My oh my Sugar Pies! I have had a whirlwind of a summer! I’ve been on the go almost every day! I sure hope you had a happy summer season! I’ve so missed you! It’s hard to believe summertime is almost over isn’t it? Well, I want to share with you what I’ve been up to! 
We spent the end of June down Texas way…I always love a road trip especially to Texas!
Summer Rose brought her friend Sadie Rose… ( I love that they share the same middle name!) they’ve been buddies since the 2nd grade…now they’re starting 10th grade! My how time flies!
The 4th of July was full of food and fun! We had lot’s of family over to celebrate! My son Dusty and daughter Summer made a Hillbilly water slide in the backyard. Everyone loved it! Then we had our own fireworks show in the front yard and sparklers for the kids.
Shortly after the 4th we had lot’s of family fly in from the East and West coast! We spent time on Table Rock lake here in Branson…it was so gorgeous on the lake and everyone had a blast tubing. The big riverboat in the lower left hand corner is The Branson Belle Dinner Show boat…one of my favorite shows! If you ever come to Branson, this is a must-do!
We had a grand old time at the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, Missouri! Our favorite attraction were the Pig Races! So adorable! Now I want a pig! The cute gal calling the race is known as The Pig Lady…she’s in the lower left corner wearing her farmgirl overall dress, braids and a straw hat. Kimmy and I enjoyed our snow-cones on this scorcher of a day!
My grandson Kade and daughter Summer enjoyed the petting zoo. Summer was a little intimidated at first by the Llama with the fancy hairdo! But Miss Lilly the Llama was very friendly.
Poor little Kade DID NOT want to ride the little train, so the conductor had to stop and let him off. Maybe next year!
Both Kade and Zealand share July birthdays! Kade turned three and Zealand turned one!
Best Buds!
It’s so amazing to see how my first born (Dusty) has grown up and now has two sons of his own!
Both Dusty and Kimmy are amazing parents! What a blessing to this Mama’s heart!
And then there’s my Polly June…my adorable grand-daughter who always has a constant smile on her face!
And Johnny! My handsome blue-eyed and dimpled grandson!
That Johnny is getting to be a big boy! He just started back to pre-school. Johnny and Polly’s mama and papa are mighty proud of these two little ones and I’m mighty proud of the great job they are doing parenting my grand-littles!
My daughter, Summer Rose also celebrated a birthday! Sweet 16! She’s growing up too fast! What a joy and a blessing she is! She’s so helpful, kind, caring, funny, straight A student (she didn’t get that from me!! Ha Ha!) she makes us laugh every day and best of all she loves the Lord with all her heart!
For her birthday she went Zip-lining with her friends…she’s one brave girl, that one!
I also made some summer fruit pies! Fresh peach is my favorite!
I was so blessed and honored to be featured in Rural Missouri Magazine in the July issue! Heather Berry, one of the writers for the magazine, came out to my home to interview me. We had a fun time gabbing like girls do! She wrote a beautiful article and captured the essence of my passion to encourage women to create a home their family feels loved in. I sent some peach pie home with her to share with her hubby. That same week I got a call from Country Woman Magazine and they are going to feature my kitchen in their Fall issue!! (eeeeeeek!!) I’m over the moon excited and so grateful! Keep a lookie out for it in the Grocery Stores!
Well, guess what time it is? Time to harvest my little pumpkins! Y’all know what that means don’t cha?
I can’t believe I’m writing this…but Fall is just around the corner! What??? Can I get a YEE HAW? I’ve already started my fall decorating because I’m working on my Fall Video and of course my Fall Home Tour here on my blog!
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Well, darlin’ I think you’ll agree that this has been a very busy but happy summer for me! A lot of my days were also spent with my daughter Summer. She helped me stock my little shop at Spring Creek Antique Mall in Ozark, Missouri, and we did a lot shopping/junkin’ together. We also sung to the top of our lungs to some twangy country music with the windows rolled down. Woo hooooo! Since she only has three more years left at home before she starts college (BOO HOO!) I need to grab all the time with her that I can!
Are ya ready for fall y’all? What kinds of “fall wonderfulness” are you most looking forward to? Do you know that looking forward to something that delights our hearts brings us instant joy! So get some joy and share with me one (or two) things you’re excited about doing this fall! Or just say howdy…I’ve missed you!!
Thank you so much for stopping by for one last slice of summertime pie!
Hugs and blessings to you darlin’!
Aunt Ruthie
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I can’t wait to see what you do for the fall!
It’s in the upper 90’s here along the Ohio river in Southern Indiana
and I really wish it were a crisp 60 degrees. I’d love to be decorating for fall but it’s just too hot. Next week though I’m starting no matter what the temp is outside! Have a great week! :)
Where did you get the apron you have on in the picture of you holding the pumpkins? It’s so cute!!!
