Quest/Copy Post

My son works for my friend Anna and her husband AKA Momma Cow. This was her post yesterday...thought it was worth the copy/re-post for me since my oldest son AKA Puddin is in it.....happy reading

Friday, March 26, 2010

Your once yearly, visit to the farm, post.

I know, I know...if you wanted to see pictures of farm life, you wouldn't come here to view it through the lens of my point and shoot. That's what the Pioneer Woman is for, that gal can weave an entire post around a single, wrangler clad hiney, let's face it...she makes country livin look good.

There will however, be no wrangler clad hineys in this post. Believe me, you're welcome.

With the way PW has turned her husbands hired hands into stars, it has really put the pressure on all of us regular farmwife bloggers, you should hear the tantrums...

"BUT! Whyohwhy am I not a blogstar...I've got wranglers!!! This is a bunch of hogwash...I'm moving to Oklahoma!"

If I had a pound of cotton for every time I've had to listen to that song and dance.

Anyway, he asked for it...

Meet Puddin'

Alright, I admit...I made 'Pippi' up... that's not his real name at all.

But PUDDIN, Puddin, I did not...

In facts:

A) The guy has 'PUDDIN' emblazoned oh his belt, I hear it's on his checkbook too. Don't laugh. Too hard.

B) I actually refer to him as Puddin'g', heavy emphasis on the ing.

C) The proof is in the puddin...

How you like me now, Jello?

Uh, your mom's got a camera and a computer...

Take that, Tapioca.

What Farmers Do ALL Day. A Postumentary.

There's a lot of sitting in the dappled shade of old oak trees, sippin on mason jars of sweet tea, with wedges of orange and sprigs o'mint.

Farmers like to sit back and take it easy,

when they're not out delivering doughnuts, that is.

Little Sprout calls them "Nonuts".

The donuts... not the farmers.

Occasionally, there might be a little mechanic work to be done.

"What a ratchet! This job sockets."

Looks like Cow's about to throw a disc out.

I need more farmers reading this blog, they would have got that.

Hey Puddin, If you're thinking that you might pursue this line of work, I thought it only fair to show this 'side by side' comparison of where you'll be in ten years, or rather, where your hair won't be.

This one is my favorite, it's the moment they realized one of the Sprouts had walked away with their tools.

WELCOME TO MY WORLD

Welders and Grinders, Welders and Grinders

Navy Beans, Navy Beans

Welders and Grinders

Puddin? How come whenever I stop by, Mama Cow is always kneelin down to pray?

Is it me?

Is it you?

The shot I wanted.

The shot I got........

"WHAT DO YOU WANT?"

"I want you to hold that great big wrench up where I can see it."

"No, make it look natural."

"This feels pretty natural."

 

What a tool.

If you don't own a single piece of John Deere clothing,

and you've made it this far, I applaud you.

Vanna Cow seriously wanted me to write about the befores and afters of these thingies. There's like 8 more of these shots. You're welcome, again.

Well, looks like the guys are ready for plowing and bedding.

Micheal Scott, you can take it from here.


The End of this episode......

Dear Lord

Dear Lord,

As I sit here reminding myself that You called me into motion. I am not here to merely exist or to serve myself. You called me, you have a plan for me, I have a purpose.

Lord, I ask that you keep me humble enough to be your servant and to always be mindful of others.

I am here to serve you , to love others, and to spread the word of Jesus Christ Your Son who died and paid the ultimate price for me. I can't repay that debt, but I can do what you have called me to do.

To be obedient, keep your commandments, love one another.

Father, I thank you for your word, for your unfailing love for me. For your GRACE, MERCY, and FORGIVNESS you have  given me. Thank you for revealing to me piece by piece your will for me.

It is an honor to serve you Lord.

In Jesus mighty & Holy Name AMEN!!!!!

10 things you might not know

Stole this idea from another blog(imagine that)

1. I am a very picky eater ( hate green things) nothing to do with the color

2. Just became a reader- used to hate it

3.Can't stand not having a plan- then lets get on it and do it

4. I am a fixer- here's the problem here's the solution

 ( why didn't you listen to me and fix it?)

5.I am a RULE follower why is everyone

and why do they get away with breaking the rules?

6.I have deep friendships, I am either all in or all out

7. I hate to wait on people, the ones that are always late

yet that's all my friends

8. I like to people watch....what better way to learn or not learn something new

9. Sometimes I fear I give the wrong impression of myself ,

because I am cautious with new people

 or those I don't know

10. I have stepped WAY OUT of my comfort zone many

times over this last year and have been blessed each time with

some amazing new friendships.

