Come with me for a little ride my friends..."HIGHWAY TO THE DANGER ZONE
GONNA TAKE YOU
RIGHT INTO THE DANGER ZONE"
(Kenny Loggins)
Yes my friends come with me, do not be afraid, I am a greatdriver! Yes, I got my drivers license at Sears, it is ok...and
no, it is not fake, my buddies have assured me it is real. My
mom said I could drive but no texting and I'm ok with that...
"Highway to the danger zone"...let her rip!
(Don't look at the hands on the wheel, those are fake hands!)
Hey ma...I'm getting a little scared here...
Ah, don't worry Cougar, I'll take the wheel if he does anything crazy!Ok Mom, but I don't think his beadie little eyes can see very well and
besides that, he drives too dang fast for me!
Oh who cares, I got my Mom to keep me warm... gonna get some zzzzz's.We're off to the farmers place get some hay for the horses, hang on everybody!
The farmer sure has some rough looking dogs, one has a gimpy leg and the other
one has only one ear...I heard the farmer say that a coyote got it!
ER ER ER ER ERRRR!Thats Welcome Home talk from our rooster.
The horses love it when we pull in with a load of hay, they get so excited!As soon as we open the gate to where we store their hay, they head in there
faster than we can get out of the truck to get them out of there.
Oh num num num...wish we could eat in here all the time.
My Hunk-a-do getting things all lined up to unload this big bale of hay.(And yes, that is my shadow in the bottom taking pictures of my honey,
thats my job you know.)
Hook the chain to the corral post and one, two, three, out it comes!Landing in the perfect spot...is there anything we can't do honey?
Guess not...team work, we're good at that. I think raising our 8 kids
together taught us that. ( We had 2 of these big bales in the truck.)
Hi Mom...Am I rolling in the loose hay? Who me? No, not me,I wouldn't do that! I'm just laying here out of the sun.
Ahhh, ok, you caught me! But Mom, you gotta try this, it is somekind of wonderful! It scratches all my itches just perfect...ahhh.
And then I'm goin shake it all off so you can pet me...wait a minute...I feel a shake comin on..watch out!!!
Mr. Red and Jeff are getting anxious for some of that new hay...come on throw it right into the feeder..come on!
Thanks for coming along for the ride and the bale of hay ladies!
And now for a yummy recipe that I just know you will love!
"HOMEMADE TWIX BARS"Make the base first;
1 cup flour
(cake flour if you like)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
Mix and then press into a
9x9 pan...bake at 325' for 20 min.
Filling;
In a pan, 1/2 cup butter
2 T. corn syrup
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and
stir for 5 min. Pour over hot base.
Chill 1 hour in fridge.
Now, melt in microwave, 1 min. at
a time a large (100g.) Cadbury milk
chocolate bar. Pour this over the filling.
Cool and let set up. Cut and enjoy!
Our daughter Lindsey on the right and her husband Michael withtheir baby Sophia, along with their friend and realtor Larz Askeroth.
This is the day they signed the papers for their new home. Lindsey said they
felt so nervous but they look pretty calm and happy to me, and now they
are just loving the new home.
See that fake rock at the bottom of the picture, well...The other day as my other daughter and family were visiting
Lindsey and was time to go, so they packed up the baby and loaded
things into the car...but where was their little boy Caleb?
They all looked all over and were starting to feel a bit panicky.
One of them lifted the rock...and there he was! All that time he's been
hiding in such a good hiding spot that no one was going to find him!
And they nearly didn't...Kids!
And before I go, I wanted to share this about us women...
I love that and it is so true. Thank goodness for good women everywhere!
No matter if we are of different faiths, we have so much in common too.
There are so many good women of every faith everywhere, doing a great
job of raising and loving their families and that is what it's all about.
Have a great rest of the week my friends, sending you my love and hugs!
64 comments:
Hi Julie, Very cute post and I enjoyed your beautiful pets. The horses are just magnificent! That Twix bar sounds so delicious. One of my favorite sweets! So glad your daughter and her family love their new home. Hope you enjoy the rest of the week.
Oh, Julie I so enjoyed this post. I laughed at your little doggie driving. The horses are just beautiful and the recipe looks delish. My boys like Twix bars so I am going to surprise them with this recipe.
How exciting for your daughter and her sweet family to be moving into their first home. As the mother of boys I had to laugh at Caleb's hiding spot. Although I can understand how it would cause a panicky moment.
Your farm is so beautiful. Such happy animals. This was a very fun post. The twix dessert looks wonderful too. xo,
Love that little saying at the bottom. :)
I'm making those twix bars...oh yum!
Cute little new house! Laughed at the fake rock! :)
That is a huge hay bale..it's as big as your truck! lol! The driver is adorable!
Everything looks so good. Yummy good hay, good lookin' horses, well fed dogs, and oh........the homemade twix bars. I gained five pounds just looking at them.
oh these look so good,I'm sorry I'm commenting on the twix bars,, you know me go for the goodies,, the dogs are so sweet,,gosh you have a little slice of heaven you do,,the horses look so healthy and happy,,
Wow, Julie! That is a huge bale of hay! I had to show John the photo because I did not realize they were so big. When you are driving down the road and see the bales from a distance they look about the size of a trash can.
Very sweet traveling companions :)
And the recipe looks awesomely delicious!
Cute little pets. Aren't they so much fun. I bet your hubby enjoys having a photographer with him. That is almost scary about the rock thing. SO true about "women".
