Trying this blog thing again

Yesterday August 1st Sweetie started 3rd grade.
Hubby back to work in N.C. for 10 days.
I am trying to get started on doing things around
the house that I have been putting off.
We had a great summer vacation. Myrtle Beach S.C.
Spent a few days with my brother this past weekB
while he was off on his vacation.
Garden... Cain is growing , have a few peanuts.
Had a good crop of watermelon, squash, peaches, blueberries.
Have 3 grapefruit on the tree and about 12 pears on pear tree.
Bought a new fig tree. Its still small. Seems to be growing.
Got two Gardenia tree plants planted beside front steps.
One not doing so good. Maybe it will make it.
Put red mulch all the way across front of house and planted
6 yellow broom plant bushes. One died. Others are ok so far.
Hope they make it though the winter.
Sweetie has been visiting granny in nurseing home and singing
for the folks there. She does real good one song called
One of Those days by Mckameys gospil group.
She likes to play Bingo with them and be the number caller.
Granny(Motherinlaw) is doing much better. They get her in
the wheel chair for most the day every day now.
August 19th will be Granny and Papa 50th Wedding Anniversery.

25 things I want to start doing...

A lot of the time we hesitate on making changes in our life because we think we have to take these huge, daunting steps, When all we have to do is begin taking small steps.


1- Buy a book to read.
2- Learn facts about Georgia.
3- Learn one thing new every day.
4- Stop complaining!
5- Exercise 20 minutes! Walk, stretch, bike
6- Write in journal Blog!
7- Limit tv time. Limit computer time.
8- Stop multi-tasking. Do one thing at a time!
9- Plan next day the night before.
10- Make a to do list. Do one thing a day.
11- Eat 3 vegetables, 3 fruits everyday.
12- Stop eating one thing that is not healthy.
13- Drink water instead of coke.
14- Create a list of  7 healthy, easy to fix 
         breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner.
15- Look for something positive in partener.
       Write it down.
16- Create a scrapbook of things we do together!
17- Connect with someone new everyday.
       Write who is was.
18- Visit someone you admire and respect.
19- Take a minute to think over you response
         if something upsets you.
20- Always hear both sides of the story.
21- Do one kind deed for someone every day!
22- Make it a point to give praise and approval to
         those who deserve it.
23- If you disagree, try to see the it from their
       perspective.
24- Stay in your own life and don't compare
        yourself to anyone else.
 25- Keep reminding yourself everyone is doing
        the best that they can.

Home Remedies

My top pick is Olive Oil - 4 drops warmed Olive Oil 10 secs in microwave. Put into ear
with dropper or sqeezed from cotton ball to releive pain. It works!

1- Vaseline works great for getting dried super glue off fingers.
2- Put flat, fitted and pillow case into matching pillow case after wash. You have them all together and easy to find at next bed change.
3- Mr. Clean magic eraser will clean most anything. Just wet the the sponge, with a little scrubing wala it's gone.
4- Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?
5- Rainy day cure for dog odor: Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
6- Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
Or try half cup warm water. Mixed with about half teaspoon table salt. Dip paper towel in the water. Then sniff the salt water up into your nose. Use the rest for your
sore throat gargle.
7- Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
8- Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product was never been advertised for this use.
9- Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... if menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
10- After drinking alcohol, beer or wine. Before bed take 2 asprins, 2 tums and drink
two full glasses of water. Walaa no hang over!

Please leave your tip or home remedie for the day in comment box.

~~ Sunflower ~~

Sweetie's 7th Birthday

Sweetie had a great 7th Birthday party with friends and family. Had fun playing with the kids. Got lots of nice presents. Her favorite was the Zhu Zhu hamster pet toys. They are cute and have little house. Also can buy other accessories to add to them later.

Dh planted two peach trees today. Elberta and Belle of Georgia.

Please share your kids favorite birthday presents and kind peaches that grow in your area.

Grapes and Plums Planted

Dh planted 4 (relinance and flame) red seedless grape vines today.
3 plum trees (methly, redheart, and burbank)
2 double bloom red azelias

Update on mom: Getting ready to transfer her to wound care center in Jacksonville.
She's doing better with the pain and blood pressure is stable.
Dh going back today. Dad is home sick with bad cold and cough.

