DAY 5 OF BIBLE SCHOOL

Up extra early and getting ready for market,loaded and made it there by 9:35,had 1 customer waiting.I had a good day today sold some crafts along with quite a few cakes.Between customers I crocheted tops on 3 towels,asked my neighbor about fixing a Christmas wreath for 1 of my Avon customers and when she said she would fix it,I called Peggy and she brought it right in.It's a little early for me to be worried about Christmas decorations ,but ohhhh wellllllll.
I left market and ran errands,bank,P.O., payed father-in-law's house insurance as it was at 1 of my Avon stops,I was suppose to pick up money for an order but she will have it next week,at other Avon delivery the girl was on vacation,it's 1 of those days!!! Looked for some seals for my pressure canners they were sold out of the 1 I really needed,like I said it's 1 of those days!!!! Stopped at Aldi,Walmart and Ingles for baking supplies for tomorrow.Made it home about 4:45,my legs and feet hurt............Hubbie helped me unload and put things away and while he cooked us a piece of chicken I layed down on the couch to watch the news.
G-son came at 5:45 ready to go to Bible school,he was extra excited today,he jumped out of his mom's car and ran and got in my van and said come on Nena.He has enjoyed this week so much it has been a blessing to watch.
We had 9 kids tonight but again had some extra help which was great.Tonight was a very interesting night and that's all I have to say.....This is break dancing at its finest......Bubbles are always fun,fun,fun................Two Amigos...............Making Memories
We all came home and daughter and I had a snack and then she went to bed and I iced 6 caramel cakes.I am going to try the picture upload again and then a soak in the tub and bed sounds great to me. May God's Blessings abound for you. Good Night.

DAY 4 OF BIBLE SCHOOL

Woke to a full and hectic day today,started out with 4 loads of laundry and housework.Made a cover for our window fan from material I have had laying here for over a week .Stopped long enough to have a sandwich for lunch then more housework mixed with cutting and delivering an order of basil,delivering an Avon order to the lady that wasn't home yesterday and having an Avon order picked up here.I was trying to upload my Bible school pictures onto Walgreens photo site but for some reason it would only let me do 1 at a time instead of the whole file so I'm doing this while changing the water in my fish aquarium.Then the storms started and my computer always goes haywire when it storms so I guess I won't get my pictures done today.
Again today we were on the edge of some strong storms (Thank you Lord) although we did get quite a bit of rain,almost 1",we dodged the hail and wind and lightening strikes that people around us got.During the storms I payed bills and did more paperwork,still not finished.
Hubbie and I ate a light supper before g-son got here to go to Bible school.
We added another little boy tonight so we had 10 but his aunt stayed and helped and my daughter also came so we had it covered well tonight.G-son sure liked making his boomer-rang (have no idea how to spell that)......This was a great day for him also because it was his turn to be the train engine at music and he made the best of it (I have no idea why the ink is now blue and my words are underlined)....We played run through the hoops outside today,it never fails to amaze me at what simple things can be so much fun for kids this age, they ran through these hoops until they were all pooped out.G-son went home with a head full of sand and very very tired,sure signs of a great night.
I came home and started icing cakes, I iced 12 caramel, 4 chocolate, 2 coconut, wrapped what I could, I have alot to cut and wrap in the morning,I better hear the alarm.
I am so thankful for my wonderful church family,it seems we all are such great friends and it is so much fun just being a part of what goes on at church,especially working with these little ones.It is so interesting to see each little personality developing as they learn to play and work together in the activities. Thanks be to God for allowing me to be a part of another year of Bible school.God Bless and Good Night.

