Why I am here

This blog was started to connect with and keep family and friends up to date on life in Texas as I know it. A place to share my love for this area through photography, history, and stories of this adventure Shaun and I call life.... and what an adventure it is!
Warning: Some or all of this blog may contain nuts or stories of nuts, proceed with caution
Love to y'all

Sunday, March 11, 2012

The gift

Isn't this the cutest flower basket? It was a housewarming gift from friends. They also gave us some seed balls. The seed balls are mud and wildflower seeds that you "plant" and viola you have flowers. I can't wait to try them.


Thank you Tim and Jessica for the darling house warming gift! It is so cute and was so sweet of you to think of us.
It's been a great weekend filled with ALOT of rain and time with friends and family.
Have a fabulous week y'all
Jeanne

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Friday, March 9, 2012

10 for 10

Today was our monthly 10 for 10 lunch. What is 10 for 10?
Once a month a group of us get together on or around the 10th of the month for lunch. Each of us gives $10 and then the combined money is given to someone who needs a little blessing to make their life a little easier. Typically someone in the group knows of someone who is struggling, and sometimes God leads us to that person. You know, like being in the grocery store line behind the young mother who doesn't have enough money to check out, or a friend mentioning someone they know. Anyway you get the idea.
The money is usually given anonymously with the message similar to "some women were thinking of you today, God bless you".
I have been very blessed and proud to be a part of this amazing group of women. Some months we have had as many as 14 of us at lunch, some months only 4 or 5. Today there were 5 of us and our 2 new little members Easton and Lily.




Our lunches together are always so enjoyable. A great time to visit and catch up on life, an excuse to get together, and a wonderful way to give back.




When life is really tough it is comforting to know someone out there cares and is thinking of you. A few extra bucks can make a difference, but the love and grace of total strangers can renew faith, foster hope and heal spirits.
I hope this beautiful group of women inspires you to touch someone's life with little bits of kindness. Consider starting your own 10 for 10, it has been a wonderful experience for me. Thank you Kathy for inviting me to be a part of this special group. I love all of you girls!
Jeanne
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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Our red river runs

Wow! From 2:00 today until about 5:00 we received close to 1.3" of rain. THAT is ALOT of rain at once people!
This is our front yard and retaining wall. The drain system behind the wall got plugged creating a nice little "water feature" fountain.





We planted the upper level with rye grass since it wasn't sod season yet to help with erosion. Thankfully it is working. HOWEVER the red river is still flowing below. Yikes!
It has started raining hard again and the forecast is for a total of 7" by Sunday.
It could be a VERY interesting weekend.
All of this moisture is good for our ponds and lakes and to help with the effects of last years drought. HOWEVER all at once is probably not the best way to get it.
All of this red mud and water makes me realize I will spend my weekend bathing dogs and washing dog feet. {{sigh}}


Oh well...such is life in East Texas in the spring
If you happen to look out and see us floating by please throw us a snack *wink*

Love and miss you all
Jeanne