A little snowman creativity......

by David

The First Snow

Create in me a pure heart O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10

Its that time of year! ****** **

Festive Grapevine Star

Step 1

Cut with garden clippers long flexible peices of grapevine.

Step 2

twist grapevines together into 5 separate sections of equal size

Step 3

connect the 5 sections of grapevines together to form a star,

wrap ends in wire so it will hold its shape.

Hang the star some place in your home or outside and enjoy its natural beauty!

Look how hi the river came...Yikes!

Mom and Scout look out at the river as it continues to rise....

The River is rising!

Mom's Recipie for Chicken Potato Bake

Dice and rinse enough red potatoes to fill bottom of baking dish.

Chop 2 small yellow onions finely. Add to potatoes.

Poor on a generous amount of olive oil and toss with seasonings.

Season potatoes with Jonny seasoning, (or sea salt) and pepper.
Sprinkle with about 1 Tablespoon Basil and 1 Tablespoon oregano.
Crush and add 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, or sprinkle with garlic powder.

Set aside (or microwave*)

Chop 4 skinless chicken breasts and fry until lightly brownd in olive oil and a little bit of garlic. Season lightly with sea salt. (Don't let chicken get to dry)

Add chicken to potatoes and toss together.
Cover tightly with foil and bake in a 375 degree oven until potatoes are soft ( probablly around 45 min.)

* Quick method is to partially cook potato mixture in microwave then stick in oven.

Sundays Coverd Dish

Mom made this delicious chicken potato bake for

Sunday dinner, it was really good with acorn squash

and a large leafy green salad!

Sunday Cinnamon Rolls

I had decided to make two loaves of cinnamon twist bread today,

but my Dad and my brother had their hearts set on cinnamon rolls...

So as you can see they got their wish!

I have a feeling as soon as they smell the kitchen I'll have to watch them to make sure they don't take nibbles and spoil their dinner!

Here's a poem I wrote a few years ago. I thought it sounded fitting for the season.

Fall

The trees turn colors when fall comes along,

Out come the canned goods, baked goods and guns....

To go hunting with, and bring back fresh game,

So the women at home can salt, chop and hang.

The air smells sweet with wet leaves and grass,

who wouldn't want fall to go on and last?

But here comes winter-

It comes with a blow,

It ices our steps and covers with snow.

Beautiful Winter Pears

A Shepherds Care

The Lord my pasture shall prepare,

And feed me with a shepherd's care;

His presence shall my wants supply,

And guard me with a watchful eye.

Joseph Addison

First Winter Frost

My mom went outside early this morning, to take

these pictures.... in her robe. The frost is really beautiful.

Only in quiet waters things mirror themselves undistorted.

Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world.

-Hans Margolius