My Valentines

Look what I got from some very handsome young gentleman...



And from another...

My sweet brothers surprised and blessed me this Valentine's Day! They were so sweet to buy me these. (No, they didn't forget the dark chocolate! I just ate it all before I took these pictures! :o)

A Bride Goes West

A Bride Goes West

by Nannie T. Alderson

and Helena H. Smith An auto biography of a cowboy's wife in 1882, when Montana was just being settled.

She was born in Virginia in 1860, Nannie's father was said to be the first Confederate officer to die in the War Between the States.

Nannie married Walt Alderson, a young cowboy from Kansas. When he was 13 he ran away from home and went to Texas. Being good with horses he naturally drifted into becoming a cowboy.

After they were married they moved to Montana to start a cattle ranch. Nannie, being raised without having to do much housework, had to learn quite a bit. All she learned about cooking was from the helpful cowboys, whom were hired on their ranch.

I think this statement from the end of the book really sums it all up,

"...my friends tell me I led a hard life. Perhaps-but I don't think an easy one is ever half so full."

Landmarks of the Faith Tour-SCOTLAND

Destination: Scotland - with host Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler

Tour dates: August 31 thru September 10, 2006

"This is not going to be your average "run-of-the-mill" tour."

Take in wonderful ancient historic sites -- the castles of Edinburgh, Stirling, and Stonehaven; the battlefields of Bannochburn, Stirling Bridge, and Culloden, as well as the breathtaking mystique of the Highlands, the islands, and the lochs of Scotland -- Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and Loch Lomond. And we've only just begun.

www.landmarksofthefaith.com

This trip sounds like so much fun, I wish I could go. The next best thing is to see pictures and read about it though. I'm learning to play the Scottish Highland Bagpipes, so that should add to the authenticy of my imaginary-Scot's-land.

I thought I'd let you share in the excitment of dreaming.

~Miss C. Up in the misty highlands down by the purple islands~

So Much More

I received this book for Christmas and am reading it right now. This book is exceptionally good. Especially the chapter on college. It sums up all of the reasons I have chosen not to go to college.

~Miss C.

This book is not another Christian-teenage-girl “survival guide.” So Much More shows how Christian girls can wage war with the world and win. The Botkin sisters focus on how young women can rise above their God-hating culture and change it for the better.

Today, countless young ladies face difficult problems and challenging questions. While many long for godly purpose in their lives, their bewilderment mounts when they observe broken homes, distant fathers, overwhelmed mothers, degrading college courses, and a lack of spiritual guidance — both at home and at church. As hope for security and stability fades, it is no wonder that many young ladies feel orphaned, unprotected, and without hope for their futures.

Within the pages of this book, discover practical, biblical solutions for the young woman who wants to do so much more than just “survive” in a savagely feministic, anti-Christian culture. Find the answers a girl is not likely to get from her church, her peers, or her culture.

http://www.visionarydaughters.com/

Dress from last summer.

I thought I'd post this picture of a dress I made last summer. I've been wearing it this winter with an exrta blouse under it. (Which is the white in the picture.) It's quite comfortable. :o)

Lee-Jackson Day

Link to post: Lee-Jackson Day (by The Serven Clan)

The Reality

You've got to read this article: THE REALITY

Baby Nursery Pictures!

A little while ago, my sister and I sewed baby room fixings (bumper pads, dust ruffle, and throw pillows) for my Uncle and Aunt's baby girl, Sadie Rose, whom is due Dec. 30! I wanted to share pictures of her CUTE room.

Rockin' around the Christmas Tree~

To the Wright Family Band's newest CD, "I Feel Like Travelin' On"...

We also made candles yesterday. You can see pictures on my sister's blog.

*First Snow*

We thought it was very appropriate to have the first snow on December 1st! :o) It doesn't look like it will be staying the night though. It's starting to rain... The Lord blessed us with a special winter gift.

Our friends' silly cat, hanging out on top of their snow man!

Kody's Poor Paw!

Our dear, ole' (he's not really OLD, so I can't say that), faithful, sweet, chivalrous (are you allowed to use that word for a dog?? If so, he deserves it.) , brave, Kodiak. (his middle name is Bear... :o) ) He has gone and sliced his paw. So, Dr. Kami and Dr. Keslie D.V.M., fixed him up last night and wrapped it with a cute, pink rag.

Latest Creation

Here is my latest creation in the process of being made. (It's pinned together for the most part in the picture.) I'll have to post a better picture when it's finished!

Back

Close up of bodice

Close up of sleeve

Thanksgiving Pies

My sister and I have made and sold pies for Thanksgiving for the last two years, this being our second year. This year we offered Handpicked Blackberry Pie, Apple Pie, and Pumpkin Pie. We ended up making a total of 29 pies! We started at 9am and were totally finished (except delivering, which we did the next day.) by 5pm.

The end of October~

I've been terribly busy this month. I simply cannot believe that October is over.

Earlier this month my sister and I entered a fiddling contest, and we both won first place! But, I have to tell the whole story...we were 2 out of the 4 people who entered and we were all in a different category. :o) I like those kinds of contests, where everybody wins first!

Two weeks ago I stopped by a book sale and got a lot of old treasures. One of the books I bought is titled "Ettiquete" (published during WWII). The chapter on Flag Etiqutte amazed me, how little people now days really care (or I guess don't care) about our flag. So many men fought for us to be able to have this flag, which stands for so much more.

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN???

You may call it an old piece of bunting,
You may call it an old tattered rag,
But thousands have died for its horor
And shed their best blood for the flag.

You may call it an old piece of bunting,
You may call it an old tattered rag,
But Freedom has made it majestic,
And Time has enobled Our Flag.
~Author Unknown

God Bless America

~Birthday Ball~

Here are some pictures from our recent Old Time English Country Dance.

We also made a CHOCOLATE cake, my favorite.

The Wedding Cake~

Here is the wedding cake! It turned out wonderfully.

Wedding Pictures

Here are some pictures from the wedding we helped at last weekend. You can view more HERE

Mrs. Miniver

Last night we watched a very good movie called "Mrs. Miniver" .
It was made during WWII and was a great morale booster. Winston Churchill said that this moive helped Britian more than a fleet of destroyers.

You can help!

Even if you aren't able to adopt children in need, you can still help! Help the children of Acres of Hope Orphanage by collecting, and sending them much needed items. You can find a list of their needs HERE.



Pcitures from Acres of Hope Liberia

Kittens~

Today we met a mama and her kittens at the blueberry patch. Meow!