Stockton’s Deer

Monday, November 17 –

Nathan and Stockton went hunting together tonight. Stockton shot this nice 8-point buck.

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November Snow

Sunday, November 16 –

A cold snap brought some pretty snow cover that lasted a day or two. The kids enjoyed bringing out the hot chocolate and warm blankets. It certainly got everyone in a holiday mood.

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Marian’s Photo Shoot

Atlanta took some darling shots of Marian on one of the vintage-style photo prop metal beds that they make and sell. You may have seen them on facebook already, but I thought they were worth re-posting here. If you’d like to see more of their items, shop here.

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Shower for Lora

Sunday, November 9, 2014 –

We traveled to Lubbock this afternoon to attend a shower for my niece. It was nice to see so many that I hadn’t seen in a while.

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Early November Sky Pics

November 4, 6 & 8, 2014 –

Cold and blue sunset on Tuesday, Nov 4th.

Cold and blue sunset on Tuesday, Nov 4th.

 

Rising full moon on Thursday, Nov 6

Rising full moon on Thursday, Nov 6

Unusual sunrise with progressively changing colors. Saturday morning, Nov 8th.

Unusual sunrise with progressively changing colors. Saturday morning, Nov 8th.

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Professor Shannon’s Laboratory

Monday, November 3 –
Carolina was having a little fun today. She was conducting some experiments in the kitchen. Then she typed up her results.
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She did manage to come up with some edible muffins that were quite good. She called them, “Goofy Calabration Muffins 94,000” or G.C.M. 94. Here’s the recipe:

G.C.M. 94

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oil

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oatmeal

honey

salt

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Photo Doubletake

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Aren’t these amazing old photographs? Do you recognize anyone? You must read Atlanta’s latest blog post and see what fun they’ve been up to in Tennessee.

 

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Interesting Garden Photos

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The green leaves of a potted apricot tree seem to be reaching up to shake hands with the purple leaves above it.

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Our bale-to-the-acre cotton. Unfortunately, it’s just the one plant.

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Largest garden spider I’ve ever seen.

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Fresh mint for drying and more tomatoes!

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