Sweetie's Story Won!

Two weeks ago sweetie wrote a story at school for young authors competition. Last week she said her story won out of her class. Then yesterday her writing teacher came to her classroom and told her that her story won out of the whole first grade. They sent the paper home to sign for it to be sent to the competition. She has a chance to win the Young Author of Georiga. Sometime in March we will know. I will post the story here as soon as I get a copy. All I know is the the title is Jim and Rose. Jim gave Rose a rose because Rose loves roses.
So proud of her and amazed she has the creativity to write her own story at this age.
Way to go Sweetie!

Snow !

Mother in law was taken to Jacsonville hospital for surgery on her leg. They are going to put a stent in the blocked vein. Hopefully detain from more amputation and help the pain she's been having.

It has been cold and raining here all day. They say it might snow tonight. So we might just have some fun making a snowman in the morning. Would love to see that.

Sweetie has been on school holiday. Last day was Wenesday and goes back next Tuesday.
Dh working up north around atlanta. Will be staying out of town for awhile, home on weekends.

I'm sick with a cold, cough and chest conjestion blah..taking meds, maybe better in a few days.

Update: One hour after I wrote this. It starts to Snow! wow yes it is snowing. Big beautiful snow flakes lots of it. So pretty to see it fall like little angels. Sweetie is talking to it and having a great time playing. She sang a song just before it started. So she is convience it snowed because of her song. Smiles

New Cat - Skyler

Sweetie got a cat today. She named him Skyler.
We keep him inside, he's doing good so far.
Just guessing , I think he is about 10 weeks old.
Long hair , Orange with white chest and feet.
Birthday November 7th, 2009.

Painting House in town

Dec. 1st...Brother has started painting house in town.
Jan. 24th.. Finished painting walls in 6 rooms.

Whats left before putting up for sale....

Need back bedroom finished painting.
Celing in bathroom painted.
Floor redone in utilitie room.
Floor, wall and celing in carport room painted.
Carpet shampooed.

Then outside trim painted. Storage Building Emptyed and possibly moved.

Halloween 2009

Sweetie was Cheeta Cat at halloween this year. We had a blast a the halloween festival. They had alot of fun games for the kids. A big rock climbing thing. Sweetie made it up 3 levels. Then we went trick or treating and got a load of candy. Was fun evening.

Gofer Blog

Gofer Turtles when Muture are approx. one foot long and one foot wide. Older ones have a black shell and the younger ones shells are brown and yellow. Not sure how much they weight. But I would say close to 10 pounds. They dig a big hole in the ground and this is where they stay all there life.
I have found six different ones sence we have moved out here in July. Today was a really big one. I write the name in middle square on shell, with a black permant maker. Named this one Mindy. I still am not sure how to tell if they are male or female. This one has a hole down the trail on the left just behind our garden. Thinking she is female and maybe the mama. Found a small one last week in this same area. I named the little one Baby. approx. big around as a grapefruit. We planted new grass from seed in July. They love to come eat this tender grass. Usually show up about the same time everyday. Around 11:30am and 6:00pm .
So this is my little summery of Gofer Turtle Life here on the farm. I will list the names of the ones I've found so far and continue to keep a record of the ones we find later.

1- Grassy..... July 8, 2009.... Backyard & Front
2- Alston..... July 19, 2009.... Backyard
3- Libby..... July 27, 2009.... Backyard
4- Baby..... Aug. 3rd, 2009.... Behind Garden spot
5- Rossy..... Aug. 4th, 2009.... Frontyard
6- Mindy..... Aug. 6th, 2009.... Hole behind Garden

7- Ben........Aug. 21st, 2009.... Beside the new Blueberries

8- Crystal....Aug. 28th, 2009... 2nd hole down Gofer road

Remembering Rambo

Yesterday Saturday morning we woke up to find poor little Rambo very sick. He would not get up or move, except open his eyes. Called the vet, they said bring him to office. So they started him on shock IV. Last Thursday he had thowed up on front and back steps. Looked like he had ate some kind wood. He chewed on everything he found. They did tests and said his liver showed a high count of forgin objects. But thought he would be ok.
The Doctor called us back this morning. He didn't make it though the night.
So very sad to lose a puppie. He was only 12 weeks old.
Rest in Peace Little Rambo. We Love You!
04-24-09 - 07-19-09

Small Stuff Moved

Got all small stuff moved out of all rooms in old house. Except for back bedroom and office. Still two outside buildings to pack up.

