Goodbye Big Brother

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r12YWsVoliY/UxEH6v0AoxI/AAAAAAAADks/zp0Y5OkRNM0/s1600/carter+023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r12YWsVoliY/UxEH6v0AoxI/AAAAAAAADks/zp0Y5OkRNM0/s1600/carter+023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> 39 Years Old and he's been gone for 10 whole days. Too young to die. We lost him in a horrible tragedy. He is missed terribly. Now our family is left hurting and wondering why and how.<br /> <br /> Waiting and fighting for justice to be served.<br /> <br /> Grab your loved ones and hold them tight. Tell them today you love them.<br /> <br /> <br /></div>

Goodbye Big Brother

39 Years Old and he's been gone for 10 whole days. Too young to die. We lost him in a horrible tragedy. He is missed terribly. No...

Hello From Our Farmhouse Garden

<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/-uGnrIfeNFFg/UwJb6owTeWI/AAAAAAAADkU/gbBa2ruKdzc/s1600/IMG_20140217_115830_218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uGnrIfeNFFg/UwJb6owTeWI/AAAAAAAADkU/gbBa2ruKdzc/s1600/IMG_20140217_115830_218.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> Just stopping in to say hello and let you know we have been busy working in the two gardens. A friendly reminder for those of you in the South it's time to plant potatoes, onions, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots.<br> </div>

Hello From Our Farmhouse Garden

Just stopping in to say hello and let you know we have been busy working in the two gardens. A friendly reminder for those of you in the...

Planting Season is Here...Yippee.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mZCZ_ZMLNeU/Uv65YtP2SdI/AAAAAAAADjc/khyYFuMrGNU/s1600/IMG_20140214_181018_180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mZCZ_ZMLNeU/Uv65YtP2SdI/AAAAAAAADjc/khyYFuMrGNU/s1600/IMG_20140214_181018_180.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <b>After a never ending Winter it's finally here..</b><span style="color: lime;"><u>.planting season.</u></span><br> <div> <br> </div></div>

Planting Season is Here...Yippee.

After a never ending Winter it's finally here.. .planting season.

Happy Valentine's Day

<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/-wEZMuEgh47c/Uv4sfLiNZyI/AAAAAAAADjI/-RY-rSvOCZY/s1600/Valentines.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wEZMuEgh47c/Uv4sfLiNZyI/AAAAAAAADjI/-RY-rSvOCZY/s1600/Valentines.gif" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Much love to you and your family from my home to yours.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">May you have a super special Valentine's Day.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I appreciate you reading. Your support and friendship tickles us pink.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Hugs,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span></div>

Happy Valentine's Day

Much love to you and your family from my home to yours. May you have a super special Valentine's Day. I appreciate you reading....

Our 1st Trip to Great Wolf Lodge---Grapevine

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>                                      <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pYe0NJzkIdo/Vz4JbbDSSUI/AAAAAAAANS4/LthWtwfI7V4K-fH_7FttFIhckA9FtjuwwCLcB/s1600/facebook108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pYe0NJzkIdo/Vz4JbbDSSUI/AAAAAAAANS4/LthWtwfI7V4K-fH_7FttFIhckA9FtjuwwCLcB/s320/facebook108.jpg" width="320"></a><br> <b>We were so desperate to escape the miserable cold, ice, and snow so we booked a last minute trip to the closest place we could find with an indoor water park.. The .Great Wolf Lodge---Grapevine.</b><br> <b>                                          </b><img alt="Great Wolf Lodge, " height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nuqWpe0ZCKw/Uvz1NPIDfNI/AAAAAAAADhg/pmCWzeYpT7w/s320/IMG_20140208_121723_978.jpg" width="320"><br> </div>

Our 1st Trip to Great Wolf Lodge---Grapevine

                                      We were so desperate to escape the miserable cold, ice, and snow so we booked a last minute trip t...

Happy Birthday to the Man I Love

<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/-bVcQAzgSeQs/Uvo13KK6J-I/AAAAAAAADhQ/5tpIyNW-Kyw/s1600/IMG_20140207_200841_945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bVcQAzgSeQs/Uvo13KK6J-I/AAAAAAAADhQ/5tpIyNW-Kyw/s1600/IMG_20140207_200841_945.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> We are back from our last minute first vacay in years and I'm wishing a very special birthday to the man I love.<br /> <br /> He's stood beside me through thick and thin and let us move over 13 kids in the house over the last 2 years.<br /> <br /> If that's not love I don't know what is.<br /> <br /> Happy Birthday to a man full of love, character, and goodness.<br /> <br /> I love you.</div>

Happy Birthday to the Man I Love

We are back from our last minute first vacay in years and I'm wishing a very special birthday to the man I love. He's stood be...

A Great Metal House in the Country - Home Tour

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> t<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F-C55OCdBmw/UvJdsIaGK1I/AAAAAAAADfc/PjRZlw3jfO4/s1600/IMG_20131119_174718_433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="metal houses, country houses, metal homes" border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F-C55OCdBmw/UvJdsIaGK1I/AAAAAAAADfc/PjRZlw3jfO4/s1600/IMG_20131119_174718_433.jpg" title="" width="240"></a></div> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">When I thought of metal structures I always used to think of auto repair shops and backyard sheds. Until I moved to the country I never really associated metal with houses. Did you?</span><br> <br> </div>

A Great Metal House in the Country - Home Tour

t When I thought of metal structures I always used to think of auto repair shops and backyard sheds. Until I moved to the country I nev...

What's Cookin in the Campground Kitchen?

<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/-SwjCpsEa3to/UvE6-QqS6yI/AAAAAAAADek/tqRHVlDgmJY/s1600/IMG_20140204_101038_241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SwjCpsEa3to/UvE6-QqS6yI/AAAAAAAADek/tqRHVlDgmJY/s1600/IMG_20140204_101038_241.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <br> <span style="color: red;">Bacon, bacon, bacon....</span>just finished sizzling, 4<span style="color: yellow;"> eggs</span> over medium, and my new favorite breakfast addition a sliced apple with peanut butter. I've NEVER been much of a breakfast girl but since I want to lose weight naturally without too many crazy changes it's a must at least I hear. The peanut butter is so yummy and it really does hold you.<br> <br> </div>

What's Cookin in the Campground Kitchen?

Bacon, bacon, bacon.... just finished sizzling, 4 eggs over medium, and my new favorite breakfast addition a sliced apple with peanu...

Redecorating an Ugly Kitchen

<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;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eui9nH9bkw8/Uu6Y9PLYrQI/AAAAAAAADeU/ShoN60_kZIk/s1600/IMG_20140201_142900_720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eui9nH9bkw8/Uu6Y9PLYrQI/AAAAAAAADeU/ShoN60_kZIk/s1600/IMG_20140201_142900_720.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Betcha never seen carpet this ugly before? You looked right past the cabinets to the floor didn't ya? I know I did.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Welcome to the kitchen at the campgrounds. Several things come to mind...boring, plain, ugly. Lots of work. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

Redecorating an Ugly Kitchen

Betcha never seen carpet this ugly before? You looked right past the cabinets to the floor didn't ya? I know I did. Welcom...