Showing posts with label about us. Show all posts
Showing posts with label about us. Show all posts
Friday, May 9, 2014
May || Photo-a-Day || Week Fifteen
Friday, April 25, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
100th Post || Your Questions Answered
We have our Q+A finally together! Though we most assuredly wanted to present a video instead of a read along, we ran into problems with our webcam and had to leave the thought behind.
We are so glad we got a great outcome and variety of questions! Thanks to each of you for your thoughts and time!
Without further ado...
Monday, February 24, 2014
Forgotten Awards Turned Q+A
Okay... About 6 or 7 months ago someone nominated us for a few awards. We were super busy and after we copied the questions down to answer later, we completely forgot about it and who nominated us! :-(
So... after we remembered it I started typing up my answers whenever I had the time. Obviously, I didn't have too much extra time. But now it's going to be a regular Q+A post!
So... after we remembered it I started typing up my answers whenever I had the time. Obviously, I didn't have too much extra time. But now it's going to be a regular Q+A post!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Q+A // Award
Hey! In this past week and a half we have been nominated twice for the Sunshine Award!
First by Noemie at her lovely blog Seeking Jesus.
And then by a dear girl whose blog we have just found! Make sure to visit her blog here.
She has some great posts on "Why I Wear Skirts" and "Why I Kissed Dating Goodbye".
Make sure to look for them in her archive!
Since we were given both of these awards so close together we thought we would just wrap them into one post!
On to the Q+A and new nominees!
First by Noemie at her lovely blog Seeking Jesus.
And then by a dear girl whose blog we have just found! Make sure to visit her blog here.
She has some great posts on "Why I Wear Skirts" and "Why I Kissed Dating Goodbye".
Make sure to look for them in her archive!
Since we were given both of these awards so close together we thought we would just wrap them into one post!
On to the Q+A and new nominees!
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| [I (Bekah) created this new Sunshine Award photo- the old flower one was getting pretty blurry!] |
.::These are the questions asked by Every Good Gift and our separate answers for each::.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Rebekah's Answers~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q:What is the hardest class/subject you have ever taken/studied?
A: Math. (Need I say more?)
Q:Do you sew/knit/crochet? If so, what was your last project?
A: Yes to all three but I enjoy crocheting the most! The last 'project' was a dishcloth - but in the past I have made a lap blanket that won 3rd prize in a fair...
Q:What is your favorite out-of-the-ordinary food? (i.e. I really like Chinese noodles.)
A: Hm... I pretty much like ordinary foods... The most unusual thing I like would be... pico de gallo?
Q: If you could have lunch with any literary character, who would it be and why?
A: Gilbert Blythe, just because... :-)
Q:What person in your life has really impacted you?
A: Our family friend Wandy has been a great influence!
Q:If you were going to have lunch with the queen of England, what would you wear?
A: Hm... depends on where we were eating! Maybe something like this:
Or for a picnic.... 
(All rights to The Boyer Family Singers Blog)
Q:Hot dogs or hamburgers?
A: Hamburgers.
Q:If you listen to audio dramas, what is the best one you have ever heard?
A: No I don't really. (I can't stand how some narrators read the script!) Hank the Cowdog is a good one my little sisters listen to though.... ;-P
Q:What is your favorite form of worship? (Singing, praying, listening to teaching, serving, etc.)
A: Singing!
Q:If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Hm... Montana!
A: In general, through His Word... And through hearing other people's amazing testimonies!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cassie's Answers~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q:What is the hardest class/subject you have ever taken/studied?
A: Probably my ninth grade Science.
Q:Do you sew/knit/crochet? If so, what was your last project?
A: All three for sure! Last sewing project was my pink 1890 apron for HSF. View that here.
Q:What is your favorite out-of-the-ordinary food? (i.e. I really like Chinese noodles.)
A: Umm... Kiwis or lentils. :)
Q:If you could have lunch with any literary character, who would it be and why?
A:Yikes! Hard one! Maybe- Rachael Lind from Anne of GG because she is such a lively person and loving under all her prickles. That or Neal McNeal from the Christy books. I love his character.
Q:What person in your life has really impacted you?
A: I would say my Aunt Joey. She gave me my first kitting lesson, is amazing at organizing huge fundraisers, is very giving of both time and money to help the needy, and has helped our family in our most difficult times. She is an amazing person! :)
Q:If you were going to have lunch with the queen of England, what would you wear?
