Saturday, April 12, 2008

CAN I BE MY MAMA'S DAUGHTER?


I can't say my mama would be proud, cause she never did understand my affinity for "old", "vintage", "land", or "gardening/farming". And she most certainly would not understand the chickens. Or the 4 cats, one Golden Retriever, numerous ducks, and the turtle.
Can't say that I really understand it myself. Mom always thought I was born in the wrong century. More like Laura Ingalls than the city girl she raised.
Regardless...here I am today.
All I can say is, I must be full of self esteem if I dare to publish such an unflattering photo of myself.
None the less...this is the real deal.
I took my new veggie seeds, and threw on a sweatshirt of Farmboy's , an old hat, a pair of mittens, an apron(cause I needed the extra pockets), and my chicken shoes (a VERY old pair of Keds) and hightailed it out to the potager...
In the rain.
In the cold.
Does anyone out there know what the combination of cold and rain does to one's glasses?
Fog and blur.
Oh...by the way...
Can you tell I've lost nearly 10#?....I didn't think so.

While I'm out there I might as well check the hen house for eggs...yup.
That's where the apron pockets come in handy.

And, while I'm at it, best go collect the mail.
Down the long driveway, praying no one drives by as I approach the mailbox.
See above photo for reason to avoid strangers.
Scary.

Multi-tasking...that's what I'm all about!

Can you tell I'm geeked about spring?
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16 comments:

HomemakerAng said...

I LOVE THIS PHOTO!!! you are still cute as ever!
xxox

Amy said...

CUTE! you're CUTE! ahhh the apron, the eggs the hat the smile(when I lived like you, I remember the mailbox at the end of the long driveway) hoping no one would zoom by! hahahahhahahhah! now my mail comes through a little slot in my front door!

Carolyn said...

Loving the Outfit!

I was just surfin' the blogs and stopped by for a visit.

Great Blog!

Carolyn

Katie Zeller said...

Love the outfit....
I can totally relate - thankfully we have no neighbors...who can see over the hedge...

Aunt Jenny said...

You are so cute Cyn!!!! I KNOW I have scared my neighbors with some of my "get-ups"...so you arn't alone. That is a cute apron by the way!!!!

Rosa said...

You're too cute. Multi-task, isn't that every woman's middle name? Love the apron, dawling.

Terri said...

I love, love, love your apron! Did you make it yourself?
Terri

Mindy said...

Great picture!!! You've been a busy lady!! I noticed on your playlist you listen to much of the same music that I do! Jeremy Riddle is awesome!!!
Blessings my friend,
Mindy

savvycityfarmer said...

this was the visual I got every time I went to my gram's home...she even lived on the edge of town and would venture out like this to tackle the weeding and the yard duties all the while the pork chops sizzled in the black skillet for supper and the tater's simmered in the pan...

truth be told I think it takes until yur' mid fifties to not care anymore what the town folks think!


the countdown is on...


we'll soon be gracing your nice long driveway...if you want I can bring in the mail

Anonymous said...

I love your life..what a life to be you. Love the photo also and the fresh eggs yum yum. Nothing better.

Susan @ Blackberry Creek said...

My first visit to your blog, and I love it. That photo of you is too darn cute.

kansasrose said...

You're a doll! Love the apron and outfit. Yes! I can tell ya lost weight! YOU rock! xxxooo

Tea said...

What a great picture of you! Love it!

tea
xo

Mindy said...

Hi Cyn, Just wanted to answer your question about what I will be teaching on. It will be Ephesians 2 "But God"..and His mercy!! I have never done this before...so I have been pressing into Him more and more! I would love to share more with you if you'd like...can you email me and we can share!!
BLessings my friend,
Mindy

Unknown said...

Hi :) I found your blog from a fellow blogger.. your kitties are so cute :) LOVE your sweet faced dog!

Homemaker's Heart said...

I Love it!! A picture to cherish. I hope the weather is warming up there. Chris is taking the plastic off the windows as I type. Hopefully this summer we will be getting new windows.

I've missed blogging.

God's peace,
Dee