Well, Howdy Darlin’s! I’ve been out gathering happy Fall blessings right here in the Ozarks! As much as I enjoy staying home and being delightfully domestic, especially this time of year, I also love to go on exciting adventures! Recently, I went with my sister-in-law Linda down south to Arkansas for some food, fun and flea-marketing! Since it was my birthday she treated me to all kinds of yummy goodness! Wooo-weee! We had a good ol’ time!
These were the yummiest pumpkin muffins I have ever tasted! The middle was filled with cream cheese frosting.
Yeah, we had one of those don’t-cha- know!
Inside felt like a big ol’ barn. Lots of wood beams and rusty corrugated metal.
We chose to share this little room off to the side with these sweet Mennonite gals.
Delicious homemade Tomato Basil Soup and Three cheese Pizza was my choice for lunch.
It’s so fun having a sister-in-law that loves the same things I do!
Here’s the cute bathroom…take a look at the mirror…it’s a vintage fireplace mantle! What a great idea!
After we shared one of those aMaZiNg pumpkin muffins with cream cheese frosting filling, we headed out to the Junk-shun Barn and to a few other antique/flea markets. I can’t believe I forgot to take pictures! I guess we were just havin’ too much fun! I did find a darling handbag from the 1950’s in like-new condition for $12! I need a vintage outfit to go with it now! I think I’ll call my vintage fashion-ista expert, my dear friend Cat from The Vintage Housewife who dresses in the cutest vintage clothes daily! I’ll get some tips from her…she knows a lot about vintage fashion…she’s aDoRaBlE!
We worked up quite an appetite and ended up at this darlin’ little Amish Bakery called The Homey Hearth for my Birthday dessert …the pumpkin muffin didn’t count :D
We shared a slice of Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie….my oh my!! Scrumptious!!
AND a slice of Chocolate Meringue Pie! YUM!
The Amish Bakery was the perfect spot to relax and chat like girls do!
That evening my hubby took our family to Big Cedar Lodge for my birthday dinner. If you ever come to Branson, Missouri this is the place to stay, or at the very least go visit the grounds and have a meal…it is breathtaking and oh so charming!!
The sun setting on the lake…
The winding road has two quaint waterfalls that you drive through...
The guests were provided with a campfire cookout…
and a romantic buggy ride as the sun set.
The restaurant that we dined at feels like an old cabin in the woods…
Rustic decor and a huge rock fireplace…
And another cozy one on the other end of the room…
My son Dusty and daughter in law Kimmy and grandson Kade came! Since this was a special occasion, little Kade wore his bow tie! Kimmy’s friend had the great idea of taking a little white Onesie and sewed a wee little bow tie to it. Kade looked so adorable and handsome in it with his little suspender pants!
I love being with my family! Of course I missed my other son J.J. and daughter in law Tiffany who live in California, and my daughter Ashley, her hubby Glen and my other wonderful grandson Johnny who lives in Kansas now. They are always in my heart and prayers. I treasure the times when we can all be together.
Just this past weekend I gathered more Harvest time blessings…
One of our family traditions is to visit the pumpkin patch.
We’ve done this since my kids were babies. Now I have the fun of going with my grand babies!
Dusty (my web site designer son) Kimmy (amazing mama) and Kade Austin, grammy’s sweet boy.
My little pumpkin in his farmer boy overalls!
Hmmm…which pumpkin should I pick? Oh, I see the perfect one!!
Summer Rose found one!
Such sweetness that boy! Kade is two months…fresh from Heaven!
Kade did not want to be the Scare Crow! Oh honey! Grammy will make it all better!
“There is music in the meadows, in the air– Autumn is here…”
~William Stanley Braithwaite
“Summer’s loss seems little, dear, on days like these.”
~ Ernest Dowson
“October…the artist’s paradise of wonder and beauty.
Harvest at its fullest.
Getting in the corn.
Stacking the wood for the long winter.
The falling leaves in a silent benediction,
like blessings that have fallen upon us all year long”.
~ George Matthew Adams
“October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came–
The Chestnuts, Oaks and Maples, And leaves of every name.”
~George Cooper
Hayride
“Tis the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
~Laura Ingalls Wilder
Oh the fun of the Corn Maze!
