Since I was unable to get into this blog for such a long time, I started a new one. I guess I'll just close this one and concentrate on the new one--how could I ever keep 2 going?????
Anyhow--come visit at the new blog if you'd like--I'know I'd enjoy it.
lifeatourcabin.blogspot.com
Monday, March 19, 2012
Friday, September 17, 2010
New decor--compliments of Hannah
While Hannah was here she did a bit of decorating for me. I had a theme in mind but, I was trying to be very choosy in what I purchased. Well, Hannah is just much better at this than I am, although I do try!! While I probably wouldn't have gone the same direction, I do like what she did and I think it goes well in the cabin. She's just good like that!
The mini lanterns, red beries and lantern and the pine are all in the bathroom. The rest is in the living room. As of now, we have only just begun to redo the kitchen. The plan is to tear out the existing cupboards and replace and add more. The top will be open shelving. More on that later. I'm going to redo the bedroom,too but, since we now have Tom's granny living with us and in our room--well--that project is on hold.
The saucer and cup were just too cute to pass up! I got 4 of each at the thrift store. Since I'm doing the kitchen in yellow, blue and white and going with the mix-match idea in dishes, I thought these would go great!
Life has changed drastically for me in the last 3 months. If I happen to come across your mind maybe you could whisper a prayer for me? I would sure appreciate it!!
For now- I hope you enjoy the little peek into the cabin
The mini lanterns, red beries and lantern and the pine are all in the bathroom. The rest is in the living room. As of now, we have only just begun to redo the kitchen. The plan is to tear out the existing cupboards and replace and add more. The top will be open shelving. More on that later. I'm going to redo the bedroom,too but, since we now have Tom's granny living with us and in our room--well--that project is on hold.
The saucer and cup were just too cute to pass up! I got 4 of each at the thrift store. Since I'm doing the kitchen in yellow, blue and white and going with the mix-match idea in dishes, I thought these would go great!
Life has changed drastically for me in the last 3 months. If I happen to come across your mind maybe you could whisper a prayer for me? I would sure appreciate it!!
For now- I hope you enjoy the little peek into the cabin
Monday, July 5, 2010
Another birth
My weekend-well-at least 33 hrs. of it--were spent helping a new mommy and daddy bring theirbaby into this world! Started out Fri. eve. and wasn't over til 3:03 Sun. morn. It really was a day of Independence for little Timothy!!
I again learned new things and although the birth did not go as we all would have liked or had planned for, they have a beautiful, healthy little son.
Birth is an absolute awesome journey--not to be feared, but embraced and enjoyed.
I'm very thankful God has allowed me to be a participant in his miracle of life and for the moms he has given me to work with.
At this particular birth we had a very sweet spiritual moment that actually included the young nurse who put on a praise instrumental and shared her devotional study from that morning. It really touched the heart of the mommy. The dad voiced how awesome it was to be surrounded by Christians at that time. Very sweet, indeed!
I again learned new things and although the birth did not go as we all would have liked or had planned for, they have a beautiful, healthy little son.
Birth is an absolute awesome journey--not to be feared, but embraced and enjoyed.
I'm very thankful God has allowed me to be a participant in his miracle of life and for the moms he has given me to work with.
At this particular birth we had a very sweet spiritual moment that actually included the young nurse who put on a praise instrumental and shared her devotional study from that morning. It really touched the heart of the mommy. The dad voiced how awesome it was to be surrounded by Christians at that time. Very sweet, indeed!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Out to sea and Wisconsin
Our oldest son, Nathanael, will be going out to sea again this morning. This is the 2nd trial run then the ship will deploy. I wish we could be there to see him off when they deploy but---$$$--you know that green stuff??? We pray for his safety and safe return.
Our new g-baby, Caleb, turned a month old yesterday!! How time goes by sooo very quickly. Chastity will be 2 next month. She loves her baby brother --talks to him, kisses him and yes, tries to pick him up! I think he'll be her little side-kick.
Aaron is glad to be working the regular job again after the winter. Construction is good but the winters can get long.
Tom and I will be leaving in the morning for a much needed vacation. We'll be going to Wisconsin for a week of whatever we want to do. I know I'm goingto enjoy-whether Tom can clear his mind of everything for a week remains to be seen! I do hope he can--he needs it.Life has been -well- quite full.
I am just about done with my certification as a Doula and have decided to expand my business endeavors a bit. I will also be offering placenta encapsulation and pre-made home cooked meal delivery--all for an added fee. We'll see how it all goes. My business cards don't reflect these new things but--I'm not going to pay to have it all redone right now.This is the background of my bus. cards--guess who the mommy is?!
