Home Happenings

Baby, It's HOT OUTSIDE.
Small Town America Parade!
There's a beauty to it all.

Saturday was HOT as my DEAR Reigning Meatloaf KING Husband rode in a 1963 Red Chevy Nova Convertible waving to others on the sidelines watching the 2013 Paxico Meatloaf Festival Parade.  It's one of the perks of winning the competition the year before.  This is year number 5 for the meatloaf contest and A Pie Bake Off was added to the festivities.  Auto Show still a go.

 Lil Miss rode in the auto waving and blowing kisses.  
She took the privilege seriously. 

 I overheated.  

Found a place in the shade sipping some diet Snapple then walked over to the building where the Meatloaves were on display.  Not sure who would win, but a Pie Bake Off was added to the festival.  Maybe next year I'll enter that.   

 Such a good COOK!

~CAR SHOW~

Afterwards we went shopping and called it a day.  

Nice week-end.  

Last year's photo of the winning meatloaf with double baked cheesy baked potatoes and carrots.

 

MONDAY would have been a decent day to have a semi-homemade picnic in the out of doors, if we hadn't been so busy.  Temps cooled a tad as the wind blew in a cooler breeze that makes one want to willingly close their eyes while tilting the head back allowing what hair one has to be whipped about as if God Himself were styling it.  

In a way, He is.  He knows the number of hairs on that head of yours.  Sending a breeze to mess your mane.  In the heat of the Summer, a breeze like the one we had was a welcomed sensation.  WELCOMED.  Go ahhhhhh.  Wipe the sweat from your brow and take in the refreshing blast.


This month is peppered with Dental and Doctor's Appointments.  Today was no exception.  Dear Husband had an appointment.  On the way...picked up mail and drove to Topeka.  Lil Miss traveled well as we had promised her a new coloring book and colored pencils.  Lunch at Long John Silvers.  Quick trip to Dollar General and a old fashioned GREEN RIVER at the OLD PRAIRIE TOWN Pharmacy.  Doctor's Appointment was lengthy.  Coffee Break was in order.     

ALWAYS A GREEN TONGUE

Inside and out...Old Prairie Town takes me back.

As we drove HOME from Topeka, the raindrops spit onto the windshield. 

We arrived HOME tired.  

Delilah was on a walk with Daughter.  

She's enjoying her Summer Hair Cut. 

 

The Dog Days Of Summer are here.

Have a wonderful week,

d

DECORATING ON THE PRAIRIE: Picnic On The Prairie

 ~DECORATING ON THE PRAIRIE~

takes it outside for a munch and sip picnic 

on the prairie.  Thrifty buy for a few dollars.

Somewhere in time....a picnic lunch will be fixed

which will change the dining atmosphere.

If Kansas temps are merciful this time of year, 

we will 'take it out on the road' and 'park it' on the covered ground.

The basket will be filled with......something great to munch on
 and cold beverages to sip on.

 Napkins will be on hand, a tablecloth, dishes, some silverware, probably bottled spring water.

Even if it's just cheese, crackers and grapes the outing should be fun.

Keeping it simple.  Simple is good. 

If I can find a battery operated radio that works, 

there. will. be. music.

Grins....candles in candle holders and matches could come along as well.

I'd have to pack separately some hurricane globes, 

but wouldn't that be a sweet touch.

Blessings to you this fine SUMMER SEASON.

God bless you as you live each day to the fullest.

Making Memories,

d

Genesis 18:8

 And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set [it] before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Ephesians 5:18

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; 

but be filled with the Spirit;

DECORATING ON THE PRAIRIE

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Shrinking A Goiter

I LOVE THIS ILLUSTRATION

A finished KITCHEN is in my FUTURE!  Keeping my eye on the gold.  This week-end we'll be all of about an inch closer to this finish line.  We will be closer.  I'm getting FAT waiting for this to come to pass. 
 
Today I took it relatively easy.  Stayed in my HOUSECOAT of all things.  Even soaked in the tub.  I shaved my legs for this.

