How to make 7-10 GALLONS of apple butter…


Family, recipes

Last weekend we had a very special couple of days with our dear friends the B family. They shared with us their generational family tradition and we were blessed with fun, fellowship and fall enjoyment~ I have been given permission to share this family recipe with you (special thanks to Caroline and Stefanie for the Read More

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November 1, 2011

Vineyard Gleanings


Family, Spiritual Encouragement

Three years ago, when we first moved to South Carolina the Lord blessed us with an unexpected kindness.  It has developed into a yearly tradition now and today is our annual event….I have pulled my post from 3 years ago to introduce you to our fun. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  The Lord gave us such a huge blessing Read More

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October 13, 2011

I dread this twice a year…


Homemaking, Mothering

Photo Credit   This week is one of those times that I dread so badly.  It occurs twice a year.  And it is so overwhelming that I would love to take the first cruise to the Bahamas to avoid it.  What is it? It’s the seasonal clothes change-out. With seven children you can imagine the Read More

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October 5, 2011