Giveaway Reminder

Good Saturday morning! Just a short post today.I'm planning on taking some relaxing time for me to read and drink some Hot chocolate so trying to get my stuff done early.Just wanted to pop in and remind everyone to sign up for the giveaway.Remember I'll draw 2 names and the second drawing will just have the 5 entries for the surprise.The link is on the top sidebar.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Some Christmas Images to Inspire ~ Easy Chicken Soup ~ And Naming Sheep

Today is a busy day.Trying to get some stuff done around the house.The lights went out on the christmas tree so I have to undecorate and redecorate to replace the lights.Want to finish up my outside decorating and boy is it cold! And need to get some etsy listings on mostly doing vintage christmas the next few days..So I thought I'd post some pictures that I found with great christmas ideas,a comforting soup for a cold weekend and White Sheep farms sheep names..... Let's start with Easy Chicken Noodle Soup...

2 carton(s) (26-ounce) reduced-sodium chicken stock or broth
2 cup(s) water
3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
3 small parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced ( I use a small potato instead)
3 stalk(s) celery, thinly sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 1/2 cup(s) cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 pound(s) extra-wide egg noodles
2 tablespoon(s) minced parsley
2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a 5- to 6-quart soup pot, bring stock, water, carrots, parsnips or potato, celery, and onion to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in chicken and noodles; cover pot and continue to simmer 7 minutes, or until noodles are just tender. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper. Ladle into bowls.

Love colonial style and pineapples....

I ordered these from Missouri Dry Goods..So prim gingerbread boys.....

Love the writing on these stairs....

For my romantic shabby farmhouse side.....

Simple touches make a statement...

Simple natural...

Super Easy Idea....

Would love to curl up here...

The below is so prim I wish someone one would make one for me.Love it! You can purchase pattern here:

http://www.theprimpattern.com/Christmas/Primitive-Folk-Art-Christmas-Stockings-Hanger-e-Pattern/prod_510.html http://www.whitesheepfarm.com/ was having a sheep naming contest for her two new sheep.The names had to begin with a E and she picked mine.The images are her pics from her site.Linked above....Here are the two sweeties I named..

Evie and Echo...And below are the goodies I won for helping her pick the names...He might be a gift sweet little mouse he was so much cuter in person...And the little Merry Christmas pillow below(wreath wasn't included) I Love this pillow it will fit right in my prim house.I think I'll give it to a old mohair bear to hold or put it in a crock with greens....

Just a quick reminder about the my giveaway it's coming up fast for the drawing.You can click on the top picture on the sidebar to go to the entry page.Hope you found some ideas today.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Country Drive ~ Birthday ~ Old Stone Church

Well monday was my birthday..I told hubby I was celebrating tuesday though because as of monday I was three days without sleep (5 hours total) and was not in good cheer.I was very moody which is very unlike me.He kept trying to put me to bed and couldn't quit figure me out.I sat down for a cup of warm sleepy time tea. I was prescribed sleeping pills but I do not like taking pills other than advil unless in real need so I never got the prescription filled.I was able to finally get sleep and now am back on track and my normal happy self.Let me tell you I never want to be emotional like that again..Today is hubby's birthday so I'm going to make him something special for dinner.Not sure what yet but I'm going to the store and will pick something then.For my birthday I got a subscription to Early American Life, Hubby gave me some cash to get some new clothes,I hardly ever buy new clothes,I like house stuff better and could live in soft PJ's but I did find some nice clothes and a lovely Paris Chic Green Shirt with French scene and angels I'm saving for christmas...We also stopped at the antique mall and he bought me this pinkeep bird in brown...We've also have been wrapping our christmas presents and he gave me these early, he was afraid they would get broke or the cat would sleep on them and crush them..

I love them! I have a nice collection of antique putz sheep but these are the smallest ones.They'll probly go in the old store display cabinet with the others.....
As most of you know.Sundays we normally gather at Grandmas farmhouse for dinner and family.Every since I was a child there were certain things that let me know I'm almost there.. A house I call the gingerbread house,the old amish farm and this old stone church.I remember a few times as a child going to sunday school here but it was not our regular church.....