A: Some flouncy '50's dress...and of course an overdone hat!
Q:Hot dogs or hamburgers?
A: Hamburgers- most of the time.
Q:If you listen to audio dramas, what is the best one you have ever heard?
A: Just audios in general- James Harriot's country veterinary stories, Anne of Green Gables, and every once in a while I will pick up an Amish love story to listen to while sewing.
Q:What is your favorite form of worship? (Singing, praying, listening to teaching, serving, etc.)
A: Singing and serving.
Q:If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Either Idaho or London. :)
Q:What experience in your life drew you close to God? / Or / In what way has God really revealed himself to you?
A: Umm... My Dad was sick about four years ago and had to be apart from us for a while- we all were drawn together in that time and focused on what God had blessed us with. And when our baby brother was still born, we were all made even more aware at how amazing the life that God gives us is! Our mother was hospitalized after that for a few weeks- God's peace brought me through and gave me comfort and love.
.::Now for the questions from Seeking Jesus::.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Rebekah's Answers~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q:Which color do you try to incorporate the most in your wardrobe?
A: Does denim and or plaid count? ;-P
Q:If you could own a wild animal from nature, which one would it be and why?
A: I would own a brown squirrel! Because I love them! And because I have had [for short periods of time] taken care of the following: A baby possum, baby raccoon, lots of different baby birds, a homing pigeon, salamanders, turtles, frogs, etc. So a squirrel is one thing I have not yet enjoyed having! ;-)
Q:Which is best for you, morning or evening?
Q:Which is best for you, morning or evening?
A: Evening.
Q:What is your favorite summer sport?
A: Baseball. (I do not play [on a team] but my brother does!)
Q:Would you consider coming to Canada? :D
A: Sure! It can't be too much colder than Michigan! (It's -10 degrees right now!)
Q:Which one is your favorite letters from the Apostle Paul (Corinthians 1 or 2, Galatians, Philippians, etc.)?
A: Hm... I never really though about it before. Galatians I guess!
Q:What is your favorite hand craft (crochet, cross-stitch, sewing)?
A: Crocheting.
Q:What is the next birthday on your calendar?
Q:What is the next birthday on your calendar?
A: Our little brother is turning 13 tomorrow!
Q:You've been running errands all day, it's late, and you have to make dinner. What would you quickly make?
A: Biscuits and a glass of milk!
Q:Do you prefer country/bluegrass, classical, or modern music?
A: Well if I have to answer according to what I listen to most it would probably be modern Christian music. But if I answer for what I enjoy most- it's a tie between classical piano and bluegrass! ;-)
Q:What is your favorite thing to do when Spring comes around?
Walk barefoot into the woods to a big patch of forest carpet (a.k.a. moss) and sit down on it. Then SING!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Answers from Cassie~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q:Which color do you try to incorporate the most in your wardrobe?
A: Probably green.
Q:If you could own a wild animal from nature, which one would it be and why?
A: A baby deer. So cute and whimsical! And I just loved the Walton's episode when Erin finds a fawn and
takes it under her wing.
takes it under her wing.
Q:Which is best for you, morning or evening?
A: Either- I don't mind getting up early.
Q:What is your favorite summer sport?
A: I'm not a big one for sports- I'll play volley-ball with friends though.
Q:Would you consider coming to Canada? :D
A: Sure! I love the British accent! :)
Q:Which one is your favorite letters from the Apostle Paul (Corinthians 1 or 2, Galatians, Philippians, etc.)?
A: Hard! These are my most read books....Galatians and Ephesians are probably my favorites!
Q:What is your favorite hand craft (crochet, cross-stitch, sewing)?
A: Sewing over anything else! But in order of like and what I do most: Sewing, knitting, crocheting,
cross-stitch.
cross-stitch.
Q:What is the next birthday on your calendar?
A: Our brother's is this Thursday!
Q:You've been running errands all day, it's late, and you have to make dinner. What would you quickly make?
A: A sandwich!
Q:Do you prefer country/bluegrass, classical, or modern music?
A: Country/bluegrass!
A: Country/bluegrass!
Q:What is your favorite thing to do when Spring comes around?
A: Prepare the garden and go bike-riding!
A: Prepare the garden and go bike-riding!
This time around we will nominating eleven of our fellow bloggers.
If you are chosen and want to participate:
- Copy and paste image above or create your own.
