Where The Orange Blossoms Grow...

Saturday, January 9, 2010

A few weeks ago, we went to a little Civil War (or War of Northern Aggression to be quite accurate) reenactment in Homeland. We all had alot of fun, even though it was definitely very small with very few people. (Our group made up most of the reenactment:):) Anyways, here are a few pictures. Hope y'all enjoy them and hopefully I'll get our Christmas pictures up next!!!

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Lovely ladies

"Ahhh.......What a lovely day in the sunny South!!!":oD :oD

Cal and I

Abby and Sadie

Emma Janey

Mariah and Chelsea

Daddy and Mr. Doolin stroll through historic Homeland Park

My wonderful parents!!!

There were a few good sutlers:):):)

~~~Lovely little ladies!~~~

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The beautiful old church

The picnic spot:oD

Yay! A smile from Josiah!!:):):)

As the battle rages.......Hehe;)

Pedro:oD

Our group of reenactors

The Discher children

The Stricklen children (William did not want to have his picture taken unless he had a gun like the other boys.....Just in case you were wondering)

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Well, that would be it, folks! Hope you all enjoyed it!!!

May the Lord abundantly bless you!

~Mary Noelle~

4 comments:

BonnieJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:59 PM
That was a very nice post, Mary. I always love to catch up on y'all's posts for the events I miss. It looks like you had a very pleasant day -- well, for a battle day, that is.

Love,
Grandmother
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The DischersJanuary 11, 2010 at 8:36 PM
Oh you had some wonderful pictures, Mary! I loved the one of Emma holding on to Gracie!

Your new blog is very nice and we finally got it linked properly to ours :)

Love you!
Aunt Beth
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KittyJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Great post, Mary! :) And I love (!!!!!) the new look on the new blog! :) :) :)

Love,
~Kitty~
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The Miller FamilyJanuary 15, 2010 at 6:01 AM
It looks like it was an absolutely beautiful day! I think the pictures of y'all and the Dischers on the church steps are fantastic.

Love,
Aunt Katie
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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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