Happy Easter !!

Happy Easter!! We had a wonderful, peaceful day. We were very happy to find our first egg this morning. We've been anticipating this for a while now and at long last here it is. Ahhhhhh a real Easter egg!!!!! This is how much my little ladies have grown. They are beautiful, aren't they!!!!!! The black one is called a "Jersey Giant" She is supposed to lay enormous eggs. I have never had one before so she was a just for fun pet purchase. The Tan in front is a Buff Orpington and the red to the far right is a Rhode Island Red.
This just so happens to be our BBQ and not intended for any macaube puns, but just so happens to be the chicken thighs. (sorry) We also had a yummy Tri-tip and all the fixens'.
Now if we could just get them to start laying these little treats we'd be set.
God Bless you all. Sue

Happy, Happy Birthday Baybeeeeee!!!!!

Saturday our sky's looked like this from our yard, which is probably why Sheena got snow at her retreat. (see her blog its linked on the side) It was a beautiful day. We had showers off and on all day.
I ran out a snapped this shot. If you click on it, it will enlarge and you can see the raindrops.
So all the while it showered outside I kept it toasty on the inside baking bread.
It was a blessed and peaceful weekend.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUGGY !!!
Blessings, Sue

At Last... It's a Boy.....

After 23 years of waiting we finally have a son!!!!! He is wonderful. He is everything we have prayed for and truly an amazing addition to our family!!!! We had a terrific weekend. There was beach going, and Mission Trails hiking, teasing ... and of course tons of BBQ food. There was bridesmaid dress shopping and happy tears and lots of hugs and yes I must admit still some coughing. May I say that one of Gods greatest gifts is family and it was THE BEST, to have them all under the same roof. I have to admit also that I stole this picture from Angel. He took this on their hike at Mission Trails. I love springtime. California poppies are a favorite too.
What the heck???????? I worked on this second sock during our weekend and got this far only to notice I had the wrong stitch count on the toe. Poop !!! Oh well I ripped it out and am already to the heal again. No tears!! Its a great pattern and I'll show you more when I'm done.
More again later.... Blessings Sue

Hit Hard

We've been hit hard recently with a really bad flu/cough/cold. It started with Allison and now that she is well... I'm on the antibiotics. Trying to find the silver lining has payed off in a Big Way this time........ We have finally found the perfect pizza crust for our family.

I have tried several over the years and none have compared to this one. I found it hereEasyPizzaCrusts.com Easy Pizza Crust

3 cups all purpose flour

1 pkg yeast or 1 Tbls.

2 tsps salt

1/3 cup sugar

8 oz milk, warmed to 110 degrees

4 oz water, warmed to 110 degrees

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare you pizza stone or pan with cooking spray then sprinkle with a bit of corn meal.

Combine all dry ingredients.

Add warmed wet ingredients and stir until well mixed.

Cover bowl with towel and set aside for 20 to 25 minutes or until you have your topping prepared.

Knead it a bit and spread it onto your pan.

Top with whatever you want, I go lightly on the sauce so the crust doesn't get to doughy.

Bake at 400 degrees to 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of your dough.

Toss together a salad and your done!!!!!!!! Enjoy

Easy recipes like these are always necessary at our house cause you see after I have spent however long it takes nursing everyone else back to semi health, Life is better if I have to yell less instructions from a. the bedroom b. the couch or c. the bathroom. Gross I know but you understand? don't you?
Health and Blessings, Sue

Celebrate

I thought you might enjoy seeing the beautiful bouquet I got this year. Not quite valentine, not quite birthday. Its really nice having a schedule like ours. Holidays never really get celebrated on the exact day of the event. So you can ... if you play it right... celebrate more than once and even sometimes stretch it out for several days. They have lasted a really long time. Though a couple of really gloomy storms. Okay, now let me preface this with two things..
First: This is not a set up and
Second : I'm still getting the hang of my camera so the pictures are kinda fuzzy...

This is the night before last. While watching tv we noticed Buster, asleep, using my spinning wheel as a pillow. Too cute. ( he's the one who is having problems with his back legs)

This is the same night, a little bit later, after Buster woke up and Lily moved in. Since Buster can't walk and is getting ALOT of attention everyone (dog wise) thinks that where ever he is, is the best spot to be and they wait for just the right time to move in. ( she saw us sneak the camera, which woke her up)
And this is me..... Notice that I am not using it for a pillow. I have found a better use I tell ya. haha
And this is pretty much what it looks like from my angle on any given night. I love the company. Cute huh???
Celebrate ! Blessings Sue

Here..... Sheepy, sheepy, sheepy

A few nights ago I was dragged reluctantly from my slumber by a vague gnawing feeling below my ankles. The closer to the surface of consciousness I came, the more I realized that my feet were FREEZING !! AGGGGGGGHHHHH.... Since my human foot warmer, I mean dear husband, was at work.... I threw myself from under the warm covers and dived for the warmest , most beloved pair of socks I own. These socks are wonderful. I bought the fiber while in Pennsylvania and spun the yarn myself. Then knitted them into being. I LOVE THEM........
While laying there letting my mind drift, I was thinking of just how amazing this all is. You know, God gave us the sheep, We raise and love the sheep and in return they give us their lovely wool, that kept them warm all winter long, For us to make into someting to keep us warm all winter long. Or something like that. You get what I mean, right??? This is Freckles. She is a corridale whom Sheena owns, cares for and loves.
And these are her pen mates ( I'm so sorry ladies but at the moment I can't remember all your names)
This is the wool that Sheena got from Freckles and gave to me. Is it not, the most beautiful fiber ever? It feels as wonderful as it looks. It is heavenly white and marshmellow-cloud soft. I wish you could feel it. (This wool was sheared and sent away to be cleaned and pin-drafted.) This is some of it spun up. It is a dream to spin. Thinking of who Freckles is and where she was born, and where she is living now makes it all the more wonderful for me. I'm not sure what I will make from this yarn, but I know it will let me know what it wants to be. I will be happy to show you pictures of the finished yarn when I'm done with it.
Thank you Sheena for the great day. I came home refreshed and inspired, oh and stuffed with the best banana bread you've ever tasted.
Blessings til later then, Sue
Added later: Sorry Sheena, Freckles is a Columbia not a corridale.

Changes.... nothing more than changes......

Oh wait was that supposed to be feelings????? hahaha Remember yesterday when I said all that spring fever was a tease?....... Wellllllll..... This is what I see out my windows today. Rain, blessed rain.
Wind and rain. Thunder and rain. Lightening and rain.
I really do love the rain. Who knows what tomarrow will bring. Enjoy every minute of your day. Without sounding too corny (It is Valentines Day after all) Remember that you are loved. Not only by me but by people who you may not even think.
Happy Valentines Day!!!!!!!! God Bless You, Sue