tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20724120479742761652024-03-12T19:31:47.827-05:00At Home on Pine RidgeVivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-51702306298356910812011-01-11T21:50:00.000-06:002011-01-11T21:50:15.790-06:00Come Visit Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm taking a break from this blog but will be posting regularly on my other one </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you'll visit with me there. </div>Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-81178605923909713582010-12-31T08:36:00.000-06:002010-12-31T08:36:00.171-06:00New Year's ResolutionsSo far two ideas have come to mind.<br />
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Joy -- I <u>want</u> to find Joy in all that I do and in all that is around me. It is a state of mind. I am often happy or sad. But Being Joyful just sounds like a good way to live.<br />
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Faith -- I do have Faith and don't think of it as faltering. I do live my life as a good Christian but we all have room for improvement. I do plan to return to spending more time "reading about my faith" and "talking to Jesus".<br />
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I know many people do not make New Year Resolutions or set Goals. They feel that these set them up for failure. But in order to improve ourselves and our walk with the Lord we do need to have a plan. So maybe we could call them "Plans for the New Year". <br />
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Take Care and God Bless!Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-88693274211390889632010-12-30T08:49:00.000-06:002010-12-30T08:49:23.431-06:00Preparing for the New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdkZa-sGXmG4rBOVm8fnIrjJJb89uqFmQ92PxZcnv556zBSiQFFR7Tv9HbTGsUjxRKlfIKq1vQflT-2Dnhm8KrLxCIffwT-AhnYnY34Il-vZhoIocOJl8Rh8QfSaV7LSV5zHWyyQ4qdLsR/s1600/100_5256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdkZa-sGXmG4rBOVm8fnIrjJJb89uqFmQ92PxZcnv556zBSiQFFR7Tv9HbTGsUjxRKlfIKq1vQflT-2Dnhm8KrLxCIffwT-AhnYnY34Il-vZhoIocOJl8Rh8QfSaV7LSV5zHWyyQ4qdLsR/s320/100_5256.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
When I first started this blog, I did so to help me keep my house picked up and neat and as a way to log life in my home. Mostly for memories for myself and my children.<br />
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Did I succeed? In some ways, yes. In some ways, no. There are so many beautiful blogs out there to read and inspire me in my daily life. I spend way too much time reading blogs and too little time on my home and family. So, I am deciding what I plan to do in the new year.<br />
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I have thought about closing this blog and only updating the other one <a href="http://sewathomeonpineridge.blogspot.com/">"Sew at Home on Pine Ridge". </a>But I think I'll go ahead and keep both of them going and updating when I have some news or something to say. Something important in our lives or something I want to record in writing for my children and, hopefully some day, grandchildren. <br />
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As I go about my day today, I am going to think about the new year coming up and make some goals (resolutions). I also plan to look over last year's and see how successful I was with them.<br />
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So, how about you? Do you set goals for each new year or are you successful just being and doing?Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-26533955217517974442010-12-11T22:39:00.000-06:002010-12-11T22:39:37.704-06:00For God So Loved the World . . .<span style="font-size: large;">I am joining <a href="http://happytodesign.blogspot.com/">Chari at Happy to Design</a> for Sunday Favorites where we revisit a previous post and to <a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Spiritual Sunday</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have found this week that the Lord works in mysterious ways to pull us in and ask us to take the time to praise Him, ask for His forgiveness, and just generally cause us to think about Him and all He has given us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday morning, as I was golfing (on the WII), was one of those moments and I experienced one of those little pulls he often gives me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I looked up and the sun was streaming through my window focusing on this . . . </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take care and God Bless.</span>Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-35623850530696821962010-12-05T23:18:00.003-06:002010-12-09T05:21:19.140-06:00Christmas Vignettes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pN4hpGKu0Kd9uvxpLC1xbtM6JGfdwZMAAYWLtvy9Lc_e-AtMCBbMs11cz1vcCZlVUQfiaQ07cMiz_TS5IM5sCmiXTn67Tt2S4LhlzWbU_rlQxTXRC7FAgJwN9HWEUZJadVsgXa0vfxyX/s1600/Holiday_Home_Banner_3-480x230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="95" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pN4hpGKu0Kd9uvxpLC1xbtM6JGfdwZMAAYWLtvy9Lc_e-AtMCBbMs11cz1vcCZlVUQfiaQ07cMiz_TS5IM5sCmiXTn67Tt2S4LhlzWbU_rlQxTXRC7FAgJwN9HWEUZJadVsgXa0vfxyX/s200/Holiday_Home_Banner_3-480x230.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpMu_CSawy_cfInLk87_mJtyJyhy4joTMH68QggI4bc3NY6keBShvhHPK3gA0Kw42zQxHdFHO21RyVzvV9Fk-4eTp4oZ_edIlGCP7ncFGfWaLhsocNsy2ny7dWtJNhk3wy-CyvbNT0B2g/s1600/MondayCuter.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpMu_CSawy_cfInLk87_mJtyJyhy4joTMH68QggI4bc3NY6keBShvhHPK3gA0Kw42zQxHdFHO21RyVzvV9Fk-4eTp4oZ_edIlGCP7ncFGfWaLhsocNsy2ny7dWtJNhk3wy-CyvbNT0B2g/s200/MondayCuter.png" width="200" /> </a></div>Today I am sharing one of my Christmas groupings. I'm linking to <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/kitchen-vignettes-lime-and-red/">Southern Hospitality</a> for the Holiday Home tour. <br />
