Pretty Trees and Hit By A Drunk Driver

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vGIIfR2xT4/UXqrS9eXYCI/AAAAAAAACvg/a-duPISL6uk/s1600/IMG_0948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vGIIfR2xT4/UXqrS9eXYCI/AAAAAAAACvg/a-duPISL6uk/s320/IMG_0948.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br>  First of all let me say we are grateful to be alive. Yesterday evening Mr.Wade and I just came back from the country and ran to Arby's through the drive-thru and to Dollar General to get a few things. We were waiting to turn left into our neighborhood and a were hit at 70 MPH from behind.<br> <br> We were shoved into the oncoming traffic from the opposite direction and thought we had flipped. Our seats fell backward....then the car was still in drive...it took me both feet to hit the brake and shove it into park. Thank God the cars from the other direction stopped in time.<br> <br> Neither one of us realized what happened...for a few minutes...I turned to my right where Mr.Wade was sitting and was so thrilled to see him move.<br> <br> <br> </div>

Pretty Trees and Hit By A Drunk Driver

 First of all let me say we are grateful to be alive. Yesterday evening Mr.Wade and I just came back from the country and ran to Arby&#...

More Kitten Love

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YTNO7hXGIUI/UXc93WtjwDI/AAAAAAAACuw/P8tmUJb0Mq8/s1600/IMG_0941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YTNO7hXGIUI/UXc93WtjwDI/AAAAAAAACuw/P8tmUJb0Mq8/s320/IMG_0941.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> Just in case you missed the first few pic.'s of the kittens...<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dctAidsJDw/UXc-A_tYjAI/AAAAAAAACu4/uK1XLQrP7VY/s1600/IMG_0937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dctAidsJDw/UXc-A_tYjAI/AAAAAAAACu4/uK1XLQrP7VY/s320/IMG_0937.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> Aren't they adorable?<br> <br> <br> </div>

More Kitten Love

Just in case you missed the first few pic.'s of the kittens... Aren't they adorable?

The Can Man

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_wJgtPndIZM/UXaRoOaVihI/AAAAAAAACug/R_52tWZ-cWM/s1600/IMG_0934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_wJgtPndIZM/UXaRoOaVihI/AAAAAAAACug/R_52tWZ-cWM/s320/IMG_0934.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Country recycling.<br /> <br /> He told me he left his house on his riding lawnmower with his trailer at 7:30 a.m. and I waived him down in front of our house at 6:10 ish yesterday evening. I had a can for him. It costs more in gas to drive the cans to the recycle bin then what we get back so God sent me The Can Man.<br /> <br /> He told me to put them out and he'd pick them up.<br /> <br /> How's that for country recycling....lol.<br /> <br /> Happy Tuesday<br /> <br /> P.S. It's raining and freezing here...brrr.<br /> <br /> Partying at<a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/"> Tweak It Tuesdays</a> <a href="http://www.thelifeofanotsoordinarywife.com/">GFC</a> <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/">Tuesdays at Our Home</a></div>

The Can Man

Country recycling. He told me he left his house on his riding lawnmower with his trailer at 7:30 a.m. and I waived him down in front ...