Looks like you have a great summer with your family. Glad your back. Congratulations one being published and can’t wait to see your kitchen in “Country Woman”.
You are a blessing and have encouraged me greatly. Thank you.
God bless. Cathy
Hi aunt Ruthie! Congratulations, Country Woman Magazine couldn’t have chosen a prettier kitchen, I hope CWM is sold in California. Ah autumn, my second favorite season next to spring time. I am most looking forward to the smells of autumn. <3
So looking forward to your fall home tour…. I just love your blog, it really never fails to inspire. Just that reasurance that homemaking can make a difference is such a blessing. :-)
Love to you!
Deb
Hey There Farm Girl,
Looks like you all had Some Wonderful Fun in “The Good Ol’ Summertime” ..
Congrats on your Rural MO article and how awesome that CWM is featuring your kitchen .. I think a lot of us gals just swoon for your kitchen .. it’s definitely a farm girls dream kitchen !
Summer Rose is just growing up into a beautiful young woman .. Happy Belated Sweet 16 Summer !
Oh and to your commenter Sandy Yes CW Magazine is in CA ,, check out Barnes and Nobles and some grocery stores carry it as well I believe wal mart does too !
Take care and looking forward to your fall home tour and that fall video ???
Farmhouse Blessings
Sara
My husband and I was in Branson last week. We had a wonderful time. We stayed at chateau on the lake. We had a room with a view of the lake and it’s beautiful.
Btw, we live in ft worth!
Sharon
Hey there! So glad to see your sweet post on your doings this summer. What a blessing your family is. I love to see your smiling face!
Congratulations on the articles! Your message is one that needs to be heard. I’ve been reading since the beginning and it’s been a blessing to me.
I hope your Summer Rose has a great school year. I’m in your same situation to be spending as much time with my 16 year old as possible before he (my last) leaves the nest.
On September 1st I will go to Starbucks and buy a Pumpkin Spice Latte and sit down with Hayrides & Hoedowns and look forward to fall.
sounds like a lovely summer. I have been following you for years and your home and your family get more and more beautiful! Enjoy lucky lady.
Love reading your blog. I’m sooooooo looking forward to seeing you in Country Woman magazine. Your words are so uplifting to me!
I’m always so happy when I see a new post from you in my e-mail! I’m so glad you had a great summer and I can’t wait for your Annual Fall Home Tour! Thank you for sharing your heart with me! It’s so encouraging for me as a homeschool homemaking mom! I also am excited for fall, I love scarecrows, haystacks, pumpkins, and all fall desserts! Blessings and lots of love to you!
I’m new to the Sugar Pie Farmhouse but what I’ve seen so far I love!!! It sounds like you’ve had a very full and fun summer. Your family is beautiful. Congraulations on your article in the Ruural Mo and also the Country Woman magazine featuring your kitchen!!! Branson is my favorite vacation spot. When my kids were young Branson was where we took them and now that it’s just me and the hubby we still come to Branson . In fact we’re coming the first part of October. Keep up the wonderful articles. God bless. Terry
This is such a wonderful website. I look forward to hearing from you via my email! I am looking forward to my sister and niece coming in October. My sister will have a booth at the Apple Festival in Waynesville, NC and I will be helping her. Our mom passed away a few weeks ago so, we are so anxious for the time we will be spending together. I am also excited for Thanksgiving as a good chunk of family will be gathering here. We are so blessed and have much to be thankful for.
Robin
I can’t wait for Fall!! It’s my favorite time of year :) I can’t wait to see how you decorate :) I’ve already started a little bit of Fall decorating myself…and started making my yummy spiced apple cider :) So glad to hear from you again!
Congratulations!!! How exciting! You have been so committed to this mission of drawing woman to their homes and more importantly, their hearts to God. May you continue to be blessed for all you do. By the way- your children are the greatest example of the result of your commitment. What a treasure!
Ruth Ann Winans! Did you used to live in San Diego? And did you make different jars? Some with chores, some for Christmas, etc.?
I found your blog a long time ago on someone else’s blog and have been following you as “Aunt Ruthie” without realizing it’s you?!
Oh.my.word! <3
Such a great summer. So glad you had so much fun.
Love ya!
I get so excited when I see mail from you. Your site is always so uplifting. Loved reading about your lovely Summer with your family. I am looking forward to your Fall Tour through your gorgeous home and buying “Country Woman” to see the article featuring your kitchen. Thank you so much for sharing your blessed life with all of us. You make a difference!!!!
I was just thinking the other day I needed adose of you and here you are. You always put a smile on my face and remind me just how wonderful the world can be.