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This is the first time I have participated in "<a href="http://www.makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/">Making the World Cuter</a>". If you dropped by from that great blog, "Thank You" and it will make my day if you leave a comment to let me know your dropped by. If you did not drop in from that blog, I hope you take a few minutes to visit it and check out the linky party. <br />
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Take Care and God Bless.Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-84316378317725397242010-12-04T12:56:00.012-06:002010-12-05T13:06:54.505-06:00Where's the Line to See Jesus? - Becky KelleyI came across this video on <a href="http://sewcindy.blogspot.com/2010/12/wheres-line-to-see-jesus.html">SewCindy's blog</a> yesterday and felt it was perfect for my <a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/2010/11/welcome-to-spiritual-sunday.html">Sunday Spiritual Sunday Post</a>. Hope you enjoy the message.<br />
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Take care and God Bless.Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-38148070062142343242010-12-02T06:05:00.005-06:002010-12-03T05:55:09.217-06:00Santa's Play LandSanta's Play Land is set up on my Fireplace Hearth. I guess you could say it it at the North Pole.<br />
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Ooops. Someone forgot to tell these little ones that recess is over.<br />
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I'm linking up with:<br />
French Country Cottage for <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2010/12/feathered-nest-holiday-time.html">Feathered Nest Holiday.</a><br />
My Romantic Home for <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a>. <br />
Southern in My Heart for <a href="http://southerninmyheart.blogspot.com/2010/12/inspiration-friday-party-no-14.html">Inspiration Friday</a><br />
Tinsel & Company for <a href="http://tinselcompany.blogspot.com/2010/12/deck-halls-friday-new-goodies-in-shop.html">Deck the Halls Friday</a>Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-30559751110554700332010-11-30T06:17:00.000-06:002010-11-30T06:17:29.219-06:00Tabletop Tuesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSwYwXOLJ7oPkeq2os_fBNcWNPsLMQKPhMzNOvLGjyaT7U6qY6d9XSVtJd30lS93s5tCmJzoLPJjEfwwIRq3g2ZwRFlbkfBZ3tXri3WN5nmiMQq6QscepvPgXqReD2XT0vdN9bhYp1-V3/s1600/Tabletop+Tuesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSwYwXOLJ7oPkeq2os_fBNcWNPsLMQKPhMzNOvLGjyaT7U6qY6d9XSVtJd30lS93s5tCmJzoLPJjEfwwIRq3g2ZwRFlbkfBZ3tXri3WN5nmiMQq6QscepvPgXqReD2XT0vdN9bhYp1-V3/s320/Tabletop+Tuesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Usually I put my Christmas village in the Library/Office. But, we really don't use it very much so this year I decided to find a place in the living room. I had too many to put in one place so I made one display on my fireplace hearth (I'll show that to you later) and one on the side table in the dining room.<br />
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But once you get there, there's plenty of shopping.<br />
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Your kids will love to walk over the bridge and play in the snow.<br />
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But, you'll have to watch out for this little guy. He can cause problems. . .<br />
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A little more shopping.<br />
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Don't forget to drop back by in a few days to see Santa's Play Land.<br />
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Take Care and God Bless!<br />
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And . . . be sure to stop by and pay a visit to Marty at A Stroll thru Life for more <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2010/11/41st-table-top-tuesday.html">Tabletop Tuesday. </a>Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-64921138418476341822010-11-28T08:12:00.002-06:002010-11-28T17:13:32.952-06:00Joy, Peace. Love and Hope<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirVnrIDauEpqd5x82OuJArnNR2jkDMb51cI3TeeVqmykWOGhuBCenTPfXLwsw0NcnwvPeeprOYW1KxQohtgQU6lfMuBQP6mdAqPJmWtUtGQjyE-5Zv-SWCcssA02nbtq12GMMwSwqdNWEx/s1600/spiritsidebar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirVnrIDauEpqd5x82OuJArnNR2jkDMb51cI3TeeVqmykWOGhuBCenTPfXLwsw0NcnwvPeeprOYW1KxQohtgQU6lfMuBQP6mdAqPJmWtUtGQjyE-5Zv-SWCcssA02nbtq12GMMwSwqdNWEx/s1600/spiritsidebar.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Many people fuss about Christmas decorations and shopping starting earlier each year. Many say the holiday is becoming too commercial. I say it is all what you make of it and what it means to each person.<br />