What's Happening Around the Farm #7

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZMYxl5yl_Y/UXVET3Fb5PI/AAAAAAAACsg/qDT3ikE0r2I/s1600/IMG_0929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZMYxl5yl_Y/UXVET3Fb5PI/AAAAAAAACsg/qDT3ikE0r2I/s320/IMG_0929.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> We officially move to the farm in a week and one day. Mr.Wade says sooner but he seems to forget how much stuff we have accumulated since the fire, lol.<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e7xMeJu-BYs/UXVEhWFlrII/AAAAAAAACso/ZJ9An8-KJFU/s1600/IMG_0926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e7xMeJu-BYs/UXVEhWFlrII/AAAAAAAACso/ZJ9An8-KJFU/s320/IMG_0926.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> The farm was bustling with activity this past weekend. We had two set of friends and their kids come down and boy was it fun.<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oSi8aM8xrfM/UXVEt3KElRI/AAAAAAAACsw/Bf90J2iAUlQ/s1600/IMG_0919.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oSi8aM8xrfM/UXVEt3KElRI/AAAAAAAACsw/Bf90J2iAUlQ/s320/IMG_0919.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> Redneck Bradley went all out Friday night cooking for us, pork chops over the fire, and threw baked potatoes in foil directly in the fire.<br> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pOYrZwj0Vro/UXVE7W1uLrI/AAAAAAAACs4/aVrmk3lUfmQ/s1600/IMG_0916.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pOYrZwj0Vro/UXVE7W1uLrI/AAAAAAAACs4/aVrmk3lUfmQ/s320/IMG_0916.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> What a Boy Scout, lol.<br> <br> <br> </div>

What's Happening Around the Farm #7

We officially move to the farm in a week and one day. Mr.Wade says sooner but he seems to forget how much stuff we have accumulated sin...

We Remember

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oA1E2KY_uzU/UXFMQMP5MqI/AAAAAAAACsI/HGj0xNArBJI/s1600/oklahoma-city-bombing-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oA1E2KY_uzU/UXFMQMP5MqI/AAAAAAAACsI/HGj0xNArBJI/s320/oklahoma-city-bombing-4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> So many prayers for so much violence that seems to occur every April.<br /> <br /> Boston, Oklahoma City, and then the devastation of Waco.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MjJjgbImrXM/UXFMj6qHAvI/AAAAAAAACsQ/yXGecLJW3JI/s1600/P9250433P.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MjJjgbImrXM/UXFMj6qHAvI/AAAAAAAACsQ/yXGecLJW3JI/s320/P9250433P.jpg" width="283" /></a></div> <br /> My mom, a lifelong social worker, devoted her life to helping people and was very active in the treatment of the Murrah Building victims, family, friends, and rescuers.<br /> <br /> We as a family were so blessed to be able to participate in many of the events surrounding the bombing.<br /> <br /> My mom taught her clients, " to not let a single event define who they are."<br /> <br /> I pray that so many lives who have been affected by this tragedy are comforted, blessed, and have the courage to go on.<br /> <br /> As I type this the bag pipes are playing on the memorial and they still bring tears to my eyes.<br /> <br /> My heart goes out to so many of you who were affected. I can't change what has happened but I pray you are comforted with peace and God's grace.<br /> <br /> Many Blessings,<br /> <br /> Valerie</div>

We Remember

So many prayers for so much violence that seems to occur every April. Boston, Oklahoma City, and then the devastation of Waco. ...

Meet the Kittens

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ee3eNl17dTw/UXCHjOwxbzI/AAAAAAAACrQ/vMrq6GiyS-Q/s1600/IMG_0911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ee3eNl17dTw/UXCHjOwxbzI/AAAAAAAACrQ/vMrq6GiyS-Q/s320/IMG_0911.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> These four little munchkins found their way to us a few days ago huddled under Mr.Wade's new office.<br> <br> The crew of guys found them.<br> <br> <br> </div>

Meet the Kittens

These four little munchkins found their way to us a few days ago huddled under Mr.Wade's new office. The crew of guys found them....

