tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71640159523391997372024-02-29T00:52:41.342-06:00Gracious HomesteadTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13304144477390499161noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164015952339199737.post-50381440345264335362011-05-26T16:25:00.000-05:002011-05-26T16:25:28.511-05:007 months...Already?!<br />
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God has been increasingly adamant that we should start a family run business. But the problem is that we are not quite sure what "type" of business to start. Or if we should do a ministry instead. Decision decisions!<br />
We did order <a href="http://www.visionforum.com/browse/product/entrepreneurial-bootcamp-for-christian-families/?search=business&sortby=0">this</a> and got it in the mail yesterday. Have watched 3 dvds and already it has been such a blessing!!<br />
Can't wait for Russ to get home so we can watch another!<br />
Thankfully he never seems to be bored when he is without a full time job, he is out installing garage doors today with a buddy from church. God is so faithful, it is so humbling!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
And to round this post out, I leave you with a pic of the boy:)<br />
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The 2nd purchase I made this morning is <a href="http://31daystoclean.com/">31 Days to Clean</a> by Sarah from <a href="http://www.likeawarmcupofcoffee.com/home/">Like a Warm Cup of Coffee</a>. Iv already paged though it and I think that this will be a real blessing for my home!<br />
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Okay, I'm off to do some reading! Please pray for all those who have lost life and homes in the ravaged states in the South. And please be generous with the blessings God has given you by <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=1yHmFtnZi43rqHkBqkibU4fK1w4YaukZ0zNW-EA5MnzlV4irLKF4BYU-_re&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d5863a909c4bb5aeebb52c6e1151bdaa9">passing it on to those in need.</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feed the hungry,</span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> and help those in trouble.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> Then your light will shine out from the darkness,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-18773" style="font-size: 0.65em; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;"> </sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">The L</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">ORD</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">will guide you continually,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> giving you water when you are dry</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> and restoring your strength.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> You will be like a well-watered garden,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> like an ever-flowing spring.</span></span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Isaiah 58:10-11</span></b></span><br />
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Recently my grandmother said these words to me..." I never see you guys anymore and I feel like I'm being pushed out". Wow that cut me. Why, regardless of her own motives in saying that to me, should my children not be seeing their GREAT grandmother on a regular and frequent basis??? Most people I know never even knew their great grandparents. <br />
And then the other night Big Daddy and I were talking and he was saying how he'd like to see more frequent potlucks at our church.<br />
Then I posted something to the effect of wanting to plan a monthly get together on Facebook and my cousin said her husband has been thinking the same thing.<br />
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Why is it people spend so much time working to get the things they want only to of lost so much time with the people they love??? Its just so silly!<br />
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So I'm going to try to plan a eat out for June. Weather should be good and kids will be out of school. I hope its something that will catch on. <br />
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<blockquote>And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25</blockquote> <a href="http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/tinakincaid0380/?action=view¤t=853F46536404C59464E0E8C4652DE799.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/tinakincaid0380/853F46536404C59464E0E8C4652DE799.png" border="0" alt="Blog Sig"></a>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13304144477390499161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164015952339199737.post-13530095118434945182011-04-13T09:00:00.001-05:002011-04-14T09:29:10.335-05:00How does your garden grow?Spring is here in full effect and Im LOVING it!!! Spring in Texas for the most part is just lovely! Minus the occastional storm, the weather is perfect! 70-80's daily and lots of sun! Great for the growing garden.<br />
Our little sprouts have turned into thriving plants and I just can't wait to eat the fruits of our labor;))<br />
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Everything is just growing around here!! Especially this one...<br />
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Can't believe he will be 6 months old this month! Craziness I tell ya!!<br />
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Use discount code FAMILYSAVE35 and get $35 bucks off! Making it only $60, which I believe is well worth the money!!<br />