- Answer the following questions.
- Nominate your own bloggers (as many as you choose).
- Let your nominees know.
- Put together 11 of questions to ask them.
- Publish your post!
Questions for Nominees to Answer:
Q. What is your favorite thing to do when spring comes around?
Q. What kinds of animals do you own?
Q. What experience in your life drew you close to God? / Or / In what way has God really revealed himself to you?
Q. What is a favorite color of yours?
Q. Do you like to knit, crochet, or sew the most?
Q. Which one is your favorite letters from the Apostle Paul (Corinthians 1 or 2, Galatians, Philippians, etc.)?
Q. What are some of your favorite old time shows? (Waltons, Little House, Andy Griffith, Father Knows Best, Christy)
Q. What is your favorite thing to bake?
Q. Skirts or dresses?
Q. What household chore do you enjoy the most?
Q. City or country life?
And now, for our grand finale, our fabulous bloggers!
- Kalin from Modesty is My Policy
- Natasha from Day by Day
- Heather from Trusting You Lord
- Khloe from All Things Good
- Natalie from The Life of a Christian Homeschooled Teenager
- The Boyer Ladies from The Boyer Family Singers Blog
- Laura from Living and Dressing For My Savior
- Maria from The Northwestern Girl
- Natalie from Rain Drops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens
- Paige from Sunday Best and All the Rest
- Anna from A Handmaiden of the Lord
Thanks everyone!
If you plan on participating or have any questions, let us know!!
Signing Off,
Calico Sisters
Friday, February 7, 2014
Photo-a-Day//February//Week Two
Here's the second installment of photo-a-day! Enjoy! ;-)
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| Friday: Cassie and I finally watched this movie- loved it! |
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Saturday: Dad and his adopted son Harv. :-P |
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| Monday: homemade biscuits- who could ask for anything more?? |
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| Tuesday: all of the books I'm currently reading... (And some journals...) |
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| Wednesday: our haul at Sam's Club. |
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| Thursday: little sister Melody sitting in our basement. (And watching 'Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas' with Si Robertson as 'Silas'!) |
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| Today: Little sisters doing schoolwork in our family room- yes, pajamas are sometimes used as school uniforms... ;-P |
Thanks all! Have a grand day!
Any plans for watching the Olympics?
~Rebekah
Friday, January 31, 2014
Photo-a-Day//January//Week One
Hi everyone! Here are the pictures for our first installment of the photo-a-day series!
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| Friday: we boiled up a batch of fresh-layed eggs for some egg salad. |
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| Saturday: it was just 'warm' enough to go sledding. (1 degree.) |
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| Sunday: me playing the piano. |
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| Monday: the new bedroom valance that Cassie made. |
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| Tuesday: our delicious baked potato supper! Plus [lots] of other delicious toppings! |
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| Wednesday: me reading my book. (It's about WW1 and called 'My Secret War') |
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| Thursday: Cassie keeping warm in homemade socks and shawl. |
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| Today: the newly finished floor-to-ceiling magnet board and chalkboard! |
I hope you enjoyed the pictures of our day-to-day life! See y'all next week!
~Rebekah
Monday, November 18, 2013
A Thankful Spirit // In Black Skirts and Solids
Hello! Since I already have caught you up on our weekend with yesterday's post, I will get right to our sermon. This sermon was amazing! The topic of developing a thankful spirit can have so much to do with how we respond and the outcome of our situations.Very important! What perfect preparation for our quickly approaching holiday- Thanksgiving!
Our main verses this week were actually an entire chapter.
Deuteronomy 8
"Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors. 2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. 3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years. 5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.
6 Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him. 7 For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with brooks, streams, and deep springs gushing out into the valleys and hills; 8 a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey; 9 a land where bread will not be scarce and you will lack nothing; a land where the rocks are iron and you can dig copper out of the hills.
10 When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. 11 Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. 12 Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, 13 and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, 14 then your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 15 He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and waterless land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. 16 He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something your ancestors had never known, to humble and test you so that in the end it might go well with you. 17 You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” 18 But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.
19 If you ever forget the Lord your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed. 20 Like the nations the Lord destroyed before you, so you will be destroyed for not obeying the Lord your God.
