It is definitely winter in the Texas Panhandle this weekend! We have had freezing rain and temperatures for a couple of days. I'll be honest, it is nice to have this cold weather since this winter has been abnormally warm. I will not complain having to sit at home drinking coffee or hot chocolate while … Continue reading Cold Weekend on the Farm
Happy New Year!!
It's here again! It seems like it was just a few months ago that we were bringing in 2016. This year has brought a mix of many emotions for me and my family. We have had both good and difficult things happen. In 2016, I received a promotion at work. I am very thankful for … Continue reading Happy New Year!!
Christmas in the Country
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. I love everything from the joy of anticipation, baby Jesus, family, Hallmark movies, cold weather, Christmas music, carols, magic, Santa, snow, Christmas trees, candies, excitement, Christmas lights, reindeer....I could go on forever!!! There is something truly special about this holiday that I look forward each year. This year, I started watching … Continue reading Christmas in the Country
Fuston Ladies Christmas Party
I hosted a Christmas party for the Fuston ladies that live around Turkey a couple of weeks ago at my house. When everyone started arriving we enjoyed snacking on Christmas sugar cookies, chocolate crackle cookies, turkey and cranberry pinwheels, sun-dried tomato and basil pinwheels, and fruit. We also had hot apple cider and coffee … Continue reading Fuston Ladies Christmas Party
Wedding Photos
We have all our wedding photos! Yay!!! Casey Lambert, with Aric+Casey Photography, did our photos. She drove all the way from Lubbock, Texas to be apart of our special day. I am ecstatic about each and every photo. Casey captured so many precious moments that day-from getting ready to cutting the cake. I knew she … Continue reading Wedding Photos
Belgian Waffles
Rodney and I were given a Belgian waffle maker for a wedding gift (Thank you, Jaymie and Janet). It is amazing and I could eat waffles almost everyday! Here is a great recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs separated 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup butter, … Continue reading Belgian Waffles
Hash
This recipe is a great way to eat leftover roast. My husband says each time he eats it, that it is better than the roast itself. Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter 1 small onion Leftover roast with veggies 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1/2 cup leftover gravy or beef … Continue reading Hash
The Perfect Roast
I love roast-especially on Sunday after church. My favorite thing about this roast is that it is easy to prepare and you can basically set it and forget it. Ingredients: Chuck Roast 6-8 Carrots 2 Whole Onions 1 Cup of Beef Stock Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1 box of Lipton Onion Soup … Continue reading The Perfect Roast
Sunday Craziness
I was excited about our first Sunday at home after the wedding. I had everything planned from noon to supper that evening. I quickly learned that life on the farm can have unexpected interruptions. Growing up my mom made a roast for Sunday lunch most of the time, and we would have hash for supper … Continue reading Sunday Craziness
My Dream Wedding
Friday, September 30, 2016 was the day that my life changed in a wonderful way forever. Rodney and I got married at the Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The chapel is absolutely breathtaking, and you can feel the presence of the Lord when you open the doors. I first laid my eyes on the chapel while … Continue reading My Dream Wedding