"The aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; that they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed." Titus 2:3-5

About Me

Oregon, United States
I am a happy, Christian, wife and post-homeschooling mother. I have spent the last several years homeschooling and now I am "adjusting" to a new season of life as "empty nester". In 2010 we moved to be Host/Caretakers at a Bible Camp. We look at our ministry here as preparing the way for the gospel to be shared as well as encouraging believers in their daily walk. I am a farmgirl at heart and love the country, I love gardening and food preserving. I also, love tea parties!! I also have a Titus 2 heart and want to share with anyone willing to listen and learn. I love having friends over and teaching them how to make bread or put up pickles. And as we work, I love to encourage them to love their husbands and their children and to be Keepers at Home and all that implies and I love that you let me do that here!! Hope you enjoy visiting my farm and walking through a journey in life with me.......I hope at some point in time I can encourage you in your walk and in your home..........

Friday, November 28, 2008

Blessings.....

Blessings of the fruits of our labor....
dilly beans and dill pickles.....
Blessings of simplicity........
I made my rolls the day before, let them rise once, made into balls put in the
pan and put them directly into the refrigerator. They raised a bit, I put them in the
oven straight from the refrigerator............
Mixed and matched my dishes so that I could use
my two apple plates above :) .......
Blessings of more preparedness.......
Plum Juice Punch......

Not even attempting sales today!!! Staying home, taking down Autumn decos to make room for Christmas decos. Tomorrow, we will go to a quaint little place in the woods where there is a Christmas Bazaar and tree permits. We will cut down a tree, and peek at the Bazaar. Usually, we have a cup of soup at the Bazaar, but this year we will take a picnic. Turkey sandwiches perhaps..... :) We cannot put the tree up yet, it will be at my tea first then we can bring it home to decorate next weekend. I might do some of that today with what I do not need for my tea.

There is a chance I will not get to do my really fun and lovely Nutcracker Tea!! Have not had very many calls.....and today is the deadline.....it is a very busy weekend in our town, too much going on. If that is the case, I will quickly switch gears to put some of these things I have been making into my Etsy shop. As much as I just love doing teas and do them for others enjoyment, this one was going to help with our house payment.....that is why I would quick do Etsy. If you feel prompted, please pray about that......Bless you all on this day after Thanksgiving!!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!!!


I am thankful for family, friends, a home and that
God is Good and Loves me very much!! :D
Hope you all enjoyed your day!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Welcome Home.......

Lydia!!!
Look, she is even smiling!!

When we thought we were moving to England last January, we got rid of all our animals. Well, the people who took Lydia here can not keep her anymore so wondered if we would like her back. After consulting with my son who works at the feed and seed store and having him assure me he would be sure we had hay for her, I asked my dear sweet husband and he said YES!! Since she is a good weedeater and will basically be no cost to us. :)

She has even made friends with the horse next door, they keep each other company.
I am pretty sure they stand at the fence and have an
occasional neighborly chat......or so it appears.

Still going............

Making more ornaments.....the hand sewing is all done, now I just have to sew backs
on them and put in a bit of stuffing. (Those are "reclaimed" holy socks cut out in
those cute little hearts:)

At the end of the day.........

Beautiful high desert sunset!