Happy New Year From My Farm To Yours. 2016

I just wanted to say Happy New Year to y'all. It has been a really busy time of year for us. My son and his wife visited us from CT, with  them they bought our adorable granddaughter. She is 9 months old, full of joy and love. Our other son and his wife,  who live nearby showed us how to make tamales for Christmas dinner. But we also had a ham with all the fixins.  Gingerbread cookies, pumpkins pie and banana bread.  It has been a warm winter so far, just a few flurries here and there.  I am sure Mother Nature will not disappoint us. So enjoy your holidays and be safe. 2015 is going going gone. Be happy with the joys that you have and this year let's be kinder to one and all.

Please don't judge me...the kids love it. Happy New Year. 

From our pig pen to yours Happy New Year. 

This year plant the seeds of love and kindness. 

Moo to ya'll 

Bonfires are the best with marshmallows. 

Sometimes being alone is a good thing. 

Christmas The "Prim" Way

You may ask what "prim" means. Actually it is short for primitive. Some people love the glitz of fancy ornaments.  Silver or pink trees.  Me, I like mine the "old fashion" way. Lots of red gingham, plaids, cloth ornaments, greens from outside, homemade gingerbread ornaments, stringing popcorn for garland on the tree. I love the smells of cinnamon and apple slices cooking on the stove. Fresh baked muffins in the oven. Oranges that the kids and I have stuck with pointed clove bits. Putting together the nativity set making sure Baby Jesus is all nestled in his swaddling blanket. I think it is a state of mind.... The holidays can be so stressful. We need to put away the video games and expensive "things" that we really don't need.  Enjoy what we have.  Help out others who need so much more. Call your elderly neighbor to see how they are. Check up on your parents, we tend to forget they still need us too. It is the "simple" things that can fill our days with joy and happiness.  So take it easy on yourself and others,  we are all we have. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 

Baby Its Cold Outside......I Need Some Hot Chocolate

It's cold and snowing like crazy. The kids are building snowmen and having snowball fights. Time to start making some Snow Flake Cocoa. I found this cool recipe on the allrecipes.com website. Check it out. Enjoy. Oh and don't forget Santa. He likes cocoa too. 

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/snow-flake-cocoa/

Choosing The Right Kind Of Christmas Tree

Choosing the right kind of Christmas tree depends on a variety of things. If you are going to be away for the holidays and can't water it every day, you may think about getting a fake one. Fires can be caused from trees that dry up. If you decide to go with a real tree check out this website that describes  the different styles and needs to keep it green and looking fresh for the season. 

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/a-useful-guide-to-pick-the-right-christmas-tree.html

Antique Hand Crocheted 90 Inch Round Table Cloth

 The holidays are upon us and it is time to bring out all of your best linens. It is also time to start new family traditions by adding this amazing hand crocheted 90 inch round tablecloth to your linen collection. This may be passed down as a family heirloom to your loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/209571316/antique-hand-crocheted-90-inches-round?ref=shop_home_active_7