace its rooms

Let beauty fill its halls.

 

Beauty and charm ,

comes  from a heart filled with HIM!

 

Blessings, Roxy

 

Room for More

 The Rolling Prairie

 

This is our backyard!

Have you ever driven through a place where

you did not see a person for miles?

 

It is really hard to believe we abort babies!

There is more then enough room.

 

 

What happened to Momma's?

Where have all the children gone?

 

We need our babies and our children!

 

Life and Liberty for ALL

 

Blessings, Roxy

 

Fiesta Fall And Anaheim Chili's...

Fresh picked Anaheim Chili's

Breakfast For My Man

Autumn time means: Green Chili's!!

We go to one of the many farms in our area and we purchase

around 2 to 4 bushels.

They roast them in a huge rolling roaster bin,

and the fragrance is so unique, it makes your mouth water.

We bring them home with a 10lb. Bag of fresh pinto beans.

Now we put them up by placing them in freezer bags,

Maybe 7 per bag.

  Then put about 5 bags together in another gallon size bag.

We put them in a box and place them in our big freezer. 

I like to put these in casseroles, and in my salsa.

I also make chili rellonos.

My hubby likes them in his omelets.

Now the pinto beans are the most delicious tasting beans ever,

You just rinse and soak them overnight,

Then you put in your crock pot and cover with water 2-3in.

Add a TB. Butter (no salt)

Cook most the day till tender,
 Then now add salt, cumin spice and garlic salt.

After you have had some with your dinner,

 Place extra beans in bags or tubs and freeze.

Learning to buy while in season or on sale and putting back will

save you time and money.

In the house of the wise are stores of choice food
and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.
Proverbs21:20

Blessings, Roxy

A Mothers Heart

My daughter Ashley and Daughter in law Amy
My oldest grandchild Naomi



My precious grand daughters:
Naomi and Hannah



                       Today is a very special day!

                       It is my daughter's Birthday!

 

         I  just wanted to take some time and celebrate the amazing gifts God has given me,

 

My girls and my grand daughters.

 

I speak a blessing over each one of them that they will

be all God has placed in their hearts, and they will

be wise women, and will continue to build their houses.

 

Her children arise and call her blessed:Proverbs 31:28

 

I was thinking what words of wisdom could I speak into their lives?

Did I live my life as an example that they would want to follow?

 

If I had a single flower

for every time I think about you,

I could walk forever in my garden.

 

In raising my children, it seemed like the days lasted forever,

It was the years that went fast.

Blessings, Mother

We Are The Apple Of His Eye... His Provisions

Thank you for apple peelers

This fall, we really made the applesauce, it was a lot of work but the rewards

Are worth it all...

My daughter in law and I made 20 pints of applesauce, and 20 pints of apple butter.
 We were blessed with 4 bushels of apples.
 We had so many that we were able to give some away to our dear friends Pam and Steve.

 We really love the apple butter, it tastes so good on toast!

I believe making your own jams and jellies are so rewarding.

I want to really make canning and putting back a big part of our food pantry

~ Also it looks so nice to see it on your shelves~

I know it is tempting to want to put it where everyone can see it,

But it is much wiser to put in a pantry where it is cool and dark.

For the quality and longevity will last much longer,

 if you will be careful as to how you store it.

We also put some up with spices and flour for apple pies,

and put them in the freezer.

We have plum juice made up and in the freezer, and very soon we will

be making our whole families favorite Plum Jelly!

Be encouraged

Be wise

Be frugal

Be prepared!!

Our barns shall be filled with every kind of provision.

Psalms144:13a

Blessings, Roxy

Boots In The Lord's Army

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.

and he delights in his way.

Psalms 37:23

 

I love this scripture, it fills me with great peace,

and comfort.

Our Father has an amazing journey,

planned for each one of us.

 

We must keep our hearts focused and diligent.

Be careful to stay on His path.

For He is faithful

 

Our part is to keep our lives free from the distractions,

so we will be able to run our race.

As the Holy Spirit directs our steps.

 

Keep your boots strapped on dear ones,

possible rocky trails ahead.

Watch for large rocks,and pot holes.

Keep your eyes opened for bandits.

 

Just never ever give up!

 

Blessings,Roxy