We’re headed for Branson next June..can’t wait! I wondered how long it would take before your sweet kitchen was in a magazine! Love your posts!
I love your blog-I love your domestic heart. :) Some things I’m looking forward to-my fall decorations, (they’re coming out this weekend) warm wood fires, jazz and classical music, (this time of year I love Steve Tyrell and Beegie Adair) the cooler air, the changing leaves, going in the hot tub and a new dvd series to go through, Road to Avonlea. I borrowed a friends dvds several years ago but the price has come down on them so now I’m getting my own copies. I could go on and on but should stop now. Happy Fall to you, aunt Ruthie. I’m looking forward to your fall tour. :)
Howdy Aunt Ruthie! We have missed you too and since I live in Ca I am really looking forward to God Blessing us with rain and cooler weather. My daughter just moved closer to me, 2 hours away, and I am so looking forward to seeing her and my Grands more often. My son lives up north and where the big Napa earthquake hit, yikes that scared me but he is fine :) Looking forward to a fun trip back home to Central Ca for some apple pickin and good food from my hometown area. Looking forward to a fun trip back to the Avila Barn, See Caynon and The Apple Farm :) Homemade everything :)
You’re grand littles are sweet as can be!! I can’t believe you came down to Fort Worth…my home town! Isn’t it fun? Probably scorching hot though. I can’t wait to see what you do for fall. I know it will be beyond amazing.
Hugs n sugar oxox
linsey
I found Sugar Pie Farmhouse five years ago right before Christmas. It was love at first sight. All you do is inspiring, homey and full of love. Thanks for bringing a ray of sunshine into the world. I can’t wait for the smells of fall, apple and pumpkin pie, gingerbread and bubbly stew. Hmmmm, seems I like food! Also cool crsip days and sapphire blue skies. Your grand babies are adorable.
Hi Ruthann I thought that I would stop by and say that I was glad to see your new post tonight. Keep up the good work. Since I know the family it is nice to keep up with your part of it.
We took the kids to Branson about three weeks ago. It was our first time. It was so hot at Silver Dollar City that I thought I would melt, but I enjoyed everything else we did, especially the scenic railway.
Hello,
Always a nice surprise when a new post pops up on my e-mail page…yes, I’ve missed your pictures, but facebook updates are welcome.
Polly June would be this during the Victorian era –
1. GIGGLEMUG
This word perpetually makes me smile, so when I think of it, I become it. For a Gigglemug is someone who is perpetually smiling and appearing contented. Admit it- you smiled as you read the word yourself.
Sorry, I forgot to add this link where I got that definition from.
http://www.smittenbybritain.com/20-curious-victorian-words-and-sayings/
Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful pictures and your words are always uplifting and inspiring. I constantly visit your blog and facebook for a dose of affirmation and encouragement. I found your article in the Missouri magazine and I thought it was wonderful. You will love the folks over at Country Woman magazine. I had the honor of being on their cover in March of 2009. I flew out to Wisconsin and had an amazing time visiting their headquarters and doing a photo shoot. I hope that their photographer is still Jim because he is very nice. He even made this little farmer’s daughter look glamorous driving a tractor:) Congratulations for being chosen for an issue. Your kitchen is perfect for any magazine.
There’s a saying, “I’d love to be a fly on the wall.” But in your case, I’d love to be an apron in your kitchen! :)
I’m looking forward to a trip to Branson with my sweet family! My brother and his sweet family will be joining us. This will be my FIRST EVER trip to Silver Dollar City!! I’m so excited!! I’m also just very excited to get started decorating my home for fall…getting the pumpkins, leaves and candy corn all ready to display!
First time reading your blog. Loved it. Brings back lots of memories of years passed.
I’ve already bought my pumpkin scented candles and I’m making plans to decorate my little apartment with all the fall goodness I can! I’ve also made it my personal mission to visit a local corn maze this year! So excited!!
Sweetest family EVAH, Aunt Ruthie. Thanks for sharing all your summer goings-on. And how quickly those children (and now grandchildren) do grow up.
Thank you for the sweet post. Around here my four littles and I are most excited for Fall because it means that my Husband/their Daddy is coming home after five months of being away! YEE HAW! They are putting their lists together of things to do with Daddy when he comes home next week. Time to get out your Fall book again! XOXO
Marybeth
Hey there Aunty Ruthie,
Thank you so much for your blog and encouragement. I love stopping over when i see “Sugar Pie Farmhouse” in my inbox. Because of your blog, i’ve gotten up the gumption to “homey” up the place here.(after ten years, i guess it’s time) I’ve never done it, but everyone seems to like it.
Thank you for the bountiful blessings you bestow upon all. Much obliged.
