Simply Home: Fall

10/26/11

The many joys of parenting many!

The last week has been more busy than ever. We added one more little one (for just a little while) to our mix…that makes 4 new ‘LITTLES’ with 6 original. Over the weekend we went to the park for a few hours and played on every-single-set-of-monkey-bars, every slide, every swing…LOVE-IT!!! We arranged everybody’s room in an efficient manner, did lots and lots of laundry, went to birthday parties, mowed/weeded the yard, prepared the kids play area, tidied the house some more, fed chickens (which BTW haven’t started laying eggs since the move, poor gals), and have absolutely enjoyed SEEING fall arrive!
Here’s a quick mix of pics for you--

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We are learning new things every day and taking it very slowly with our new children. Parenting is totally a journey worth taking in stride.
Thanks for stopping by for a visit…and thank you for your prayers.
Kimi

9/29/09

It's a brisk, cool morning!

Well, last night the cool temperatures came through...the low was about 50 here in our part of the woods and I had to get the warming light for my little chickens so they wouldn't catch a cold. Here's how the morning looked as I walked out and we began our chores. Horses are grazing, until they hear our voices...

...then they come running...they are such social creatures and enjoy being with 'their people'.

Then over to my little chickens. They are all waiting to be given their favorite feed. Patiently waiting for me at the their little gate, they squawk and move about happily...

Now, they're perfectly happy with their favorite food. Even our duck is content. They're so funny as they peck their way to the feeder.

It was such a gorgeous morning here on the farm that I had to share it. The sun is warm, the breeze is cool and the air is so fresh!

Well, time to get started on school and breakfast, and laundry and all that. We must be finished in time to go into town and then we have church tonight. Plus, I have a test to take in science and then one to take tomorrow in history too-since I went back to college my time is even more precious...I need to get at it!~Have a great day~

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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It's a brisk, cool morning!

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