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Tomatoes (love them!!)<br />
eggplant<br />
cucumbers ( hoping to try out pickle makin' this year)<br />
zucchini<br />
strawberries<br />
bush beans<br />
lettuce<br />
potatoes<br />
carrots<br />
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And the girls got to pick out and plant a packet of flowers each:) I hope they make, they'll be so excited!<br />
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Speaking of growing things....my little fat baby is going to be 5 months old here shortly and I can't believe how big he's getting!!!!<br />
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Isn't that blanket cute! Russ' Aunt Sherry made that for John. I just love simple things like that when they're personalized:)<br />
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Ok, off to cut some grass! The weather is finally starting to look alot like spring around here!<br />
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So this year I have a goal of seeing our family's routine go from sketchy to wonderful!<br />
Its not that we have to be boring about it or stick to our routine and system like its law. But a good household routine and system for getting the things that need to be done in place helps make the rest of life more enjoyable.<br />
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I've been reading <a href="http://www.visionforum.com/browse/product/?productid=38462">Large Family Logistics. </a><br />
And its given me some really great tips and ideas! So Iv been trying to implement some new routines and home management techniques to keep things running smoothly around here. So far, the house is looking better then ever, I feel less stressed and the children are doing well with there routines also!<br />
I highly recommend the book, even if you only have one child.<br />
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Another tool Iv found that I just love is <a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/MSM_Customizable_Daily_Docket_.pdf">Money Saving Mom's Daily Docket</a>. Love it!!! You can customize the PDF file to fit your life and it has really helped me out big time!!<br />
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I really would love to have daily or at least weekly updates, but alas; homeschooling, caring for our home, and little Mr John Roy are much more important then the blog! Not that I wouldn't love to write and participate in all the neat blog carnivals and such. Have to keep the priorities straight though.<br />
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Here are a few pics that Iv been meaning to post though:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sweet Blessings from God.... </div><br />
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John Roy was born Oct 26th at 9:55pm. He weighed in at a healthy 8lbs 15 oz and 20 1/4 inches long. <br />
We were blessed to have a all natural birth, no meds whatsoever! However we didn't do the home birth like planned. Although I'm not disappointed because God is good and his will is perfect, we labored and delivered our son at the birth center. And it was a water birth at that!!<br />
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I had a short birth, at only 3 1/2 of active labor and pushed for maybe 20 minutes. I'm writing up his birth story, but just like babies do, he takes up most of my time these days.<br />
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I'm so looking forward to this Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are having a simple yet meaningful Christmas this year and I have some crafts and recipes that I can't wait to share on the blog. Hopefully baby boy will stop eating long enough to let me post a few;)<br />
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More pictures to follow soon!<br />
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I have this insatiable need to make al sorts of lists. Calenders, to do's, schedules, plans. But this is a good thing...well actually its a great thing! Because for me there is nothing more satisfying then marking off a item on my to do list!!<br />
So although I don't have the urge to nest (just yet) I have a list of nesting items on my to do (<i>in fact I have a 8 week schedule of tasks, it started today</i>)and each item I get to mark off is so one more way I can prepare for Baby:)<br />
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One list I have and will be starting to check off is a freezer meal plan.<br />
Here are some things that I will be cooking and freezing for after baby's arrival.<br />
<b>Seasoned taco meat</b><br />
<b>Meat Loaf</b><br />
<b>Chicken and Dumplings</b><br />
<b>Potato Soup</b><br />
<b>Mashed potatoes</b><br />
<b>Meat ball marinara</b><br />
<b>Chili</b><br />
<b>Chocolate chip cookies (for the holidays of course)</b><br />
<b>Banana nut bread</b><br />
<b>Blueberry muffins</b><br />
<b>Pancakes</b><br />
<b>Chocolate chip butterhorns</b><br />
<b>pie crusts (again for the holidays)</b><br />
And I'm stocking up on things like frozen veggies, shredded cheese (it freezes great in small portions), canned items such as refried beans.<br />
Anyway, that is just the start of my list, I "plan" on having a month worth of meals, plus some extras premade for Thanksgiving and Christmas.<br />
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Oh yeah I'm also addressing Christmas cards this week!<br />