Whats your top 10 or whats the one you didn't know about me......I am an open book I know. Leave a comment you might just get a prize?????

Birthday

Had one of the best birthdays ever.

I didn't ask for snow on the first day of spring but it was beautiful.

Woke up to the BEST hubby ever serving me the breakfast of champions in bed

Brownie with walnuts yummo.

Stay in PJ's til about noon

Went to Wal-Mart

Got a few good movies

Lounged around most of the day, which was awesome

I did no house work, the hubby and son did that

Got tons of calls, emails, texts, cards and FB birthday wishes.

Again thank you

Went out to eat with great fiends for dinner

Got lots of sweet gifts, with more to come next week when we make a trip to the big city

I had a FABULOUS Birthday

Couldn't have ask for a better day.

Next year should be interesting.........

My Love

Where do I ever begin here......

What could I ever possible say to you, that you don't already know?

Your the best man a woman could have.

Your an awesome father.

All these things you know.

I just wanted to take a minute and let the whole wide world know

just how much you mean to me.

Words will never be enough

Love you more than the day I married you (how is that possible)

Your my rock, my shoulder to cry on

my ear to listen

my hand to hold

my eyes to sit and stare upon

my partner, my companion

my prayer warrior

You always put God first

then me before yourself

Your my encourager

my drive

I just love you....

Love your wife, B

Baseball time

My youngest had a baseball tournament this weekend and these are the only three pictures I got before my camera died. But I am every proud of them .They played three games in ONE day and lost only one game by one run. They didn't even have there regular coach with them, was almost late because the major highway was shut down due to a cattle truck turning over, so while they waited on the side of the road they got out and warmed up and threw the ball around. CRAZY KIDS......they were awesome.

Winner !!!!!!

OK some of you missed my GREAT giveaway and one of you is not a followers so it didn't count.

But the winner is( drum roll here)  West Texas Wife- Keely......

I assure you I drew it right and with my eyes closed.

I will post pictures of her gift later today.

 See ya soon Keely.

Giveaway time

I am doing a giveaway. It will be ???? A surprise, but good I promise.

All you have to do is leave a comment, and be a follower of this blog.

The more comments the more entries......that's how this one rolls

I am trying to get my followers up to 50 . We are setting at 20 now

So sign up.

I will draw a name on Thursday....stay tuned

I am managing to get alot more done than I thought being at home with the sick kid. He has a swollen gland on the side of his face.(it was like a baseball) It has finally started to go down, I think we have ruled out mumps, thank goodness.

I have got the dishes done

Laundry 3 loads folder 3 more to wash

Pot roast seared and in the oven....oh it smells good too. Recipe from the Pioneer Woman

Still in my PJ's and it's 10:48 am

Gotta run to Wal-Mart as always

Childress Home show tomorrow from 10-4 come out and see all the great organizations and businesses

gotta go get busy....catch you later.

Heavy Heart

I have a lot of things going through my  mind today. I received a challenge, and I took it. The challenge was to read 1 Peter. Yes, the whole book everyday for 1 week. I am on day 3. I decided to read it in a different Bible version each day. So far I have gotten something new from it daily, but that how God's Word works isn't it?

You know He gave us an example to live by, Jesus and we are to do as He did.I am finding myself struggling with this. Why you ask???? Think about it. We make sure we have life ins. We have 401K's we plan for the future, just in case we need it. We have savings accounts. WHY????? Do we not trust that God will not provide for us? (side-note- I have all these things too,not bashing anyone who also has these things)

Jesus focused on LOVE not money......have we really focused on loving each other, or do we practice this on Sunday and Wednesday. Do we show others by our fruits that we are Christians or do we show them we are the kind of Christians that keeps them from wanting to come to church? Are you out there preaching the gospel as God commanded? Can you tell someone what you belief if they ask? Are you sure you know what you believe are you just going through the motions to put a check that you attended church this week?

Can you see my heavy heart? I see so many people in my own town who have bad fruit.....we gotta reach out. I am blessed with my job because I can read my Bible at work, I can tell the clients about God, are you sharing God? I urge you to.

It is the Lent season  for some and more and more people are making the sacrifice to God and participating in Lent as I am. Fasting is also big this time of year, and maybe that is why I am heavy hearted for this world and people......I will stop my ramble here, just something to think about. Hope you enjoyed the read and PLEASE leave your comments, I treasure each one of you.