Being that it's the FIRST DAY OF SUMMER the air conditioner was turned on along with some fans to circulate the cooler air.  Tried to take a nap.  No such luck.  Didn't go get the mail either.  Our POWER went off for just a split second.  Just long enough to make the fridge beep when the power came back on.   

I am a fan of electricity and all that we can do with it. 

Back in March I thought the month would never end...April and May have passed and now it's SUMMER.  


My week went so fast.  I didn't get everything done that I had hoped I would, but will forge ahead.  Next week hubby and I both will be visiting with an Endocrinologist.  Hubby has a goiter and I have to have my 6 month physical.  Not looking forward to this.  Not at all.  Will get through it and then see where to go with the information.

Do any of you out there have suggestions on how to shrink a goiter? 

Hamburgers and chips for our Friday Night Supper.  Being honest here, I could of made a meal out of the chips alone.  Potato Chips are one of my favorite foods.  Oh the shame of it all.  Had my diet Root Beer and called it good.

I have been gathering info up about Flo V. Menninger's Bible Study that was bequeathed by her family to the YWCA.  Have you ever wondered what life must have been like a hundred years ago or more?  How the American Housewife spent her days and if she was interested in the Spiritual Growth of her growing Family?

I was checking out Topeka's YWCA page and know that it stands for Young Women's CHRISTIAN Association.  But somewhere along the way, I think CHRIST has been removed from the YWCA.  They seem to be another women's organization doing things on their own power these days.  Hum.  Something very important has been removed from the Y.

They seem to like to shorten the name of the organization to the Y or YW.  

Originally Prayer Groups were attended in Ladies' Homes and prayers for young women were prayed.  I suppose we could do this now if we so desired. 

One of the blessings in our country that we still can do is to PRAY.
In our HOMES.

The govt. has no right...right now to stop us from saying SILENT prayers in public.  At this point in time, how will they know that you are praying inside of your head?  If you choose to just start praying out loud while shopping...you can.  I pray all the time while shopping and driving my car.  

I'm praying that my husband's goiter shrinks or disappears.
I'm praying that my Kitchen get completed soon.
I'm praying for my country.
I'm praying that my house be in order.
I'm praying for....and it continues.  

God bless you.
May we all have a blessed week-end,
d 

Young Woman

it's raining 

it's  p o u r i n g

the old man is snoring...

it doesn't end there.

the young woman was 

standing on the porch

drinking a hot cup of coffee

when it rains

it pours

hope the week-end is restful 

and full of bliss moments

d

Irises, Flags and Sage Advice

Our Irises bloomed for such a short time that it hardly seems like we had them.  They were gone before I knew it.  Just the greenery stands tall.  Our front Flower bed was looking weepy the afternoon after we had a horrific storm with strong winds.  

One of the Tomato Plants out back was broken.  According to a fantastic Tomato Grower that my Husband once knew, this should actually help our Tomato Plant grow extra strong with great Tomatoes.  He told Hubby that after the plants are planted, beat them to a pulp.  This is suppose to cause the roots to grow deeper and bear a better produce.   
SAGE ADVICE.

We shall see.  Either this guy was telling a fib so you wouldn't have better Tomatoes than his or you'd have a prosperous crop.  

On Monday, after we arrived home from Manhattan for Husband's Colonoscopy and Upper GI Endoscopy, the front porch was a mess.  The front rug will need laundered because the high winds carried rain water and soaked the rug silly.

Hubby's appointment went well.  He's a good patient.  If you've ever had a Colonoscopy, you know that the prepping for the procedure takes longer than the actual exam.  

Skating Party

As I was waiting at the Surgical Center, I played a cross word puzzle, drank a small cup of black coffee and devoured a pink sprinkled Do-Nut. Please don't tell anybody that I had a junk food high as my Husband was under sedation.  Please.  Have mercy.  I did.