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<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&version=NASB&showxref=no&passage=prov+19:14" target="_blank">Proverbs 19:14</a>, says, "House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, BUT A PRUDENT WIFE IS FROM THE LORD."<br />
Im sure Big Daddy will appreciate all the meal prep when baby is here, after all I know I'll be spending my time feeding baby and not cooking in the kitchen:) <br />
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The last two weeks we have been dealing with the cleaning and repairing of our rental house in Dallas and that has kept me away from the computer:( I haven't been able to update on things like my pregnancy, our garden, our plans, or participate in the <a href="http://womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/2010/06/completing-him-challenge-begins-today.html">Completing Him Challenge</a>. I'm two posts behind on that and I don't think I have the time to catch up, but I have been reading others posts and really enjoy it! I think its a great challenge though!<br />
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Now for a quick update and then its off to make eggs and bacon for breakfast!<br />
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<li type="disc">Pregnancy is going wonderful! We have decided (and I may have already posted about this) to NOT find out what gender we are having! I think it will be a grand surprise and one of life's more memorable moments:) Although we still would LOVE to have a son, if the Lord has decided on a 3rd daughter for our family then we will gladly accept her and be ever so grateful for her:)</li><br />
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<li type="disc">Because I'm an over achiever in the planning department, I'm thinking about things I can do to prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas. See I'm suddenly struck by the thought that I will have a newborn who will be just a few weeks old at Thanksgiving and then maybe 6-8 weeks old at Christmas! Wow that alot to take during the holidays. And because I love that time of year I do still want to to enjoy it and have my family enjoy it despite any sleep deprivation I may be experiencing. So I'm putting together a list of things I can do in the next few months to make it easier. One thing is obvious...freezer cooking and baking. Cookies, fudge, quick breads, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy. If I have these things on hand, I can mange a bird or ham and not feel over whelmed in the kitchen. And we have also decided to opt out of any Christmas gift exchanged, really we won't have the money and I don't know how many of those family gatherings we will be attending. But I know I will be purchasing stocking stuffers ahead of time also.</li><br />
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<li type="disc">Lastly some of my favorite newly discovered spots on the internet. <br />
<a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Mom</a><br />
<a href="http://womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/">Women Living Well</a></li><br />
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And one of my newest faves-<a href="http://raisinghomemakers.com/">Raising Homemakers</a>! Which is a subject near and dear to my heart!<br />
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Okay well that is all for now. Hhmmm maybe a picture is in order to round this post out?<br />
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Oh my sweetheart, how I LOVE him!!!! He's not aiming at anything living;) Just target practicing in our backyard:)<br />
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This week is about our dating story and how we captivated that man we married while we were first dating.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I met Big Daddy through friends when I was 23 and oh so immature!!! </b></span>When we first met he was dating a good friend of mine and I was married! Yes I know shocking!!!<br />
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We saw each other occasionally when friends got together to go do immature things like going to the clubs or bars. (hey keep in mind, this was before Christ changed my life!!:))<br />
But for the most part we really had no interest in each other. One night out though that all changed!<br />
My BFF and I were on our way to a club on a Saturday night and we had not intended to meet up with anyone else. My marriage was falling apart at the time I was fixin' to file for divorce. I needed a night out! As we were leaving that evening, my friend (and Big Daddy's ex) called asking if they could come out, as they were still friends even though they were not dating any longer.<br />
So I said sure and we met them along with a few others at the club. That night was long and crazy and had lots of mixed drinks! Needless to say I was in no shape to drive let alone walk when we left the club in the wee hours of the morning. So some how I ended up in Big Daddy's big, loud and black pickup truck and we proceeded to go on to my apartment. Nothing sinful happen that night:) He made me some Pasta Roni and we watched Shrek! No kidding! And we stayed up the entire rest of the night/morning talking:)<br />
The next day we went to breakfast and spent the entire Sunday together driving around in his truck. Oh yeah did I mention he was from Texas!<br />
This all happen while he was stationed in my home state of Washington!! We couldn't be more culturally different!!!<br />
But I can say by the end of Sunday I was in love!! No I'm serious!!!!!!!<br />
I can honestly say that I have no doubt in my mind now 7 plus years later that I was truly in love with my man, not just lust. I mean really, you never saw two people cling to each other the way we did and still do!!!<br />