The Govenor's Dining Room

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <br>                                              <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rEYv_dbBBKo/VzI9ndGWLPI/AAAAAAAANOg/8Pr0JwFTT2AbcxosOptpOoL3Q6FmbX59gCLcB/s1600/facebook93.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rEYv_dbBBKo/VzI9ndGWLPI/AAAAAAAANOg/8Pr0JwFTT2AbcxosOptpOoL3Q6FmbX59gCLcB/s320/facebook93.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lsZouImlYEc/UWv6EoGervI/AAAAAAAACoo/tm5q3rOnGPg/s1600/IMG_0846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lsZouImlYEc/UWv6EoGervI/AAAAAAAACoo/tm5q3rOnGPg/s320/IMG_0846.JPG" width="400"></span></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">What a stately room full of history. I just LOVE history don't you.</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-23Za_OH9NXo/UWv6UtQOZLI/AAAAAAAACow/baf4NT0JUhY/s1600/IMG_0840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OK Govenors Mansion, Govenors Mansion,OK Govenors Mansion Dining Room" border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-23Za_OH9NXo/UWv6UtQOZLI/AAAAAAAACow/baf4NT0JUhY/s320/IMG_0840.JPG" title="" width="400"></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Govenor's Dining Room had china from each administration on display which made the tour extra special.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <br> </div></div>

The Govenor's Dining Room

                                              What a stately room full of history. I just LOVE history don't you. Th...

What's Going On Around the Farm #6

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HmjeVLEYik/UW6Mqp7SJUI/AAAAAAAACqQ/ItLgT8UME1A/s1600/IMG_0890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HmjeVLEYik/UW6Mqp7SJUI/AAAAAAAACqQ/ItLgT8UME1A/s320/IMG_0890.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> We finally got a barn door, I just have no idea what color to paint it or stain it? Any ideas?<br> <br> <br> </div>

What's Going On Around the Farm #6

We finally got a barn door, I just have no idea what color to paint it or stain it? Any ideas?

The Most Drought Tolerant Plant Ever

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WEY_ck7fj4/UW1BQT7pbhI/AAAAAAAACpw/y6CD5C_LUns/s1600/IMG_0895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WEY_ck7fj4/UW1BQT7pbhI/AAAAAAAACpw/y6CD5C_LUns/s320/IMG_0895.JPG" width="320"></a><br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">NO, I'm not talking about cactus.</span><br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm talking about Sedum.</span><br> <br> <br> </div>

The Most Drought Tolerant Plant Ever

NO, I'm not talking about cactus. I'm talking about Sedum.

The Govenor's Garden Room

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AFHpjQ-wkD8/UWqbyxu7V9I/AAAAAAAACoA/U-Se09zWbKE/s1600/IMG_0849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AFHpjQ-wkD8/UWqbyxu7V9I/AAAAAAAACoA/U-Se09zWbKE/s320/IMG_0849.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">I skipped the dining room and will come back to it because I wanted you to see this first, we all need a little Spring. Isn't it cute.</span><br> <br> <br> </div>

The Govenor's Garden Room

I skipped the dining room and will come back to it because I wanted you to see this first, we all need a little Spring. Isn't it ...

The Gardens of the Oklahoma Govenor's Mansion

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ry6REPK4aWY/UWcfMK6P-pI/AAAAAAAACmQ/qGn9yRfYzGU/s1600/IMG_0873.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ry6REPK4aWY/UWcfMK6P-pI/AAAAAAAACmQ/qGn9yRfYzGU/s320/IMG_0873.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Isn't the entrance stately?</span><br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZNMRELDd8I/UWcfWSmo3PI/AAAAAAAACmY/YKLHry2GdvY/s1600/IMG_0866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZNMRELDd8I/UWcfWSmo3PI/AAAAAAAACmY/YKLHry2GdvY/s320/IMG_0866.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">This is the front lawn, complete with a view of our capitol building.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The grass is just stunning.</span><br> <br> </div>

The Gardens of the Oklahoma Govenor's Mansion

Isn't the entrance stately? This is the front lawn, complete with a view of our capitol building. The grass is just stunning.