It is so familiar and I notice it every time I drive by.They just got done restoring the steeple in copper,can't wait till it gets that wonderful patina...Love that they put the antique lightning rod back on....

We also took a ride to visit a friend,it's a beautiful country drive and by the river/stream these two goats live.The have a plank with steps they climb up on and there is a pully with a bucket they send food over to plank.I took these from the car window so sorry not so great....

Recently I won a giveaway from http://whistlestopcountrystore.blogspot.com She wrapped it all up and sent some wonderful little goodies.....

I had big plans for the mold but can't get it to seal right and believe me I tried. It's great sitting on my kitchen shelf though and the little tag that was on the package I added to my garland..I love the little snowman necklace it's not something I would buy for myself so it's a special treat and I already got two compliments when I wore it out.Oh and did I mention chocolate...Tried to save one to share but I ate them all.Well in my defense there were only 5 little pieces and it was my birthday and I needed energy from the lack of sleep..LoL..You understand right?

Well it was cold,very windy and rainy here the last few days,yesterday we had a few flurries..I'm soo ready for snow.Yes I love it as long as I can nest inside.The rest of the week is supposed to be really cold so I'm getting my running done today so I can nest a few days.Mung already settled into nesting.Gotta love my little fat baby..

I signed up for a stocking swap supposed to get my partners name today so while I'm out I'll pick up a stocking to fill.I'll see what she likes before I buy goodies to fill it up.I also need to get things listed in Etsy I really have neglected it lately,the thing is hubby has been working alot and I hate wrapping and going to the post office and he normally does it but now I have to do it so I've slacked off a little but the new things I list sell right away so I got to get some stuff on..Maybe (smile)...I also want to pour some candy cane candles and found this old pineapple mold that I want to pour a blackened beeswax centerpiece out of..Always busy! I have to keep telling myself slow down enjoy the season.I'm loving your "Giving" entries for the giveaway.So many wonderful thoughts it will be hard to pick for the second drawing.Want to welcome my new followers.Hope you all have a wonderful day.Warm Blessings!~Amy

My Gift to You Christmas Giveaway

Well it's getting close to christmas and I wanted to do a giveaway for my wonderful followers.You girls are the Best! There's no special reason for the giveaway just in the spirit of christmas my gift. If you're the lucky winner you'll get this prim Santa.He is 11.5 inches tall with wool beard and hand painted features...To enter you must be a follower of my blog new followers are always welcome...You must live in the USA shipping is so high...If you win you must contact me within 48 hours or the prize will be redrawn as I want the winner to be able to enjoy it...Now the entries

I'm a stronge believer that what you give in life is what will eventually come back.God has given me hardships but I never stop believing that my blessings will come and I've always pulled through and been blessed.Times are hard right now and most people can not afford to give to charity (me included) So what I want to know in the spirit of giving what little ways you give.I'm not talking the big stuff.I want to know the simple little gestures you have done or will do to just make that small differnce to someone.Do you send a soldier a care package, smile and say hello to a stranger,do you hold the door for the elderly lady and give her a few minutes to chat and feel special, do you donate a few bags of kitty litter or dog food to a shelter, do you read or explain the true meaning of christmas to a child.All these little gestures change the world slowly it may not seem to impact but a kind gesture gives people hope.So on the comment I want to know yours.I'll be drawing the santa randomly but I'm going to pick 5 of your ideas that I can do during this holiday season and put them in a seperate drawing for a little goodie haven't decided what it will be yet.For a second chance you can put a link on your blog to the contest.You can take the top picture for your side bar and and the link from the search box.Please leave a seperate comment for posting.So you have 3 chances to enter.Winner will be drawn Dec 7. Thanks so much to all my wonderful followers and friends.Warmest Blessings!~Amy