We just returned this afternoon from our annual beach trip with my parents and my sister and her family. As always, we had a wonderful time, but we did miss Chad as he was unable to go with us this year! It's just not the same without Daddy!
Because we are usually still on our 'vacation' on the 4th, we get to celebrate by the seaside, go out to enjoy great seafood, and then watch the fantastic fireworks! Thought I'd share a few photos that Erin took while we were there!
Of course, it was a wee bit disconcerting to watch a fisherman catch a 5 ft. shark about 30 yards down the beach from us yesterday morning and then see a news report last night featuring the same man because he caught three sharks in one day! Gulp! Glad I saw that report AFTER we were done going down to the beach!!!
I thought I'd share photos of the travel bags Elisabeth (one of my twin daughters) recently designed and created for friends of ours. Chasidy and Lacey did a fantastic job of choosing fabrics for their bags, and I thought the final creations turned out too cute not to share!
I think that one of Elisabeth's talents definitely lies in the textile design area...plus she loves the whole process...from designing on paper to creating with fabric to adding embroidery for style!
It's never ever dull around here! To prove my point, check out my daughter Erin's blog today. She had fun with her camera and her post featuring younger siblings 'Georgia John' and 'Ellie Oakley'! If you need a good chuckle, you'll find it there!
Doesn't this look like a fun project? Here's another version. Growing a sunflower house was something I really wanted to try this year, but with everything that's been happening lately...oh well, maybe next year!
When I was a little girl, I just loved my secret little 'hide-aways'. And who knows? If the children and I do grow a sunflower house next year, I might just sneak inside with a blanket, book, and a glass of iced tea!! LOL Do you think they'll find me?
Doesn't this children's garden at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park in VA look fun??? I am so inspired...but also VERY tired just thinking of all the work that would be involved!! LOL I do good to keep the grass cut and flowers planted in my window boxes. Oh well...it's nice to dream, isn't it??
I have been a huge Anne of Green Gables fan for many, many years, and now so are my children! Sometimes around here, we use 'Anne-isms' from both the book and the Wonderworks movie... such as 'kindred spirit', 'scope for the imagination', 'Jonah days', etc. So I guess L.M. Montgomery's book has contributed richly to our family culture! LOL One of my great heart's desires is to visit Prince Edward Island someday!
And now to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables, there will be much going on around and about PEI. Check it out here. There are fun online activities for children, more about L.M. Montgomery, Anne, PEI, a list of events planned for this year to celebrate AOGG, and even contests. Fun!
L.M. Montgomery
It just goes to show, great literature is timeless! Thank you, Lucy Maude Montgomery (and of course "Anne") for such a wonderful treasure! Happy 100th Birthday!
Tasha Tudor
I was also saddened to learn about the passing of Tasha Tudor last week. I love her books and art so much, and I have always been inspired by her simple life and her lovely home and gardens. I think my favorite book of her illustrations will always be A Child's Garden of Verses!
Tasha Tudor
You can read more here at her regular site and here at the memorial site. The world has lost a great talent, and Tasha will be missed! I personally feel as though I've lost a dear friend! Isn't it amazing how art and literature can touch our lives so very deeply?
Anne and Tasha...a celebration of literature and a life!
Thank you all so much for your prayers and concern for my daddy. After thirteen days in the hospital, three surgical procedures, over twelve hours of sedation/anesthesia, a stay in ICU, countless vials of drawn blood, blood sugar/diabetes issues, hemoglobin issues, blood transfusions, kidney disease issues, and more than I can list here, Mama and Daddy are finally home! Praise the Lord! The blood clots are gone, but Daddy has several long incisions to remind him of God's providence in saving his leg and foot! We are so blessed to live within twenty miles of one of the best hospitals and some of the best surgeons in south Georgia...and in the whole state of Georgia for that matter!
It's a blessing to know that we have friends all over the world who will immediately lift us and our loved ones up in prayer when we ask. It means more than you'll ever know, and we appreciate you all so much! It also makes me much more conscious of praying for others when the need arises!
