Son-Day: "You Are Holy"

You Are Holy
Nichole Nordeman
Praise Father God,
Giver of life
Power and might,
Goodness and light
Ruler of all
Praise to the Son,
The living Christ
Body and blood,
Mercy and love
Sweet sacrifice
You are holy,
Holy
You are holy,
Holy
Praise Holy Ghost,
Voice in the dark
Healer and friend,
Fire and wind
Lord of our hearts
Praise Father God,
Praise to the Son
Praise Holy Ghost,
Praise Father,
Son And Holy Ghost
You are holy,
Holy
You are holy,
Holy
You are holy,
Holy
You are holy,
Holy...


Thanks to my Father, to His Son, to the Holy Ghost. For knowing I am never alone. For Your master plan, and my part in it. Blessings to all!

Show & Tell: Thanksgiving Decor

{Kelli may not be doing Show & Tell today:}

Down came Halloween,
 


















and up went Thanksgiving
 

(til Sunday, when up will go Christmas:)
Wooden turkey, made by my youngest in Cub Scouts. Two little turkeys from the dollar store.

 

My little girl scarecrow, she looks ragged, but scarecrows are supposed to:)

 

Mr. Tom Turkey (his bride met her untimely demise a couple of years ago)

 

My 'Autumn' display with addition of my pilgrim girl.
Some where I have a little Indian boy, and will someday find the perfect set.

 

I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!

All Creatures Of Our God And King: Happy Thanksgiving!

All Creatures Of Our God And King!!!

God bless you, and yours, on this day of remembrance!
Psalms Chapter 136: 1-26
1 O GIVE thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17 To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
21 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
22 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Hardy Butterfly Bush

Moving stuff around yesterday, I found this baby growing wild, in spite of being in a tiny pot, and receiving little water. (it is laying down because it is too top heavy to stand)

 

So, to honor it, it was bumped up to a gallon pot, and watered well.
Look at this bloom!

 

Buddleia Butterfly Bush 'Pink Delight' Grows to 15' tall; Large, fragrant flower clusters attract butterflies. Bloms July-August. Attractive gray-green foliage. Ideal choice for mixed borders or perennial gardens.
{and I agree!}

Bloomin' Tuesday! 11/25/08 pt 2

Front deck corner (what I see out my front door)
Before freeze warning

 

Same corner with tender plants on porch (ready to bring in quickly)
Notice the Maroon Maple Sugar Hibiscus
Large pot: Bird of Paradise, running rose, yellow violas (in memory of my MIL), snapdragons, iris and grass; white pot: mint, sweet potato vine, yellow violas, grass, snapdragons

 

When I brought the Maple Sugar Hibiscus inside, I was surprised to see blooms!
They are the same color as the plant. Amazing!

 

Last blooms, the Maple Sugar Hibiscus is really washed out from the flash, it is more like the above picture:)

 

to you Kodak Photo Program!

I have figured a way around you!
(you no longer have the power over my computer and my life)
I have completely removed you from my computer!
(no longer will you automatically come up-and freeze up my computer-making it impossible for me to do ANYTHING)
I have downloaded Picasa2 (FREE ONLINE)
(DID YOU HEAR ME SAY FREE!!!???!!!)
I have had hubby fix my camera chip plug in on my computer!
(I am no longer reliant on your power draining port!!)
I have downloaded, edited, and posted using the 'blog this' button on my NEW FREE Picasa2 program!
(No more moving pictures from Kodak, to Microsoft, and such, just a click away from progress!)
SOOOOOOOO....
 