This talks about the past, obedience, the blessing from the Lord how to respond to the blessings. Some of us are about to enter into this time of blessing, but right now we do not see the land, copper, gold and silver, and rich foods as talked about in this passage.In the place of blessing comes responsibility. We see a command given above, not just a command to obey the Lord, but a command not to forget what the Lord has already done for us.Here is were we have to ask ourselves, am I really a thankful person ? Most of us can say that we are thankful, but as our pastor stressed, this does not mean that we have developed a thankful spirit.It is one thing to be thankful when something good is happening to us, it is another to have a thankful spirit in spite of what is happening. This is not easy to do or see. It demands from us more than a 'thank you' here and there.Often we are thankful in times while we are being blessed, and yet God wants us to be a person who lives with a thankful spirit.Jon Jude, a preacher in the early ages, described gratitude as a vaccine, an anti-toxin, it can prevent the invasion of a discouraged spirit.It can prevent the effects of the poison, of criticism, and grumbling.A spirit of gratitude can sooth and heal the most troubled spirit. Having a thankful spirit can help us to get through it all without being damaged.
On December 5, 2010, our family went through a terrible loss.We were expecting our baby brother to be born any time, but on that day he was stillborn. Those words bring tears to my eyes.But living through that terrible time we kept our mind set on how much we were blessed, that my mother was alive, that we were still a family with so much more than some can call their own.I am not telling you all this for your pity, but rather to show you one of my own scenarios, to be here for you, to show you that I made it through, and that I still believe in Jesus' love.To bring encouragement to you.
We do not have to go very far to find any amount of sorrow or discouragement.If we are not careful it can easily sweep into our souls-our very inmost being- and rob us of our joy of being thankful.
Moses is giving the people a warning not to forget what God had done for them.In doing so, they were to receive a great blessing.He also stated, that somewhere in the not too distant feature, they were going to be tempted into thinking that they were the reason for their own prosperity.That God would begin to be pushed to the background.This can be the worst one. We will become proud and self seeking/righteous, we could completely ruin our lives if we do not catch ourselves before it is too late.When we are only thankful for the moment, we are not a very sympathetic person.When we have a thankful spirit you have a heart that is sympathetic and kind. It will come naturally.
SO, a couple of things to watch out for and remember in order to obtain a thankful spirit:
1.) When we develop a thankful spirit it conserves the blessings of the past. Remember the song, Count Your Blessings (name them on by one.) Moses reminded the people about how God brought them (v.2) through the dessert, etc. Remind yourself how far God has brought you.
2.) We can begin to thank God for the blessings we asked for and did not receive.At the time we might have thought we knew what would help out and be the best, but looking back as the clock ticks, away we see how Romans 8:28 comes into play. It didn't make alot of sense back then when I was living in the moment, but on the other side of the storm, the situation, we can begin to see that 'all things work together for good.' It has made me into who I am today, I have a deeper love for life, I can relate to people who have lost a loved one, that it breaks them down to almost more than they can bare. We can trust God for the unseen because of His past steadfastness.
3.) God does not bless because of something we did to earn it, but rather because He loves us.And when we live a life of obedience blessings flow our way.We can place ourselves in a way to be blessed greater.
Shoes,borrowed from mom // Slip, made by me // Skirt, borrowed from Bek, goodwill, $4 // Undershirt, ? //
Pink shirt, fill a bag sale // Green shrug, goodwill, $3 // Headband, thrift store, .50
It was pretty funny that Bek and I ended up matching this week, it was totally unplanned.
I had gotten this lace shirt a while and only wore it once with a jean jacket.The black made it a little more elegant, but I didn't (and don't like wearing) all black, so I added my favorite green sweater. I think that it added a little more life to the outfit. Then paired it with a black lace undershirt, since it needed one, and to keep the lace going and coordinate with the other black pieces of the rest of it.
Shoes, borrowed from me, goodwill, $4 // Hose, thrift store, .50 // Skirt, goodwill, $4 // Undershirt, thrift store $2 //
Blue shirt, goodwill, $3 // Burgundy shrug, hand-me-down, goodwill, $4 //
Pearls, gifted // Bobby pins, borrowed from me/made by me
I just love Rebekah's colors!The pearls gave a nice neckline with the bib shaped overlay of the shirt.