I do hope anyone who may read this is doing well and that life is being kind to you. I have found great satisfaction in being able to go to God for friendship, stregnth and help. I hope you all find that so, also.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
BABY!!!!
Tom and I are grandparents again! Caleb Wade Heintzelman was born at home at 12:11 a.m. this morning (20th) 9lbs. 6 oz. and 22 1/2" long. Both are doing great. I (Connie) got to be there with her and Hannah did a great job birthing him into his new world.
I'll be able to post some pics later--after we get some Hannah likes!
I'll be able to post some pics later--after we get some Hannah likes!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Cabin Update
We are in but, everything is not in place! In fact, most of it is in the basement! We've been enjoying the fireplace almost every night. From our bedroom we can watch the fire as we drift off to sleep--how cozy is that!?
Daffodils are coming out and we're seeing lot's of wildlife activity--deer, squirrels and birds so far. It seems we have some Baltimore Orioles!
Tom plans to cut some paths for hunting--let's see--we can hunt from the loft window, the deck or outside! Should be lot's of fun!
We've been able to share the place with friends who have found it a real blessing.That's a nice feeling.
I'm looking forward to IHC in Dayton--hopefully I'll be back in town by that time. Hannah is doing well--hoping to have the little guy soon. When she goes into REAL labor they'll call and I'll make my arrangements to go for a week.
Enjoy the Spring weather!! Happy Easter!!
Daffodils are coming out and we're seeing lot's of wildlife activity--deer, squirrels and birds so far. It seems we have some Baltimore Orioles!
Tom plans to cut some paths for hunting--let's see--we can hunt from the loft window, the deck or outside! Should be lot's of fun!
We've been able to share the place with friends who have found it a real blessing.That's a nice feeling.
I'm looking forward to IHC in Dayton--hopefully I'll be back in town by that time. Hannah is doing well--hoping to have the little guy soon. When she goes into REAL labor they'll call and I'll make my arrangements to go for a week.
Enjoy the Spring weather!! Happy Easter!!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
New house? 2
Remember the cabin from a few post back? Well. Lord willing, next Thurs. Tom and I will be the new owners of it! For us it's sort of our little dream place--our cabin on a hill. It sits on almost 2 acres with alot of deer activity in the back, an equestrian stable to the right and a millionare in the far back. To the left is open land that belongs to our former land lord.
In the kitchen pic there are 2 cupboards that will be put back up where the bare places are. The bedroom is pretty small but, we'll make do since we want to keep the loft as open space for recording and a place to hang out. It will also serve as a guest area.
We're looking forward to moving in--it will be 1 big move!--thanks to our friends who have agreed to help us.
So--the Lord does give us the desires of our hearts if He sees them as good for us!! Even in the material things sometimes.
In the kitchen pic there are 2 cupboards that will be put back up where the bare places are. The bedroom is pretty small but, we'll make do since we want to keep the loft as open space for recording and a place to hang out. It will also serve as a guest area.
We're looking forward to moving in--it will be 1 big move!--thanks to our friends who have agreed to help us.
So--the Lord does give us the desires of our hearts if He sees them as good for us!! Even in the material things sometimes.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Tea and piggy's
Thanks to, Marie, at I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls,(Maria, on my list)I found out it was national tea month. So, in response to her post I'm celebrating the rest of tea month! Tom and I usually have tea about every night--maybe 2 cups! I plan to have a tea party with my mom, sisters, maybe a few neices and a few friends this spring. I have been collecting tea cups--I don't have a matching tea set , but that's ok, we'll have fun and the tea will still be good!
You've heard the saying "feed the pig", right? Well, I've found a few that are too cute not to feed!! Makes saving that changs a little more fun.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Another project
I have intended to make lip balm for some time now--I finally got it accomplished yesterday and this morning. I'm happy with it and Tom thought it was good--smooth with a little peppermint tingle. I may try some othr combinations later--this batch will keep us through several months!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Food, family and fun
These are some of the things I've tried and some I continue to do and use.
