Cloudy Days

I am so tired of this cloudy,rainy weather! I know its great for the gardens, but geez I need a little sunshine! Its been so dreary and cool lately! I am keeping my fingers crossed that Saturday will be pretty for the street fair,it will be my first Saturday off in ages! Matt  officially starts as my sub at work, and I am so excited! I am still figuring out what to do for Mom for Mothers Day next week end, but it will be nice having Saturday and Sunday off to work it out! If its pretty maybe a cook out? It seems like we do a lot of those when we get together this time of year, but they are so simple and it seems to please  everyone!

We got another blueberry bush in the mail today, I think we may have gone a little overboard on the fruit. If all of them take off we will have a LOT of fruit! I mean we have strawberries, peaches, apples, cherries (sweet and sour), nectarines, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, 2 types of grapes! That's a lot of fruit!! I guess the bees will be happy!There's a lot we can do with them anyway, who knows maybe we will open a fruit stand with fruit,fresh eggs, honey and, bees wax candles,and then goats milk and cheese..lol  

 Well, one of the good things of the cooler cloudy weather is its perfect for a fire! Since its not raining I am going to take a cup of coffee out and light up the fire pit! That is after a run to Sweet Frogs for yogurt! Enjoy your night and don't forget to count your blessings!

New week end plans!

I am so excited, its my last Saturday to work before my sub starts! I cannot believe I will finally have ALL week end off! I have so many great week end ideas running around in my head..the first ..to go camping again! I can't wait to go back up to Morrow Mountain , set up the tent ,build a fire and relax! I love it up there,its so quiet and peaceful, so many times I have awoken to deer right outside my tent, birds chirping, and a nice cooling breeze! There is nothing like cooking out in the open, eating by a fire,or listening to the sounds of the night as you listen to the crackle of the fire! Long hikes in the woods, reading an awesome book in a hammock..Wow! I cannot wait! Nothing renews me faster than a long week end camping!
Then there are all those spring festivals and street fairs that I always miss! I love checking out the booths,looking for something unique, or a bargain buy!Munching on the food at the booths, from funnel cakes to hot dogs! Watching all the different people who go, it's a lot of fun! There's one all over the place ,Lexington, Southern Pines,Carthage,Goldston, and of course Cameron!In the fall all the church bazaars, are very similar, barbecue, canned goods, and all sorts of stuff! They always start early, and I am always at work! Well now, I get to go! Yay!!
Now also I have so many plans for the yard,with Rics bees coming and plans for milking goats next year there is a lot of work to be done!We have started, by planted more fruit trees, and bushes,and flowers and such,but there is still a lot to do, like getting fencing and putting it up,getting the small garden pond in for the bees,finishing my swing for the yard, and maybe getting meat chickens next spring to go along with the layers we have!It is right much work,but its a therapy of sorts too!
Then I also want to volunteer more,can a bunch of stuff this summer, and visit some of my relatives I have not seen in awhile. I also plan on spending a LOT of time with  Shannon,Chris and my grandchildren when they come in for a visit this August! So,yes I am a little excited about  my new work schedule and having all week end off and if I can get a third of this done I will be a happy girl! Have an awesome week end!

Spring week-ends

  Wow ! Its been a great week-end! Today, what an awesome day! It was absolutely gorgeous!  I love this time of year, and I am  so ready for a camping trip! This is one of those days where it would be crazy to stay inside.Saturday I worked, then we went to Fayetteville and helped with a cook-out for the homeless. It went terrific and they all really seemed to enjoy it, we had a DJ and great food and it was really nice.Then we went to Sweet Frog's had some tasty frozen yogurt with some good friends !Tonight, we cooked out for supper, planted some stuff and helped moved some furniture.!
 On the down side, something got one of our younger chickens, we have 2 that keep escaping the smaller holding coop,the one where we keep them until we put them together with the adult ones. When Ric saw they were out and got his shoes on to put them back,one was gone! We think it was another hawk, they fly around looking for a loose one, and this is the second one they have gotten this year! I think i am going to go on and try to integrate the smaller ones in with the big ones to keep them safe. I hate losing them!
  I wish the week-ends were longer, I have so much I want to do , and try to cram in everything on Saturdays after work and Sundays ,but I never get it all done!Tomorrow will be another busy day at work,but I am thankful I have a job,and I really don't mind it , especially this time of year!Its nice to be out, with the jeep window down, a nice breeze and meeting all sorts of people. Things could be a  lot worse,working with the homeless this week end made me realize how thankful I am for the way things are in my life. When you see people who are homeless, or have no idea where the next meal is coming from because all their money went to bills to keep a roof and electricity..it makes you REALLY appreciate what you have!So remember trials make you stronger, and someone always has a worse situation then you do! Smile and make people wonder what your up too!Night..

Easter week end

 I had a really wonderful Easter ! We got up and went to sunrise service at Saint Andrews church , where my sister and parents go,and we had an amazing breakfast afterwards! Then we came home did some last minute preparations for the cookout .. Even with the weather, on again off again rain, it turned out really well!  The food was great the people were wonderful and I really enjoyed myself. Afterward   Mom got to see her ballgame and we had a fire in the fire pit ,Dad,and Hollie,Catie,Jonathan,Ric,and Ryan were there..it was so nice and relaxing!  Shannon , Chris and the kids were the only thing missing, I cannot wait til we have them all here too! When we all are together,I always love it, its truly the best way for me to spend my time.    I think everyone really enjoyed it. This is the first time I went in to a get together without as much stress.. and it was the best time I have had in a long time, I have proven to myself attitude is everything,lol. Most of the time we get together  I get so stressed trying to make sure everything is clean, the food is just right, and everything's getting done.. I don't have time to focus on  visiting and talking with everyone. This time I made a decision ,to really relax and visit with my family ,even if everything wasn't just right , and I am glad I did, things went better, and I think overall everyone enjoyed it more! After most everyone was gone, I was talking to Mom and she wants to get together, more often than just holiday,just simplify things a bit. I love the idea,I love the fact we are close, and I agree we don't make enough of an effort to see each other unless its a holiday! I hope everyone had a great Easter, and that we all remember what we were celebrating! He is risen!