Tuesday, July 31, 2012

That's all folks!

a
mama's tractor
in the
Ogden 24th Parade

July 31st brings us to the end of
 Americana 101

It was fun being patriotic the whole month
celebrating
red
white
 blue

a Papa's tractor


and more
and more
and more

On the 24th my youngest son was coming to pick up his dad and go to the parade in Ogden,
a tradition when my four children were babes
only sometimes
I sent Mr. roses
and stayed home in the peace.

but then we quit
for a good reason...

Horses. Horses and more Horses.
not that we don't like horses
it's just the fabulous floats we were
spoiled with in our younger days
just never showed up.

I emailed 3 friends the night before and said that no matter
what I was NOT going to the parade.

Little did I know...

Morning of the 24th
8:00 a.m.
our daughter/husband and 4 children come walking in.

Middle son/wife and baby were next.

Then Oldest son/wife and 2 children.
all from out of town.

Youngest son was so busy speeding
to get here first,
he got pulled over
arrived last.

How could I not go???
A
complete suprise
pulled off perfectly.

It was a little rainy
but so nice to be with my family,
all of them
even if the parade was
D_ _ b.


Someone suggested a tailgate lunch
Burger bar in Roy
How easy was that?
No fussing over fancy
red
white
blue
salads and desserts
or even going to the grocery store.
Oh those greasy deep fried
onion rings and mushrooms
mmmmm!

what I am really saying is
SOMETIMES
isn't the spur of the moment
some of the
best of times?
You do it
you know what I man.

I
will remember
the parade of July 2012
the year my family got me back...
but
I'm NOT
going again
thank you.
(i'm on to you all now)

It was so nice today
as we watched one of our grandchildren
taking in her swim lessons.
she waved
smiled
hugged
and posed for photo's.


And because I am a shopkeeper
who follows the law
quarterly sales taxes got mailed today!
so
 American...
taxes

Saturday, July 28, 2012

AMERICANA 101...things that help keep us United

Childhood innocence


Being proud
to display our stripes
in the most elegant ways


Big bang celebrations... 
hot as a firecracker weather



Dressing for a parade




Being able to worship how we please
and knowing God is with us always



the battles never end

we all fight a battle of
somekind
everyday
don't we?



It's been really fun
americana 101
and now we look forward
with alot of
anticipation
to
FARMHOUSE
in August

Enjoy
your summer days
as they go by
far to quickly
right?

Find your nearest
Farmers Market next week.
(fresh picked produce)
we enjoyed
25th street in Ogden
this morning.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

AMERICANA...BIG SALE 25% ALL THIS WEEK


As Carl and I were
working into the shop
 new antique display pieces
it became apparent
 that there is just too much stuff
in the shop
 in order to
 get ready for our next season


THUS...A BIG SALE
was born...
kind of a
"spur of the moment thingy"

thursday. friday. saturday
10:30-5:30
this week

Sale is this:
25% off everything
even consignment

10% more off yellow tagged sale items
good news!

There are a few new antique pieces of furniture
which will not be on sale at all.
sorry.

the 75% off room has more items added to it
yeah!

Help us out
come buy some stuff
and give us some more room

we have been fortunate this year to be able to buy
lots of estate items
it sure does help having those extra days
to collect, clean stuff up, have a family life
plus take care of ourselves.

thanks for your support

see you this week!

Screw up my world



it happens to us
doesn't it?

With my workroom having it's make-over
I'm definitly confused!

Monday, July 23, 2012

AMERICANA 101...get your 'DALE EVANS' on tomorrow


Utah's
BIG Days of 47 parade
rodeo and celebrations

July 24th
 are upon us now


Get your
'Dale Evans'
style on



reflect
celebrate
respect your heritage


Have some...

 patriotic treats

these look a bit...harmless




Just one more week
 of celebrating
AMERICANA
on our blog

oops- I missed last week
you know how it is!



August
theme for the month:

"Farmhouse style"


can't wait

really!

preparing now...

 barn pickin's
have been going on.

Greensmoothiegirl
Robyn from Utah
suggested Southwest Quinoa Salad
for a refreshing summer recipe

 on her website you can go to it from our bloglist

ALWAYS
when cooking quinoa soak and rinse
OR
it will be bitter
and you will not like it.
It reminds you of a grain
but
it's a super plantseed protein.

It's super healthy for you and your loved ones.

See you
thursday. friday. saturday.
11:00-5:30
this week

Monday, July 16, 2012

AMERICANA 101...Made in the USA






buy
"American made"
whenever possible
because
it matters...
of course,
you
know that!



all photo's here
are from pinterest pins

Saturday, July 14, 2012

AMERICANA 101...the AMERICAN way

Good morning ...
couldn't wait to tell you the news


the 4th of July
TOMATO's
turned red
right on time

that's how they were shared

how come the
FIRST tomato
of the season
tastes
so good?




anticipation...
for the FIRST batch of
SALSA
to be made
(time to be gathering the jars)


FIRST photo
with the
SUNFLOWERS
(at uncle rons)
soon to be
towering way
above
them.
ahh...
the natural
vitamin D

farm freshness
like a new coat of red paint
can make you feel


FIRST ZUCCINNI
of way tooo many
to come

FIRST TIME
 looking in the chicken coop
for...

the FIRST EGG of the morning
even the chicken clucks
with delight

FIRST time HOE-ING
really it's a prop
 to HOLD HER UP in
the hot sun ,
She's melllllting!

FIRST
 ROOTBEER FLOAT
of the
summer
*just a mini*
for me
thank  you



When was the last time
you tried something
for the FIRST time?

go ahead
DO IT
it's the
AMERICAN WAY!




Thursday, July 12, 2012

AMERICANA 101...number games we live

Gas pricing games

Strike 1. Strike 2. Strike 3.
YOUR OUT

Traditional bingo


What's your average?


All American

go ahead.
play bingo.
this month.

Number products
20% off this week