A Great Weekend!!!

Amazing how time gets away from you. (Here's my story about our Weekend Farm get-a-way!!)
(It doesn't help when you can't remember your password or user name to get into your account. What a challenge that was in itself!!!)

I am the type of person who would rather stay up late to get things done rather than waking up early and trying to get something done then. I had the plan of leaving after work (approx 11p.m.) to head to WV. Tam-e on the other hand thought we should get some sleep and then drive down. I wasn't totally in agreement, but I did try to sleep some and then we left.

We left around 4:00 that morning and with Tam-e talking the whole entire drive to WV it made the time go faster!!! AND it keeps you awake!!!

We arrived 7:30 a.m. at Sassafras Farm an hour before our day was to begin. We were greeted by Suzanne McMinn, (Chickens in the Road) and Kelly Walker, our art class instructor. As they continued to prepare for the workshops to begin Tam-e and I occupied ourselves with more conversation and walked around the farm.

Wasn't really prepared for the cooler weather, but we were grateful for our boots that we took and a jacket!!

Suzanne had prepared breakfast for everyone. Ham, eggs, biscuits and coffee with real cream!!! YUM!!

The theme for the weekend was centered around Julia Child's cookbook. Chicken Fricassee' was the first recipe we made it was the heavy duty recipe! As a group, we prepared our dinner. We cut up the chickens and the vegetables that were needed to prepare this dish. I'm not a "skin" person (and I don't believe others were either), nor do I like the legs or dark meat either.

What wasn't used for dinner was placed in a pot for broth (chicken parts) and the veggies were thrown out for the chickens to eat. After each "preparation" session, Suzanne cleaned up the area/s. We had time to visit the animals!

This little one looks like he is smiling at you!

After our dinner preparations were completed. Our art class began. We painted our picture and later (the next day) we painted gourds.

 I added a few more items to my picture (white sheep w/one black one.)

Tam-e added a little more to her picture too, but I did not get another shot of the completed product.

Tam-e painted the peacock. I wasn't that intense with painting. It's just painted!!! (Unfortunately, Tam-e's fell off the table and the neck broke.)

During our time on the farm we made Queen of Sheba Cupcakes, a mousse, and Grandma's bread. The next day, Suzanne had prepared another version of the Chicken Fricassee but this one wasn't as heavy as the first one.

We took our paintings & gourds home along with the cupcakes and mousse (if you didn't eat it...but that didn't travel well), our bread, and recipes of items that were made during the weekend.

We met several great lady's, and a couple men. We had a fun, relaxing weekend!!!

In the fall, my husband and myself will head to the farm. This time we will make cheese from the beginning to the end!!!

Sounds like fun!!!!

Weekend on a Farm

I am a follower of another blogger. Chickens in the Road

I like to see her pictures and read her stories about the farm animals. It brings back so many memories as a child living on a farm.

I got married when I was 17, and then moved somewhat to the city. As I've grown older I've wanted to go back to the farm life. I wouldn't need many acres, maybe five to ten. That would be plenty and probably more than enough to handle.

The last weekend in April this blogger will have a weekend of cooking and painting. She has had events before and I thought it would be interesting to attend one. But who knew where she lived!!! And how far I would have to go to get there!!! Come to find out she lives in West Virginia, only a three and a half hour drive. I could handle that.

My daughter, Tam-e, and myself will get up early on Saturday morning, and drive, drive, and drive. Our event that day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end around 6:00.  (I may need to take a nap to be able to function.) She will prepare our breakfast and lunch. We will prepare our dinner for our first evening on the farm.  Most likely more food consumption in one day than I normally eat in three.

 I look forward to this event not only for the time on a farm, but to be able to spend time with my daughter. Something that does not happen as much as I like.

At a later date, I hope to post a couple pictures. Maybe even my painting. OK....Regardless how bad my painting turns out, I'll try to post it so the whole world can see what a great artistic feat I have accomplished.

Age!

Where does time go?

I have turned "60"!
(Of course, my birthday was a couple months ago.....lol! Better late than never to write about it.)

The Ohio Aging Program has sent me my "BUCKEYE CARD"!!!

Unfortunately all that card means is that I've turned 60! Not many places honor that old age card.

I decided in December 2013 that once I got my card I would frame it! It's in my purse not on the wall!!!! You just never know when that thing might come in handy!

New Grandchild

Brandon & Anjie had a son Isaiah Jeremiah Kinnard on Friday, April 13, 2012.

Once again it was exciting to see a baby born and especially a grandchild. I love watching the birth. It is such an experience that you cannot believe it happens unless you see it yourself. Yes, you know that it happens, but there is nothing like watching that baby come into this world.

I've had the privilege to see Sam, Alexis, Alea and Isaiah births. And I've even video three of those births. Of course, the first one you didn't see anything but the side of Tam-e's leg. Tam-e wanted to see the entire birth of one of her children born, and with Alexis to be her last child, she was the star of the movie. I spent a week with them anticipating the arrival. That day finally came and Tam-e got her wish. (She called it the "Baby movie".)

As age creeps up on all of us, I do not believe there will be any more babies born to my children.
I now look forward to "Great" grandchildren. Sam will be turning 16 in December; before long he will find that special someone and will start the life circle again.

Wedding Day

On April 2nd, 2011, Don Martin & I were married. I would love to be able to post all 1100 pictures but the few I have posted will have to do for now.

Don's family. Steve, Rhonda, Marty, Don, Derrick, Jerry. (front row) Ivy, Andrea, (Emma) Rheve, Jennifer.
Everyone loved the "hot pink" Converse shoes!!!

A black & white with the colored shoes!

My beautiful LaPaloma girls!!!! Flower girls: Rachel & Jessica & Corissa stood up with me.
My wonderful children.......Tam-e, Stacy, Me, Brandon
The wedding party. Seven flower girls, four bride attendants, best man & grooms man, Rheve ushered & of course, my son walked me down the isle.

My family: Bobby, Tam-e, Stacy, Me, Brandon. (front row) Sam, Taylor, Alexis, Wesley, Alea, Anjie.

Mr. & Mrs. Don Marin.........Whoa!!!!
Alea
Alea
Alea
Ivy, mom Ann, step-father, Bill

It was such an exciting day. Only a little glitch, we were not married by our pastor (his mother passed away two days before the wedding), but we were able to get married & that's all that mattered. We're still having fun & loving each moment!!!!