I'm sure that Mama will post more about everything Daddy went through, but suffice to say, he's had enough 'hospital vacation' to last him a LONG time! Mama has too! LOL
Hi everyone! My daddy is in the hospital with a blood clot in his left leg. I know that both he and my mama would appreciate your prayers for his recovery and guidance for the doctors and staff who are working to remove the clot.
Right now, I am burning up the roads between here and the hospital. But when I can, I will share my silhouette project post!
Thanks in advance for your prayers....I know it makes a difference!
Is this the cutest idea, or what??!!! I found Le Papier Studio on Etsy by following the bunny trail from this post at the Nesting Place to this post at Havin' Fun Yet? (adorable project by the way). And finally I made my way on to Le Papier Studio at Etsy. Be sure to check out the rest of her stuff! There are lots of creative folks with wonderful ideas out there!
I've always loved silhouettes, and I've done a few projects myself using them. But stationery, hmmmm! GREAT idea! Love it!
In the same spirit of the 'apple' post below, I have been trying to save grocery money by using what's in the pantry or freezer as much as possible. Plus, with new stuff from the garden coming in, I'm trying to make some space in my freezers by using up the stash from last year.
I was racking my brain trying to think of a good dessert to surprise my husband. He's going in to work early (he's an underground utilities locator during the week) and coming home late due to a large volume of locates that are being called in. So he's had a long HOT day today, and I thought a nice cool dessert would hit the spot. Some things are just worth the time and effort, and I appreciate how hard my husband works to provide for us!
I've had the recipe for Peaches and Cream for a long time, and I used to make it a lot. But since it's been awhile, AND I needed to use some of my peaches, I took inventory. Yes...I had the stuff for the crust plus a package of cream cheese, powdered sugar and peaches. Well, I didn't have any whipped topping or canned peach pie filling, but I improvised as you'll see.
Here's the original recipe and then I'll show my changes:
PEACHES AND CREAM
Crust:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. sugar
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup sugar
2 cups prepared whipped topping
1 (No. 2) can peach pie filling
To prepare crust: Combine all ingredients and press into a 9 inch square pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven until lightly brown, approximately 20 minutes. Cool.
To prepare filling: Cream sugar and cream cheese well. Add prepared whipped topping and mix well. Pour over cooled crust and chill. Top with peach pie filling just before serving and cut into squares.
Now here's what I did:
I made and cooled the crust as instructed. But then for the filling, I simply mixed the cream cheese with 1 cup of powdered sugar and a little bit of milk to get a good spreading consistency. Then I topped that with some of my peaches from the freezer. (I had sprinkled these with a little sugar and let sit for a little while to 'sweeten' just a bit.) I even added a tiny bit of cinnamon/vanilla sugar on top...just for fun.
The dessert was DELICIOUS and a big hit. Plus, I think my personal version was less processed and a bit less expensive. Yum! Try it....you'll like it! LOL
I don't know about y'all, but the cost of groceries is enough to make me faint of heart. With six children and two adults in this house, we can go through a lot of groceries in just a short amount of time!
My two youngest ones love fruit, especially apples. And like everything else, the cost of apples is high. Today, at the apple bin, I carefully selected just 2-3 Golden Delicious apples...knowing they'd be eaten almost as soon as the groceries were unpacked at home....but unwilling to pay $1.48/lb. for too many! Y'all, I was trying to pinch those pennies until they squealed! LOL
But thank the good Lord for his blessings! As I walked towards the back of the store, I saw 'the cart'....you know, the one...the reduced for quick sale cart. It's not always there, but today it was! And it was FULL of packages of apples! I chose three packages (8 in each package). Each pack was marked from $0.82-$0.91. So, that made 24 (big) apples for less than $3.00 (even after tax)!
And although a few are a little soft, that's okay. We'll eat those first!
I quickly made my way back to the apple bin, and carefully put my 2-3 little apples back with their brothers and sisters! LOL Instead, all the little orphan apples came home with me! And I even found a half gallon of 2% milk marked down to $0.89...expiration date today, but hey, I go by the 7 days after the expiration date rule. LOL Although I buy whole milk for my family, I prefer reduced or skim. But due to stretching my money, I hadn't planned on buying myself any milk today! Thank you, Lord, for taking care of us on the little things! It matters!