Sweet Blessings to you and I hope your Summer goes well. This week, Summer 2013 starts and I need to find my decorative Banners and Flags to hang on the porch.  They have been missing for the longest time. 



Where are my Flags?  They have to be around here someplace.


It would really do my heart good to be able to decorate my porch Red, White and Blue.

Patriotically yours,

d 

Life On The Prairie Around Home Haven

Happy 38th Birthday

~Son Turns 38~

To the young MAN that made his Father, 
a DADDY for the first time.  
You were right on time!

and he was running............what a great Son he is.  
I'm running a little late here 
wishing you a great birthday.

This year he celebrated his special day on Father's Day.  
A double hitter.

Hope you had a super 38th Birthday.  38.
Getting close to 40!
Grins. 

A WONDERFUL AGE.

LOVE YOU!

God bless you,

Mom 

Decorating On The Prairie: Morphing A Guest Room

Sweet Blessings to you!

May you have a pleasant day.

Decorating On The Prairie

is sometimes a mighty slow process.

A lesson in patience and perseverance.

One of my Bears sits in the window sill 

waiting for the room to be PAINTED.

Is it E V A H goin' happen?

Yes.....hopefully this SUMMER.

This room in our old rock house 

is slowly morphing into a GUEST ROOM 

with clean linens on the old oak framed bed. 

Beaded board and trim on the walls.  

A few items hanging on the walls.

Old oak Princess Vanity filled with keepsakes.

Sparkling Chandy hanging.

The windows are framed with belly ban and rosettes.  

Patching on the walls has taken place.

Prime and paint will be next.

Then Curtains will be hung and shades installed.

Take a peek. 

Wanting my HOME to be a HAVEN.

HOPEFUL,

d

Sitting on the Princess Vanity is a Birthday Gift Lamp and Doll that I have had for years.
Thrift find Shelf holds Teddies and little girls Dress on padded hanger.  

Just for fun.

$3 Thrift find.

$20 Quilt

Daughter's Childhood Dress

$20 Thrift find of small Porcelain Dolls.

Waited a year to switch out Chandy.

Sis gave me a Deanna Doll.

DECORATING ON THE PRAIRIE
sometimes is a very slow process.  
I am HUMAN and I do get tired of having to wait and wait and wait and wait and wait.
I am so hoping that this room along with all the other rooms morphs into being finished.

Appreciate your sweet prayers.
THANK YOU!
d

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 PSALM 27:14
Wait on the LORD:
be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen your heart:
wait, I say, on the LORD.

PSALM 31:24
Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the LORD. 

Father's Day

Kitchen Progress

Burnt Toast and Black Coffee

Mornin'  Beloved Friend.

It's Friday.
Oldest son will celebrate his 38th birthday on Father's Day.  38.  Close to 40.  I hope he has a good one.

Gosh...I remember when I was 38 as if it were yesterday.  

At 38, a year and a half had passed since Hubby went through a lay off, we sold our Texas dream house, relocated to a different state, moved into a 2 bedroom rental that shook when our tiny dog pranced across the floor.  Our children were settling into small town living in small town America.  My head and heart were having difficulties wrapping around how we were going to make it.  The financial challenges were bearing down and I was struggling with LIFE in small town America.  

Thankful to have a roof over our heads.  Still there were such challenges that make a heart ache.  

ACHE I did.

I'd like to say that I did really well and waltzed right through it all, but I didn't.  It was a hellish time to me on one hand and heavenly manna on the other.  Like a split personality. It was the worst of times.  It was the best of times.  

Looking back at it now, it is easier for me to recall so much good that outweighed all the challenges I suffered through.  Truly, if I could relive it I would do things differently.  We didn't have laptop computers then, no blogs, no cell phones, no big screen televisions, and no cable.  I would have spent more time in prayer and in the presence of my heavenly Father crying out for His Help and Wisdom.

