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!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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!!!!
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