It's hard to believe that my first babies (4 lbs. 11 oz. and 4 lbs. 3oz.) are now my seventeen year old babies, Erin and Elisabeth! Where has the time gone? You are both such blessings to our family and you bring much joy to our lives. The Lord knew we needed a 'pair' on the first go-round, and you are both worth more than your weight in gold! You have sweet spirits, willing hands, special talents, and loving hearts, and two more wonderful and special daughters cannot be found! Thank you for all you do and all you are!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ERIN AND ELISABETH! WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW!
Love: Mama, Daddy, Wesley, Ellie, John and Alexander
Newborns in 1991...both fit into the same baby carrier with room to spare!
Today...my beautiful 17 year old 'birthday girls'!
With all the brothers and sister back in October
If you are interested, you can read more about the day Erin and Elisabeth were born and see lots more photos in two 'Sweet 16' posts from last year here and here.
Erin also did a post on her blog, and she has even more photos...definitely some of my favorite ones through the years!
Just a neat little side note. My cousin had twins last Saturday...a little boy and little girl...six weeks early, but doing well. They are precious, and both weigh more than our girls did at birth, even though they were born two weeks earlier than Erin and Elisabeth were. But if you have a mind to, please keep these little ones and their mama in your prayers. They'll probably still be in the hospital for a few more days, and I know they're all ready to get home and back to normal! My cousin had to have a very early C-section due to preeclampsia and a breech baby boy, so she's had a time! But you know, those sweet little babies were worth it all. Thank you, Lord for your mercies and your blessings!
About two years ago, I introduced my mother, Betty at Country Charm, to the blogworld. She was hesitant at first, but soon she was visiting around, making blog friends, and thoroughly enjoying the experience. And it wasn't long afterward that she took the plunge and started her own blog.
But one of the very first friends she made was Marion, a beautiful lady from Wales, whose blog Reflection of the Seasons is a feast for the eyes. To have a kindred spirit from across the ocean was a delightful thing, and Mama and Marion quickly settled into a friendship complete with daily emails, occasional phone calls, and the exchange of gifts. Of course, I'm sure that at first they never expected to meet face to face.
But sometimes dreams do come true! Marion, and her wonderful husband John, were able to fly to Georgia and visit with my parents for almost two weeks! Because we live next door to my parents, we spent a good bit of time with them. And y'all, I can honestly say...they were not visitors...they were like family...right from the very beginning! We didn't want them to leave today! Their visit was a highlight in all our lives, and we can't wait until they come again!
Last Saturday, we had a Southern "Hospitali-tea" to honor our lovely guest, Marion. My friend, Beth and I, had a wonderful time planning and enjoying our tea party. It was held in my parents' backyard, and even John and Marion got in on the fun...doing flowers, arranging tables, 'planting' umbrellas, etc. We put them to work! LOL
Church friends, homeschool friends, and neighbors were anxious to meet Marion (and John too! :o)), and a good time was had by all. Beth has the natural gift of hospitality, and she was key to our successful gathering. Thanks, Beth, for all your hard work!
Below is a little slideshow from our party. Just click on the arrow and enjoy!
This morning, I was visiting with Monica over at The Homespun Heart, and she posted about a give-away over at Eleanor Joyce's blog, A Cup Of Cold Water, for this lovely magazine, Life Beautiful!
I've never had the pleasure of visiting Eleanor Joyce before, but I will definitely be going back! I can already tell that she and I have a lot in common! Be sure to head over there for details on the give-away!
And be sure to visit Monica too. She's been doing a week-long post on her daily schedule. She has three small children, but by planning ahead and being organized....she gets A LOT done! I was most definitely inspired!
I will be back later for a very special post about very special guests....stay tuned!
My Aunt Zelda is an awesome cook! In fact, everyone in my family pays the highest possible compliment to anyone else's culinary skills when we say, "That tastes almost as good as Aunt Zelda's cooking!" LOL That's high praise, indeed! Alas, she and my uncle moved off to Tennessee to be near my cousin, their granddaughter! I miss them so much...AND I miss her good ol' country cooking too! But we talk on the phone, and they'll be coming for a visit soon!
