September Ramble and Roll

Hello there my dear hearts... 

So happy to finally sit down and chat with you all for awhile.. 

I hope that everything in your world is fine and you are keeping strong and are enjoying this season that the Lord has blessed us with.

September is here and almost past... 

Time slips away as we all know..

 I honestly wanted to get back here to you all but just couldn't seem to make it...  

diningroom 

Until today... 

Here we are together again.. 

Before I start rambling on I will just get this bit out of the way and then we can get on with our ordinary roll on.. . 

We have had quite a troublesome summer.. 

But all is well... 

As I mentioned in the last post Terry had been sick.. 

He picked up for a bit and then relapsed into the same infection..  

It took several weeks but now he feels better then he has since his first operation last fall.. 

And I have had a bit but that too is getting better..  

And now our province is going through a virus spread that is not good but we know that this too shall pass..

Aren't you so glad you know the Lord God?  

I was thinking during the night that I am so glad that I accepted Jesus into my heart when I was a young girl.. 

He has always been with me.. 

 

You may find me a bit emotional today.. 

I am an emotional person.. smile. 

And you dear girls are a lot like family and so I am sharing this with you all. 

I will just say that I am so glad that He is as close as the mention of his Name.. Jesus... 

Now on with the everyday of Home ramble and roll ..

Have you been preserving and getting ready for Winter?  

I did not do nearly even half what I usually do because our garden didn't get the attention and there was just too much going on.. 

 But we have lots left over from last year... 

I did some mustard, sweet dill, pickled corn, sweet green beans and lots of jams early on in the summer.. 

I still want to make more mustard as that is our main one.. 

What have you been doing up and putting away...   

Some everyday meals here... 

My version of Taco Salad...

Greek salad and homemade dressing.. 

Fresh veggies from the garden and pork chops.. 

Just needed a chocolate chip cookie and Terry felt like Chocolate Cake one day but only had a couple of pieces.. 

One thing that really grew in the garden this summer was Dill.  

So it is drying everywhere... smile.. 

Love dried and put in salads, dressings and dips all winter..

 

And another lovely recipe for you from Kings Landing Heritage Village.. 

Rolling on... 

There is nothing like everyday chores to calm your soul... 

When you are in a tempest the simplest of chores just gives a homemaker a sense of peace... 

All is well.. 

In between Terry's bouts we took a little get away.. 

His wonderful brother thought we might enjoy a few nights at their cottage on the Bay.... 

And of course you know me and my love for the Bay of Fundy... 

So we headed out.. 

It was a beautiful day and such a lovely sleep.. smile.. 

Woke up to this beauty..

On one day we took a ferry over to a beautiful island..

T'was gorgeous!

Then came back over and had supper.. 

Went for a wee drive... 

We were driving by and I saw these sunflowers growing 

beside this old building.. 

It was so quaint I asked him to turn around so I could take a couple of pics.. 

He doesn't like doing that by the way.. 

Honestly, he thinks I am being a nuisance to people if I take pics without permission.. 

But.. 

He turned around and had to go past the place again and turn back the way we were going.. 

I thought he would just stop by the side of the road and I would take a quick picture or two.. 

But no.. 

He turns up the curved driveway and kept going to the house beside it..  

I am ... like .. what??? 

where are you going? 

He said the lady was outside and for me to ask her permission...

I rolled my eyes .... grin..  

Well, she is on her step saying good bye to some company.. 

So I rolled down my window and just said.. 

"I am sorry ma'am but my husband is crazy!" 

"Now why would you think that?" she says smiling.. 

"Because he wants me to get your permission to take a few pics of your sunflowers and your old building!"

She just laughed said to go right ahead..

Terry said some smart remark that we can't remember..(old age)

I told her we had been married 51 years and she said "Well you must know if he is crazy or not!"

We all had a great laugh.. 

What a dear lady!!

And I took a few pics..  

Then we went into St. Andrews.. 

And enjoyed a couple of hours there.. 

