Tea Time Talk

There is just something about holding a pretty teacup and saucer in your hands full of hot, good for you tea. My choice for today is......Super fruit green tea . Most especially when the weather is nice and chilly as it is here today at 45 in the afternoon.  I'll be heading out today with my daughter to grocery shop. I'm cleaning my cupboards of unhealthy food and replacing them with more healthy choices.  Praying I can stay on the band wagon of making better choices , healthy choices in many areas of my life, not just the cupboards of  my cottage. My daughter Regina and I had an outing Thursday evening with a couple of friends.  I'm sharing a few pictures below. Its was Christmas open house at our favorite Antique mall.  Doesn't seem like it should be that time of the year again, but yes, it truly is.   Have a blessed weekend my friends,  Shelley  :)

What do you Think?

I happen to think Audrey looks like her daddy, my son Johnny. 

At about 3 yrs old

I think she even may make funny faces like he's done all his life , compare this one with Audrey ' s face in the top photo.  See what I mean? ;)

He's always been a lively one, a clown character really. He can makes us roll with laughter.

But, he has his serious moments too.

I'm proud of my young man, and I think he's pretty proud of his baby girl too.

Beautiful mommy and baby Audrey Alexandra

Have a blessed weekend, whatever you may be doing, do it with all your might. Life is precious for the young, the old, and the in between. Blessings to all

Blessings of Hope

It's been quite a week, with the birth of our precious Audrey Alexandra, (a beautiful blessing) then too, a long nine hours of  traveling for a day of court with my son , (child custody case) which was reset, by the way! Then traveling nine hours back.  I feel so physically and emotionally drained. You just have to trust the Lord and keep on keeping on.  Life can sometimes seem like a roller coaster. With so many ups and downs, with sometimes just a few days between.  Such as this week was for me! It can really make ones head spin......, but for God! Being honest with all of you when you fight depression, and I do.... these sort of times make you feel like an emotional basket case.  I've gone around with a lump in my throat and for any little reason, something someone says, or some certain situation may arise which in turn, causes tears to overflow.  Its hard for others to understand, and truthfully ,I don't understand myself at times. It can be embarrassing or very frustrating to just start crying having no control over your emotions, and not even having an answer as to why. Thats where I am, but I'm praying and trusting God..... in his time.....I will overcome depression , as well as other physical and emotional disabilities I won't mention at this time. Mostly know, I'm not giving in to my feelings. I plan on fighting till the end. I'm not seeking sympathy....truly.  I just need to express my feelings, and this seems a good place. If I discourage any of you by sharing this sort of thing, please forgive me. Thank you so much for the very sweet comments on Audrey, she and mommy are doing fine, daddy too :)  Praying your Sunday is restful and blessed.  Shelley

Happy Autumn

Today is the first day of Autumn......I'm very happy about that!

I may have over done it a bit with the images,but as I said......I'm happy for Autumn!
  Oh,maybe just one more :)

Awe, September

I thought this Autumn image from pinterest was very sweet, but the poem really doesn't express my feelings for Autumn.  I love the fall season, and I'm happy its drawing near.  Our summer has been much more mild than usual,  however I'm still anticipated the first day of Autumn.  I will most likely celebrate :)

I am almost finished with my reborn baby. I searched some hobby stores for a pre make body , but couldn't find one to work, so I got brave and sewed one, using the old body as a pattern.  It took me a while, but I did it!

She isn't close to the ones I've seen on ebay , but shes my first and a cheap make do. I named her Ruth Anne......with an E. I haven't dressed her, but I'll give you a picture showing her body I made.

These were took with my tablet and not so clear. After she is dressed I'll take pictures with my camera and post them another day.

Ruth Anne....Reborn by Shelley,  Aug. 2014

Before

Have a great week dear friends,  Shelley

Birds...Blooms and words

I have grown a fond attraction to birds over the last year or two. While I have always admired them,and loved their songs,my interest in them has really heighten. I want to learn more about the different species,their calls and characteristics etc. ,how I may attract them to my yard and so fourth.
Yesterday,I heard a cry and looked at the window...I saw my neighbor daughter running toward my home after something. The look on her face told me she was very much frustrated. I went out on the porch and she came from behind my house with a beautiful dead bluebird in the palm of her hand. Miss Kitty had jumped up and snatched it from the bird feeder. She and I both have been working to bring the birds to us,and this was so disappointing,but its to be expected when you have cats, I guess!
 While I just have two kitties...my neighbor daughter has over 10. We will be trying to put the feeders up higher this week!

I purchased this copy of Birds and Bloom over the weekend. I am thinking of subscribing to this magazine...for only $7.00 for the year...that's a great deal. Go here if you are interested.

And here you can find Birds and Bloom on Pinterest.

Plants are another thing of nature and God's creation I have a desire to learn more about. Gardening, flowerbeds,houseplants...even wild edibles...weeds...you can eat  :)

Poke weed, or Poke Salad as I call it.

Dandelion

A picture of my houseplants from last summer, they have grown much...I will show you soon. I am just happy to have kept them alive :)

Flowers once from a friends garden.....always a precious gift.