Aunt Zelda's pies and cakes are beyond description. But today I'll talk about her Coconut Cream Pie. Many years ago, she gave me the recipes for her Coconut and Chocolate Cream pies...and both are yummy. I used to make them quite often, but for some reason I got out of the habit during the last few years. But a week or so ago, I decided the time had come....time, that is, for Coconut Cream Pie. Mine will never be as good as hers...but it was still pretty tasty if I do say so myself! LOL
I've recently started making about eight pie crusts at the time, and I store them in the freezer until needed...convenience food at its finest. I'll have to share that recipe another time. But without further adieu, here's a great recipe for Aunt Zelda's Coconut Cream Pie!
AUNT ZELDA'S COCONUT CREAM PIE
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk (I use half evaporated)
3 egg yolks, beaten
3/4 cup flaked coconut, divided
1 and 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pie shell, baked
Meringue:
3-4 egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Combine milk and egg yolks; gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup coconut, butter, and vanilla. Immediately pour into a baked pie crust. Cover the filling with waxed paper.
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar at high speed for one minute. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves...about 2-4 minutes. Remove waxed paper from pie filling; spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry . Sprinkle with 1/4 cup coconut. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
Yield: 1 nine inch pie
All of the little boys on my side of the family (our sons and two nephews) have had their pictures made in this sailor outfit when they were around the age of two...today it was Alexander's turn! I thought Erin caught a very sweet expression! I love it! Now, Alexander will have a 'sailor picture' for Mam (my mama) to hang on her hall wall with the rest of the grandboys!
Here’s an article I wrote a year or two ago, and I thought I’d share it here. Now for the disclaimer: I KNOW what works for good home management...I just don’t always follow through. And as I say below...knowing and doing are two different things!
But when I DO take the time to actually follow ‘the’ plan, everything certainly does run much more smoothly in our home. Plus, I have two big girls who do A LOT around here. In fact, they are much better at the daily tasks and cleaning up each night before bedtime than I ever was. So I guess maybe I should have included as one of my points...have twin girls, but have them first! And when they are 17 years old, they will bless your heart and your home beyond measure! LOL
Okay, that’s enough of that...perhaps the following post will help someone in some small way!
~Roses from our garden with my favorite Willow Tree figurines~
A DISORGANIZED MOM’S GUIDE TO ORGANIZATION
In jest, I have often said that my sister must’ve received all the organizational genes from the family gene pool. She is extremely organized, and her house is always picture perfect. Mine is...um...not! Perhaps having six children who are home all day doing school does contribute to my dilemma, but more often than not it is lack of planning and discipline on my part that is the true crux of the problem.
~One of my 'prayer' centers~
Knowing what to do, and actually doing it are two entirely different things. But when I take the time for P3 (prayer, planning, and preparation), I can tell a marked difference in our days...in stress levels as well as productivity. So, I would like to share some of the most important things that have worked well for us over the last ten (now eleven) years of homeschooling...that is, when I have followed my own advice. It really is a matter of discipline...and for me, lack of discipline must become a matter of prayer!
~A Mother's Day gift from my children several years ago~
♦On Saturday or Sunday, I check the calendar for appointments for the upcoming week. More often than not, this will affect daily schedules and menu plans. For example, if I know that we’ll have a late afternoon activity, I will usually plan a meal for that evening that can be done in the crockpot.
~Buttermilk Biscuits...mm mm good~
♦ I prefer to have all laundry caught up, menus planned, and groceries purchased before the week begins. There is satisfaction in knowing that even if everything else goes wrong, my family will be dressed in clean clothes and well-fed. Plus, everyone likes to look at the menu plan on the fridge to find out what we’re having for lunch or supper each day of the week. This eliminates the inevitable question...”Hey Mama, what’s for supper?”