I am SO looking forward to fall. I love fall. My goal this year is to make warm, wonderful memories with family and friends that they will cherish.
I already made a batch of apple butter. I jumped the gun. i know! But, I couldnt help it. and i bought fall scented candles, and painted my grandmothers antique milk can pumpkin orange.
I’m so ready for fall to hurry up and get here, i think i’m trying to make it come in faster by the sheer force of my will.
I’ll be making up batches and packages of give away fall goodies for family and friends over the next couple of weeks; and hiding them away until just the right moment.
Hopefully the gift bundles will spur them into a “fit of fall joy.’
So needed some joy this morning.
Thank you!
Just got my new Country Woman magazine in the mail. So excited to see you there! Congratulations on appearing in both publications!
Congrats, Aunt Ruthie, on the magazine articles! How fun! Thanks for continuing to inspire us to be the best home makers we can be. God bless and Im excited about that Fall home tour! :)
Aunt Ruthie
I just love your blog and pins on Pinterest! Enjoy your fall, you are so lucky to get a beautiful fall, out in CA as you know we don’t get much of one. I love that you and your daughter were singin’ country tunes together in the car and having fun! Have a great fall and I look forward to seeing you fall home tour online.
Happy Trails~ Lisa
Love hearing about all the blessings you enjoyed this summer! And now I’m looking forward to my fall issue of Country Woman even more than normal. :) You are so right about taking time to enjoy your sweet children while they’re still at home. My youngest is in her sophomore year of college, 500 miles from home. :( We’re looking forward to a fall visit with her to celebrate her birthday in October. :D Yea! Love your home and your passion is inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing! blessings!
Those little pumpkins are so cute! Your daughter is close in age to mine,,,, they grow so fast! Looks like you all had a marvelous time!
My husband and I started late March getting the field ready to plant corn. We were so blessed, we got it all planted by mid April.
In between, cooking for my man I love working in my flower garden. Then started planting soybeans. Come July I found myself putting up fresh corn, then made sweet lime pickles, dill pickles. I also got to have my two beautiful grand daughters at the farm twice this summer for a week at a time. Come August I made plum jelly, pear honey, peach jelly and put up some peaches for pies this winter. Now I am ready to get in the combine(I drive) and harvest corn and soybeans. I am proud to be an American Row Crop Farmer and so blessed to have Jesus Christ as my savior.
I look forward to seeing your fall decorating each year! I already started getting out my faux pumpkins and fall foliage. I can’t use the real thing since I live in Texas. I often wish I lived somewhere with seasons. Since I don’t, I just pretend I do by adding lots of fall beauty indoors. I bet autumn is so gorgeous in the Ozarks! My favorite fall activity is taking our boys to the pumpkin patch!
I read about you in Country Woman magazine and thought I’d check out your website! Enjoyed your photos and blog about your family.
So glad you had a nice summer! You know, every time I come to your blog I get a inspired to bake a pie! : )
Just found you today through my issue of CWM that arrived today. I can’t wait to sit down and read past posts. I’ve been dreading fall because it means winter is just around the corner but you’ve almost made me look forward to it. :-).
Blessings,
Betsy
I just have to tell you that I LOVE YOUR SITE!! Keep up the awesome warm fuzzies!! *You sparkle!* : ) Also, big YAY for you on Country Woman Magazine!! What a BLESSING!
xo, Cindy from http://www.inspirememama.com
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I LOVE the Sugar Pie Farmhouse! If you keep giving away pies to the reporters, you’ll have no end of them! But what a great way to share your gifts, in big ways and little … can’t wait to see what autumn will bring. Here in Idaho we’ve had two weeks of rain and temps in the ’50’s. It’s coming! Happy Fall!!
Hi. I just saw your kitchen in County Woman magazine which I have subscribed to for over 20 years. I then went to your website which is absolutely wonderful. Can’t wait to spend more time exploring it. I live on a farm in Alberta, Canada and I love your ideas.
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Read about you in my Country Woman magazine, and I just had to check out your website. So glad I did! I’m a fellow pie baker and agree wholeheartedly about the love that goes into baking a pie. Looking forward to following your posts.
Your grand babies are just as cute as cute can be. I can not believe Summer Rose is 16! The years are just flying by. She was 9 I think when I found your blog.
Happy Halloween Aunt Ruthie,
what a wonderful summer you have had with all you have been doing with your family. Lilly the llama looks so beautiful she would definately be where I would find myself spending time.
I was really impressed with your grandbabys name of zealand, I am from New Zealand so I thought that was really kool.
how wonderful getting featured in rural women i wish i was able to get a copy that looks like you had much fun with that interview.
god bless you