To You Kodak Photo Program!
(I love my camera though:)
{gracfully stated by Metro Kitty}

Son-Day: "Every Season"

Every Season
Nichole Nordeman
Every evening sky, an invitation
To trace the patterned stars
And early in July, a celebration
For freedom that is ours
And I notice You
In children’s games
In those who watch them from the shade
Every drop of sun is full of fun and wonder
You are summer

And even when the trees have just surrendered
To the harvest time
Forfeiting their leaves in late September
And sending us inside
Still I notice You when change begins
And I am braced for colder winds
I will offer thanks for what has been and was to come
You are autumn

And everything in time and under heaven
Finally falls asleep
Wrapped in blankets white, all creation
Shivers underneath
And still I notice you
When branches crack
And in my breath on frosted glass
Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter
You are winter

And everything that’s new has bravely surfaced
Teaching us to breathe
What was frozen through is newly purposed
Turning all things green
So it is with You
And how You make me new
With every season’s change
And so it will be
As You are re-creating me
Summer, autumn, winter, spring



Breath-taking,
Simply breath-taking,
Dear Father, as I go about, open my eyes to see Your wonders, and to see Your Hand in them! Bless us all, no matter what 'season' we are in.

Thanks to all the bloggers sharing their beautiful skies!

Silly Video Saturday! Funny Kitties

With or with out music! Gotta love the kitties!

Playing along

Play along...
This little meme came from Nola at Alamo North
Here are my answers, please feel free to take it and fill in yours...
1. Where is your cell phone.~~
Purse (family finally got me to take one, its a 're'fillable' track phone, I don't remember to take it with me, OR turn it on if I do:)

2. Where is your significant other?~~~
Working out of town until Saturday (miss ya baby:)

3. Your hair color? ~~~
Almost black with gray highlights :)

4. Your Mother? ~~~
Living only 17 miles away:)

5. Your Father?~~~
Heaven:)

6. Your favorite thing?~~~
Reading, gardening, blogging

7. Your dream last night? ~~~
Dreamed about the little computer game I played last night

8. Your dream goal?~~~
To live on my mom's property

9. The room you're in? ~~~
Living room

10. Your hobby?~~~
My garden

11. Your fear?~~~
That we won't have food

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? ~~~
Mom's (see #8)

13. Where were you last night?~~~
Home

14. What you are not?~~~
Thin and young

15. One of your wish list items?~~~
More organization

16. Where you grew up?~~~
Texas-from East (Jefferson) to West (El Paso) and many places in between

17. The last thing you did?~~~
Turned the channel to my girls morning cartoon

18. What are you wearing?~~~
T-shirt, sweat pants, (undies:), wedding ring, and a smile:)

19. Your TV? ~~~~~
Living room, bedroom,

20. Your Pets?~~~
Cats inside-lounging after their breakfast, dogs outside-wanting in to be fed, rabbits outside-wanting fed!

21. Your computer? ~~~
HP in the living room

22. Your Mood? ~~~
Content

23. Missing someone?~~~
Not right this moment

24. Your car?~~~
Chevy Truck (that hubby works in-not happy about that:)

25. Something you're not wearing?~~~
Shoes

26. Favorite Store?~~~
Walmart (actually its a love/hate relationship)

27. Your summer?~~~
Hot & Humid

28. Love someone?~~~
Love LOTS of someones:)

29. Your favorite colors? ~~~
purple and all colors that compliment purple:)

30. When was the last time you laughed?~~~
Yesterday, need to laugh today:)

31. When was the last time you cried?~~~
I cry easy-started to cry talking about the movie Fireproof with a friend yesterday.

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Your turn!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUDREY!!!

My oldest granddaughter,
Little Miss Audrey Madison turned the BIG TWO 11/10/2009
Tiffany, her mom, hasn't posted pictures yet, SO I'll just have to share these!
First, (mom and dad) Tiffany and Colyn all dolled up

Tiny picture of the family at fair

Safe and happy in daddy's arms

Fun at the beach with mom!

Little mermaid

In the garden with Nana (other grandma)

So from Texas all the way up to Wisconsin:
HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY AUDREY!!!!!
What a doll! Look at this smile!

It takes up her whole face!

If Your Happy and You Know It...