~Ivy topiary and more favorite Willow Tree figurines~
♦One of my biggest ‘sanity savers’ is the weekly school assignment checklist, especially for the 5th and 2nd graders. Over the weekend, I like to type out all assignments for each school day for each child, divided by subjects. I jot down page numbers, books to read, items for copywork, etc. Now, even if I’m unavailable, my children have no excuse for not getting their work done. And as an added bonus, sometimes they will get up earlier than normal to start school...and they already know what to do! I give them a copy to keep and check off as they complete the work, and I also staple another copy in my lesson plan book. It works for us! Erin and Elisabeth write down and keep up with all their own work. They also keep up with their time spent in each subject, so we will be better able to calculate credits for transcripts later on.
♦Planning for tomorrow begins with preparation the night before. It works well if each child has clothing laid out according to the weather and the schedule for the next day. If we are going to stay home, then play clothes are fine. But if we are going to be out and about, then appropriate clothing must be pre-selected. Where is that red hairbow? Where are those brown sandals? It is stressful to be hunting things when it’s time to be heading out the door! The night before is also the best time to prepare my husband’s lunch, iron his work shirt if necessary, and load the coffee pot for the next morning! A decent bedtime is important for me. I must have my sleep, or I will be very draggy in the morning!
~Mr. Potterman in our front flower bed~
♦ Rising early and having quiet time are good for me. Bible reading and prayer (and a cup of coffee) are a great way to start the day. I hate getting up out of my warm bed, but I have a little trick that sometimes works. I tell myself that if I’ll just go ahead and get up, I can have a nap later. Once I’m up, however, I’m usually fine.
♦It is discouraging to face dirty dishes first thing in the morning. Our big girls clean up from supper, load and run the dishwasher, and leave things tidy...the night before! What a blessing! Additionally, it helps if everyone in the family does a quick pick-up of each room before bedtime. (Once again, Erin and Elisabeth are pros in this area!)
~Favorite Gooseberry Patch kitchen calendar...can you believe it's May?!~
♦I’m grateful for a husband who likes to ‘do’ breakfast—meaning he prepares the breakfast (most days), wakes the children, and gets everyone to the table to eat. He says that he enjoys doing it, and it gives him time with the family before he goes to work. You won’t hear me complaining, especially when I’ve been up at night with a fussy baby! Before my husband leaves, many times he will also get everyone headed in the direction of making beds, getting dressed, and brushing hair and teeth. His input virtually eliminates the occasional moaning and groaning, dilly-dallying, and slacking...and we are more apt to start school in a timely manner. I realize that not all mothers have this luxury, but it sure is a blessing for this homeschooling mama! (Note: Often we do let the little boys sleep a little later in order to get some of our more intensive school subjects done. When they’re up...things are a bit louder. LOL)
~Living Room Step-Back Cabinets that my BIL made~
♦Now, this may seem like a ‘no-brainer’, but having school supplies, books, pencils, etc. in their proper places is essential. I wish I had a nickel for every time I’ve dug under the sofa to find a pencil or looked under a bed for a missing book. And I’ve hidden the hand-held pencil sharpener many times (sometimes from myself) to keep it from becoming MIA, courtesy of the little ones. Not being able to find things is one of the biggest threats to my homeschool happiness! So the motto ‘A place for everything, and everything in its place’ is the key!
♦ Last of all, it works best for us to have specific jobs assigned to different days. These jobs are in addition to the general daily upkeep (dishes, laundry, room pick-up etc.) of the home. For example, Monday-clean bathrooms, Tuesday-mop floors, Wednesday-clean class, Thursday-dust/vacuum bedrooms/change sheets, Friday-clean out fridge. Then there are monthly jobs, quarterly jobs, and so on. This is simplistic and old fashioned, but simple is good...and it’s better than doing nothing at all! Of course, de-cluttering is the first step to having an organized home. I’m still working on this one!
Many moms are blessed with a great amount of organizational skill and tidy tendencies. Unfortunately, I’m not one of them, so I try to compensate. I’ve discovered that with P3...and a BIG emphasis on prayer, it is possible to successfully manage the home and bless my family.
Where have the last two years gone?? We had this teeny, precious newborn baby...and now all of a sudden, we have a tractor-lovin', always smilin', adorable curly headed little boy running around! How'd that happen??!! Your beautiful smile and happy disposition bring such joy to our lives, and we have discovered that Baby #6 is just as precious and wonderful as Babies #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. We love you and thank the Lord for you every single day!