DAY 3 OF BIBLE SCHOOL

Out early today on the Avon trail as I call it.I made Avon stops until I got near where I was to make a cake delivery but I couldn't get hold of the lady who ordered the cakes,while I killed some time trying to call her I stopped and bought some salsalito turkey breast from a boars head place,I bought a drink so I could use the ice to keep the meat cool while I finished my route.I always carry a cooler bag in my van for just such things.I finished my route with only 1 lady not home. And the cake lady finally called and she will come to the house and pick up her order.
After lunch of a turkey breast sandwich and tomato I did paperwork that I'm behind on,got some done but I'm still not caught up with end of the month figures on my business.
I sat outside and relaxed for a little while and just listened to the birds and other nature sounds,I can really relax this way when I am all alone and everything is quite.It is getting really cloudy,it has been hot today 87 so I think we are going to get a storm.
Sure enough about the time hubbie came home from work it rained and stormed,we seemed to be on the edge of the bad stuff thank goodness.We just sat and listened to the thunder as it passed over.
I got ready for Bible school and g-son and I were off,he sang all the way there.We got a nice surprise tonight as daughter (aunt T to g-son) came to help,g-son's best friend adopted her.She is great with all the kids,she has the energy to run and play with them and it came at a time when the rest of us were running out of gas.Thanks aunt T!!!!
It started to rain and storm again while we were outside,so we had to spend alot of time inside doing other things,coloring was a good choice,this looks so serious........
After a snack and more play time we all left and came home.
I started baking layers for my cakes,I made 48 total.It is 12:00
and I am waiting to take the last ones out of the oven,then it will be bath and bed,it's funny how this extra activity is so tiring even though it's not hard and if I was home I'd actually be working harder it's just different and I guess everybody feels it because I heard alot of folks expressing how tired they were tonight and we're only half done.But I'm sure God will give the strength we all need to make this a successful time of Praising Him. Good night and God Bless.

DAY #2 BIBLE SCHOOL

Spent this morning in pioneer mode,I love preserving my own produce,that way I know exactly who has handled and what is in my food.Granny used to say "it'll sure taste better than a snowball this winter"as I'm sure she had experienced winters where she only had what she put up to eat.I just love the feeling you get in winter when you open a jar of your own produce.I canned 14 quarts of green beans from what we picked yesterday and sliced some peaches to freeze,I freeze my fruit in a 2-step method,I layer it on cookie sheets covered with wax paper,freeze it,then put it in bags ,that way you can take out whatever amount you need,I like to put it on my cereal.Certain things I have found are better canned and some are better frozen.We do not like frozen beans so I always pressure can mine,and we like frozen fruit better than canned.
G-son came at lunch,he had pizza and I had a salad.After we ate we went outside to play for a little while,he rode in the wagon and played in his treehouse(which is actually under a tree).
We came inside and had a snack of water and popcorn while he watched TV and I blogged.
Hubbie came home and sprayed our beans with a fungucide that is suppose to help what they have,we're just hoping to keep it from spreading to all of them.
He and #1 son are suppose to meet daughter and b-friend to look at a house at 6:30.
G-son and I got ready for Bible school,he has been excited about going all afternoon.
We had 9 in our class today,that was more than 2 apiece for the 4 adults in there,but we managed well and we all had a good time.I think g-son's favorite part is the music or maybe it's dancing with the girls.......
His best friend was back tonight and that made it even better.......Although it looks as if the music and dancing is over and he may be in a bit of trouble here........
Bible school is so special for all children as they learn about Jesus Christ and what a wonderful Savior and Friend he is.It saddens my heart to think that for some of these kids this is and will be the only association with God they ever have.Hopefully a seed will be planted and when they grow up it will grow into a life filled with the love of Jesus for them,that's what makes all the work worth while, if it even affects 1 child's life Glory be to God.
I came home and made 1 granny pound, 1 peach wine, 1 blackberry wine cake. I put up my beans and bagged my peaches.It is 10:30 and I'm waiting to get my last cake out of the oven,then it will be bath and bed,busy day tomorrow delivering avon.God Bless and good night.

FIRST DAY OF BIBLE SCHOOL

Got up late again,maybe my body's trying to tell me something! Ready for church in a flash,great sermon today.
Had lunch of roast beef, potato salad, green beans, corn on the cob,fried squash,yeast rolls and tea,you can sure tell when the garden's in,we make the best out of our fresh produce.We were missing #1 son,d-in-love and g-son today.Father in law didn't look too good to me today and he didn't act quite like he usually does,hope that isn't the sign of something.
After lunch everyone scattered,#2 son went golfing with friends,daughter and b-friend went downstairs to prepare her job application,fa-in-law sat in front of TV, hubbie and I picked green beans for me to can in the morning.
#1 son and family came in later and g-son was asleep, they told us about their trip, sounded like fun.I got g-son up and took him to Bible school, d-in-love will come on up later.G-son had a wonderful time even better than last year.He got really involved in all the activities this year and I just looked at him several times and thought WOW what a difference a year makes,he is just growing up on me.