Grandpa strolling Kade through the Corn Maze…precious!
The Perfect Pumpkin indeed! What a happy day this was!
To all of the mama’s out there, I just want to encourage you to keep up the good work! Keep putting forth the effort to make family life happy. With all of the challenges you face in raising your family, they are worth it! The seeds of love and joy that you plant today in your family will someday bring you a bountiful harvest of more love and joy. Pick at least one tradition you can do with your family each season. Something you’ll all look forward to each year. Take pictures! Celebrate the seasons! Make it part of who you are as a family. “Our family enjoys_____ each fall…that is what we do”. When I was growing up my dad made pancakes every Saturday morning. It’s the little things done with love that make happy memories.
As a mama of four, I know there are days when you feel like pulling your hair out! Trust. Me. I. Know! (see what I mean in the picture above…Ashley has always been EXTRA creative!!)…
(and here…Summer helped herself to some pie) I just want to tell ya, hang in there darlin’! Our children are only with us for a season…make the most of that season! Before you know it they’ll be off living life on their own, hopefully with warm memories of home.
Three of my children are married now and on their own. In the past two weeks my “harvest” came in from the seeds I planted years ago…a harvest that blessed the socks off of this mama’s heart…
My son J.J., age 24, who is newly married living in California sent me this text out of the blue. “Mommas homemade smell good recipe” along with a picture of orange peels, cinnamon, and cloves simmering on the stove. I couldn’t believe it!! My rough and tumble boy actually noticed that in years past (before yummy-smelling candles) I would simmer these ingredients to make my house smell good. He remembered! What?? That was a heartfelt harvest right there! Yay!! I love that he wanted his house to smell like “home”!
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As always Ruth Ann, a beautiful post that brought tears to my eyes. :)
I just love all your thoughts about Motherhood and family. You are a real advocate for us Mum’s and we all appreciate it. You make us feel good about our roles.
Thank you. And you are truly blessed with wonderful loving children and grands. (and hubby too I’m sure! )
((Hugs))
laura
Just what I needed to hear!! Thanks, Aunt Ruthie!! Better get back to tending my “seeds”! Happy Fall!!
Thanks so much Aunt Ruthie for this encouraging post, one I truly needed to hear and carry in my heart today! Blessings to you and your precious family!
Ellie
Thank you for sharing your beautiful treasures with us. It gives me courage to keep on agoin’ and expect good fruit. :0)
Glad you had such a special birthday with a special friend and family.
This was just the encouragement I needed! I’ve been thinking about taking the kids to a pumpkin patch and for a hayride! A wonderful tradition!
Such a beautiful post. You have such a wonderful family. How nice it is to be so close.
Thank you for sharing glimpses of your days with us.
Oh and how cute is your grandson in that pumpkin patch! OH MY!
Have a lovely day.
Kim
Another ‘sweet as pie’ post…and some good admonishment and advice. Make memories…and make the days count! Love you Ruthann. Thank you for your example and inspiration! :)
thanks so much for this. where abouts in kansas does your daughter live? we live by hillsdale lake in miami county in a log cabin down in the woods. God has done an amazing work in my family and am reapijng rewads from Him right and left. We have an awesome God. my daugher lives in NE wyoming and runs a 7000 acre cattle ranch with hubby and 2 babies. i miss them dearly but my oldest son and wife in Olathe, Ks are pregnant. Yea!
Bless your family and your home.
becky
First of all, let me just say I could have done some damage in those bakeries. :) But most of all, thanks for sharing your harvests of joy! As one who is daily trying to purposefully plant those seeds in the lives of my 6 and 4 year olds, it is exciting to think about what God is able to do with those, and what harvest I can trust Him for in the future!! Thanks for your encouragement!
Oh the Ozarks are heaven in autumn – – I do enjoy these pictures and appreciate your blog, it is always an inspiration and a joy to listen to as well. Thanks for sharing your season of bounty and from the looks of your happy family I would quote what my Grandmother used to say “God has done blessed you REAL good!