When we went back to the cottage he was not feeling well.. 

It was a beautiful evening but the next day we ended up coming home early as he was ill again.. 

It was a lovely time though and we really enjoyed it and appreciated our stay there... 

After a few weeks he came around again.. 

Thank the Lord.. 

So we have done a few things..

He picked me some elderberries and I dehydrated them for tea this winter.. 

And somewhere along there he picked beans and peas.. 

I did them up and have them put in the cold room.. 

Thankful for that.. 

Have lots of herbs dried and we were out to the farm and enjoyed a meal there.  

We had not planned to stay so just had some spaghetti .

He likes his one way and I like mine another.. grin..  

We had a few garlic.. 

Nothing like usual as we didn't get it planted last fall.. 

Some were still in the ground from last year and we did do some spring garlic.. 

And bushels of onions.. 

Rambling on... 

We also had a happy day celebrating a shower for our oldest grandson and his fiancé 

It was in the park.. 

What a lovely day... 

God is so good... 

And just last week our sweet daughter came and did a few chores for her Momma.. 

I will show you more next time when I have it all put back together and finish updating a few things.. 

So appreciate our dear family.. 

The pumpkins are ready..

Those are not ours.. 

Just a pic I took.. lol.. 

We did get quite a few from our garden.

They don't mind the weeds... 

So rolling on.. 

Fall will soon be here.. 

Twill soon be time to be nesting, eh? 

Choosing joy this day.. 

Thankful for his healing power and blessings he bestows.. 

All is well.. 

I appreciate your thoughts, emails and sweet encouragements.. 

You are all dear.. 

Join me on Instagram (blessedhearth) if you like.. 

Or on the facebook page... 

Welcome to all the new followers.. 

I am sorry to be so slack... 

Up and onward... smile. 

God bless you sweet friends and I do love to hear from you.. 

Stay safe and turn to the Lord for He is near... 

Hugs.. 

 

Farm Post number 4/2021

Good Evening dear hearts!

Just dropping by to leave another little farm post.  I won't be long this time!  

Hope all is well with you and your dear families... 

Such a busy time of year with graduations, school letting out and vacations beginning... 

Us old retired folks (us, I mean) 😀 are just doing our thing... 

Every once in awhile I remind you sweet followers that when I began this blog around ten years ago that it would just be the doings of a retired couple who love the Lord.  

And to be honest it has not evolved into any great site with thousands of followers and such...

I used to love decorating my blog and trying out new stuff but now I find I am quite content to share whatever we are doing with you once in awhile and carry on.. 

I am always so happy to hear from you though whether it be here, email, Instagram or Face Book blog page.. 

I think some of you find it much easier to connect on Instagram or Face Book for commenting.. And there I can respond to your comments much easier .. due to computer doings.. 

Anyway... 

As you can see my herbs are doing well out at the farm.. 

I have several pickings of my Chamomile and it is drying .. 

I will be making some tea with it and also a salve which is supposed to be good for redness and blemishes.  It is also soothing for rashes.. 

Also I have some chives in vinegar as I do each year... 

It is delicious on greens like Swiss Chard or to make your salad dressings.. 

I love it for gifts.. 

You can get lovely vinegar cruets at the dollar store and it makes a delicious gift at Christmas.. 

As I mentioned in my Instagram post that one has to remember to use it for such.. I forgot last Christmas.. 

Oh well.. 

Hope to do better this year.. 

My sweet husband as always has been picking flowers for me.. 

Rose Petals galore... 

I dried a lot for soap and lotions and such but decided I would make some Rose Petal Jelly after all.. 😋

It is really tasty!

I know that one thinks it would just taste like flowers but it is one of my fave jellies.. 

And just so pretty.. 

I made the jar covers from some paper that flowers were wrapped in that Terry gave me.. 

Just drew circles and cut them out.. 

Used elastics and string.. 

I see the one above needs the elastic covered better! 😏

This is a delicious jelly to put between your sponge cakes.. 

