The Canadian Wheat Board

My husband Graham, created this video a few days ago and posted it on youtube Monday evening. So far, its even been mentioned on the radio here in Saskatchewan! :) For those of you who live in the States, this will give you some idea what farmers have to deal with when selling their grain through the Canadian Wheat Board. Have a look.

Cold Frosty Beauty

This morning I looked out the window to see almost everything was covered in beautiful frost. I decided to go out in our front yard and get a few pictures before the sun melted it:).

Frozen texture.

A cow in the pasture across the road.

Isn't it amazing how even a bare tree can be transformed to look so lovely?

A spider web in the door frame.

A dead tree:) I thought the picture turned out kind of interesting.

Grass.

Frost covered branches.

"O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches." ~ Psalm 104:24

Sweet Baby Girl

Abigail Hope; seven weeks old

"A baby girl...one of the most beautiful miracles in life,
one of the greatest joys God gives us,
and one of the reasons why there is a little extra sunshine,
laughter and happiness in your world today."

~Author Unknown

Roses

Graham surprised me with these the other day. Even though I love red roses, I think these orange/peach coloured ones are a new favorite. :)

Aren't they beautiful? :)

It's a Girl!

Our precious little baby girl has arrived! Abigail Hope was born Tuesday August 17th; at 3:55pm after a 12 hour labour. She weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and was 20 3/8ths inches long. :).

"O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together." Psalm 34:3

One happy mommy:):)

"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."

~ Psalm 127:3

Little baby Abigail Hope

"Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."~Psalm 37:4-5

God's Care

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Peter 5:7

I took this picture of a Baltimore Oriole right outside our living room window. It is such a beautiful bright bird. Having never saw one before, I was excited to see it:).

If God see little birds in flight

And cares for them both day and night,

Our care, much more, is His delight.

Crochet Puppy

I had a fun time making this stuffed crocheted dog a few weeks ago. I was really happy how simple the pattern was. I found it in the Coats and Clark pattern book Crochet & Knit Beautiful Babies, most of the stitches were single crochet, with only one special stitch to learn.

All the pieces...

...sewn together, make a puppy:)

Finished!:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy 31st Birthday to my dear wonderful husband! 

I love you Graham, I am so thankful the Lord brought you into my life. I couldn't have asked for a better husband.  Praying the Lord will continue to bless you today and throughout the coming year.  Happy Happy Birthday!! :)

A Piano

Not long ago we were blessed to get a piano for free:). I was so excited when we heard about it. All we had to do is move it, which of course is no easy task:). But thankfully, my husband and his brother were able to go and get it without too much trouble :). I'm happy to be able to play again!

The new piano:)

Gourlay Toronto

Strawberry Pie

Lately we've been getting delicious strawberries from the garden. I froze some and then decided to try and make a strawberry pie with the rest. I'd never made a strawberry pie before so I was excited to see how it would turn out. Well, this recipe was easy and quick to make and I loved the taste. I cut back the sugar from the original recipe (which called for a cup). This is one recipe I'll be making again:). Hope you enjoy!

Delicious Strawberry Pie

1 quart (about 2 pounds) fresh strawberries
3/4 c. sugar
3 T. cornstarch
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 unbaked pie crust

Wash and hull strawberries. Chop half of the berries into small pieces. Place chopped berries into a sauce pan and begin to cook over medium heat. Mix sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl; add to pan with crushed berries. Add lemon juice and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

Cut remaining strawberries into halves and mix with the cooked mixture.

Pour filling into baked pie shell. Chill in refrigerator until pie is set. Serve with ice cream, or whipping cream if desired.