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I always put my decorations out early. Either the day after Thanksgiving if not before. Why? Because to me the holiday decorations are a sign of joy, peace, love, and hope.<br />
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Peace . . .<br />
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Love . . .<br />
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Hope . . . <br />
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As we await for our most loved Savior.<br />
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Take Care and God Bless!<br />
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Linking to <a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/2010/11/welcome-to-spiritual-sunday.html"> Spitirutal Sunday </a>Please drop by and spend some time there.Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-77723802339711830102010-11-16T21:53:00.000-06:002010-11-16T21:53:22.167-06:00Outdoor Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5d2oEBxXjdRK77hr00FuFYbGPP2Bez67aI1OLuyaK-trpQiK1r0oXBgRKXigEPcU7jyIGrbFahawan0Hue7sdDsH01qGdm68Vtpt0Dqe9gMbdOIt9BzphN-iJNMOHScDw2X0_Ty27NG1/s1600/OutdoorWednesdaylogo545444%255B4%255D.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5d2oEBxXjdRK77hr00FuFYbGPP2Bez67aI1OLuyaK-trpQiK1r0oXBgRKXigEPcU7jyIGrbFahawan0Hue7sdDsH01qGdm68Vtpt0Dqe9gMbdOIt9BzphN-iJNMOHScDw2X0_Ty27NG1/s200/OutdoorWednesdaylogo545444%255B4%255D.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
This past weekend Larry, Kelsey, Ismael, and I went to Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. Branson is a tourist town about 3 hours from our home. The drive was beautiful and the weather was brisk.<br />
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Every year I say I want to go see the amusement park decorated for Christmas with all of the lights and Christmas trees.<br />
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I have to say I was not disappointed. <br />
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Larry and the kids rode lots of rides (roller coasters) while I looked around in the shops. I rode one roller coaster and it jarred me and made my head hurt so I didn't bother with any of the other ones. My favorite rides are the water rides but it was way to cold to have them running in November.<br />
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Here we are in Grandpa's Mansion trying to stand up straight in the slant room. <br />
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We stood in line to ride on the train that runs through the property and was able to get on the train just as it was getting dark. They had a lot of beautiful lights up. But my favorite (and most surprising) part of the train ride was when we stopped and all lights were turned off. Then grandpa told us the story of Jesus' birth. As he told the story lights were turned on to reveal the nativity. It was very touching and I have since considered that there are thousands of people that visit the park every year and wonder how many hear the story for the first time. <br />
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We had a great day. The worst part was driving home on unfamiliar roads in the dark.<br />
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Thank you, Lord, for keeping us safe.<br />
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Be sure to drop by <a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/2010/11/1117-outdoor-wednesday-97.html">A Southern Daydreamer</a> for some great outdoor pics. <br />
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Take Care and God Bless!Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-10151016785788529952010-11-12T05:29:00.000-06:002010-11-12T05:29:39.490-06:00Show and Tell Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYCQ8ns3MRhWcz8nadiuh0-h6eL3ggZ9psFKrvx9ztCTCQbx-Gz8Rw29cfFlL-D7nDH0UGoU1o8WVh10WRrbTb6rihP1BIlBcYcLvd7WcTQDlWvQn7vONTGvTQrTIRmY4syrl1GoO3D8n/s1600/show+and+tell+fridays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYCQ8ns3MRhWcz8nadiuh0-h6eL3ggZ9psFKrvx9ztCTCQbx-Gz8Rw29cfFlL-D7nDH0UGoU1o8WVh10WRrbTb6rihP1BIlBcYcLvd7WcTQDlWvQn7vONTGvTQrTIRmY4syrl1GoO3D8n/s200/show+and+tell+fridays.jpg" width="132" /></a></div><br />
I have a mailbox that my father made me at least 10 years ago. I change the flowers on it 4 or 5 times a year to match the holiday decorations.<br />
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Be sure to stop by <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2010/11/show-and-tell-friday_11.html">Cindi at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.</a>Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-47833747910292131102010-11-04T05:50:00.000-05:002010-11-04T05:50:11.150-05:00Fall MantleLast January when I was taking my winter decorations down, I just couldn't give up seeing my white glazed 3 piece nativity. So I decided to leave it out all year with the intentions of moving it to a different spot in the house every couple of months.<br />
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I did leave it out, but it has stayed on my mantle all year. I just changed the flowers and other accessories as the seasons changed.<br />
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The nativity has served its purpose which was to get me to slow down and think about my life and be thankful. I do believe I it may have earned a permanent place in my living room.<br />