Also the scalloping on the shoes. :)
As you may be wondering by now, that is, where our photos were taken this week- both lovely sight are located less than a half mile down our road! We love our little town! The building (pictured above) is the township hall that is still in use and the more rustic dwelling (located next to each other) is the remains of our original post office, which is awaiting to be further funded to restore to its original perfection! And as you probably have already guessed, (from the steeple picture) there is also the 'River Side Chapel' that holds Sunday night church services and special occasions.Since it was surprisingly warm yesterday, we took the extra time to walk down and take the advantage of these last few warmer days.
Who knows, it will probably be snowing tomorrow, it really is true that we have crazy weather here in Michigan!
SO,
What was your sermon on ?
How was your weekend ?
Do you have any historical sites near you ?
Love and blessings to you!
Cassie
Our main verses this week were actually an entire chapter.
Deuteronomy 8
6 Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him. 7 For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with brooks, streams, and deep springs gushing out into the valleys and hills; 8 a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey; 9 a land where bread will not be scarce and you will lack nothing; a land where the rocks are iron and you can dig copper out of the hills.
10 When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. 11 Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. 12 Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, 13 and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, 14 then your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 15 He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and waterless land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. 16 He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something your ancestors had never known, to humble and test you so that in the end it might go well with you. 17 You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” 18 But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.
19 If you ever forget the Lord your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed. 20 Like the nations the Lord destroyed before you, so you will be destroyed for not obeying the Lord your God.
On December 5, 2010, our family went through a terrible loss.We were expecting our baby brother to be born any time, but on that day he was stillborn. Those words bring tears to my eyes.But living through that terrible time we kept our mind set on how much we were blessed, that my mother was alive, that we were still a family with so much more than some can call their own.I am not telling you all this for your pity, but rather to show you one of my own scenarios, to be here for you, to show you that I made it through, and that I still believe in Jesus' love.To bring encouragement to you.
We do not have to go very far to find any amount of sorrow or discouragement.If we are not careful it can easily sweep into our souls-our very inmost being- and rob us of our joy of being thankful.
Moses is giving the people a warning not to forget what God had done for them.In doing so, they were to receive a great blessing.He also stated, that somewhere in the not too distant feature, they were going to be tempted into thinking that they were the reason for their own prosperity.That God would begin to be pushed to the background.This can be the worst one. We will become proud and self seeking/righteous, we could completely ruin our lives if we do not catch ourselves before it is too late.When we are only thankful for the moment, we are not a very sympathetic person.When we have a thankful spirit you have a heart that is sympathetic and kind. It will come naturally.
SO, a couple of things to watch out for and remember in order to obtain a thankful spirit:
1.) When we develop a thankful spirit it conserves the blessings of the past. Remember the song, Count Your Blessings (name them on by one.) Moses reminded the people about how God brought them (v.2) through the dessert, etc. Remind yourself how far God has brought you.
2.) We can begin to thank God for the blessings we asked for and did not receive.At the time we might have thought we knew what would help out and be the best, but looking back as the clock ticks, away we see how Romans 8:28 comes into play. It didn't make alot of sense back then when I was living in the moment, but on the other side of the storm, the situation, we can begin to see that 'all things work together for good.' It has made me into who I am today, I have a deeper love for life, I can relate to people who have lost a loved one, that it breaks them down to almost more than they can bare. We can trust God for the unseen because of His past steadfastness.
3.) God does not bless because of something we did to earn it, but rather because He loves us.And when we live a life of obedience blessings flow our way.We can place ourselves in a way to be blessed greater.
Pink shirt, fill a bag sale // Green shrug, goodwill, $3 // Headband, thrift store, .50
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| Old hotel and General Store in background. |
I had gotten this lace shirt a while and only wore it once with a jean jacket.The black made it a little more elegant, but I didn't (and don't like wearing) all black, so I added my favorite green sweater. I think that it added a little more life to the outfit. Then paired it with a black lace undershirt, since it needed one, and to keep the lace going and coordinate with the other black pieces of the rest of it.
Blue shirt, goodwill, $3 // Burgundy shrug, hand-me-down, goodwill, $4 //
Pearls, gifted // Bobby pins, borrowed from me/made by me
Also the scalloping on the shoes. :)
Who knows, it will probably be snowing tomorrow, it really is true that we have crazy weather here in Michigan!
SO,
What was your sermon on ?
How was your weekend ?
Do you have any historical sites near you ?
Love and blessings to you!