He left with mom and I came home and put my dogs up and fed my fish,I'm pooped, about the time my energy level catches up the week is over ,we had 6 2-3 year olds,Lord give me energy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hubbie has been breaking beans while I've been gone. I am helping him finish then I will give my dogs a bath and crash myself. Remember GOD loves you. Good night.

ANOTHER MARKET SATURDAY

Up and busy cutting and wrapping cakes and loading van for market early this morning.
Market was very busy today isles were full of people and they were buying.I didn't have a super sell-out day but it was good enough.When I was loading after market I re-hurt my neck injury of several years ago.I stopped at Aldi and Walmart for supplies on the way home.
When hubbie and I finished unloading and got everything put away it was tylenol and a heat wrap for my neck,after a couple hours the pain went away,thank you Lord.
B-friend brought his dog over to spend the night here because he was going out of town tonight,we made a small lot for him.He is an older big black lab so I don't think he will try to climb out.
#1 son called and said they were having a wonderful time,he and g-son had stayed on the water slide all day.
After a light supper of BLT and ear of fresh corn,I cut chives for potato salad and picked green beans for lunch tomorrow.I took a long walk this evening,it has been a sunny,hot day but clouds are starting to build up and we are suppose to get more rain tonight and tomorrow,the air feels pretty juicy.
I went up to church to put out some flowers 1 of the elderly ladies ask me to get for her in memory of her late husband for this Sunday.I hope she likes them.Church will be different tomorrow as all the decorations are all up for BIBLE School,I talked to the preacher while I was there and he brought in a small podium to preach from.There is a huge train engine that blows smoke,it has been a lot of work putting everything together but we are blessed with so many wonderful volunteers it is sometimes unbelievable how it all gets done,there was a lot of people there tonight getting things ready.
I enjoy Saturday nights as this is 1 of few nights I'm not working,it's so nice just to relax.That is how I'm spending this Saturday night,after I finish this I'm hitting the couch.See you at Church tomorrow praising our Heavenly Father.Good Night.

HECTIC FRIDAY,NOTHING'S EVER SIMPLE

As my day started I knew this Friday would not be anything like the easy Friday last week, but that's the unpredictability of my business.So let's get started,hubbie is off today thankfully,we went up to church first thing this morning to do the cleaning we didn't do last night,came home and I started baking cakes,made 12 caramels,6 chocolates, 2 coconuts, 3 granny pound, 1 7-up pound, 2 blackberry wine, 2 fresh blackberry breads with the fresh blackberries hubbie picked for me from our vines,(thanks hun) I finished all these about 3:20,just in time to meet the well inspector.
She measured and told us where we can put our well but suggested we have our house re-plumbed before we drill a new well because the added pressure will burst our old copper lines.Why is it that nothing is ever simple.Anyway like I said she is an old friend and we had a nice 1 1/2 hour visit,she told me about a job daughter might be interested in that sure pays better than the one she has now,it was fun catching up on old times with her.
I ate a light supper while hubbie napped in the recliner,then we went back to church to do our regular Friday cleaning,on the way home we stopped by to look at a house that is for sale for daughter's b-friend,nice house but narrow road to get to it.
At home I walked and praised the Lord for everything I got done today,He is a wonderful Friend.
I iced all the above layer cakes, cut and wrapped all but the chocolate and coconut.Got calls from d-in-love and daughter,d-in-love and family are having a wonderful time on their camping trip,she said it rained all the way there then stopped and has been nice all afternoon,daughter was headed back into town from spending the day helping one of her college friends set up her wedding for tomorrow,she is one of the bridesmaids.It is an outside affair so pray for no rain.
It has been a day of all kinds of weather, started out raining,then cloudy and breezy,then misty rain,then clear and sunny,temperature around 80.
It is 12:30,I'm headed for bath and bed. May you have a blessed God filled weekend,good night