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6/28/10

third day with calves

We've spent several days with our new calves and they are beginning to relax with us. When they see us coming, they 'bawl' and get excited.

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6/25/10

VIDEO~New Baby Calves

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Earlier this week, our neighbors got three calves, which had lost their mommas and a couple cows from a farmer nearby. The farmer delivered them to our neighbor by putting them into the pasture. All the cows and calves ran around and would not come into the barn. After trying to round them up for a day or so, he was able to finally get them into his barn. His wife called us and asked if we wanted two of the calves. We accepted and they brought them down to our place the next day.

They parked their cattle trailer in our pasture and unhitched it from the truck. They told us it would be good if the calves could stay in the trailer for 5 - 6 days so they could get used to us. That evening our neighbor tried to get them to drink from the bottle, but to no avail. They fought him and kicked and bucked and just had a fit!! So we left them to sleep for the night and then we came out the next morning, bright and early!

We were happily surprised at these little creatures when we approached them that morning! They must have been ready to eat, because they were completely different.

Now, you must know something...I/we know NOTHING about cows. Horses...YES! Cows...NO! So, this something totally new to us. My boys know absolutely nothing about how to feed, catch, ties, pet, give medicine to, or anything...did I say, "Nothing!" at all, about COWS!

So, here is the very first time we have ever tried to give a bottle to a cow in our lives. Ever!
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6/8/10

Blackberries for summer jam are coming in

Yes, they are definitely coming in and we're heading out of doors to pick and pick and pick. We have so many bushes that we are going to be picking blackberries for some time. Jams and preserves are on their way to the cubbard.

We trekked out into the pasture the other day and followed a path to the woods. We found umteen bushes and thousands upon thousands of berries...all green. We have a little bush in the front pasture, near the fencing...I checked it yesterday and the berries had turned RED and a few were even dark red and BLACK.

Ok, that means that "time is getting close" to pick them.

So, with buckets in hand we are off...I'll be showing what we find.

6/3/10

{Spring Recital} CRC~Style!

Yes, it's recital time again! Last week several of the children and even some of our talented adults were featured during the recital held at Cornerstone Revival Center. Among them were D. Brazeel, H. Cottingham, L. Knight, G. Wisener, G. Pintaro, M. Pintaro, A. Isaacson, M. Wisener,C. Wisener, V. Wilbanks, G. Pintaro, and Rev. Z. Isaacson. As I was taking pictures, my camera's battery died and I didn't get to finish taking pics of everyone. So here's what I have!

Afterward, refreshments were served and everyone was able to share a few moments together talking.
We enjoyed the musical talent of each participant and are looking forward to next time. Thank you Sis V. Wilbanks for pulling it all together and for inspiring us.

FRESH GROUND GRITS

-4 C water -1 1/2 C fresh ground grits (see below) -1 1/2 t salt -1/4 t pepper -4 T butter *In medium sauce pan, add water and remaining ingredients. Stir with a whisk and mix well. *Turn heat to med-hi. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly for 10 minutes. *Now turn heat down to low and place lid on pan. Cook for 35-45 minutes. Stir with whisk often so as not to stick or scorch. *You may need to add water as it cooks, because it will thicken quickly. Make it the consistency you like. *When done, the grits will be a very smooth texture. Note: to grind your own grits, you will need: -1 1/2 C yellow or white whole kernel hard corn -coffee grinder To grind corn, take 1/3 cup corn kernels, at a time, and place into your coffee grinder. Grind corn until the chopping sound becomes smooth. The longer you grind them, the finer they'll be. This will give you the smooth texture you're looking for. Even if you grind them a l-o-n-g time they will not be powdery. They will turn out just like "real" grits. The shorter you grind them, the more lumps you'll have. If you normally like grits...these will make your tongue want to jump out and smack your face! ENJOY! Kimi

Being a Keeper At Home..

...has been an honor that I do not take lightly. It has been my heart's desire to live according to this calling and I strive to fulfill it everyday of this life, that the Lord God Almighty has given me here on this earth.
It is putting your family first, doing your very best to provide a warm, loving environment for your children/husband, you plan & prepare...you seek good, do good and pursue it, taking precaution to establish firm boundaries for your home-so as not to allow ideas which promote the deterioration of the laws of God.
It means finding your place and being content there. Growing right there. Knowing that 'it is good'. It ISN'T forcing a square peg into a round hole. It means that when times get tough, you do not become afraid. It means taking care to bring into light the positive of each family member. Encouraging each one, because you know their frailties and idiosyncrasies. It is speaking ONLY of what is pure, holy, lovely, righteous. Also, kindness in your voice. A gentleness that does take practice to obtain. It is making a place where you can be who you are in God and allow those around you to do the same. Every single day.

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