Aunt Ruthie-
You can never know how much I love and admire you. I so much look forward to your writings, I can hardly wait for the next one! You reminded me of the tradition of going to the pumpkin patch with my kids and then my grandkids. Your sweet daughter Summer Rose reminds me of my Valerie who left to be with her Father in heaven when she was 15. Something about the smile and the angel kisses one her nose. I am so glad that I have the memories that I do of the fun traditions we had. Bless you and your other readers and may God touch you all to give an extra hug to those you love. Motherhood is indeed a blessing in itself.
Love ya,
Cori
Happy Birthday!!!! So glad you had a wonderful time-looks sooo perfect ;-) You are so sweet-you are blessed with great kids and sweet beautiful Grands!!!
God bless you Cori!
Another beautiful post, Aunt Ruthie- from the baked goods, to the Big Cedar Lodge restaurant, then onto the pumpkin patch, you’ve warmed my heart and gladdened my soul. Thank you. :)
Mandy aka ALC
I just LOVE looking at your wonderful photos! Lovely family and beautiful places! Puts me in the mood for enjoying this cozy season! Blessings to you and family for this holiday season!
Ahhh your favorite time of the Year is Here. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I love the Big Cedar Lodge too! It was Very special that you took My hubby and I there too with the family! I’m ready for a trip to your neck of the woods! Ciao
Lovely post as usual – you have a wonderful way of using words! ((HUGS))
And yea just know I burst out laughing about the pie!
Love Leanne NZ
Wow… I wanna go there…it’s beautiful. You make life seem like such fun. What a blessing YOU are.
Love all the great pictures you have shared. And a belated but from the heart Happy Birthday! Looks like you had a great time. Thank you for bringing so much joy to us all. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
So many sweet memories and more in the making! Thanks for the words of encouragement. Some days I need one! Have a blessed harvest season as we give thanks to the Lord for all he has done!
I’m a momma of 4 sweet kiddos (ages 1-7) and there are some days that the words you write bring me so much encouragement!! (and some days I REALLY need encouraging :) I truly appreciate your ministry and honestly feel like your blog is helping me to be a better momma and wife. Bless you!
I am so grateful that I found your website. Every time I read your posts I just smile and feel encouraged and lifted up.
Thank you for always putting such attention to details and placing your heart into each word.
You may not realize how much your blog is a gift to others. I sincerely thank you!
Your post is beautiful, as is autumn here in good old Missouri. Thank you so much for reminding us how very BLESSED we truly are. Blessed with a family and friends and a home. God has been so good to me. I would appreciate your prayers for my son, Cole. He sprained his foot this past Sunday and is in a lot of pain. He is a college student and it is hard for him to get around, so I would appreciate your lifting him up in prayer before our Lord. I believe in the power of prayer! Bless you Ruthie!!
Absolutely gorgeous pictures…your fresh from heaven baby doll Kade is beautiful, you are blessed. Thank you for sharing, I love the colors in the pictures. We, up here in colder NY state have lots of colors too, but can’t wear the sleeveless shirts as you all can in the punkin patch! There is nothing like taking the kids and family to fall outings, I love it! I appreciate your quotes, and scriptures, very beautiful blog!
HI!
I just subscribed to your blog and received your first blog post via e-mail. I love it!!!! Thank you for sharing all of this with us. It has made me reflect on the things my children will remember no matter how simple or elaborate those things may be. Pumpkin picking is also a family tradition of ours…thank you for reminding me of the things I have done right with my children and for reminding myself that we are all human and do make mistakes…even us Moms!
Oh Lordy, Aunt Ruthie – your posts have a way of turning me into a pile of mush! Good mush, of course. I had tears in my eyes, reading this. I was feeling kind of down today, not sure why but I was. Then I read this and realized that I have SO MUCH in this God given life to be thankful for! Traditions were so important when I was growing up. When my son was young, we always did a pumpkin patch day at Fort Pumpkin in Herdon, Va. Such great memories. Warn apple cider. Caramel apples. Hay rides. Loved it :):) I hope one day that I can do those things with a grandbaby or two. And those words from your son Dusty?? Priceless.
God Bless you all.
And to your commenter Cori: sending prayers to you and your sweet daughter with angel wings.
