Back in the Saddle Again

14 Wednesday Aug 2019

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I feel like that I might do a blog post with this title once a year. Maybe not. Maybe I just use that phrase often. But here we go. Back in the saddle again. Another school year. The cozy months are upon us.

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I would be lying if I said that I wasn’t a tad bit excited. I have already dreamed a little about big, bubbling, pots of chili. I know…totally crazy in light of the temps. I won’t cook that yet. Mister Dirt Road wouldn’t love that. He thinks that chili is strictly for fall and winter unless you’re having a Sonic Coney Dog. lol!

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I’m always excited to get outside a little more on the farm, once the August and September heat passes. Then when that first little nip is in the air? Do you love it too? For all of my self proclaimed summer lovin’ ways….fall pulls one over on me every year.

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Are you guys meal planners for this time of year? I need to post my mom’s deer stir fry recipe. I promised that on IG, so I may just do a whole blog post the next time that I make it. Then…when the men or the ladies or the kiddos bring in that big deer…you will have a great recipe. It is sooooo good and I hadn’t made it for ages until the other night. It was great! Mom won’t care to share her secret. Maybe she needs to be featured on here. That would be fun.

We will chat soon. Praying that your babies and ours have an amazing year. May the Lord shine down on the path of all of us.

Love from the Farmhouse,

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Aww…thanks

29 Wednesday Aug 2018

Posted by Kelli in everyday stuff, heart and soul, Simply...living

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comfort, country life, family, farmhouse, farmhouse style, home, home decor, Jesus

You guys! I have been blogging for six years now! Some of you have been there from the very beginning and some are new to Along the Dirt Road. Whatever the case…thank you! Thanks for joining in and enjoying the ride with us!!!

Although this blog is filled with home decor, and actually all things home, my hope has always been that it would feel like a little stopping off place for any who chose to do so. Like driving down a country road and seeing an old country store. You know that you just have to stop.

One time, years ago, we were heading home from Fox, Arkansas, and did that very thing. Now Fox is out in the middle of what some folks would call God’s country. The folks talk a little slower there…drawing out their words a bit more. Families are very tight knit and it makes you proud to belong, in some form, to a place like that. We went “home” to Fox when it was time to lay our Granny Corrie (Cora) to rest…after all…she was the one that connected us all to each other. Anyway…back to the country store.

I don’t even remember where this place was. What I do remember is how I felt when I stepped inside. The high ceilings were something from years gone by. The creaking wood floor, the displays, just the whole thing felt like I had stepped back in time. My dad was delighted because this trip, going to Fox, was a part of his boyhood. He loved his family deeply…and he was proud to share that with us. It warms my heart to think back on this little stop off. It also makes me miss my dad…more than I can explain to you. But…back to my point…

My dear, sweet, Dirt Roaders…when you stop by here…I want you to feel that. I want the peace of Jesus Christ to radiate through these posts. I want you to be able to take a deep breath with me and maybe even a step back into yesteryear a bit. I want you to feel like you have stepped into a cool, shady, place on a hot summer day. Or…a warm and toasty place…when the world outside is chilly.

My love of antiques stems from that longing. Just to be in touch with a more simple time. An admiration and deep respect for generations before. I am glad that you all are on this journey with me. After all…the more the merrier.

So today…I say…”Aww thanks.” You all are the absolute best and I thank the Lord for you, my readers. May He bless you from your nose to your toes!!!

Love from the Farmhouse,

16 Loads and Whadda Ya Get?

01 Tuesday May 2018

Posted by Kelli in Country Life, everyday stuff, fluffin' the nest

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Clean laundry!!! That’s what you get. I don’t really have 16 loads…but I have our washer swishin’ and our dryer fluffing. I am so thankful for the washer and dryer. I know this isn’t super exciting stuff…but it’s real life. Since I was sick over the weekend I didn’t get much laundry done. It breeds when you take your eyes off of it.

This vintage print hangs in our laundry room. I love it. Hanging pretty things in your laundry room or area is key. After all…it’s pretty much a hangout.

On another note…May 1st. Can you even believe it? This year is zoooooooming by. The sun has been shining here in Southern Missouri the last couple of days. It’s beginning to feel like spring. Just in time for summer. 😉

Do you guys make your own laundry soap? I have been thinking about it. I use the wool dryer balls in the dryer, but I still use liquid detergent. I don’t have front loaders but I do have he machines. I would love it if you would leave me your laundry thoughts. Recipes on homemade soap…bring ’em. Is it worth the hassle? Does it scratch your Gain itch. lol! I know…I know…we don’t need all of that artificial fragrance…but I am a scent lover. Blame this ol’ schnoz on the family tree.

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Don’t worry, Dirt Roaders, I don’t owe my soul to the company store. Or our washer and dryer. lol! Jesus owns that. I do a lot of laundry though. I’m not complaining. It’s a comforting way to serve our family. I have said before…I will take this over walking down to the pond and scrubbing them on a rock. That is what you call doing laundry!

Over here with 16 loads. (Jaaaaay Kaaaaay!)

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Holiday Weekends and All That Jazz

28 Saturday May 2016

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First of all…let me start off to say that here at the Farmhouse we are very thankful to those that have and do serve our country. We also remember our loved ones that have gone to be with Jesus over this weekend. Memorial Day is more than a party to me…yet it is a sweet time to treasure family also. Can you tell how good the Internet is at shaming? That was a long disclaimer. Lol! Whew…

We started off this weekend having supper with some friends. So much fun! We also got to keep our baby nephew and he is all things wonderful. Then we hung out with my brother and his little family for a while. They are so crazy and funny. We love them to pieces! Today was fairly chill (relaxing and calm)…a fun trip to town with the girls, a little family reunion food prep, swimming, and homemade pizzas. They were even gluten free. I need to crawl back on that wagon. Speaking of things in that direction…wish me luck fellow Fibro managers. I am hoping that the swimming helps. I plan to do as much as possible this summer.

So…our holiday weekend has been relaxing so far. I eased away from our tribe for some quiet moments. Moments of reflection. In other words…I am counting my blessings. May you all do the same.

Love from our dirt road to yours,

Kelli