If your happy and you know it clap your hands...

"Happiness is not about having what you want, its about wanting what you have"

If your happy and you know it clap your hands...

"The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase;
If you pursue happiness, you'll never find it."

If your happy and you know it...

"Don't let the sadness of your past, and the fear of the future, ruin the happiness of your present."

Then your face will surely show it...

"Today is better than yesterday!"

If your happy and you know it...

"The Happiest people don't have it all, they just make the best with what they've got!"

CLAP YOUR HANDS!

A free gift from above"



"Will you live or merely exist?"


"It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out....." ----Gordon B. Hinkley
(taken from Lisa Lou at Is that a garage door on my ceiling?)

You know the saying "if mama ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy"? Well for the sake of peace in my home (where my people hang their hearts), mama is going to try, really try, to be happy, and make this place a safe, happy home!!! (send me some prayers? ;)

Me taking time to appreciate makes me happy, AND makes my house run better, AND helps others have a safe place to fall.

I love this first quote!
"Happiness is not about having what you want, its about wanting what you have"
I would love it written on my living room wall or down my hallway.
When I take time to enjoy what I have, my world is truly a MORE peaceful place!
11th Heavens Homemaking Haven for Home Maker Monday

Everyday Elegance for My Favorite Things Monday

AND
As for Me and My House for Making A Happy Home Monday

Son-Day: "I Know That My Redeemer Lives"...

I Know that My Redeemer Lives
By: Samuel Medley

I know that my Redeemer lives!
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my ever living head!

He lives triumphant from the grave;
He lives eternally to save;
He lives exalted, throned above;
He lives to rule his Church in love.

He lives to grant me rich supply;
He lives to guide me with his eye;
He lives to comfort me when faint;
He lives to hear my soul’s complaint.

He lives to silence all my fears;
He lives to wipe away my tears;
He lives to calm my troubled heart;
He lives all blessings to impart.

He lives to bless me with his love;
He lives to plead for me above;
He lives my hungry soul to feed;
He lives to help in time of need.

He lives, my kind, wise, heavenly friend;
He lives and loves me to the end;
He lives, and while he lives, I’ll sing;
He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King!

He lives and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death;
He lives my mansion to prepare;
He lives to bring me safely there.

He lives, all glory to his name!
He lives, my savior, still the same;
What joy this blest assurance gives:
I know that my Redeemer lives!


Author: attr. John Hatton
Tune: Duke Street 1st Published in: 1775

Again, beautiful art work with beautiful words! Today, Father, help me focus on what I need to help Jesus make up the difference! Thank you for Jesus, Thank you for a plan that allows my growth, and my return. Help me enjoy my growth! Blessings to all, In Jesus Holy Name! Amen


PSALM 130
O Lord, hear our prayers, forgive iniquity, and redeem Israel.
A SONG OF DEGREES.
1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.
2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
5 I await for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
7 Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

My Husband Rocks!: Who is this man????

I'm copying this from Pen-less Writer...

My Hubby's birthday was last Saturday. And I thought this would be a perfect way to share my love for this man with everyone.

MY HUSBAND - MY LOVE - MY FRIEND - MY OTHER HALF

Husband & Father Extraordinaire


1. He's sitting in front of the TV: what is on the screen?
CSI, The Unit, or some other crime story. Don't bother talking to him, he won't hear you.