~dt~
Love the sweet messages from your sons! Made me cry :)
Awww, what a joy-filled post! (They always are.) Your grandson Kade is adorable as is your entire family. Have a wonderful autumn!
Thank you Ruthie! What a wonderful way it is for me to start my day with reading your blog! You are very uplifting and motivating! I think I am going to go whip up some homemade chicken soup (with matzo balls) and homemade bread and make my house smell homey!!
What an amazing place to stay ..love it. My son used to work at Bass Pro in Springfield and loved it. What a cute little grandson you have too.
Thank you for the blessing that is YOU! I treasure every post that you do. Your words of encouragement mean so much. My children are grown and gone and have turned out pretty well:):) I made big mistakes too but God helped to show me the way. You are a blessing in my life! XO, Pinky
Awwwwhhhh! Isn’t family, and living in the Ozarks, absolutely a blessing day after day?!? I loved this post….made me wanna hug my growing boys and jump in a pile of leaves with them, like we used to do when they were little. Thank you for the memories!!!
Thank you for this post…I truly believe God is using you in a most amazing way! Thank you for the scripture..it’s great to be reminded that raising a crazy brood of kids doesn’t always have to be perfect…we just have to do our best and God will perfect it to his liking!
Thank you so much for being a great inspiration to all of us. You have so much positive energy and you are using that gift God has given you in a way which inspires us all. Your posts are so heartfelt every time and I usually have a few tears before I get to the end. Today was no exception. I am going to think about what I can do for my family each season to create special traditions like you have done. I have a few, but I want to do better. My twins are 6 and these days are precious!
Loved this post. Thanks for sharing.
Where is this beautiful country side setting? I must go there!! How gorgeous a day & celebration for you. Love all the family kid-ling shares … they just grow too fast, for sure. We do those kinds of things/events with our kid-lings, what fun. We have special traditions the children were raised with … every now & then they remind me & melt my heart, too.
All that yummy food, I’d have crawled inside that cream cheese pumpkin muffin, & STAYED!
All my heart felt thanks to you for bringing such joy, wisdom & love into our lives.
Have a beautiful autumn week ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
What a wonderful post. Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us. I get so excited when I see you have a new post. God has surely blessed you with a gift to write. I cried a couple times reading your post. You said all the things I try so hard to accomplish. Your kids words and gracious hearts are awesome. Good job country momma. Fall Blessings to you.
Thank you for the nice visit. I went out to lunch with my Goddess girlfriends yesterday and I told them all about you. Friends are so important, as they become extended family. Do not be surprised if they join us in these fun visits.
Your grandson is so precious. I cannot imagine what it is like to have a sweet baby around again. Thank you for sharing him with us.
I have been to Branson in the fall. It is a slice of heaven up there. Have you eaten at Lambert’s yet ? Lambert’s is the home of the” throwed” rolls. Every so often some darling little boy comes flying out of the kitchen with the biggest , tenderest rolls and lobs one at you when you raise your hand . It is a fun place to eat up there . We had always eaten at the Sikeston , Mo. restaurant , but had to see if the Branson place was a much fun as our old place that we visit when we visit my mom in Arkansas.
Can’t wait to see what is coming next. Halloween is just the beginning of the holiday season. Looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas .
Your Sweet Pea friend,
Sharon ( aka Gardengoddess)
Happy Birthday, Ruth! Thank you for sharing your wonderful family and words of encouragement. I am always thankful for God’s wisdom and grace, especially as a mom.
We always took our children to the farm for hayrides and pumpkin picking, too. Our youngest is 18 and still enjoys it. We went this past Columbus Day, and of course, I blogged on it. We cherish those special times, don’t we?
Blessings,
Jane
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Nothing sweeter for a mother ears as Summer said, “Mom, I just love coming home!” It just makes ya melt! Thanks for always providing such goodness in your post and uplifting our lives! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ruthann! What a fantastic day you had…so full of Fall! Wishing you many more!
Love ya,
Maryjane xox
I’ve always enjoyed your posts including the beautiful pictures & scriptures. You do a wonderful job of inspiring me and helping me to appreciate the beauty around us!!!
I would love to know where you bought the adorable scarf you were wearing in the pumpkin patch pictures. It is so cute!!!
God Bless!