Cassie
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Equine Anniversary and Winter Begins
Hey Y'all! Guess what I woke up to at 7:27 a.m. this morning, yes snow. It was actually quite a surprise for me. (Seeing as how it has been raining for nearly 2 weeks straight!) I really don't know how it was even cold enough to snow, the ground is not frozen at all! All that is left of the two inches we got now is a trampled slush and broken tree branches. And in addition to my regular morning chores, I found myself doing something a little more than strange; going around shaking trees! ;-) There were several large tree limbs that had cracked from the weight of the (very heavy) snow. So I had to go around our property scraping all the icy snow off of the plants to avoid any more 'blizzard clean up'. (I can assure you there are a lot of saplings seeing as how we live in the Allegan Forest!) But enough of this Michigan weather report- on to the pictures! :-)
The walnut tree outside our bedroom window still has a lot of black (Even though they're green. :p) walnuts on it! It was not time for it to snow yet! We have an abundance of these nuts and harvest them almost every fall to dry in our attic, then we crack them open in the winter and enjoy!
(Much better than store-bought!)
As you can see, the leaves have barely started falling, adding to the weight of the branches. :-(
Our Saint Bernard/Great Dane (Harvey) snuffling around in the fresh snow.
Our goat pen does look positively enchanting in the winter though! ;-)
Now, on to the next subject- our Hackney pony, Havah. Last year a friend of ours (Who owns a boarding facility) was moving and had to get rid of a few of her own horses. Havah was one that she had recently accepted from a family that got her for their daughter after her horse passed away, thinking it would comfort her. The daughter was too sad to care for her though and gave her to our friend. (Havah's first owners were an Amish family that used her for their buggy horse.) We have wanted a horse our whole life but Mom thought we should start out with something smaller, so Havah was the perfect fit! (She is only around 12 hands high) As I said, our friend owned a small boarding stable with several other horses. So Havah, being the smallest, got picked on a lot. :(
When we got her she had lost a lot of weight and been bitten/ kicked by a large gelding there, as seen in the picture below.
(Note: this is with her full winter coat that you can see her ribs.)
Nevertheless, she was a cute little pony and soon warmed up to us!
(Sorry, these pictures were taken with an old camera and have the wrong date on them!)
Showing off her high-stepping nature!
(Curly hair)
[It makes me so sad to look at these old photos and see how skinny her neck was!:( ]
So, now that you've seen what she did look like, time for the "new horse" she is now that we've had her a full year! ;-) (October fifth 2012 is when we brought her home!)
(Thanks to God and a lot of hay!)
Munching grass in the backyard...
All ready for a ride!
Look at that beautiful shiny coat!!!
Nice and plump! (Maybe a little too plump!)
Having a little extra grain after standing still to get her mane braided!
A roll in her favorite hole!
Messing around...
I like this one because you can see me taking the picture... :-)
Simply gorgeous.
In this one you can see her fat little stomach she acquired over last winter. ;)
(Her cute white stocking.)
Havah's favorite treat- a bite of bark...
She loves being wet- too bad every time we give her a bath she rolls around in the dirt. ;p
She enjoys a good scrub!
(Much better than store-bought!)
Now, on to the next subject- our Hackney pony, Havah. Last year a friend of ours (Who owns a boarding facility) was moving and had to get rid of a few of her own horses. Havah was one that she had recently accepted from a family that got her for their daughter after her horse passed away, thinking it would comfort her. The daughter was too sad to care for her though and gave her to our friend. (Havah's first owners were an Amish family that used her for their buggy horse.) We have wanted a horse our whole life but Mom thought we should start out with something smaller, so Havah was the perfect fit! (She is only around 12 hands high) As I said, our friend owned a small boarding stable with several other horses. So Havah, being the smallest, got picked on a lot. :(
When we got her she had lost a lot of weight and been bitten/ kicked by a large gelding there, as seen in the picture below.
Nevertheless, she was a cute little pony and soon warmed up to us!
So, now that you've seen what she did look like, time for the "new horse" she is now that we've had her a full year! ;-) (October fifth 2012 is when we brought her home!)
(Thanks to God and a lot of hay!)
One of Havah's best friends! ;)
And a few more photos...
Havah and I.
Well, I hope this post has not been too boring for those of you who are not equine lovers!
I was going to add an outfit post at the end but it is far too cold outside-
let alone it's pouring rain!
Ahh, Michigan weather.
We will try to get another post up this week, probably Saturday but maybe before. ;-)
Hope you enjoyed Havah's Story!
~Rebekah
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