25th Wedding Anniversary

Wow married 25 years. Still in love and enjoying time we share together.
Doesn't seem like it has been 25 years. Time sure flys. Moving in our new house has been a Great Anniversary Present. We also got a new microwave. Sweetie got us a sunflower candle and made the most beautiful Anniversary Card. I will keep forever.

Rambo New Puppie

We got a new puppie today.
He's 8 weeks old.
Blonde golden retriver.
Named him Rambo.
Follows sweetie everywhere.

Moved in New House

We had been staying only on weekends in May.
Moved into New House .... Friday June 5th, 2009.
Planted Grass front and back yard, Saturday June 6th.
Much better with our own beds here now. Got Clothes and all the big furniture in. It's great to have more space to put everything.
Puppies are doing good out here. They stay on the front porch most the time. Lots room for them to run and play
Sweetie loves her new pink bedroom. Our bedroom is much bigger
too. Didn't relize how small our other one was till we moved everything in this one. I'm doing the kitchen in Sunflower Theme.
Wonderful to sit on open front porch and watch it rain. We have ate breakfast on back screened in porch a few times. It seems like an outside room.

New Springhill House

Plans are to start moving in the new house June 1st, 2009. Start of summer vacation. Inside is finished. Yard just needs alot of landscaping, some grass would be nice. 87 degrees here today. Looks like it's going to be a hot move. City girls gone country. Here we come.

Hope you all are doing well. I miss keeping up with these blogs. I've got to do better with that. Hugggs ~ Hope everyone is well and having a good day.

Springhill House

We have a new house! Yes it's really built. Sitting out there in the middle of the forest.
Still alot to do on finishing it. Major things left are carpet, paint, hook up water lines, connect power, landscapeing, moving our out door building from here to there.
Thinking hopefully we won't actually move out there until this summer after school's out.
Would save me 40 mile round trip school drive if we could wait till June.
Have to wait and see how things go on that.
Trying real hard to accept change. Going to be alot of that this year!

Happy New Year Everyone! Hope to catch back up with all soon! hugs

Summer Vacation

Just popped in. Seeing I haven't wrote anything here since June 1, wow where did June go. Well on to July...This was fun month for us. Had a nice 4th party with family and friends. Next week we had 4 day beach vacation. Sun, fun, good eats, and relaxing. Did some biking, putt putting, shopping and lots of swimming. The next week we went to north ga mountains. Hiking, water falls and spent a lot of time on the mountain lake. Then back home for a week. Next week we went back to the same mountain area, since hubby is working there. Did same stuff and enjoyed it just the same. Crisp air and great views. Found a friend from back home that has just built a log house 8 miles up one of the mountains. I could go on and on about that. It was just beautiful with a wild adventure ride on a 4 wheel drive Polaris.
Sweetie is back in school now (Kindergarten) and doing great. Lots better start than pre-k was.
House plans still moving along. Exact layout should be finished next week.
So maybe they will get started on foundation in a couple weeks. I am just stuck in a rut trying to pick the color on the tops for kitchen counters at the moment.

Oh I just remembered what happened in June. We got this:

Sunday is the new puppie, sister to CJ


Hope you all are doing well. Once again, sorry I haven't been reading all. Going now and next week to try to catch up with everyone. Huggggs~

Maybe Building Now??

Trees are cleared on the spot we plan to move.

Mom (Mother in law) in hospital for weeks. Diabetic with 5 surgeries on foot and leg in last two months. Had to amputate half her foot last week.
She's 65 having some strange mind things going on. They say she hasn't had a stroke though. We think maybe it's because they have had to keep her
blood so thin. It has affected her brain in some way.
She thinks her left hand is taking over. Almost has if it is not a part of her body. She drinks from a cup and says her left hand is trying to take it away.

