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This morning Linda said she thought we had a new baby. We jumped in the Ranger and went off to the pasture. "Lou" my very first birthday horse had her baby. Don't they look identical? She wouldn't let us get very close; she's a very protective mother. Now to come up with a name!!
We have two more to go--Bebe, my paint mare and a blue roan mare. I can't wait to see what comes next. Jennifer and I both believe that Bebe will have a paint. Keep your fingers crossed!!
A huge room filled with 200 scrapbookers-each one with tons of "stuff"-you have NEVER seen the amount of scrapbooking accessories and equipment some of these women had! I hate to think of the amount of money in that room just in supplies! It was way over the top!! Talk about collectors and addiction--this was a convention of addicts! And I thought I had a lot!! There were 11 at our table and we had arranged to sit together-all friends or friends of friends---now all friends! :)
The first day I entered a challenge--not something I usually do. They gave the first 25 women who came up a package of "stuff" [awful stuff] and they had to make something with it. It had to be turned in by a certain time and all of a sudden I realized I had about 30 minutes to get it done because we were taking two classes back to back and wouldn't be finished until 6:00. I hurriedly took pictures of a lot of "stuff" and did this page. "It's all about the stuff"--I came in second. My friend Treasure beat me. I told her a naked baby will do it every time. Her layout was beautiful and she altered everything. That always does it too. I'm learning everytime I go.
I probably should tell you that it rained all day Thursday and over ten [10] inches on Friday. Saturday was an absolute bluebird day but cooler. I also should tell you that that building was the coldest building I have ever been in and I carried in a blanket and wore three shirts. I also probably should tell you that going off with these two women (Pat and Sharon--we missed you Libby!) is one of the most fun things I can do. There is never a dull moment. We truly are sisters-scrapping or not!
I won a book on Twitter!! And--I was going to wait till it got here to show it to you but I jumped the gun!! My friend Trish Berg was giving away two books. Well, what was my chance? It was just a tweet, right? Trish is a Christian author and inspirational speaker that I have come to appreciate since following her on Twitter. I only wish we lived close enough for me to hear her in person. I am eagerly waiting for the book to arrive and encourage you to check out the website. Her blog is full of "good stuff"--tips, recipes, inspiration and the list goes on. This woman must never sleep. Her to do list is longer than mine.
Why is it that I go from nothing to blog about to everything?? Yesterday was a full house day! I think we counted 18 at our lunch table and that was tremendous. Ed had some gas people; Ryan had forestry people; the grandchildren were here [some of them] and Madgeandahalf's family came and ate lunch and spent part of the afternoon! What fun we had.
Madgette was all dressed up in her cowboy clothes and wanted to see the farm animals. You don't say no to a beauty like that!! We loaded up in the Ranger and off we went. The first thing we saw was a brand new baby calf. If we'd gotten there just a few minutes sooner we'd seen more than we needed to see.
The mama cow was very sweet and was "mooing" to her baby trying to get it up. We waited but it didn't get up till later. As we drove on up to the barn to look for the peacocks we saw another mother
cow that looked like she had just had a baby--guess what?? Two brand new babies!
We were in the pasture by this time and this mama let us get right up to her. She was still cleaning her baby.
Like Madge said, "Spring on a farm means new life." I love it!!
Off to find the peacocks!!
I wanted to get all six of them together but they kept scattering. In the sun their colors are just beautiful. I couldn't get them to spread their feathers for the girls. Madgette would have loved that!!
We saw the bees, and the horses--she loved all the babies--and we even saw a wild turkey coming to the house. Copper played with her and she didn't want to leave. How I wish they lived closer so we could spend more time together! She had on PINK boots--you know we'd get along fine!!
I've never been one to eat much chococlate--certainly not chocolate cake, ice cream or candy. Every now and then I would but not as a rule. I'd rather have lemon or any other flavor of dessert. When I got sick last year one of the crazy things that happened to me was my craving for chocolate. I still don't like chocolate cake, ice cream or cookies but I LOVE chocolate candy--good candy--the expensive kind and M & M's especially with nuts!! Yesterday when I went to get the DIET Dr. Peppers I picked up a couple of large bags of M & M's [peanut and almond]. Today I am in heaven. Tomorrow I may have a headache but today it's a good thing! [Oh, and I don't like the new mouse--I'm taking it back!]
Anna Grace and Sarah came to Meadville this weekend to do a couple of concerts. I went to Natchez to hear them and as usual I wasn't disappointed. I told them I needed new CD's because I know every word on the one they have out. The good news is they are working on one. These girls are so precious to me-such genuinely awesome good girls.
Anna Grace
Sarah
Keep your ears open for "High Road" on the radio--it's coming soon to a Christian station near you!! It's already happening here!
