tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160409937788272242024-03-12T21:45:21.302-04:00Farmhouse Country StyleFHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-32633596486193015672012-09-21T08:30:00.000-04:002012-09-21T08:35:49.863-04:00The Tides of Life
It seems we are all adrift in this life from time to time. Sometimes the seas are calm and serene rocking gently and then there are times when we are thrown about here and there until we can find our footing again. It has been one of those years, or the past couple of years have felt that way anyway. Still the tide come in and goes out.
With each tide the chance of FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-11612722743227657632012-05-21T21:00:00.000-04:002012-05-21T21:00:16.819-04:00Just logging in to say....Just logging in to say....
Thank you for the sweet emails checking in on me. I'm sorry I haven't been able to answer them. I have been missing for a time once again.
My daughter's best friend, Lauren, that I had requested the prayers for with her bone marrow transplant passed last Thursday. Our hearts are heavy and we are full of sorrow, not only for our loss but for her FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-15909432995855134662012-04-01T10:32:00.001-04:002012-04-01T10:32:08.747-04:00Another Great Gooseberry Patch Giveaway!
Hello There Gals....
Just poppin' on in to let you know that FHCS is hosting another great Gooseberry Patch Cookbook giveaway here at FHCS. This is a 10th Anniversary Edition...they are bringing back the best of the best! Once again there isn't a person out there who wouldn't use, or couldn't use this recipe book.
Meals in Minutes....
So fast...so easy....so good.&FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-83711648297603189532012-03-08T10:34:00.000-05:002012-03-31T23:16:22.113-04:00Prayer Request, Updated...
Update:
Hello Gals,
I'm popping in real quick to thank all of you who have prayed for our oldest daughter's best friend in her fight with leukemia. Her bone marrow transplant occurred and she is progressing along as she should, thank god. Thank you for all of your prayers and kind words.
My daughter has also read your comments and we appreciate the prayers for our daughter FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-62929833145535512602012-03-07T08:57:00.000-05:002012-03-07T08:57:04.136-05:00A Shabby Apple Winner!Hello Gals!
I apologize for the delay in announcing the winner of the Boogie Woogie Dress from
Shabby Apple, there have been some goings on here at the Farmhouse....
Tammy from Flat Creek Farm....is the winner of this lovely giveaway! Your comment was chosen by an antique random number generator called the old pick a number trick.....hubby picked and I counted, lol! &FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-39091551895693510332012-02-14T16:34:00.004-05:002012-02-14T16:35:04.715-05:00Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentines Day!
I hope you are showered with LOVE today and every day!
It's a romantic dinner for 5 here in my household, lol.
I'm off to cook a special dinner for my valentines!
P.S. I've enjoyed reading all of your comments for the
Shabby Apple Giveaway!
Thank you for taking the time to comment if you've already done so, if not there's still time to do so headFHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-4182826813278894392012-02-07T08:35:00.000-05:002012-02-07T08:35:17.685-05:00Vintage Inspired Fashion at The Farmhouse
Yoo-hoo, Calling all ladies...
Farmhouse Country Style has paired up with an adorable clothing boutique, Shabby Apple, for a GIVEAWAY!
This dress is called the Boogie Woogie....
Ummm, so how cute is that?
A classic little black dress that would be so pretty for a special
Valentine's Day Dinner...
(hint, hint, hubby) or any special occasion really.
You couldFHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-20306373221164388942012-01-14T10:34:00.000-05:002012-01-14T10:34:31.318-05:00Until next year...and a GBP Cookbook Winner!Hello there Ladies!
Happy Belated New Year (wow-that has a weird ring to it)!
I hope you all had a Wonderful CHRISTmas! We had such a nice Christmas Day, spent with family, I just wish it all didn't fly by so quickly!
I know this post has taken way to long to get up but if you could see my one handed typing right now you may understand why, lol. Long story shortFHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-21655992497060837742011-12-23T10:05:00.000-05:002011-12-23T10:05:52.017-05:00Christmas Past
Reflecting on Christmas Past.While I bustle around with last minute preparations for the holiday today I am remembering Christmas Past.
I am so thankful, for all of the beautiful Christmas memories I have in my heart.
From the wonder filled white Christmas mornings from my own Childhood to watching my children's twinkling eyes as the big day approaches.
First Christmases spent in new homes.... FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-72494909006170932192011-12-20T21:53:00.000-05:002011-12-20T21:53:05.898-05:00Compliments of the Season.......A GBP Giveaway!Hello gals!
I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have moved happily into the Christmas Season. We have had a hectic couple of weeks here (always hectic!) but Christmas is in full-swing now here at the Farmhouse and we are still preparing for the big day!
I been able to gather a few posts from now until Christmas so I hope you have a minute to stop back and visit amidst the FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-7534060063550417152011-10-31T18:02:00.001-04:002011-10-31T22:40:29.197-04:00Wholesome Halloween
We usually do a fun and cute Halloween, every now and then we make it a little scary (for my older children) but for the most part we keep it fun.
We put out the jack-o-lanterns.....
Throw around a few pumpkins....
Add a few bales of hay and a cornstalk or two......
Make the entry festive.....
with a wreath hung upon the front door.......
Colorful mums fresh from the FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-44939566460425278362011-10-24T11:17:00.000-04:002011-10-24T11:17:17.288-04:00Ahoy Me hearties.....It's A Pirate Party
My lil' man had a Pirate Birthday Party a few weeks ago to celebrate with friends and family.If you've been reading my blog for sometime now you then y'all know that I love to throw my children a nice birthday party. This is fun for me, I get to be creative and please them.Make it memorable for them.