Tasha Tudor's home and garden....what an inspiration.

My family and I had a wonderfully blessed Easter....I pray you did too...

Little Birdie Blessings

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Welcome Spring

Got the cute bucket at Walmart for $1.00...added dianthus and snapdragons

Thought I would share a quaint little poem of mine today,one with a little "old english" flare  :)


Spring brings out the young in thee
along with the blossoms on thy tree.
No more tender a time may be,
than when winter takes its formal leave.
Then comes Spring, tis with it brings
green grass,and other growing,living things.
Fare'thee well to winter,for Spring has sprung
Now go gather ye flowers,not but a few!
Amongst the fields, you will find them waiting for you.
Fill ye vases for your cottage or home, to
welcome friends and family who have from thee roamed.
Or, suppose ye just, to welcome Spring, for as we know
Spring is a very welcoming thing.   SB

A Day in my Life

Most of my days are ordinary,nothing to much out of the normal. I don't try to follow some schedule,nor do I keep a housekeepers manual,are anything similar to that,but I do seem to have a bit of a routine in my day...that goes as such. When I first wake up,I do what most people do....I pay a visit to the bathroom and take care of all the necessities in there..I don't think I need to mentioned all those things....we all know what the bathroom is for,washing,toiletries and such...right? Hope I made you smile here,that was my intention  :) Anyhow...to get on with my day...I then go back to my bedroom,sit on the side of my bed,brush my hair,take my meds,make sure I have something warm on my feet (in the colder months),as my home is so cold in the winter. I am being honest here,rarely do I dress! If I am not leaving the house for the day...I tend to stay in my nightclothes! The only visitors I have in the day are mostly my kiddos are close friends. They don't mind me being in my granny nightgown,or one of my very worn house dresses...hope that got another smile from you. I sometimes have my devotional, bible reading,and prayer before I even get out of bed,if not I will do it at this time.

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These house slippers were knitted by a blogging friend Twyla,  here....this red pair has since worn out! I am wearing a second pink pair now. They are wonderful for keeping your feet warm and cosy in the winter months!

It takes me a bit of time in the morning to get to going...lots of snap,cackle and pops,and I am not talking cereal here :) Its the old arthritis,along with another list of other ailments...that I won't be listing! The first chore I try and tackle is feeding,and watering my animal friends. Jessie,the two kitties,and our newcomer, Snowie, the Chihuahua. I leave the job of filling the bird feeders as needed for my neighbor daughter,whom also does the bulk of my housekeeping two days a week. (Big blessing there) I make myself a cup of coffee or two in the morning,but I am terrible about not eating something until around noon or later. This is one thing I hope to make a change for the better with, eating a good healthy breakfast! I like getting on line while I am having my coffee and doing what I do on here. My blog...your blogs...facebook...pinterest, checking emails, reading some news,weather,etc. I admit...I spend a lot of time on line. I am working on that area as well! I do whatever other chores are needed to be done,the ones that I am able to do...which sometimes includes sorting and weeding through household and personal stuff! At this time... I am once again sorting and weeding through my book shelves. I am now having to take Snowie out several times a day to do her business. Which at first I thought was going to be a struggle for me,but now I am thinking it could be a good motivation for me to move a bit more than I normally do,which will be a good thing! I also read,crochet....take tea in the afternoon,and almost always have a nap about midday. I just get sleepy everyday about that time,and if I am home, I will take a nap! Some days I do laundry,not any specific day..just when its needed. My daughter does most of the folding and putting away. I can still take care of cleaning the toilet and sink in the bathroom ,while my daughter tackles the tub for me. She takes care of the sweeping,vacuuming and mopping as well. I sit in a chair at the sink to wash my dishes,my daughter drys them and puts them away. Some days ,she does the washing as well,depending on how I am feeling at the time!
I can't get out in the yard much anymore,but I do go out onto the porch,or off the porch just a bit now and again. I don't do much cooking anymore at all. With just myself living at home now, I normally pop something in the microwave oven to heat and eat,or open a can of soup,etc. I try and keep some fresh fruit and vegetables handy as well. But... if I know you are coming,I'll bake you a cake  :)

In the evenings I will feed the animals again,have some supper myself..maybe a hot cup of tea..either read or watch a movie on DVD,then its time for prayers and goodnight again. Most my days are slow paced and easy,but it wasn't always so...I have raised four children,have worked in and out of the home,did all those things we mothers do, taking kiddos here,there,and it seems like everywhere,school,doctor,and dental appointments,etc..etc.. ,but as you know children grow,things change,bodies get sick and weaker,and sometime people go away..and then it comes down to just you,or maybe you and a pet or two. Such is my case,but I do have many loved ones and friends that keep my life far from being lonely....I am content. When I am able I get out and about with my children or a friend...that is always a good time,and then there is always church on Sundays,and bible study on Wednesday evening. I consider myself very blessed and thank the Lord for my life...just as it is! Thank you for letting me share a little part of my life here ...with all of you. Blessings,Shelley

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. Psalms 113:3