Then if you have time to sugar a few of the wee rosebuds for the icing is sweet too!

I hope to get that done this week.. 

It is easy to do.. I have done violets before and they are lovely on cupcakes.. 

Anyway... 

Not much food pics to post this time.. 

This was breakfast one morning before leaving for the farm.. 

It was so pretty I thought I would take a pic!

I love this for breakfast.. 

Cottage cheese, fruit and nuts.. 

A drizzle of Prosser Brook maple syrup on top.. 

Yum!! 

We still are not staying at the farm at nights all the time .. 

I thought we would be but circumstances has changed our plans for now.. 

But we are there a lot.. 

Do you see my new plant addition.. 

I almost typed addiction!  😃

And that would have been more accurate!  smile.. 

But it is my newest addition..  

So sweet and dainty!

It is called China Doll.. 

I am hoping the subtle light at the farm will help it grow well.  

My plants do so well in that old farmhouse!

And we had some sweet company!  

Our own little china doll.. 

I am her momma!  

We had a lovely day! 

I forgot to take food pics.. 

And Shonda thought the table was set nice but really I was so busy talking to her that I didn't do all that well.. smile.. 

The pickle bottle was a jar of fresh cucumber refrigerator pickles that my kids love.. 

And the Rhubarb pickles that I had made.. 

I will give you the recipe next time for them.. 

I am on my husband's computer and when I am done then I am done!  lol!  And the recipe will have to be found as I can't remember it.. 

His chair is awful!  When I stand up from this I can hardly move for a few minutes.. 

Anyway.. 

We had Tenderloin, fried rice, egg rolls and Chinese Salad.. 

That is so good too.. 

I will try to remember to give that also.. 

Shonda and Dave brought some Halo Donuts and Sourdough bread.. 

I made my friend Lisa's Jam Bars... 

Oh and I put sliced strawberries in the water.. 

Shonda liked my jug which is a mason jar replica and that is my new doilie pitcher cover ...  

We had coffee and chatted... 

Please excuse my crooked lamp shade.. lol!

We have had a few country road drives.. 

This is one that is always dear to my heart!

We cross Caladonia Mountain and head for the lovely 

Bay of Fundy!

Cape Enrage!  

The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world!

We had a picnic lunch on the beach and Terry slept in the car! 

The breezes blowing in the windows and I sat on the beach.. 

Just enjoying the smells and sounds and wind on my face!  

Then we drove to Alma but not before I picked a bunch of flowers!

The best part of these drives for me is gathering flowers.. 

We take a few drives when we are here at home also!

With the price of gas I guess they are not as frequent! 

But I do love them... 

another bouquet for home.. 

I shared this on Instagram too.. 

My Avocado pit has sprouted and growing leaves!  

So much fun watching it develop... 

Have a couple more on the go... 

Have you ever tried this?

Well dearies this is about it for tonight.. 

Although... 

Just wanted to share a photo of our sweet grandsons.. 

They both graduated from Crandall University!! 

They have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.. 

These are Trevor and Tammy's sons!  

So proud of them and thankful that the Lord has blessed them and been with them every step of the way... 

We had a wonderful service at church this morning celebrating their success!  

Pastor talked to them and it was simply beautiful! 

Encouraging them to keep God first and foremost in their lives!

Walking with Him down through the years with the goal of bringing up their families in the fear and admonition of the Lord.. 

Being a servant as the Lord Jesus taught us! 

Praying that in their walk of life that all is well because He is in control!  

I pray the same!  

Jeremiah 29:11

Contains a precious promise held dear to the Christian heart.. 

In this verse Jeremiah affirms that God is in control and He has good things in store for those who serve Him..

 

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

So that is all for now.. 

I hope to hear from you ... 

I love your notes as I have already said.. 

I am on Instagram much more if you want to join me there.. 

blessedhearth.. 

Take care my dears.. 

Enjoy your summer days and God bless!!