Thursday Thirteen ~ Thoughts on a Rainy Day

1. "The best kind of rain, of course, is a cozy rain...the rain that falls on a day when you'd just as soon stay in bed a little longer, write letters or read a good book by the fire, take early tea with hot scones and jam, and look out the streaked window with complacency."  ~Susan Allen Toth, England For All Seasons

2. The Valley is getting a welcomed gentle rain this morning. It's 60 degrees, and I love the coolness. My newly transplanted shrubs love it. They're looking a bit shriveled since being moved to a new location.

3. It's quiet around here...the girls are gone for the day helping a friend with cleaning and watching the other children and holding a new little third-born that was added to their home. They will have fun lending a hand.

4. It's quiet outside...no crews making noise in the backyard today; they'll be back on Monday. Here's what the brick-layers finished this week. Now we await the framers to arrive. Soon it will start looking like a real room!

5. My mom has an offer on her house! The potential buyer will decide whether to accept her counter-offer. We are really praying that this will be over soon for her.

6. Ever tasted Pineapple Casserole? I'm thinking of making it this weekend. Here's the recipe:

2 - large cans chunk pineapple, drained
1 cup sugar
6 Tbsp flour
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 stick butter, melted
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crumbled
Mix pineapple, sugar, flour and cheese in a 7x11 dish or 9x9. Melt butter and mix with crackers. Put over top. Bake 20 - 30 min at 350. It's yummy and different!

7. I just started a Wonky Star quilt block, a first for me...will post a picture soon.

8. The fall pansies are all planted, and mums and asters are in the pots down the front steps. These are my first asters, and I love the purples!

9. I'm wondering how this little tyke is doing. I'm betting he needs some mittens on those chilly Michigan mornings!

10. My friend's son is getting married this weekend. l remember when I saw him as a newborn in the hospital. Where does the time go? We won't be able to attend the wedding, but we send Best Wishes! for Joseph and Stacey!

11. Been thinking a lot lately about hospitality and am re-reading for the umpteenth time The Hospitality Commands by Alexander Strauch. Here's a passage that sums it up pretty well:

"Hospitality is a concrete, down-to-earth test of our fervent love for God and His people. Love can be an abstract, indistinct idea; hospitality is specific and tangible. Hospitality is love in action and is the flesh and muscle on the bones of love. Through hospitality, the reality of our love is tested."

12. With the cooler fall weather approaching, some hiking trips are on the agenda I'm sure.

13. The garden is winding down with not much produce coming in now, but we're still picking and shelling black-eyed peas...my favorite vegetable. It was a good season, and we'll enjoy Hannah's hard work all winter.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

*And why all these pictures are pixely I don't know; maybe it's because Hannah isn't here to help me!

~Deb

Comments

[victoria]

I'm so glad for your mom. I'll be praying that offer will go through, and she can begin making preparations to move.
I've read the Hospitality Commands book many times. It is an excellent book and a good reminder of an important aspect of the Christian life. Hope you have a good weekend.

Victoria

[Pam]

Mmm...Pineapple Casserole is yummy! It's been a while since I've had it, but I remember it being tasty!

[Chris]

AWWW Deb! You are so sweet! I have been crazy busy these last 2 weeks for the wedding. Today we had a sweet luncheon at Daniel and Lindsey's home hosted by Lindsey and her Mom for Stacey and the girls of the wedding. It was the perfect wind down before the big 2 days of cooking, decortating and getting all the last minute details completed. Tomorrow we will host about 50 folks here for the rehearsal dinner in our back yard. PRAY FOR NO RAIN!:) I am finalizing the last bridesmaid dress (just took a break to check your blog :)) . Then its to the kitchen to prepare for tomorrow's big day. Saw the wonky block idea on crazymomquilts but knew I just couldn't get to it. Have fun! I'll call later next week to hear all the happenings about your mom's move and the great addition! I love you sweet friend!! BTW, that picture of a special little boys hands made me smile so big!

[Tammy]

That was fast about your mom's house.I have seen houses in our neighborhood be for sale for a year.A couple even turned into rentals because of not selling.

I love pineapple casserole.I first had it when we lived in Prattville,Alabama.

The Boy Scouts are going on a hiking camp out this weekend.They will be south of Greensboro.

I can remember when Micah was born and still can't believe that he is a parent himself!Too bad you can't make it to the wedding.The memories of going to church on Harpersville Road.

Look forward to more pictures of your new addition.

[kathie]

I love watching construction...I guess because my Dad and brothers are in the business. I, too, will be praying for the sale of your Mom's home. The pineapple casserole sounds fascinating.

Recently we tried making the popular kale chips that are popular on the web. Ours were a total flop. Have you tried them?

We also recently discovered Hannah's blog (I know, some people are slow!) What wonderful pictures! So professional. Of course, the baby pics are our favorite.

I just ordered my copy of The Hospitality Commands. I figured with 5 daughters it is a good investment.

Tonight we're having our first bonfire for the season...so excited! Enjoy your weekend.

[Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food.]

Sounds like a wonderful weekend.
I always wish I could stay in the warm bed and read a book on a gray rainy day. Hopefully when my kids grow up :)