Where The Orange Blossoms Grow...: Randomness....

Monday, May 24, 2010

Randomness....

I figured it was about time for a random-normal-life-kind of post. So...here it is! Hope y'all enjoy it. :oD

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What's this I see?? A fox trying to sneak into the chicken pen???

Aha! He spies something!

"What's this?? A fat chicken in a cage!"

"Aha!! My foxiness is kicking in!"

"Only I could have thought of such a strategic way of entry....."

"What's this?? Maybe I shouldn't trust my foxiness so implicitly next time.....!"

Deeda's little "pets" ;o)

The garden after a good clean-up, all ready to be planted....

Our first little Foxglove blossoms of this year! :D

Hollyhocks. :oD

And what, pray, are YOU doing poking around MY garden?? Hmmm??? ;oD

Onions......:)

Lovely Alliums (Or onion blossoms to be quite literal)

Red Cabbage

Collardzilla...;o)

We got tons of green peas this year! One of my favorite things to grow. :o)

Our Little Blueberries

Our Mulberries :oD
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Homemade blueberry, mulberry, strawberry pie, and mulberry ice cream. :)

Homemade chocolate ice cream. :):):)
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Ahh....blended coffee. Heaven in a glass! :o)

The wee prince:)

Well that's all Blogger will let me do for now.
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Berean Families UnitedMay 24, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Awesome pics, Mary!! The garden area is beautiful!! I think my favorite is the "lil prince"!!! He is so handsome!!
Thanks for the update!!
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The Miller FamilyMay 25, 2010 at 6:32 AM
I was here! Great pictures, and I second Mrs. Graves about the little prince! He's as cute as can be.

The garden looks lovely and productive!

Love,
Aunt Katie
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BonnieMay 25, 2010 at 9:38 AM
I tried to get on here last night, and blogspot was not cooperating! Beautiful pictures, as usual, Mary! Oh, I love the hollyhocks! One of my favorite flowers! So old-fashioned - taking me back to my childhood in North Carolina. And that color is my absolute favorite. It is so soft and yet cheery.

Enjoyed having dinner with you all last night, even though it was humble oeasant food.

Love,
Grandmother
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The DischersMay 25, 2010 at 11:25 PM
That Wills is a rascal! And CJ is such a great clown! Rose always talks about his funny faces!

The foxglove is wonderful and the garden looks great. "Collardzilla" ...so funny. I think we brought one of his relatives up here in March didn't we? It was delicious! Fed our family & U. Jay's family w/leftovers!

"The Prince" is handsome as can be! Thanks for the great post!

Love,
A.Beth
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SusanWMay 28, 2010 at 6:09 AM
Thanks for a fresh and springy update! Love all of the photos. You are becoming quite the blogger, some of your elder relatives could take lessons.
Enjoyed our dinner together as well. The food was good and the company even better.
Love to all,
Aunt Sue
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Mrs. StokesiesMay 30, 2010 at 6:58 PM
Mary, What a lovely post. I enjoy randomness and variety... Lets see, I love the pea pic, the Nate pic, the Hollyhocks pic, the amazing sunset pic, and I'm totally in awe of the moon pic. (Mine never turn out) OK, I loved them all and can't pick a favorite. You are quite the photographer!!
Thanks for sharing, Mrs.Stokesies,requesting heaven in the glass, next time I come over:)
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The Stricklen FamilyMay 31, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Haha! Thanks y'all for all the comments! I love getting them. ;) Mrs Stokesies--Callie actually took the sunset pic and the moon pic...:oD And sure, come on over!! ;D Aunt Beth--CJ makes the most hilarious faces!! I couldn't stop laughing when I saw that second picture....he actually looks like a fox..:/ Grandmama--I love Hollyhocks, too, and Foxgloves! :oD

Mary
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ChristianaJune 1, 2010 at 9:29 AM
I was here:)

Great post Mary:)
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The Orange Blossom Song

I want to wake up in the morning where the orange blossoms grow,
Where the sun comes creepin' into where I'm sleepin',
and the song birds say hello.

I want to wander over yonder, Pick the fruit that's hanging low,
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

I want to wake up in the morning where the ocean breezes blow,
I want to cast my line on the falling tide,
Where the tarpon swim below.

I love the sunshine and the beaches, where the palms sway to and fro,
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

I want to wake up in the morning where the Spanish moss hangs low,
Where the gators swim through the Everglades,
And the grand old live oaks grow.

I love the wildwoods, and the cities, and the friends I've come to know.
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

I want to wake up in the morning where the orange blossoms grow,
Where the sun comes creepin' into where I'm sleepin',
and the song birds say hello.

I want to wander over yonder, Pick the fruit that's hanging low,
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

Here Is Home

Here is home, my blessed home.
Florida is her name.
God’s Providence has brought me here,
So here I will remain.

Here is home, my beautiful home,
Where God's creation sings
About the mighty power and grace
Of Jesus Christ our King.

Here is home, where in the Spring
The orange blossoms bloom,
And fill my senses to the brim
With their sweet perfume.

I love to hear the honey bees
Buzzing with all their might.
I love the clear, blue, cloudless sky,
And radiant stars at night.

Here is home, where Summer comes
With its burning heat,
Relentlessly providing us
With bugs and burning feet.

But when the Lord provides us
With a gentle shower,
It lifts the weary, wilted head
Of every wildflower.

Here is home, where in the Fall,
I don my scarves and sweater,
But really I don’t need them.
Cotton would do better.

No Autumn leaves are falling.
The trees are still quite green,
But a crisp, cool breeze is blowing,
And the days grow short, it seems.

Here is home, where Winter comes.
It's not so very cold,
But how I love to dig in the sand
My numb and barefoot toes!

In wintertime I love to eat
An orange from the tree.
Such a sweet and sticky treat.
Quite a delicacy!

Here is home where I am proud
To be a humble part
Of Florida's great, rich history,
And hold it near my heart.

The land on which I've tromped and played,
The Spanish settlers roam'd.
They called this place the “Land of Flowers,”
And here they made their home.

When war broke out between the States,
We proved our loyalty
To the precious Southern cause,
For God and Liberty!

Some folks call us “Florida Crackers.”
I'm proud to hold that name.
My ancestors were proud as well,
To call themselves the same.

Here is home, My home, sweet home,
Where life is at it's best.
Every day I thank the Lord,
For I am truly blessed!

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Monday, May 24, 2010

Randomness....

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