This is one of my favorite things!

This is a total coincidence, but my sister at singingjoyfully.blogspot.com just did a post about her favorite things about fall, and one of them was pies. These are peach pies, but this year I have made apple, blackberry, blueberry, and now peach. So in case you haven't guessed, I love making pies! It makes it way more delicious if you make it yourself. We even make our own crust! This is whole wheat flour so it is dark. Its so flaky, and it melts in your mouth!

My Grandpa was the one that really got me to love making pies. When he came up once in a while, We would make apple pies, with lattice top crust! Though, he bring store bought crust.He loves making pies too. Actually, he likes to bake, and to garden. So does Grandma. They have a huge garden, and they bring up all the extra veggies and such, and fruit, so we get stocked up for winter! I have been sitting inside, doing math and school and being cozy, because it so cold! I think fall has come a little early! I didn't get enough swimming, running, and sunshine! If fact, this year has been kinda weird. We had flowers blooming in January, Basically no rain in the spring and now September is freezing! Now I can start posting about fall leaves, and cute clothes. Should I stop talking? Fine!! If I have to! PIES MAKES FALL THE BEST SEASON OF ALL!( Among other things!)

How's your week going?

*<3 Mary <3*

Sunrises

I went running with my brothers a couple of days ago, and noticed that at 6:00 am, it is really pretty! I liked this picture because of all the pastel colors. Lavender, violet, pink, yellow, orange,  green and blue. It is like a rainbow! And when we came outside to the road, there was mist everywhere! We got to run through it! If I had the camera I would a taken a picture. And guess who made the sunrise, and the mist? Yes, God!only He could make such a beautiful thing as a sunrise in Washington! 

How has your week been going?:)

*<3 Mary <3*

Seattle is amazing!

My Trip to Seattle : )

My mom wanted to get together with a friend she hadn't seen for 5 years. James ( my 3 year old brother), Luke( my 8 year old brother), Lydia, and I headed up there with her. Mom's friend had a 13 year old daughter, so I went, and a 9 year old son, so Luke went. We took James because Rebecca was staying with the remaining kids, and James is kinda hard. Lydia is nursing so Mom had to take her. These were all taken from a moving car, so they're blurry.

 Seattle has huge skyscrapers! ( Or so I think coming from a small town!)

 And the drive up was beautiful!

 I have only seen the Space Needle once before! 

 This was a accident, but it is pretty! Ivy near a tunnel in downtown Seattle.

 Huge, but amazing buildings!

And the Olympia state capitol dome. ( This all we could see from the road.) 

Did you enjoy the pictures? 

Good!

'Cause I've got more coming!!!

'Till next time!

*<3 Mary <3*

Sausage cornbread

Hello there!

Does anyone have any blog post idea's?:(
I can't think of anything so I end up posting recipes! Well, since I can't think of anything, I'll have to do another recipe post. We were heading to friends wedding, but we weren't sure if they would serve a actual dinner so mom asked me to make this. It was really good.
This was actually a while ago but I never got a chance to post it so I'm gonna do it today.
Instructions printed below:

So, here goes: 

1. Choose a favorite cornbread recipe

2. Make it

3. Chop sausage into little pieces

4. Fry sausages

5. Layer bottom of pan with sausages 

6. Pour cornbread batter into pan

I learned this the hard way, but don't just pour it in, kinda drizzle it on so, it doesn't push the sausages to the sides of the pan.Well, comment if you tried it!

*<3 Mary <3*

It took a while but I'm okay!

HI!!!!!!

Recently I put curlers in my hair after taking a shower, so that it would be curly in the morning.

I think this was a little over curly! It was a lot of fun though! I actually wanted it like this, but I wasn't expecting it to be that curly! I love curling my hair, don't you?! My hair is naturally wavy so the curls last for days! My sister helped me get it out of my face. Do you have a sister who saves you from being smothered in you own hair? Don't ever let her move out! As long as I curl my hair with curlers, I'll need her! So, how's your week been?

                                                                *<3 Mary <3*

My hobby, and my mom's hobby. Shopping.

Generally I would have filled this post with a lot of ' sorry I didn't post' , but the truth is, summer is really busy, so I haven't been able to post! Though our calendar for the rest of the summer on is pretty calm, so hopefully I can do more posting! Anyway, you already know what my hobby is, now let me tell you what my moms hobby is. She loves to shop, especially if there are no 3 year old's running around everywhere! She will be going to the grocery store to get butter, a couple loaves of bread, and lettuce, and come walking out of the store with 2 carts full! Seriously, all you who have homeschooling moms, you know what I mean! So the other day she was going to have a shopping day with the boys, and professionally picked out this adorable dress for me at a thrift store. ( We like thrift stores, their cheap!) I thought I would decorate it with one of my youngest rabbits! 

What did you think? What is your moms hobby? :) 

How has your week been?

*<3 Mary <3*

10 random facts that you probably didn't know about me

                                     

                                                        ( Don't you love this picture?)            

                                  *Sorry about the lack of posts, but I have been super busy!*

                To make up for it, shall I tell you something about me? Here are some random facts:

• I love to read.(especially mystery's and mid-evil books with knights, lords and lady's in them.) 

• I wish I could have a horse.

•  My favorite color is blue.

•  My family has 12 kids.

•  I love holidays, but I think my favorite is Easter. Think about what happened from a Christians point of view.

•  I share a room with my little sister, Julia.

•   My family has a 'minor' farm. ( Ask about it your comments!)

•  I love ice cream!

•  I am the family milk maid. ( We have goats.)

•  Our house was built on a hill. 

      

What do you think? You know how to tell me! If you see anything that you and I have in common in this list, please tell me! You can also leave a e-mail address and we can chat. Have a great week!

                                                                                   

                                                     *<3 Mary *<3