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I'm linking with <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2010/11/37th-table-top-tuesday-winter-living.html">Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Thursday</a>. Be sure to drop by there.<br />
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Take care and God Bless!Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-38118551843354915322010-11-01T22:27:00.002-05:002010-11-01T22:31:20.555-05:00Fall DecorationsNot a lot going on around here today. I spent the weekend cleaning my kitchen. I mean deep cleaning my kitchen. I do this every year about this time to get ready for my Christmas decorating. But it is still a little early for that so I thought I would share my fall decorations with you over the next couple of days.<br />
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I rescued this old chair from somewhere, not sure where. It had a cane braided seat made of jute. Needless to say what was left of it was rotted and would not hold anything. So, I stapled some of the breathable, black ground covering that is used as a weed barrier for plants and made kind of a bowl. Then I put some potting soil in it and planted some annuals. It was pretty for a year or two and then the black covering started to rot so I ripped it off and put the chair away in the garage. After I took down the Christmas decorations last year, the house seemed bare so I went off on a scavenger hunt (to the outer garage) and dug this chair out. Since then, I have changed flowers with the seasons. <br />
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I've kept the same greenery and changed the flowers for Valentines, Easter, and now Fall decor. I can't wait to see what I come up with for Christmas.<br />
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It actually hides the vent well. This picture was taken down low but as you walk, it is not noticeable.<br />
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My original plan was to put a wooden seat to sit decorations on and I may still do that. But for now, I like the eclectic look I get from it as it is. <br />
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Take Care and God Bless!Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-7073797789650625722010-10-31T08:11:00.000-05:002010-10-31T08:11:40.218-05:00I'm Back -- I HopeI never meant to neglect this blog -- but I have have. I have been posting but on my sewing blog <a href="http://sewathomeonpineridge.blogspot.com/">"Sew at Home on Pine Ridge"</a>. You can drop by that one to see what I have been up to.<br />
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I've decided to jump back into this blog by participating in <a href="http://happytodesign.blogspot.com/">"Happy to Designs"</a> Sunday Favorites. This post was originally posted on December 29, 2009 and I thought it was fitting for this morning as I prepare to go to Sunday Mass.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://athomeonpineridge.blogspot.com/2009/12/basking-in-our-lords-presence.html">Basking in Our Lord's Presence</a></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><span style="font-size: large;">I have found this week that the Lord works in mysterious ways to pull us in and ask us to take the time to praise Him, ask for His forgiveness, and just generally cause us to think about Him and all He has given us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday morning, as I was golfing (on the WII), was one of those moments and I experienced one of those little pulls he often gives me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I looked up and the sun was streaming through my window focusing on this . . . </span><br />
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</span> Have a Blessed Sunday and please stop back by as I get this blog going again.Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-27759151755381978382010-09-16T22:39:00.000-05:002010-09-16T22:39:35.328-05:00Wow! Where Has Time GoneIt sure has been a long time since I have posted. I have no excuse except I am sewing more and reading blogs less. But my favorite time of the year is coming up and I can't wait to participate in all of the great holiday blog parties and check out everyone's Christmas decorations.<br />
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But, first, I need to begin decorating for fall.<br />
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Hope to have some pics soon.<br />
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Take care and God Bless!Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-22039892021078465412010-08-12T09:38:00.000-05:002010-08-12T09:38:52.915-05:00What is That?For the past couple of days, my husband and I have heard some odd rustling sounds while out on our patio. We decided that it was just the leaves blowing in the trees or across the yard.<br />
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This morning I was sitting at a table, that is not under the the patio, and heard the same rustling sound. I looked up and this is what I saw.<br />