I keep their parties to a reasonable budget each year. A budget that comes in way FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-29731826182476326862011-09-14T20:37:00.000-04:002011-09-14T20:37:54.565-04:00Happy Birthday, My BabyTo my son...my baby,
You are a gift sent straight from heaven, we are so lucky to have you. The past five years with you has been such a blessing to our family.
You are so very smart. You amaze me all the time with your BIG words and how you use them. You ask so many questions that I sometimes think you are maybe writing a book, lol!
What a curious FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-49106682674482077572011-09-06T00:08:00.000-04:002011-09-06T00:08:25.988-04:00Alive and Kicking...catching up.I am still here.
Alive and kicking.
It has been a very long time since my last post....
All that talk about posting more now that summer is here?
Bologna, I know.
This past summer went by in a blaze of glory.
Gone as fast as it came.
As I sit here on the eve before the new school year starts, I am trying to recount the days.
While I can't quite sum it all up into a really exciting and FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-80201717361211984192011-06-27T09:55:00.000-04:002011-06-27T09:55:25.202-04:00Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!!
Let me waste no more time in announcing the winner of the twoGOOSEBERRY PATCHCookbook Giveaways
Quick and Easy Christmaswon byOcean Breezes and Country Sneezes
The second giveaway from the
Farmhouse Country Style Facebook Page
101 Easy Everyday Recipeswon byLori Peterson
Let me know where to send your books....you can send me a message on Facebook and I'll get them out to you.
If any of FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-16285882418450958132011-06-19T13:16:00.000-04:002011-06-19T13:16:20.546-04:00Happy Father's Day!Happy Father's Day!
To all the Great Dads out there! We are celebrating Father's Day this year with a full heart. After months of chemotherapy and prolonged hospital stays we have my Dad home once again. This last bout was a hard and long road for my father, taxing, scary and hard. But he fought it. We fought it. With many, many, prayers. All answeredFHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-8907957768723161072011-06-08T00:02:00.000-04:002011-06-08T00:02:03.091-04:00A Quick and Easy GBP Giveaway!Ok folks...I know it's been a while...again. I'm awfully sorry I've been gone so very long!!
This spring has flown by and I have been a very busy bee. Preparing for the end of the school year, wrapping up spring sports, Easter, Mothers Day, a few road trips to get some fresh spring air after a long winter and then....just when I was getting into theFHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-86111167036338746142011-05-01T12:56:00.000-04:002011-05-01T12:56:46.677-04:00A May Day Winner
Hello Dear Ladies,
Happy May Day! Spring has arrived and the trees are unfolding, the flowers a bloomin' and green color is sprouting up everywhere! I just love the fresh start of spring, when everything is new and reborn. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! I have some photos to share now that I have my computer back, I'll post them in a few days, (better FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-6006337333853256442011-04-06T07:52:00.000-04:002011-04-06T07:52:37.695-04:00GBP Cookbook Review and Giveaway.
You can just imagine how excited I am to be a part of Gooseberry Patch's Early Bird Reviews. The opportunity to review recipes from one of my Favorite companies before the book hits the market and give away a free copy to one of my followers....I'm thrilled! I have always loved their cookbooks and have been collecting them for years. My family has eaten FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-50541705045989814042011-04-03T16:01:00.000-04:002011-04-03T16:01:05.199-04:00Blogoversary and Birthday WishesFarMhOUsE CoUnTRy StYLe has turnedanother year older last month and I have to thank you all for that. After celebrating FHCS'S 2nd Birthday the first week of March. I was thinking that
If I knew all the benefits that come from blogging I certainly would have started it much sooner.
If I was aware of all the kind souls that would follow me and take their precious time to leave FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-5713435398327744142011-03-17T07:48:00.000-04:002011-03-17T07:48:20.474-04:00St. Patrick's Day Blessings Upon You
"St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic."~~By Adrienne Cook.~~
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all! It has been a while since my last post. I have been trying to update but as usual, time takes hold.
Thank you to all of you who have prayed for my father and left such FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-39135468520729773812011-02-17T08:08:00.000-05:002011-02-17T08:08:06.899-05:00PrayersPlease keep my Dad in your prayers today. He is having surgery to remove 2 tumors from his stomach this morning. It is another cancer they have found in addition to the lymphoma. My dad has been through so much the past several months and has held up pretty well. I am very grateful for his progress and the fact that my mom has been able to be there and take excellent care FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-4387224214250507922011-02-14T14:58:00.004-05:002011-02-15T17:28:46.998-05:00All you need is LOVE, LOVE is all you needHappy Valentine's Day!
This one snuck up on me for sure. I've been a very busy girl lately and have been so caught up in things that I realized a few days ago that Valentine's Day would be here and I just wasn't prepared!
Even though this holiday is for Sweethearts, I like to spread a little love to others as well. I needed to keep it simple so I came up with a few easy&FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-23474155536049673022011-01-21T00:52:00.000-05:002011-01-21T00:52:14.843-05:00Happy Birthday my girl....Happy Birthday, my sweet girl. A very special day for you today because becoming a teenager is such a big milestone.
I simply cannot believe how fast the years have flown by already. It seems only yesterday you were playing with dolls and having tea parties, now a young lady. You have always been a pleasure to have as a daughter. I am so grateful FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116040993778827224.post-52145975736177474102011-01-18T13:21:00.000-05:002011-01-18T13:21:39.544-05:00I am resolute....Alrighty gals. I said I would revisit this topic....
I don't do resolutions. Not usually.
Every time I try to, I fail at them. Defiantly. I don't like it hanging over my head.
Recently I started feeling guilty about not being resolute to loose weight or get fit. Especially when I go into the store or pick up a magazine or turn on the tv, even standing FHCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219727081957492341noreply@blogger.com25