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Sunday, May 15, 2016

We've Come A Long Way Since The First Day Of Spring 2013



Of Our Home 
When It Was Owned
By The Former Owner:

Notice there are no doors on the shed. We hired a retired Vet to replace them.
They were taken by my neighbor who reported them to our security office for violations of our HOA. The former owner also allowed this home to go into foreclosure. I feel that his irresponsible behavior lead to a blessing for my family and I. We were able to purchase the home for less than half of what he paid for it.  Thankfully the sale price fell into the range where I was able to purchase it without a mortgage.  I thank GOD daily for leading me here to this home that my family and I have been able to treat with tender loving care! This home and community is such a wonderful blessing!

Noticing that the Hydrangea are in bloom I am to assume this photo was taken in early June.

Just look at the size of the weeds in the front yard

Then the owner decided to take care of all the weeds and the grass by spraying a strong weed killer all over it! This home is uphill from an in-ground pool across the street.  After we purchased the home we replaced the electric lamp on the post with a solar one.


 The following are photos after I purchased the home on March 20, 2013:


HOME SWEET HOME 


Still a work in progress!

We have plans to purchase two dogwood, one pink, one white for the center of this front yard, and more flowering bushes for the gardens under the over hang of the house and to the right of the walk. The walk will be done by next weekend should the rain let up! 

New window baskets this year!
 


We replaced scroungy shrubs with these fluted urns last year.




We hired a retired Vet to replace the shed doors in 2013.







"I want to encourage homemakers of all ages to turn their hearts back home and create a warm and cozy nest for their loved ones. We can't control what happens in the world, but we can do a lot of things to make sure our home is safe, secure and filled with comfort, joy and love. It's all about blessing those who are dear to our hearts!" Aunt Ruthie ~ Sugar Pie Farmhouse 






Thank you Lord for all these blessings!











 





Yes, we've come a long way in three years!



Upper Level Living Room





Master Bedroom Upper Level



The view from the master bedroom May2016.

Dining Area Upper Level


Kitchen Upper Level
Guest Room Upper Level

 Upper Level Bathroom

 The Family Room Lower Level


  Guest Room Lower Level






Sunday, May 8, 2016

Happy Mother's Day!


My daughters and I chose to celebrate Mother's Day yesterday at the amazing Dutchway Restaurant in Myerstown, PA. The Dutchway is run by a Mennonite family and they honor the Sabbath Day by closing on Sundays.  Therefore their Grand Mother's Day Buffet with Prime Rib and Ham at the carving station and all the other delicious and comforting homemade food on the buffet is held on Saturday the Eve before Mother's Day. My wonderful husband Roger foot the bill for all of us to honor us as Moms and an extended family he inherited when he married me in Nineteen Ninety-Three.



                                           






 We had such a wonderful day and lots of yummy food & fun!



The Dutchway has so many gorgeous flowers and this lovely fountain!
Roger bought me two lovely hanging baskets that I will put in the front window baskets on our home.


The ride home was so beautiful & the sun finally was shining brightly!  What a gorgeous day!
 






 Arriving Home!



 I received several lovely gifts, a Gerber Daisy from the Dutchway, Shabby  Chic Lantern, gorgeous card, and Toblerone candy from Jamiann & family, A huge hearty Azalea bush for my front garden from Jennifer & family, and a cross and homemade card from my granddaughter Abigayle. I feel so special and blessed!
  


 There will never be another as precious as my Mother!

Ruth Marie Dunwell