There's cooling chicken broth, simmered for hours to get all the nutrients and homemade, creamy yogurt.There is a jar of lavender infused raw honey from Tom's own hivesbeside the jar of rose buds. This is new for me , but it's alot of fun and gives a nice result. Ihad already done a jar of rose honey-a very delicate flavor!I also have a container of plain honey which we use quite a bit.Then there's a gallon of organic virgin coconut oil. I not only use this in cooking, but we use it as our body lotion too. No, you don't smell like coconut and it soaks in realatively quick. So,we can keep our skin soft and nourished at the same time! The bag is red clover which I'll be using to make cough syrup. I had a small bottle that an aquaintance had made and I really liked the results it gave so I want to make some to have on hand.The 2 bottles off to the left are Tahitian and Bourbon vaniila. I statred my vanilla back in June and let it set til Christmas-very good! I love the Tahitan vanilla! It has such a rich and wonderful flavor! The small bottle in the front is Echinacea with peppermint tincture. We use the tincture alot to ward off sickness. It does a very good job to stop it if you catch it at the first inking of it coming on--if you don't then it still helps to cut down the severity and legnth, we think.
These are just a few things I do that I enjoy and we can feel good about ingesting. I have done some dinks that are very refreshing and helpful for the body but, since I did not have access to good ater they were let go for a while. Later you'll see that that is soon to be remedied! I also do a milk kefir--this is an excellent probiotic and actually makes wonderful smoothies!
This may sound strange to some, but the health benefits are too good to give up!
Family scenes with Chastity
Scary? Nah--I had seen this area in passing a few times and thought it would be great to have a source of water other than city water. I don't like the thought of ingesting the chlorine and possible flouride! So--one day I finally went over with my jugs to fill and -wa-la! the sign said it was unsafe! Rats! I thought my source was gone until I saw a lady filling her water jugs there. I stopped to ask her and she assured me she has been drinking the water for years and knows older folks that have been drinking it too. Good enough! Now, hers wasn't the only word I took for it, I did talk to someone else, too. We're happy to be able to have a good source of water--now I can get back to making some good, healthy, refreshing beverages! Oh, the litte things in life!!
Andy, Hannah and Chastity enjoyed some winter fun while here. Chastity wasn't so sure about the snow-it was so cold. The snowman was Andy's creation!
There's cooling chicken broth, simmered for hours to get all the nutrients and homemade, creamy yogurt.There is a jar of lavender infused raw honey from Tom's own hivesbeside the jar of rose buds. This is new for me , but it's alot of fun and gives a nice result. Ihad already done a jar of rose honey-a very delicate flavor!I also have a container of plain honey which we use quite a bit.Then there's a gallon of organic virgin coconut oil. I not only use this in cooking, but we use it as our body lotion too. No, you don't smell like coconut and it soaks in realatively quick. So,we can keep our skin soft and nourished at the same time! The bag is red clover which I'll be using to make cough syrup. I had a small bottle that an aquaintance had made and I really liked the results it gave so I want to make some to have on hand.The 2 bottles off to the left are Tahitian and Bourbon vaniila. I statred my vanilla back in June and let it set til Christmas-very good! I love the Tahitan vanilla! It has such a rich and wonderful flavor! The small bottle in the front is Echinacea with peppermint tincture. We use the tincture alot to ward off sickness. It does a very good job to stop it if you catch it at the first inking of it coming on--if you don't then it still helps to cut down the severity and legnth, we think.
These are just a few things I do that I enjoy and we can feel good about ingesting. I have done some dinks that are very refreshing and helpful for the body but, since I did not have access to good ater they were let go for a while. Later you'll see that that is soon to be remedied! I also do a milk kefir--this is an excellent probiotic and actually makes wonderful smoothies!
This may sound strange to some, but the health benefits are too good to give up!
Family scenes with Chastity
Scary? Nah--I had seen this area in passing a few times and thought it would be great to have a source of water other than city water. I don't like the thought of ingesting the chlorine and possible flouride! So--one day I finally went over with my jugs to fill and -wa-la! the sign said it was unsafe! Rats! I thought my source was gone until I saw a lady filling her water jugs there. I stopped to ask her and she assured me she has been drinking the water for years and knows older folks that have been drinking it too. Good enough! Now, hers wasn't the only word I took for it, I did talk to someone else, too. We're happy to be able to have a good source of water--now I can get back to making some good, healthy, refreshing beverages! Oh, the litte things in life!!
Andy, Hannah and Chastity enjoyed some winter fun while here. Chastity wasn't so sure about the snow-it was so cold. The snowman was Andy's creation!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
New house?
Tom wanted to show me the place he would like to own, so while we were out scoping out the hunting area we went to this little place. It sets up on a knoll on about 2 acres. The kitchen/dining area has french doors that open on to the deck on the other side of the house-very nice! There are 2 bedrooms and baths. We're assuming the upstairs is an open loft. We are thinking about checking it out. Maybe while the kids are home we'll all go take a look! Anyway-it's all fun to think about.
Friday, December 25, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Tom and I wish you a very Merry Christmas!
