Sweet blue iris . . . on a summer day . . .
down on my grandparent's farm . . . pure joy!!!

Hello, Again!

My goodness, it's been a looooong time since I posted here!  Life has had it's ups and downs, twists and turns, aaannd I've decided to try blogging again.  Basically my life is still the same, except that my precious little kitty, Peanut- my constant companion for 13 lovely years- recently had to be put to sleep.  My heart is healing, but ohhh so slowly.

Guess Who's Turning 12 Today?!?!?

Somebody pretty special around here is having a birthday today!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PEANUT!!!

Birthday boy is turning 12 years old today!

Can we say "PAR-TAY!  PAR-TAY!"

Time to break out the kitty treats,

catnip, special "birthday cake",

and his present . . . snowball pompoms!

(Shhhhh . . . that's a secret!)

Perfect for the major blizzard we're gonna have today!

My precious little furry buddy is a

rescue kitty!  He came to share my heart and home about

10+ years ago - from the local Humane Society shelter.  The police had picked him up from wandering the streets - and brought him there.  And am I ever thankful to the Lord that they did!

From what I understand - he apparently lost his first home in a fire, and must have run away scared - poor little guy!!  But now he is the sweetest, happiest little fella -

lovingly nicknamed "The Boss" by my friends and neighbors!

(((((Hugs))))) little buddy - your Mommy loves you!!

A Light in the Darkness . . .

Every Shabbat we light a special candle, or two . . . 

It reminds us that Yeshua (Jesus)  is the Light of the World,

and since believers are His children,

we too are a light in this dark world.

May we walk as children of the light,

always pointing others to Him.

Shabbat Shalom!

Today was messy . . . ;)

Today was messy . . . 

(Just keepin' it real here, folks!)

Today was FUN!!!

But tomorrow will be

a RESTFUL one!

Friday is always Preparation Day for Shabbat . . . 

so it can get a little crazy . . . and messy . . .

and somehow everything turns out well in spite of it all!

Today I made the traditional Challah bread

and will share my favorite recipe, plus tips on how to make

these cute Challah rolls

next week, so stay tuned!  Until then . . . 

May the Lord bless you and keep you!

Shabbat Shalom!

Shabbat Blessings!

The Shabbat candle has been lit -

time once again to celebrate the first of G-d' s feasts 

and to rest in Him after a busy week!

May His Light fill your heart and home tonight!

Shabbat Shalom!

Shabbat Shalom! Happy 6th Night of Hanukkah!

Tonight is VERY special - 

not only is it Shabbat

(the first feast day that Adonai gave us)

but it is also the 6th Night of Hanukkah!

It has been a joyful celebration 

of God's blessings and light all week

here at Little Prairie Home!

And tonight is even more special because

it is two holidays in one!

Lots of good food

(gotta love latkes with sour cream & applesauce! Mmmm!)

Great music, and friends!

So, from my little patch of prairie

to your sweet home -

Happy Hanukkah!

Shabbat Shalom!