Rachelle
Thank you so much for this post, my two little ones are napping and I was folding laundry. I just took a little break to read your new post and I’m so glad I did- thank you for the encouragement, just what I needed!! :)
I just wanted to say thank you for your inspiration. I love reading your blogs. I am a military wife and I often am doing everything on my own and their are days when I wonder if I can give 100% then I see my kids face and I just love them so much. I try so hard to give my family a warm happy home it doesn’t matter where we live I always try and create a place for them to call home.
Thank you and God Bless!!!!
This is my first newsletter from you and I absolutely love it. All of your pictures just made me want to be there with you!! My grandsons are both grown and live far away. I miss them very much. I wish I could just gather them up on my lap as I did when they were little and hug them. I do, however, have 8 grand nieces and nephews that live fairly close, so I get to see and hug them. They are my sister’s grandkids and there are 6 girls and 2 boys. I just love them to death!! Thank you for your very inspiring and heart-warming message. I look forward to getting more! You are doing a great job, so just keep on keeping on.
Thank you, Aunt Ruthie, for sharing your wonderful blog posts. Today was a rough day, and your heart-warming words gently and lovingly reminded me of what’s truly important. God Bless!
Every single post, even in the opposite season is a blessing to me. I’m putting together a family recipe journal at the moment so I have copies to give to each of my children for when they leave home – all their favourite recipes are going in there including Auntie Ruthie’s snickerdoodles! Missouri is on my list of ‘dream places to visit one day.’ One of my best blogging friends lives in Missouri so that combined with all those wonderful places/gorgeous scenery you keep on showing us makes it a must see. My children say they want to go to Disneyland but I tell them only if mum is allowed to go to Missouri!
Hope it is okay to pin that picture of the mirror made from the fireplace mantle on my pinterest board. I saw a timber mantle for sale recently and thought ‘if only we had a fireplace.’ Now I know exactly what I want to do in my hallway which is begging out for a large mirror!
Hi Aunt Ruthie – I so-o-o look forward to your blog each month. It brightens my day and month! Your encouragement is priceless and I’m sure it means so much to so many. I miss Branson but feel that I’m traveling down the road with you through your gorgeous pictures. Please keep sharing; you have a real gift ! Bless you and your family during our glorious Fall season.
Happy Birthday Ruth Ann!
I just love your blog and I follow it religiously, getting oh-so-excited every time I see a new post. You always lift my spirits and inspire me to create a happy home. Now that I am a soon-to-be mommy, I look forward to creating happy family traditions such as yours. Thank you!
Oh my goodness what a beautiful post for the mommies out there that need a little encouragement from time to time. You’re a blessing in blogland Aunt Ruthie, I hope you know that.
Ruthie, you brought tears to my eyes today reading your post and seeing those wonderful words your children wrote for you.
It also brought back memories spent with our two daughters and in turn, their children who are *all grown* now and two of them off to their new pastures in Universities.
You are quite correct, the happy moments which seem to last forever at the time, really are fleeting and so we must treasure each one as they happen.
We too harvest what we have sown, in children wanting to return and be with us. Bless you and your family for sharing your lives with us.
Awww…Just what I needed! Thank you…2 things: one, I LOVE Kade’s pumpkin hat and am totally going to crochet one for my son, and two, your daughter-in-law is amazing for doing all of that with a 2-month old!! She must loooove you :) But then, who wouldn’t? :)
Happy Belated B-day!
As usual Aunt Ruthie, I appreciate and cherish your words of wisdom and encouragement. Thank you for being the woman you are :)
God’s love to you!
Amy
Well I squealed again!!!!!!!! Aunt Ruthie did a post…couldn’t wait to get in bed and get it read! Love it love it love it. How do you do it???? You can make people feel so warm, cozy and just good inside. I appreciate you so much!
So Miss Ashley and family moved to Kansas….I’m a Kansas girl Momma. Where do they live now and was it a job move? I thought they lived so close to you! I know you must miss her terribly and especially that cute little Johnny!
Guess what…I’m going to be a Grandma!!!!!! I have gotten so much joy reading your happiness with Grandmahood!!! I’m so excited!!!