It sure is different not having the children home for the holidays. We'll see Aaron and Shannon today and celebrate with my family tonight. We'll celebrate with Hannah and her family in a few days. Nate and Becky won't even leave WA. til Weds. My, how time changes things!
We are so very glad Christ came, but even more glad He completed the plan of salvation for us!Some days more than others, we are acutely aware of our need of Him. I am so glad HE KNOWS!
He is most trustworthy for every need!
Enjoy the day and each other! Merry, merry Christmas!!!!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Waiting patiently
That's what Tom and I are doing.We're so looking forward to the children being with us again. This will probably not happen again for a year or more since Nathanael will be shipping out in the early spring and may be gone for a year. Hopefully, Aaron, is not called up to go!
Hannah, Andy and Chastity are to be arriving next Mon. eve. and should get to stay for the week. Nate won't be here til about the 10th--it's up in the air whether or not Hannah and Chastity stay on til he gets in, but we're hoping they do.At least Andy wants her to! Aaron isn't far so it should be no problem for him to be here.
It's a busy end of the year--lot's going on in our little part of the world. I hope all of you are enjoying the season and looking forward to spending it with family and good friends.
I'm sure I'll have pics and things to post once the kiddos arrive--how can a grandma not share her time with her grand-baby!?
Hannah, Andy and Chastity are to be arriving next Mon. eve. and should get to stay for the week. Nate won't be here til about the 10th--it's up in the air whether or not Hannah and Chastity stay on til he gets in, but we're hoping they do.At least Andy wants her to! Aaron isn't far so it should be no problem for him to be here.
It's a busy end of the year--lot's going on in our little part of the world. I hope all of you are enjoying the season and looking forward to spending it with family and good friends.
I'm sure I'll have pics and things to post once the kiddos arrive--how can a grandma not share her time with her grand-baby!?
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Thanksgiving breakfast, dinner and Christmas lunch
Thanksgiving morning started pretty early for us. We were having our friends over for a breakfast of sausage gravy and biscuits, quiche, pumpkin scones, cinnamon rolls, fruit salad, hot choc. and tea. Tom's chef hat was essential for him to be able to work properly--or so he said! He helped me make the scones the night before then tended the sausage for me in the morning. Yes, I cooked in my robe! Not a flattering pic, to say the very least!! When I get up at 4:30 to cook, well--I stay in my robe!
Everything was enjoyed and the company was good. It's so very refreshing to meet safe, honest people who are genuine and also love God truely. These kids have really taken to Mr. Downer! He has so many fascinating stories to tell them and they seem to like them all. He and most of the boys did a major wood-splitting job a few weeks ago and they had such a great time.
There were 15 of us but we all fit very nicely into the new place.
Every year my family gets together and shares a potluck meal for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I believe if we were all there, there would be about 113. We don't seem to go a year without adding 1 or 2 -maybe more- to the family. So far, there are 3 new babies expected next year--one will be the first great-greeat for my folks! Dad stopped by on his way home from a hosp. stay!! that accounts for his worn look. The little guy was our littlest helper!
These are some pics from the lunch/exchange we have for the married and over 18 girls. It started out just mom and us girls but has grown quite a bit. It's always a lot of fun but, this year was very good!
Becky and her girls
Linda and her girls and 1 DIL
Mom and all us girls. Next we added one sis-in-law, Kollette
Mom, sister Gloria and daughter
Mom, sistr Christine and her girls and g-baby
After the party and Mom and my sister Mary
Tara just showing her real self!
Everything was enjoyed and the company was good. It's so very refreshing to meet safe, honest people who are genuine and also love God truely. These kids have really taken to Mr. Downer! He has so many fascinating stories to tell them and they seem to like them all. He and most of the boys did a major wood-splitting job a few weeks ago and they had such a great time.
There were 15 of us but we all fit very nicely into the new place.
Every year my family gets together and shares a potluck meal for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I believe if we were all there, there would be about 113. We don't seem to go a year without adding 1 or 2 -maybe more- to the family. So far, there are 3 new babies expected next year--one will be the first great-greeat for my folks! Dad stopped by on his way home from a hosp. stay!! that accounts for his worn look. The little guy was our littlest helper!
These are some pics from the lunch/exchange we have for the married and over 18 girls. It started out just mom and us girls but has grown quite a bit. It's always a lot of fun but, this year was very good!
Becky and her girls
Linda and her girls and 1 DIL
Mom and all us girls. Next we added one sis-in-law, Kollette
Mom, sister Gloria and daughter
Mom, sistr Christine and her girls and g-baby
After the party and Mom and my sister Mary
Tara just showing her real self!
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