2. You're out to eat: what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?
Ranch, but at home he likes vinaigrette

3. What's one food he doesn't like?
Beef Liver-and neither do I, so it has never been cooked in our house.

4. You stop at a store, what drink does he buy:)
Diet A&W (he's an addict:)

5. Where did he go to high school?
Boswell, TX

6. What size shoe does he wear?
11
Had to look: 10/11

7. If he was to collect anything what would it be?
John Wayne Movies, Star Trek Christmas Ornaments, Tools
(he also likes to buy towels, and new pots and pans)

8. What is his favorite color?
Red

9. What would this person eat every day if he could?
Steak & potatoes

10. What is his favorite cereal?

He likes a variety

11. What would he never wear?
A dress (again:)

12. What is his favorite sports team.
Cowboys-I think

13. Who did he vote for?
"Ginger" jk;)

14. Who is his best friend?
Hopefully me:)
(I asked him last night and he said 'actually you are':)

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?
Probably talk so much when he doesn't feel like listening:)

16. How many states has he lived in?
3 or 4

17. What is his heritage?
German

18. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake?
Angel food, with strawberries, and cool-whip

19. Did he play sports in high school?
Football; Marching band (tuba)

20. What could he spend hours doing?
Watching TV (hopefully some day he will take time to fish:)

Happy 46th Sweetie!
Loved going out with you last night.
Loved seeing the movie 'Fireproof' (knew you'd like it:),
Love you coming home every night,
Love sharing my life with you!
Thanks for spending almost half your life with me.
I know we can keep going,
becoming BIGGER and BETTER!
Now and Forever my love,
Now and Forever


(20+ years AND getting long, I MEAN going strong;)



More time
Needtobreathe

I promised you the world again
Everything within my hands
All the riches one could dream
They will come from me

I hoped that you could understand
That this is not what I had planned
Please don’t worry now
It will turn around

Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we’ll be fine
So say what’s on your mind
Cause I can’t figure out just what’s inside

I hoped that you could understand
That this is not what I had planned
Please don’t worry now
It will turn around

Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we’ll be fine
So say what’s on your mind
Cause I can’t figure out just what’s inside
So say alright
Cause I know we can make it if we try
Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we’ll be fine

We’re off to new lands
So hold on to my hands
It’s gonna be alright
It’s a whole lot brighter
So stand by the fire
It’s gonna be alright
Yeah, the road gets harder
But it’s not much farther
It’s gonna be alright
You know that it ain’t easy
Please believe me
It’s gonna be alright

Please don’t worry now
Cause it will turn around

Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we’ll be fine
So say what’s on your mind
Cause I can’t figure out just what’s inside
So say alright
Cause I know we can make it if we try
Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we’ll be fine

From Here to Eternity Baby!!!
You and Me!!!
WE ROCK THE BLOCK!!

Home is Where You Hang Your Heart

Once a long time ago, I was Goodwill shopping with my kids.
My young son, DJ, picked up this wreath and said I should buy it.

At the time I was looking for flat things to hang in our small entryway.
It was perfect.
When we moved I hung it in the washroom for years.
DJ, now a grown up, told me I don't have to keep it just because he picked it out.
It would be ok to pass it on (donate to Goodwill).
But I'm not ready yet.
It will hang in our washroom here (maybe after I hose it off:),
and I will remember the little boy that found it,
and how true the saying is.
Home IS where you hang your heart.

{thanks for the little reminder:}

Join others for Show & Tell!

Thanks for joining me!

my wish, my prayer

Glitter Graphics

VOTE FOR GINGER!!!

An Engineer's Guide to Voting (Ginger Cat for President)


{Two engineers describe the history and importance of voting and nominate Ginger the cat for President. WARNING! Disco and mean dog content! Ending music is "Mr Tiny" purchased from royalty free music website shockwave-sound.com.}
It's super Tuesday, no matter who you vote for, make sure you vote!!

Small Things

What makes me really happy?

POOP!

People poop?

Nope-too stinky!

Chicken poop?

Nope-too hot.

Cow poop?

Nope-too seedy, and sloppy.

Horse poop?

Nope-too big and expensive.


I mean super balanced, easy to gather, easy to use Rabbit or Goat poop or manure.

A perfect blend of all the nutrients plants need, in a ready to use small pellet.

Since we are not allowed to have goats here (or chickens for that matter) I have rabbits. Rabbits are considered a pet in Texas, and not a farm animal. I might argue that point, BUT since it works for me, and I CAN have them here, I'm not arguing too loud. Rabbits are probably better, because they happily live in a cage, and don't cry like goats.

