Standing alone......

   Old man winter came today with cold winds and snow. I decided to take one of the runs for delivery today. I knew some of the deliveries were out in the county and I wanted to see how the snow looked on the open fields. I came across a lonely tree. I wondered why the farmer left this one tree standing. I thought maybe years ago it was where his wife would pitch a table cloth across the tail gate of his pickup and they would share the lunch that she had prepared. Even as the snow flakes became bigger I could imagine a spring day with a light breeze, the sun shinning and the smell of fresh soil just being turned over. Fried chicken, garden picked green beans, home made rolls and a large glass of ice tea. The farmer and his wife discussing how they hoped for a bumper crop this year enjoying each other's company under that big old tree........

Go back to sleep.....

   Thomas and I was enjoying the warm sunshine today and we noticed the daffodils were peeking there heads out and the magnolia bush had fuzzy buds showing. These warm days that southern Indiana has been experiencing has got the plants thinking it's been a short winter. Weather man says that will change tomorrow with rain and snow. You just never know about southern Indiana weather.

Derrick's Birthday............

   A fun time was had by all at Derrick's 14th birthday party. Linda prepared a tasty meal, but the cake and ice cream was the best. Enjoy the pictures.................

 

Happy Birthday Derrick....your the best!!

Yeast Rolls......

   Today was a beautiful day. Can you believe that it's January.  I took advantage of the sunshine and washed a couple of rugs and hung them on the line. They were dry in no time.

   I also tried my hand at making yeast rolls. Years ago I made some and they turned out ok. But for a yeast roll to be great it has to be light and airy. I've been comparing recipes for a couple of days and found one that I liked.





                                                          Waiting for the yeast to rise.

                                             

Dough is kneaded and ready.

     Placed in an oiled bowl and ready to rise.

                               

                                                       After a couple of hours.

                           

                              Dough is cut, rolled into a ball & placed in baking dish to rise again.

                                                                  Looking good.    

 

 

                                                        Ready for the oven.  

 

                                             

                                                  Just need some butter.......

 

Jubilee Christmas Party....

   Last evening the gang at Jubilee Flowers enjoyed our annual Christmas party. We never have a free evening during the holidays so we wait till the first week in January. We all loaded up and headed to Columbus. Heather choose Scotty's just down from the courthouse. Scotty's is eco friendly. The food is organic and they don't use napkins. You have a hand towel folded on your appetizer plate. Your water comes in a over sized fruit jar. The atmosphere was very laid back which was a perfect fit for us. We had a awesome evening and had quite a few laughs as you can see from the pictures below......

Starting from your right, Linda (Heather's Mom), Jan, Barb, Vicki and me, Heather was taking the picture.

Vicki and Linda enjoying the appetizer's.

Vicki, showing us her eco friendly napkin.

Our fries came in these cute little deep fryer baskets. These are my sweet potato fries. Your side's for dipping were marshmallow, carmel and ketchup.

Heather opening her presents with Barb in the background.

Heather, me and Jan enjoying our beverage's.

Winter........

       Winter, a lingering season. Is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey and enjoy every idle hour.                             
                                                                           John Boswell



Baby it's cold out side.......

   Setting here in the warmth of our home while it's 21 degrees outside. We just finished with supper and we are settled in for the night. We've both had the last few days off and we kinda been lazy. Lily and Bristol and the puppies have loved having us home all day. Thomas and I were talking this afternoon what our New Year's resolution was or if we even had thought about it. I said, I wanted to do better at making homemade bread. Going to try this weekend with my first batch. I'll let you know how it goes.
We took pictures New Year's Eve.....

   
                                                                      Sarah and Pat

                                                                      
                                                                      Sandra and Aaron

                                                  
                                                                 Thomas and me