I believe I would have worked harder at pinching pennies and figuring out how to prosper in a very lean time.  No Name Brand ANYTHING and being alright with it.  More time as a Family.  Talking and Laughing.  I would have made a bigger deal out of us sitting around the Kitchen table enjoying a Family Meal.  I would have.  I know that I tried really hard to shut the outside world out of our HOME during the Supper Hour.  If the phone rang...it just rang and we sat together as if it hadn't.

The Kids thought this was a odd thing to do.  I should have taken the phone off the hook and had silence through the meal.  No rushing.  It was as if when we sat as a Family together around the table, the phone would ring to distract our Family Time.  More like STEAL and disrupt the Family Time.  School Sports did enough of this on its own to destroy Family Time.  Such as when it was a Holiday, the Coaches wanted the Kids to practice their sport while school was out of session in order to play the next game.  FOUL.  I smell a rat.  Hey what ever happened to being on a Holiday when it was a Holiday?  I commend my children for wanting to do well, but Family Time is an important factor in being a balanced person. Not every thing should rotate around School Sports or School for that matter. 

Sometimes LIFE moves so fast that one hardly has time to breathe.  On the go when one needs more time on the slow.

This morning, I am sipping black coffee with the window down letting fresh air in.  The birds are singing.  A load of laundry is washing.  Lil Miss is sleeping.  Husband and Daughter made their early morning drive across the Flint Hills into work.  A blessing.  A blessing.  A blessing. 

I have jotted down the plans for the day.  Shower out of the way with my hair styled. Hopefully I'll get caught up on the laundry.  The bills are paid.  My wrist still aches from moving furniture around last week-end.

If it rains this week-end, I will sit on the porch and watch it pour.

Yesterday, my wonderful toaster malfunctioned and two pieces of toast were trapped inside the toaster being burnt to a crisp.  The Kitchen filled with grey smoke and the room stunk.  I unplugged the toaster which caused the toast to pop out.  Grabbed them and tossed them outside.  Placed a heavy tea towel over the appliance to trap the smoke that was bellowing upwards.  Opened a window and turned a fan on to suck the smoke out of the room.  Thankfully the outside temps were cooler than the day before to where I could do this.

Daughter mowed the yard in the evening and laughed out loud when the BLACK TOAST did not break up when she mowed over them.  Hard as a rock.  HA.

With the FIRES in Colorado blazing, I am very thankful that all I have to replace is a toaster.

Will be fixing Biscuit Pizza for Supper tonight.  'Life Just Got A Little Easier' RECIPE.  Hopefully, it will turn out and won't be burnt.  

http://homehavenministry.blogspot.com/2013/06/life-just-got-little-easier-pizza.html 

I need to make a Hair Appointment and get my hair shaped.  Gotta do this. This month is already so peppered with Doctor's Appointments.  Went along with Daughter and Lil Miss to a Dental appointment.  Lil Miss had to have a partial root canal and 5 cavities worked on. Ouch.  Ouch and ouch.  She did very well.  Twilight sleep.

Are you wondering where the times goes?  I need to just sit and take it all in. Better play Barbies today before Lil Miss is all grown up.

May you have a delightful day 
and God bless,

d 

'Life Just Got A Little Easier' PRAIRIE PIZZA

Dining On The Prairie With Pizza

'Life Just Got A Little Easier' 

 

Preheat Oven and Gather Ingredients 

1) Spray Baking Pan
2) Cut Up Biscuits
3) Place Biscuit Pieces In Pan

Add Meat and Sprinkle Seasonings

Top With Spaghetti Sauce and Bake Uncovered 20 Minutes At 400 Degrees

Add Shredded Cheese and Bake 5 minutes More

Let Sit 5 Minutes Before Serving

1)  Cut Up Canned Biscuits and place in greased 8x8 baking dish.
2)  ADD Ground Beef.
3)  Sprinkle with Seasonings.
3)  Pour on Sauce.
4) Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

5) Add Mozzarella Cheese and bake additional 5 minutes.
6) Allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.  
 

LIFE just got a little easier! 

Imma gonna enjoy it.

SWEET BLESSINGS TO YOU,

d 

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