Scripture Sunday.....

Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.

-- HABAKKUK 3:17-18

Free Stuff....

This past week the kids and I were driving around town and saw some free items sitting on the curb. When I saw this barn I knew we had to bring it home. Gabe was pretty excited about it and right away said, "I think we should paint it red." So the next day we headed to Ace Hardware to picked up some red spray paint.

Before:

After:

I love how it tuned out and the barn looks wonderful in the boy's room and matches the John Deere curtains, which has red barns all over them.

Camp-out......
The other night the kids set up a pretend camp out with the neighbor girl. It was so cute to see them out there in their chairs all bundled up. It was cold out and a real fire would of really felt nice, but they settled for a pretend fire.

Applesauce......
This past weekend the kids and I were busy making homemade applesauce. The kids just love the stuff and the awesome taste keep me from ever buying it in the store. The funnest part was peeling the apples, which was a snap with our apple peeler. The kids loved taking turns. I now have a bunch of containers in my freezer and 5 quarts and a 1 pint canned. I am hoping to have a chance at canning a few more jars.

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My Boys.....

I knitted both the boys a new winter hat and they both look so cute in them.

There is Hope.....

You can turn back to God,
because He has not turned His back on you.

You can hold on to God,
because He has not released His hold on you.

You can love God again,
because He has never stopped loving you.

I have formed you, you are My servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me! I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, And like a cloud, your sins. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:21-22

Brussel Sprouts.....
This was the first time I have ever planted brussel sprouts. I watched a show on them earlier this spring and then saw the plants for sale. I decided to try them out and thought the kids would enjoy watching them grow. It is pretty neat how the brussel sprouts grow on the main stem.