Back to the moving thing. Well hubby is saying now maybe we will build.
Sounds good to me. Note...I'm still not having much excitement about this.
Thinking about much more driving than I do now. Being away from
civilization, going county. Will be so different for me.

Sweetie girl is doing good. Graduated Pre-K. Enjoying summer break.
Plans for a few days at the beach soon! I probley would be putting in pool for her here if we were not in this process of moving. Sigh...Deep breath.
Just have to take it days at the time. See what happens.

The Move part one

This past Easter weekend we made a big decision in our life. Making the move. Living in town All my life. We are now moving to the country. We have our new house picked out already. Getting some trees cut this weekend, marking off the spot to get the site ready to start making the yard.
Selling our Brick house here. Our double wide home will be twice the size of this. Will be a lot different. I am so nervous! Trying so hard to stay cool and go with the flow. Wish me luck please, I do feel this is going to be a good thing and we will be much happier there in the country. I'll keep it short. Because this is probley what I'll taking about for the next year. Keeping updated on our moving progress. Four months is a short time!
Will we be moved in by August 1, 2008 is the big question??

Trees

Pretty Colors Tree
Memories of the day me and my best friend played hookie from school.
We stayed up high in the middle of a hugh oak tree all morning. Then we decided to go the resturant down the road and eat lunch. This is where we got caught by her mother and that ended our hookie day.



The Basket Tree
Six Sycamore Trees grafted together in over 40 places to form "The Basket Tree" Very interesting how someone took the time though all the years to guide this tree into growing this way.



The Oldest Tree in the World This tree is a bristlecone pine named Methuselah. It’s the oldest tree in the world, at 4,838 years of age.


Sweetiegirl My Camouflage Princess


~~ Sunflower ~~

Happy New Year 2008!

Happy New Year Hugggs Blog Buddies,
We had a nice christmas. Fun with family, playing with the kiddy toys is always a hoot around our house. Watching men play with nerf guns was the highlight. Hubby got a new red tractor, a really big toy for him. He spent new year's eve and all new year's day plowing, pushing up bushes and trees. Me and Sweetiegirl cooked the traditional new years day dinner. Blackeyed peas ( she calls them blackeyed peanuts ) Greens, yellow rice and Bacon. Cheers with bubbly Sierra Mist :)
Still wearing her Happy New Year tierra today. Playing Webkinz... A pretty
nice computer game for her. She has the puppie (Ringo) and the frog (Rosie). Sunny and Freezing cold here today. But we have to get out there and get going soon.
Sweetie goes back to school tomorrow and it's going to be freezing again. brrrrrrrr!

May the new year flood your home with happiness,your heart with love, your life with fulfillment, your soul with strength, your body with good health,your mind with wisdom...and your computer with lots of ram !

~~ Sunflower ~~

Happy Easter

I just read my last blog. Sorry to leave you hanging like
that. We are all over the cold and doing well.

Sweetie girl had her 4th Birthday Party on the 28th of February.
Got her signed up for Pre-K last week. She should start in August.
CJ (puppy) is doing good. Still working on her aim. haha

Hope you all are enjoying Spring! I have 4 tomato plants planted.
Maybe they will do better than the ones I had last year.

Well have a great weekend and Happy Easter!
Hugggs all around :)

~~ Sunflower ~~

Earily Morning Blog

5:30 AM Thursday morning. It is 48 degrees. Cold outside. So that's my weather forecast for today. I'm sitting here wide awake. At 5:30 in the morning. Drinking a Coke, yeah coke. After signing up for that coke awards promotion. I drink mostly coke now. Sorry Pepsi....I'll probley be back for you someday.

The rechargeable battery operated Swiffer Sweeper. The the greatest thing. I use mine a lot. On the kitchen rugs. Even the living room. It is so light weight and swiverely. Ok so that's the info commercial on TV at the moment. I do have one and love it.
sniff, sniff, cough, sneeze, blow nose, drink something. Yep you guessed it. I have awful nasty cold flu sick thing. Depressed, everyone here is sick. Hubby came in sick with it yesterday. Sweetie girl woke up at 3 this morning. Thowing up.....I gave her Emetrol and she went back to sleep after about an hour.



You have a good day now. See ya next time. Smilesssss!

~~ Sunflower ~~