My plan (experiment) was to have rabbits in cage, cage up high, compost underneath, rabbit urine and manure feeding the compost pile. We have been adding veggie scraps, and grass clippings.

Recently my mom started sending her veggie scraps too. So, because I want to give her straight manure, I put an old dishpan under the rabbits, and the manure just falls into it. Yesterday I was able to send a nice amount home with her. Today I am adding a wider pan, to catch more manure for easy harvest. Rabbit poop makes my mom happy too! (Only she perfurs the term rabbit pellets:)

What is this manure good for? It is a perfect balance of nutrients for your plants. It comes in an easy to use dry pellet form, or in our case, because urine is being gathered too, a dryish mixture. It can be gathered easily by just scooping it up from under the cage. The smell is very mild and only present when there is alot of manure. It can be used for manure tea. It can be used immediately (some manures have to age a bit to lower the nitrogen level). It can be placed at the base of the plant and will feed over time.

No picture of the rabbit manure-Just the rabbits in their new set up.

We purchased the rabbits in August.
Currently the underneath compost pile is about ten inches deep of old veggies, and grass clippings.
I'm hoping to also use this as a worm bed.

When I feed my rabbits, it makes me happy! I'm not trashing compost-able scraps, I'm not spending a fortune on pre-packaged manure. They don't ask for much, and I love them!!!
(I also have a bottom-less cage I plan on putting them in later and letting them 'mow' the tall grass under the cage, moving it around as they go:)

11th Heavens Homemaking Haven for Home Maker Monday

Everyday Elegance for My Favorite Things Monday

AND
As for Me and My House for Making A Happy Home Monday

Son-Day: "When I get to where I'm going"

"When I get where I'm going"
artists: Brad Paisley and Dolly Pardon

When I get where I'm going
on the far side of the sky.
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly.

I'm gonna land beside a lion,
and run my fingers through his mane.
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rain

(Chorus:)
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
there'll be only happy tears.
I will shed the sins and struggles,
I have carried all these years.
And I'll leave my heart wide open,
I will love and have no fear.
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
Don't cry for me down here.

I'm gonna walk with my grandaddy,
and he'll match me step for step,
and I'll tell him how I missed him,
every minute since he left.
Then I'll hug his neck.

(Chorus)

So much pain and so much darkness,
in this world we stumble through.
All these questions, I can't answer,
so much work to do.

But when I get where I'm going,
and I see my Maker's face.
I'll stand forever in the light,
of His amazing grace.
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
there'll be only happy tears.
Hallelujah!
I will love and have no fear.
When I get where I'm going.
Yeah when I get where I'm going.

And I'll leave my heart wide open,
I will love and have no fear.
I will love and have no fear!
Teach me to love wide open today.
So that when I get home,
with my loved ones,
I will be ready!!

Let me love those in my presence NOW!
They really deserve all I have. Now.
Lets do this...now...I think I'm ready...I think I'm ready to fly...If I jump You will catch me...Catch me Father, here I come!
Blessings to all, where ever you are, Your God, Your Father really does care.

ME So Retro!

SS Mikey let me use his car to go to town in-
I went to the bank, and accidently rolled down the window, that didn't roll back up, so I came home with the windows down, FLYING down the road (at 60 miles an hour), wind whipping my hair...
in the 1980's model corvette (THE CAR rich kids in my school had:)
And on the radio comes
THRILLER!!!
I turned it up and with the wind in my hair, sang along, feeling SUPER COOL!!!

{goodness, Michael Jackson was a goodlookin thing!!!}
No matter how you feel about Michael Jackson, his songs (of the 80's) live on forever!!!
Superbowl fun:

If your into a 'cleaner' verson: (Thomas the Train and friends:)

Thriller! Its everywhere!!!