Tour of the Oklahoma Govenor's Mansion

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOhKs1ZqG3I/UWQIS2zqg_I/AAAAAAAACko/sxBa0wOWjRg/s1600/IMG_0861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOhKs1ZqG3I/UWQIS2zqg_I/AAAAAAAACko/sxBa0wOWjRg/s320/IMG_0861.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">There are so many things I used to love about our government.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Just being in and around the government buildings makes me feel empowered.</span><br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BEtY_FZ7eLs/UWQIjtnyobI/AAAAAAAACkw/0vYIsmBHYe8/s1600/IMG_0874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BEtY_FZ7eLs/UWQIjtnyobI/AAAAAAAACkw/0vYIsmBHYe8/s320/IMG_0874.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">We live in the greatest country in the world.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Every Wednesday our Govenor's Mansion offers free tours and since we were rained out of working a few friends and I popped on over for a brief history lesson.</span><br> </div>

Tour of the Oklahoma Govenor's Mansion

There are so many things I used to love about our government. Just being in and around the government buildings makes me feel empowe...

New Orleans Potato Casserole

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TXgdyDd4ot0/UWNkCCETesI/AAAAAAAACjY/8pBb4-6tQU0/s1600/IMG_0791.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TXgdyDd4ot0/UWNkCCETesI/AAAAAAAACjY/8pBb4-6tQU0/s320/IMG_0791.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> Be still my heart, my favorite type of potatoes...I'm FINALLY sharing with you.<br> <br> My mom and I developed a love of these many years ago and have perfected our recipe.<br> <br> What You'll Need<br> </div>

New Orleans Potato Casserole

Be still my heart, my favorite type of potatoes...I'm FINALLY sharing with you. My mom and I developed a love of these many years...

What's Going on Around the Farm #5

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> Dear friends came to visit us on Saturday and Sunday and we all drove out to the farm. They brought their girls and boy were all the kids covered from head to toe in mud. Hair, faces, legs, feet, and shoes were covered.<br> <br> They had a blast.<br> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DuMr3N1oULo/UWMmbNDRbNI/AAAAAAAACiw/6Z0wrTP9oQA/s1600/IMG_0877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DuMr3N1oULo/UWMmbNDRbNI/AAAAAAAACiw/6Z0wrTP9oQA/s320/IMG_0877.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> Meet cousin it.<br> <br> <br> </div>

What's Going on Around the Farm #5

Dear friends came to visit us on Saturday and Sunday and we all drove out to the farm. They brought their girls and boy were all the kid...

Simple Pork Loin

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                          <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W4RVuPHwe-I/VuHg2lNQW7I/AAAAAAAAM7Q/nh5_ncky2WM/s1600/facebook86.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W4RVuPHwe-I/VuHg2lNQW7I/AAAAAAAAM7Q/nh5_ncky2WM/s320/facebook86.jpg" width="320"></a><br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Thought I'd pop in and share with you the most simple recipe for a delicious fall off your fork tender pork loin.</span><br> <br> <br> </div>

Simple Pork Loin

                                          Thought I'd pop in and share with you the most simple recipe for a delicious fall off your ...

Our Easter

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">* Update 2017- This year I get to spend Easter with some girls too. Lol. It's so fun looking back at past years and what we did during the season. This year I'm singing at church on Easter*</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2AxKj9zBaes/UVjd6e-kNAI/AAAAAAAACgg/si1sD-pBQLI/s1600/IMG_0765.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2AxKj9zBaes/UVjd6e-kNAI/AAAAAAAACgg/si1sD-pBQLI/s320/IMG_0765.JPG" width="320"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">This is the first <span style="color: purple;">Easter</span> in my life spent with all boys. Cute boys... I might add.</span><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uVYtXxLWIrM/UVjeCsROAGI/AAAAAAAACgo/g18MvV4puPI/s1600/IMG_0740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Easter, Orr Family Farm" border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uVYtXxLWIrM/UVjeCsROAGI/AAAAAAAACgo/g18MvV4puPI/s320/IMG_0740.JPG" title="" width="320"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">We took a trip to Orr Family Farm on Saturday and Cooked on Sunday.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <br> </div>

Our Easter

* Update 2017- This year I get to spend Easter with some girls too. Lol. It's so fun looking back at past years and what we did duri...