Love the Ozarks… was in Nixa last weekend for a church meeting but didn’t get any further south. Was hoping to get to Ozark to check out a flea market you keep mentioning! The leaves were gorgeous!
Can’t wait to hear from you again!
Hugs and blessings!
Tanya
Thank you for your gentle reminder to “not grow weary doing good”,
and for the beautiful pictures and encouragement!
blessings,
Dawn
I love your newest post and it brought back lots of memories. My Mom was raised as an orphan, but was THE BEST MOM in the world. She made everything special as I grew up.
I am loving watching your children and grandchildren growing up. Each and every one of the photos are precious.
Keep on posting and we’ll keep on reading and commenting.
Betty in Tennessee (previously Oklahoma)
I just realized, I didn’t wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Also, thanks for sharing your trip to Big Cedar Lodge. We have visited there, but never stayed. We are planning a trip to Branson with some friends very soon, so we will most likely make a quick trip there, too. We love the Branson area and all it offers.
Once again, Keep Enjoying Life!
Betty in Tennessee
Just found you! What a blessing! Memories and traditions mean everything to children. It’s our job as Grannies to provide them whenever we can. And it’s fun for us too! Love the photos!
Happy Birthday Aunt Ruthie! …”Fresh from heaven.” I love that.
I am new to your website but can say that I LOVE it. So simple yet impactful. Love your way of thinking and your love for Christ. Keep encouraging us as young women growing a bountiful harvest in our families.
blessings to you and your family!!
What a beautiful area of the country you live in. I always look forward to your blogs about family and home. Thanks! for sharing.
Beautiful. God Bless You.
Dear Auntie Ruthie
Ohhhhhhhhhh so sweet is your family. What your son said about you brought tears to my eyes too. Your words have been a blessing to me and have taught me so much. You are teaching God’s word through your decorating talents and your love of family . By the way when is your birthday? Do you have a recipe for pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling? Thank you Kathy
Thank you, again for the encouragement! I cannot tell you how blessed I have been to have found your blog. As a mother of a 20 month old and a 13 month old (the older was adopted when I was 2 months pregnant!) I can definitely appreciate someone pointing me to the Lord and encouraging me to make my home a happy one.
Lord Bless you!
Tess
Ruth,
Your post was exactly what I needed this morning! As a mama of 3, I was feeling overwhelmed and discouraged this morning. Your post brought me to tears in reminding me my babies are only with me for a little while! Thank you SO much for your encouragement!!!! I thank God for you!
Jessica
I always feel all warm and cozy after reading your blog. I’ve made a long list of these places that I now have to visit when we are in Branson.
Hugs,
Cathie
Happy Belated Birthday! It looks like you had a wonderful day. I could almost smell the baked goods. And how much fun are antique/flea markets. They are one of my favorite things to do.
Oh my, how cute are all the pictures of the pumpkin patch and your adorable little grandson. I love having traditions for the seasons, lately its been a little hard but your post made me remember how worth it is to make the effort.
Thank you for the reminder and the inspiration. I truly enjoy reading your blog.
Blessings, Michelle
Hey beautiful Ruthie,
Thank you for your strengthening and encouraging words and speaking God’s truth. Please pray for my darling grand baby, Dusty. She is 3, facing surgery and possible chemo. We are praying against that. Love you xxxx Our God is bigger xxxxx
I’m right there with you on the things we do that we don’t think they notice, like your son and the potpourri you used to simmer. My daughter recently said, ‘ I remember every Saturday the house smelled like Pledge.’ Dusting was their job when they were little. I gave them that job to keep them occupied; little did I know it would turn into a memory.
You made me cry (and I’m nor a crier)! What a beautiful post! Thank you…
Thank you Ruth Ann for your wonderful posts. Happy Birthday to you and many many more! I have an October birthday as well! You are an encouragement and blessing. Thank you for praying for my Father. I had a good “friend” tell me praying was me not tsaking his illness seriously and other heartbreaking statements. being a Christian living women I most certaintly disagree. Having strong faithful women such as yourself as an example give me hope and love to make it through this difficult ti me. We had 3 losses since my birthday last year and I pray that remains just 3. God bless you and yours, thank you so much for your light in our everyday living.