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We have buzzards flying around our house all of the time. I guess it is because the city lake is below the ridge and there is a forest between us and the lake. I like to watch them swoop down for food. Shooting buzzards is not allowed in Arkansas.<br />
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We'll definitely have to think this one over.Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-36791018440018199462010-08-05T18:29:00.000-05:002010-08-05T18:29:25.748-05:00Rooster Party Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOx0_kDkwcajRsyXVjSYLPRL6Y0Dx6hP4xEnMqJmf3G1cRAANWpg3b9ZK31T_ruYtrE6pdwKEP-_AVnbNDHge1lA7aMXZnFVSvy3ZtZJvYAf4zCB8pq80PHnXbzaK45lEH71cxVp-emSV/s1600/rooster+blog+party" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOx0_kDkwcajRsyXVjSYLPRL6Y0Dx6hP4xEnMqJmf3G1cRAANWpg3b9ZK31T_ruYtrE6pdwKEP-_AVnbNDHge1lA7aMXZnFVSvy3ZtZJvYAf4zCB8pq80PHnXbzaK45lEH71cxVp-emSV/s320/rooster+blog+party" /></a></div><a href="http://barbsgoodlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/second-annual-rooster-party-welcome.html">Barb at Bella Vista</a> is hosting the Rooster Blog Party. It's going to be a blast. Be sure to stop by Bella Vista, visit the participating blogs, and comment. We all love comments. <br />
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It is hard for me to get good photographs of my roosters because my kitchen is painted red and I did not want to take them down from the top of the kitchen cabinets.<br />
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Meet the "Rule of the Roost"<br />
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This looks like an oil painting. But, of course it isn't.<br />
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Part of the tail feathers of this rooster are made of painted tin. A closeup is below. <br />
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He just seems to be crowing all of the time.<br />
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These little guys are behind the times. It really is after 5 p.m.<br />
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The plate was given to me by a friend after I attended a very special church retreat. De Colores means "The Colors". <br />
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This one is only one of my favorite roosters from a group of nine. The rest are below.<br />
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This is a wall hanging that I made about 2 years ago. This is not a panel. It is actually my first attempt at machine applique. Each rooster is appliqued with many pieces of fabric. It was appliqued onto a piece of chicken wire fabric. I then quilted over each of the wire sections with a micro filament thread (invisible). This quilt took many, many hours but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I saw the quilt at the Dallas Quilt Show a few years ago and fell in love with it. After thinking about it for hours, I decided to purchase a kit with the patterns and fabric swatches for the roosters. (The only quilting kit I have every purchased.) I also purchased the chicken wire fabric. The rest of the fabric bordering the blocks were from my meager stash.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed meeting my rooster family.<br />
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Take care and God Bless.Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-44438079569057742042010-08-01T21:18:00.001-05:002010-08-01T21:20:45.068-05:00Rocking Chair Make OverSee this rocking chair. Craig just looked at it and said, "Why, Mom!"<br />
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Well, It's not much to look at. A little on the wobbly side and the cushion old fashioned and very faded. So Craig's question was really, "What are you going to do with that hideous thing."<br />
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Well, first I took off the cushions.<br />
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There, that's better already! Then Larry re-glued one of the arms to make the chair stronger. Next he sanded it lightly and added coat after coat after coat of white spray paint.<br />
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Much better. Now, if I was going to keep this in my home, I probably would have recovered the cushions in a toile fabric. But, this chair is going to be a "reading chair" in my classroom. So, I picked this colorful upholstery fabric to make any child look forward to having a turn in the reading chair.<br />
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Oops, I need to add the ties to the back cushions to make it hang correctly. I have another white chair in the classroom that is covered in a fish fabric (last year's theme) that I will recover with this fabric. I also have a little chest that is royal blue with fish fabric on the lid. That will be recovered with this plaid fabric also. <br />
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Be sure to visit Susan's blog at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/08/welcome-to-81st-metamorphosis-monday.html">Between Naps on the Porch</a> to see metamorphosis in progress. You've got to see the hybrid car she is featuring. Nope, that's all I'm going to say. You'll have to drop by to see for yourself.<br />