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After a few weeks of seeing each other and being completely obsessed with one another, we had our first real date. He took me as his date to his PLDC Army Ball.<br />
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Again I know, not a great pic! But this is what you get from a old picture and crappy scanner! LOL:)<br />
A few months after this picture was taken, I (being the only girl who he ever let drive his truck regularly) got into a bad accident while driving Black Beauty to the base to take him lunch. It was totaled. That was a turning point in our relationship!<br />
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One thing I'm going to work on this summer with my husband is to do more with him that doesn't involve the kids. Sure dinner and a movie are great sometimes, but one thing that I think my hubby always loved while we were dating is that I would do stuff with him most girls didn't want any part of. Work on the truck, go off roading, you know guy stuff!!<br />
So even though I am 20 weeks pregnant right now, I really want to get out and do something he likes with him, for him:)<br />
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Can't wait to read some of the other lady's posts from the challenge!!!<br />
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We didn't throw a big party or anything, she wanted to go to the zoo and then to lunch at her favorite restaurant, so that is what she got:)<br />
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They really do grow so fast! I'm starting to realize more then ever before the limited time I get to have with my little ones!! Such a short period of time to form their character and win their hearts for the Lord!<br />
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I'm so happy I get to spend so much time with her, if I sent her off on that big yellow bus everyday, Id miss so much! Recently there have been major important questions and challenges that have come her way, and I'm so thankful to be there for those times. <br />
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Psalms 127:3 says “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.”<br />
Its taken a few years from the time she was born to realize what a great blessing she really is to me! But Thank you God for this gift:)<br />
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This summer from June 7th to August 9th, Courtney over at <a href="http://www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/">Women Living Well</a><br />
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Dear Heavenly Father,<br />
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As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our service men and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.<br />
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We also remember the families of our troops, and ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes and your peace, provision and strength to fill their lives.<br />
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May the members of our armed forces be filled with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support.<br />
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In the name of Jesus. Amen.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So step 1 was to use a clove of peeled garlic inserted into the vagina over night at the first sign of discomfort. For those of us who have regular yeast infections we know that tingle that is so alarming!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Magic! Two nights of garlic treatment and eating yogurt to get some of that ever so important pro biotic, problem gone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 2, balancing my pH levels. I find that I am generally slightly itchy during this pregnancy, so I started to use a apple cider vinegar rinse. A couple cap fulls into a cup full of water, rinsing those lady parts morning and night. I found this to be especially helpful after intimate times. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Although I'm not part of a group in my area, I'm still looking forward to learning and growing over the summer with some help from this website!<br />
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This weeks Verse to memorize and meditate on:<br />
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<i style="color: purple;"><strong style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Galatians 5:22,23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” </strong></i><br />
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Go visit the website for great tips about memorizing scripture and why you want to do it!<br />
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Between golf ball size hail, winds and funnel clouds...its been one heck of a day!<br />
Thankfully most of the really nasty stuff seemed to skirt us! Thank you Jesus!<br />
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Go here to check out some pictures from around the area today--http://www.wfaa.com/younews<br />
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Can't wait for my next appt, 4 weeks from now. That will be when we find out if its a boy or girl:)<br />
Now I must go hang clothes out on the line. Its such a pretty time of year here in Texas. Not scorching yet, mid 80's and breezy. Perfect weather for drying laundry out on the line!<br />
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