What, Graduation? Sigh!

What is this? Where has time gone?

With the wisdom of the profound Dr. Seuss, "I will laugh because it happened, and not cry because it is over!"

Jonathan, I'm so proud of you, my first born. I love you always, Mom

Oops! I forgot!

In a previous posting, I asked you if you wanted my ice cream recipe. Some of you said you did. So here it is for your enjoyment. We are having this tonight! mmmmm good.

Ice Cream

6 eggs beaten until fluffy

2 1/2 cups sugar slowly added 1/2 cup at a time to fluffy eggs

Add 1 T vanilla

Add 1 can evaporated milk

Add 16 oz. half and half

Put the above ingredients into an ice cream freezer

Finish filing the ice cream container to the fill line with milk

Then freeze by putting ice and salt on the outside of the ice cream container, in the freezing bucket.

My freezing bucket freezes best when I layer 4 cups of ice and 1/4 cup of salt repeatedly until it is full.

Happy freezing! It sure has been fun to use this freeze word in so many different ways.

Love, Rachel

P.S. I loved all of your responses about the door. I believe everyone of you said not to paint it! It was fun to see what you thought. Thank you for taking time to let me know.

The Front Door

A while ago a man came by and offered us $50.00 for our front door! Another man stopped and told us that he would install a new "up to date" steel door for us, in exchange for our door. Funny guys!
We've been sanding, staining and restoring the door. Oops, I see the stain on the window. Gotta go get that off. Some think the door should be painted. Others think not to paint it. The wood matches our woodwork inside the house. What do you think?

Happy thinking! I'm off to clean the window!

Love, Rachel

Just Because...

Just Because...

...I care enough to want beautiful pictures for you

...I love pink

...I love roses

...I love bunnies

...I am thankful

...today is a new start

Life Today

It is so interesting to me how we can have "A Things To Do Today" list, a "Schedule of Appointments" and other sundry and miscellaneous things that must be done whether written down or not.

In spite of our best laid plans and most practical intentions, life happens, each day passes, passing one by one and each one at a faster speed than the day before. I want each day I live to have intention and purpose...purpose that makes a difference, not just intention and purpose that fills a schedule planner or check list.
Have a great day! I'm planning to too! ;+}
Love, Rachel

Happy Memorial Day!

Today is a day to remember those who have served our country to maintain the freedom that we hold so dear.

Ten years ago on Memorial Day, my family was faced with the grim reality of our Mother's health after an emergency surgery. Fifty-three days later she was gone. Gone, oh how could that be? But I still learn from her and wonderful example. Today as you reflect on the past, and face the future, don't forget to enjoy this moment...the only one we are promised.
Happy Memorial Day!
Love, Rachel

Racing To Rest

A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal.

Old Testament Proverbs chapter 12 verse 10 NIV

Let the sun shine in, snuggle down and be cozy!

Love, Rachel