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Take Care and God Bless!Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-59588155878324531152010-07-30T18:46:00.000-05:002010-07-30T18:46:32.755-05:00Show and Tell FridayIt has been longer than I thought since I have posted. I have been working on a lot of school stuff. Not very exciting stuff for non teachers.<br />
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I wanted to show you my two little teacups that I purchased for a couple of dollars each last fall.<br />
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I actually purchased them to make pin cushions. But I decided they matched this picture. So they sit on a dresser under the picture. <br />
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Be sure to stop by <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2010/07/show-and-tell-friday_29.html">My Romantic Home</a> for Cindy's weekly Show and Tell Friday.<br />
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I had lots of plans this summer -- getting the house dejunked and spotless (not accomplished), lots of sewing (not accomplished), plenty or rest (I'm getting there), and so on.<br />
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But life gets in the way . . . <br />
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Clearly the forerunner has been doing Science and Social Studies lesson plans. These are often the subjects the kids look forward to everyday so I try to do a lot of hands on projects and experiements. But look at the mess I make while preparing. Scary isn't it. My husband and kids steer clear. (They probably think I'm crazy.)<br />
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But, I have had fun thrown in also.<br />
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Doesn't that look like fun. I had my great nieces visiting for the week. (The 1st and 3rd ones from the left.) We had friends over a couple of evenings. What a relaxing way to end a day. <br />
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Sitting under the trees where the Buffalo and White Rivers meet, reading a great young adult novel (have to read the books I want my students to read) and not even realizing when my husband is washed down the creek a few hundred feet from the pull of the current. (It was his fault, he is the one who decided to try to walk across. Better fishing spot you know. He'll never know, he didn't quite make it.)<br />
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I'm off to Fort Smith today (an hours drive) to the teacher supply store and to run a few errands. Then I really need to return home and start the housework. We'll see. <br />
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I can't complain. Summer is good.<br />
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Take care and God Bless!Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-31403086388581257202010-07-19T19:12:00.000-05:002010-07-19T19:12:47.730-05:00"Show us Your Roosters Blog Party 2" coming up!<a href="http://barbsgoodlife.blogspot.com/">Barb at Bella Vista</a> is hosting a "Show Us Your Roosters Blog Party 2" on Friday, August 6. I have decided to participate.<br />
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When I moved into this home 6 years ago, I wasn't planning to decorate my kitchen with roosters and sunflowers (as I did at my old house). But when I got here, I decided that I had the perfect spot for them.<br />
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If you have roosters who'd like to "strut their stuff", head on over to<a href="http://barbsgoodlife.blogspot.com/"> Barb's</a> and sign up.<br />
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Take care and God Bless!Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-62074490613520375702010-07-13T08:16:00.000-05:002010-07-13T08:16:54.687-05:00Home Again and Outdoor WednesdayLarry and I just returned from a short trip to north central Arkansas. I had a teacher's workshop in Searcy and then we traveled to Mountain Home for a little rest and relaxation. We stayed here . . .<br />
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It was a great little park with a chance to go canoeing and kayaking, rent boats for trout fishing, or even have a guided fishing trip. We set up our RV in this area.<br />
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It was an open field backed by a row of trees and the Buffalo River. It was pretty hot during our stay so we didn't sit and enjoy the outdoors as much as we usually do. But, when we walked down the path to this little area . . .<br />
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It was like someone turned on the air conditioner. When you reached a certain point going down the path, a fresh really cool air hit you in the face and it was noticeably cooler. You could feel the cold air off of the river. Then when a cool breeze blew, it actually got chilly. For me, that is. I think all of the fishermen thought they were in heaven.<br />
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The river was flowing like this the whole time we were there.<br />
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The fog rolled in all hours of the day depending on the rain showers we had. <br />
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There were railroad tracks about 100 yards away. Imagine waking up to a very loud noise and not having a clue what was going on. We had crossed the tracks to get to the resort but figured they were probably not used any longer. We definitely found out they were--a couple times each night. <br />
