Monthly Archives: June 2012

Saturday at the Farmer’s Market (and Pico de Gallo)

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

Farmer’s Market was buzzing today in Owasso, Oklahoma.  There was no avoiding the heat, so you just start your day a little earlier.  Take cold water with you.  And go get those “real” tomatoes!  Pico de gallo ~ it’s what’s for … Continue reading →

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Waiting on You ~ “Weight on Me”

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

A few months ago, Jodi Bradford learned of a need for a weighted blanket for a special needs child. She decided to do some research and see if she could figure out how to make this happen. Before I tell you the … Continue reading →

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Summer Snow ~

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Summer heat  in Oklahoma can be brutal once it “really” hits.  Last year the sixty-something days of oppressive triple digit temps mixed with the drought were devastating for our state.  I have friends from “cooler” states that ask, “How can … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Did Vote!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Yesterday was voting day in Oklahoma.  And yes, I voted.  I ALWAYS vote.  It is a privilege many Americans take for granted.  It is a privilege that those in other countries fight for and dream of.   It is an honor to … Continue reading →

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How was YOUR weekend?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

This past weekend was hubby’s weekend off from work.  These don’t happen often and they are like GOLD.  Truly.  Our plans were to meet our younger set of kids. which we did and enjoyed!   Hubby and I love to … Continue reading →

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Sundays ~

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Hope you are relaxing on this Sunday ~

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The Rose ~

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

I stopped to photograph this tiny little rose-bush yesterday.  The miniature plant is at the end of our front porch.  Mad & Erin, our older set of kids, gave it to me for Mother’s Day when we lived in Joplin, … Continue reading →

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The Interrupter

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Life changed in a Moment. Unexpected.  Uninvited. Interrupter. Changes. I question God.  How could You? Plans.  Perfection. Routine. Gone. Cries fall on deaf Ears. Restore.  Heal.  Comfort. And while I slumber Won’t you please repaint This portion of My Life ?

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Summertime

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Today marks the first day of summer here in the U.S.    Summer Solstice.  The longest day of the year. But it is not necessarily the warmest….so get out and enjoy what’s around you.  Summertime never seems to last very long ~

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Prayers For Rosalie ~ An Update

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

It has been almost two weeks since little Rosalie’s accident. (for any reader unfamiliar with Rosalie’s story, read “Ribbons and Prayers for Rosalie“)The pink ribbons that can now be seen all over our town, serve as reminders that she is … Continue reading →

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