Ed and I were riding around a day or so ago looking at the horses and Star was off by herself with her tail up in the air. We talked about how she could be the next one to give birth. Sure enough--when Sam came in the next morning he told us we had a "black baby that would probably be a blue roan". And--it's another girl. Four and one--typical CB odds. Star is not known for her sweet personality but she is a good mother. And didn't she have a beautiful baby??
Riding on the farm again today--entertainment in a small town--this is what we see--Ryan clearing fire lanes for Exal to plow getting ready to burn during spring break. I'm not a fan of burning but. . .I don't make the rules either. This kid can really handle big equipment.
Ed was feeding his bees and I dumped his sugar water out in the floorboard of his truck! You know I can't stand it when it's sticky and things were a mess. Thank goodness he didn't get mad at me--I did wash it out and clean it up. He did have more so all ended well. Don't ya just love his "bee suit"? So much for Saturday around the farm!
My friend Karen is a member of the Brandon Garden Club. Their major fund raiser is a Tablescapes Luncheon and Fashion Show. I was lucky enough to get a prized seat this year. She says there is always a waiting list. Now I know why. It was beautiful, delicious and FUN!! They sold a cookbook with all the wonderful recipes from their Tasting Teas and Luncheons--I will enjoy using that. They sold raffle tickets for a beautiful table full of china and accessories [that I didn't win!] and had 25 outfits modeled by lovely ladies. [To see the tables better remember that you can click on the picture to make it bigger.]
This table was where I sat with Karen. It had a beach theme. The chairs had flipflops tied to them and our names were in buckets of sand with shells.
This table was all about aprons. The table cover and chair covers were made to resemble aprons and each place setting had the history of aprons printed out for them. The pink and white was very femine and old fashioned.
This table was set for some of the officers of the GCM. They were guests of the Brandon GC. One of the founding members of BGC is a past president of GCM.
Crystals, gold and candles made this table very beautiful. I can see this being used for Christmas too.
Halloween! This table was really fun. Love the cone hats and moss.
Sunflowers and black and white. Beautiful.
I don't know the theme of this table. I guess if I had a complaint of the day it would be that there was no "program" with an explanation of the tables. I'm getting a CD later so maybe I will know more.
This table had a Safari theme and my friend Karen worked on it. I loved the colors and the uniqueness of it.
This table seemed to have a Western theme but there was a tricycle in the middle of the table. It was one of my favorites!
The pheasant in the center of this table was beautiful. The dried hydrangeas and green napkins with the burgandy china made the table gorgeous.
The Hummingbird Table was one of my favorites. You can tell by the woman standing by it that it was very tall. The structure was a flower pot stand with beautiful flowers and hummingbird feeders attached to it. They had glued hummingbirds to the feeders. Although it was gorgeous, you couldn't see across the table to talk to your tablemate.
I must have really liked this table because I took about three pictures of it. I call it the Topiary Table. The ribbons from the topiary were attached to the chair. It was very feminine--a wonderful bridesmaids luncheon table.
"Save the Date"--a very chic table with black and silver.
Another example of "wish I had a script"--This table had glass blocks with silver chargers and a lace table cloth. On top of the glass blocks was a Santa. It had to have something to do with snow and Christmas! :)
As far as I know this was the only table that used silk flowers--a no, no in garden club flower shows--but this wasn't a flower show. It was done just for the beauty and as a fundraiser. The colors were "delicious"!
At first I didn't see the "old timey" bicycle on this table. It was done sort of like a May Pole. The napkins had bicycles stamped on them.
This table was done in the "French" style of Provence-fruit, wine, cheese, bread and flowers. LOVE the colors!!
A beautiful table with a cherub and ivy. The china was very delicate.
Loved the bird feeder table-they even got a cookie bird house as a happy! The chaircovers on each table setting at every table were amazing.
One of the most colorful and interesting tables. Getting daffodils to cooperate isn't easy!
Oriental red and black with chopsticks. Very simple and it really stands out.
Had to be a party theme with the presents. Very elegant looking.
What can I say, Peacock feathers!!
"Shellseekers" was one of my favorites. Under the glass plate there was sand--I wish I had taken close up pictures of all the elements. It was beautiful.
This table was just perfect for a ladies luncheon. The yellow and white roses and napkins were perfectly matched.
This was the table of china and all the accessories that was put in the raffle--beautiful. I guess I really didn't need it after all.
My place card at our table--wasn't it cute?
The table topper was so cute on our table that the girl that sat next to me and I inspected it closely. We decided that we could definitely make some. Thanks to my friend Karen for the lovely morning of beautiful flowers and fun. We didn't coordinate our outfits either!! :)
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