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Very little cell phone coverage. I could walk out about 50 yards into the open field and text my kids. But, I couldn't call out. Although, I could get their texts inside the RV. The last night we were there, it poured off and on all night. I mean poured. We had a 5 gallon bucket sitting outside and when we got up, it was almost half full. From just one night of rain. But it cleared off and we were able to pack up and be on our way as planned. <br />
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It was a great place to stay. Although, it was hard not being able to keep up with the kids and having that little thought that if they had an emergency, they may not be able to get in touch with us.<br />
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I think Larry really enjoyed the tranquility of it all.<br />
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What a life!!!!<br />
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Take care and God Bless.Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-1845445070029467502010-06-29T20:48:00.000-05:002010-06-29T20:48:16.807-05:00Outdoor WednesdayPhotos from our cruise.<br />
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View from the ship. Gulf of Mexico. <br />
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Port at Cozumel<br />
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Ocean at Cozumel<br />
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Larry parasailing. Not me, not fond of heights.<br />
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Now, this is the life.<br />
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Beautiful beach at Mr. Sancho's. <br />
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Visit with Susan at a <a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/2010/06/630-outdoor-wednesday-77.html">A Southern Daydreamer</a> for more outdoor pics. She has some fabulous night sky lightning pictures.Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-37968898793133131182010-06-28T22:48:00.000-05:002010-06-28T22:48:28.357-05:00Tabletop TuesdayMarty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2010/06/19th-table-top-tuesday-orange-silver.html">A Stroll Thru Life </a>hosts Tabletop Tuesday each week. She always has the most beautiful vignettes in her home. <br />
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I found a massive (heavy) candelabra at a local antique shop last Saturday. After trying it in several different spots, I decided on the side table in my dining room.<br />
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Added the candlesticks from my mantle. <br />
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And a couple of rose bushes.<br />
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Circle of Friends figurine from Home Interiors & Gifts <br />
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Be sure to drop by <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2010/06/19th-table-top-tuesday-orange-silver.html">A Stroll Thru Life </a>to see a menagerie of beautiful table tops.<br />
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Take care and God Bless.Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072412047974276165.post-34376408177433669162010-06-26T07:30:00.000-05:002010-06-26T07:30:06.649-05:00Cruise -- Part 3Things to do, continued . . .<br />
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There were shows each night by a cast of dancers.<br />
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A ventriloquist.<br />
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A juggler. This guy was so funny.<br />
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A comedian followed him, but most people enjoyed the juggler much more.<br />
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The ship had 3 or 4 jewelry stores and they stayed pretty busy. Prices ranged from $10 to hundreds of dollars. <br />
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A casino.<br />
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Basketball and volleyball.<br />
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A piano bar. I so wanted Kelsey to be able to sit down and play "Clocks" on that piano. But, I didn't really think they would let her. She says she's going to have one of those one day. I hope she does.<br />
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They had dance classes, a spa (pretty expensive), a gym, a coffee shop, karaoke, and the list goes on. There was a room for children, pre-teens, and teens with activities planned for most of the day. Parents were able to drop the children off at any time and pick them up whenever they wanted to. They had teen dances, etc. in the evening. Some started at midnight. I bet the teens loved this because they were able to stay up all hours of the night.<br />
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To sum it up . . . there was something for everyone.<br />
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Until later . . .<br />
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Take care and God Bless!Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922934463903072607noreply@blogger.com1