Dearest Aunt Ruthie,
Loved this post…especially the encouraging words to us Mothers. God has blessed me with a wonderful husband and 5 precious children. We are missionaries…and just one week ago moved from trying to touch lives in Bogota, Colombia (for the last 5 1/2 years), to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Thank you for what you do to encourage Wives/Mommies to shine in the corner where God has put them. =)
Blessings,
~Heather~
Aunt Ruthie ~ you are the sweetest thing to take time to share all your fun adventures and special family times with your Sugar Pie girlfriends. I just loved reading about your birthday trip and dinner and seeing all the great pictures you took. The family outing to the pumpkin patch must have been so much fun, especially with little Kade. He looked adorable in that little knitted pumpkin hat! You are so blessed to have such a dear family that loves you so much. All your hard work, love, and prayers for them over the year has sure paid off. Thank you for encouraging us all to keep the faith!
Lots of love from Texas ~ Donna
Enjoyed your post so much, as usual … only problem is I think I gained 5 lbs just looking at all that wonderful bakery goodness !! yummm
& Happy Birthday, glad you had such a wonderful day with family !
Enjoyed your post so much, as usual … only problem is I think I gained 5 lbs just looking at all that wonderful bakery goodness !! yummm
& Happy Birthday, glad you had such a wonderful day with your family !
Aunt Ruthie,
I wanted to invite you over to my blog to see the adorable Candy Corn Cookies I made this year for my friends and family and to enter to win a candy corn cookie cutter so you can make them for your newest addition to the family! Thanks for blessing my life with your blog!
Hi Ruthie,
I thought you might enjoy this…
Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin.
God lifts you up, takes you in, and washes all the dirt off you.
He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff.
Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for the whole world to see.
God Bless all your pumpkins! :)
Hey there! Just wanted to say from one momma and grandma to another…. There ain’t nothin more precious in this world than my babies! At our house, everyday that the grandbabies are there is a holiday! This was our 9th year for our annual “Pumpkin Carving” party we host for the kiddos. We buy everyone a pumpkin, carving tools, and ALL the patterns from a websight. Plus I make a big ole’ yummy fall meal and desserts to much on before we start in. The kids LOVE it and look forward to it every year. Oh let me just say that my house and yard is decorated all up too. Now time to put the scares away and bring out the peaceful decorations for Thanksgiving. I just love the spirit and feeling that Thanksgiving brings. The good Lord knew what he was doing when he led man to create such a loving holiday in the beautiful fall weather. The lovely colors of the leaves here in Brown County (Nashville Indiana) is something to sure appreciate! Keep us all updated on what’s goin on there with your family—-I just love reading about it and seeing all your neat decorating ideas! Christina Harden
Hey Aunt Ruthie!
I hope it’s ok I posted about you on my blog! LOVE your site btw.
http://scrapbookingez.blogspot.com/2011/11/clothespin-sayings.html
Had to pop in and read this one again today…. still brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks again for being such a LOVELY example of a wife, Mother and grandmother. :)
God Bless…
((Hugs))
Laura
Here’s a recipe for pumpkin muffins like those: http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2010/10/18/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins-pecan-streusel/
I made them recently and they were amazing!
What a beautiful and inspirational post. You brought tears to my eyes. I am having a rough time as my 10 year old daughter was just diagnosed with depression and a mood disorder. I don’t know why but I trust that the Lord has a plan. I pray that all my children(3) will love the Lord with all their heart and serve him. I just pray that he helps me be the mom that he wants me to be. It is difficult somedays. Your blog always lifts my spirits.
THANK YOU for your thoughtful and kind words of encouragement to all the Mamas out there! I just want you to know how much your words mean to me. I actually print out your entire blogpost each time a new one comes out, and I read and reread the encouraging words over and over again. I even share your words with my friends!
Thank you for being YOU!
Good Golly Miss Molly… You’re just brimming with Talent! I love taking a peek into your world. Love YA! See ya soon
My sister and I have always enjoyed your site and reading your blog! thank you for all your wonderful words of encouragement and the many sweet ideas! Blessings to you and yours!
Well hello there beautiful woman of God – thank you for your mighty testimony! Thank you for sharing your treasures- your family!
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