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

Granchildren Our Inheritance

Our precious one!

Here is a sweet picture of our 7th grandchild.

His name is David 

He is 4 months old now.

I have yet to hold him in my arms,

For he lives far away from his Grandma and Papa.

He looks so much like his Momma when she was but a baby.

I know that there are many Grandma's who know the heartache

of having their precious grandchildren so far away.

But we as parents all know it it part of our job,

to raise our children to have roots.

Bur also to have wings to go wherever the Lord

leads them.

Blessings, Roxy



Unique Days

Live this Day Abundantly

 

All of our days kinda line up just like this row,

of pumpkins.

They all look alike, but they are all very different.

Look more closely!

 

May you see all there is to see.

From the rising of the sun, to it's setting in the west.

May the light of Gods word, be illuminated

for you.

 

Make sure you have enough oil in your lamps,

for today's journey.

May you go about doing,all there is to do.

And in this doing may it all be for

God's glory.

 

So as the sun sets in the west you will hear,

Well done good and faithful servant.

 

The wise virgin took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Matthew 25:4

 

Blessings, Roxy

Aprons And More

 

Why I love My Aprons

 

Have you ever just made a wee bite to eat, and

looked down to discover food splattered all

over your nice clean clothes.

 

I can remember the first time this happened when it just crushed me.

It was Thanksgiving Day,

and I was mixing the gravy and it splattered all over

my brand new top.

 

Now, my hubby sweetly said why didn't you put  an

apron on??

LIKE ,I don't have ONE!!

 

Days after a ruined shirt never to be worn again.

I did find an old apron made by my hubbies sister in home economics class

many moons ago.  So I used it as my pattern...

TaaaDaaa!

 

Now, I have many lovely different fabrics, a few different patters,

but the principle is still the principle.

Why I love my aprons.

 

More on aprons to come.

 

Blessings, Roxy