If you want to be inspired, blessed, motivated, and uplifted...all at the same time...be sure to head over to Warm Pie, Happy Home to read a wonderful post entitled A Mother's Touch. Ruthann is a lovely, encouraging lady from Missouri who has a beautiful, gentle spirit. She also has a gorgeous home that will make you drool! You especially need to check out her pantry/storage room here and here. And all her pie recipes will make your mouth water. Oh. my. word. Hurry...head on over there. Her words will most certainly bless your little pea pickin' heart!
It seems as though I've not been a very good 'bloggy' person lately. After I get done with what must be done each day, do school, and take my walk...there just hasn't been any time left over for blogging. I have been doing lots of extra 'kitchen' stuff as well like making strawberry jam, so that's taken up a good chunk of time too. Anyway, we'll be winding down with school soon, so maybe I can 'visit' and post more often.
Today is Friday...time for Show and Tell over at my good friend Kelli's blog, There's No Place Like Home. And for this post, I'd like to share about a couple of plates that mean a lot to me. These two magnolia plates belonged to my grandmother (the one who lived in this house), and I distinctly remember eating some of her good country cookin' off of them. The plates are probably not worth a lot in monetary value, but they are priceless to me.
Since our master bedroom is done in a green/white/khaki color scheme, I think the plates add a nice touch in the grouping above the bed.
I must get this 'plate thing' from Mama, but like her, I love using plates for decorating purposes. This way I can enjoy them, instead of having them packed away somewhere in a box! My sister has several of the same magnolia plates from our grandmother, but she hung them in a grouping in her sunroom and they look wonderful!
I've also been meaning to share some cards that Elisabeth made in the last couple of months. She uses Prismacolor colored pencils. The first photo shows the one she made for Chad on his birthday at the beginning of this month. The front cover looks just like him...in a 'cartoon' kind of way, of course. When Alexander saw her drawing it, he immediately said, "Da-da"!
Now, on the inside you can see various 'scenes' from our family. Daddy with all six of the children in different activities.
And on the last page of the card is a 'family portrait'. Chad and I both agree that Elisabeth made us look really good in cartoon form, as I wouldn't really call these caricatures. I think we look very young! And she labeled it 'The Whole Hee-Haw Gang'...'cause that's what Chad calls us! LOL
Elisabeth and Erin also made up the poem. It goes like this on front cover:
Dear Dad, Six times six is sixty, That's the number of Fingers on us all. We wanted to count The things you do for us Whether big or small! We began the list and weren't even A fraction of the way through, When we faced a little problem... We don't have near enough fingers To list all the things you do!
Then on the inside it says...
So happy, happy birthday! There's so much more we could add! Remember: you're more than just our father, You're our very special Dad!
Needless to say, the card was a HUGE hit with that very special Dad!
And here's another card that she did for my daddy whose birthday is the day before Chad's. I thought the depth of the colors was exceptional.
And last of all, here is the card that she did for Chad and me for our anniversary back in February.
And the inside made me smile. Notice the six tulips coincide with the sizes/ages of our children:
Thank you for visiting with me today, and do head on over to Kelli's blog for more great Show and Tell posts.
I'm a very happily married pastor's wife, former schoolteacher-turned-homeschool mom of six wonderful blessings, and freelance writer--and we live in the great state of Georgia! I'm a southern girl through and through...but most importantly, I'm a child of the King! This is my place to record thoughts about homemaking, our (soon to be) twelfth year of Classical-Charlotte Mason based homeschooling, writing around the fringes of family life, and more...so welcome to my little corner of the world!
It's just not the same without Daddy!
L.M. Montgomery
Happy 100th Birthday!
Tasha Tudor
Tasha Tudor
Newborns in 1991...both fit into the same baby carrier with room to spare!
Today...my beautiful 17 year old 'birthday girls'!
With all the brothers and sister back in October
~Planning Time at the Kitchen Table~
~A Mother's Day gift from my children several years ago~
~Buttermilk Biscuits...mm mm good~