Loading up that hay looked like fun and don't you just love the antics of dogs. I can't imagine having 3. I find Kane a hand-full. Your daughter's new home is gorgeous. They must be so proud. Drop by tomorrow for a give-away, Julie. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4
This gave me a sweet memory tucked deeply in my brain, of helping my Grandparents pick up hay for their horses, during my summer stays in Texas... Oh what a sweet memory. I can even smell it (ironically i just sneezed too!). I would get in a car driven by a dog..tee hee♥
Thanks for this lovely post... I love the recipe and Strength of Women quote from your Elder.
Your animals are adorable! :)
Well that was a nice adventure around the ranch. Love the dogs.
I have made that TWIX recipe before...AWESOMENESS IN A PAN!
Julie, I am still laughing at your
"Top Gun" driver! You did such a cute job of writing and photographing that little scene! LOL! The Twix bar recipe looks delicious! Congratulations to your daughter and SIL! Caleb is already having fun! LOL! blessings to you and yours ~ tanna
That is a darling post! I love your ranch. It looks like work well worth every minute. Those animals depend on you for sure.
I hope the dog doesn't text and drive. He looks a little shifty ya know.
i just love all of your animals. i was going to tell you how beautiful your horses are but then i got sidetracked drooling over the twix bars, i'm gonna have to make me some!
Love your dogs. Those Homemade Twix bars look delish! The fake rock hiding place is so funny. It sounds like something my now 16 year old would have done when he was a toddler!
Blessings,
Lorilee
I'll second that "thank goodness for good women everywhere" !!!!
Hope you have a blessed tomorrow
Your land is beautiful. homemade twix bars sound delicious. i bet your pup drives better than some folks i know. ; )
What a great set if pictures. Love the dogs, horses, roosters...we just don't see that here in Sunland.
That is one big bale of hay...I'm always taking pictures of my dearest too.
The dessert looks marvelous.
Great post.
Love ya!
Hi Julie,
I loved this post!
That bale of hay was almost as big as your truck! gee!
I love how you take your dogs a long too in the car. Mine love to go bye-bye even if its just around the yard! The story of that little guy hinding is precious! Your recipes are always the BEST!
Hugs, Ann
Now that is a bail of hay!!! What a fun trip to get it too! Love all your creatures Julie! Thanks for another fab recipe!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Your life there looks like such fun, all those animals, taking charge! At least you got the room for it all. Every time I see that cherry pie on the side, I want a slice!
Julie,
such adventures for you in your life; new homes, dogs driving cars, dogs rolling in hay; sounds lovely!
I enjy reading about your life...the twix bars looks yummy :)
Great post, Julie- Your love of life shines through in every word..in every praise for your pets and your Hunk-a-do..lol
That recipe is one I will surely try and I love to see your kids pictures here! Have a wonderful Wednesday- xo Diana
Isn't it amazing how much our four legged friends become extended members of our family :) So sweet!
Looks like another delicious recipe.
I've been wanting to give these 'twix bars' a try, so thanks much for posting the recipe !
Hope you all have a great week and no more little ones hiding under 'rocks' :)
Looks like you had a wild ride yesterday too! Glad you made it home safe. Congrats to the kids on their new home, and on finding Caleb! Whew...
Now it's off to make some twix. Well, maybe I'll wait until I have an event. I'll tell you, with all your great recipes I'll never lose weight. :)
Blessings, Debbie
What a cute post and I sure did enjoy the trip. I was a little nervous at first when I saw that cute driver.LOL
Congrats to the kids and their new home, it looks wonderful.
Have a nice day.
Hi Sweet Julie!
How much fun to be on a farm...
surrounded by furry~friends!
And those Twix Bars...look fab!
I know those were a hit around the farm!
ENJOY the day!
Hugs from Bainbridge!
xo
Twix bars are one of our favorite things around our house. I'll have to give this recipe a try!
Looks like you are finally having some nice weather too and that you are out and enjoying it!
My aunt and her daughter had a horse when I was growing up and his name was Jeff too. They would ride him in our town's July 4th parade.
"The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire." ~Sharon Ralls Lemon
Always busy and having fun with your critters! Thanks for the twix recipe. I think I'll share it at our family reunion next month.
BEAR sends this msg to COUGAR:
let me know next time you're rolling in that hay...that's my all time favorite thing to do :D
that, and driving my dad's truck :D
love this post Julie...from the pets to the recipe to the piece on women...you rock!!!
BEAR HUGS
~victoria~
Gosh girl.. what a great post..
although I dont think i want a ride..lol.. but how cute.. I loved the picture of your dog rolling in the hay..(even though he swears he isnt,lol) and to top it off those home made twix.. omg.. they loooooook awesome..
Love that post.. great pics.. beautiful horses.. and perrty doggies... love ya friend.. happy farming...
Greetings Julie,
Oh your pups are so delightful!...those are contented pets :) We too, take our shih tzu with us, when we go pretty much ANYWHERE...head out the window, ears blow in the wind...ahhhh...happiness!
It has been so VERY long between visits...Life is rather busy these days. Thanks for popping by for a cuppa. Have a Blessed Wednesday...Rosie
Miss Julie ... YOU are one of those "good women"! I love how much you enjoy your life, your children, your husband, your home, your surroundings, your animals, and BAKING! It is a delight to witness! xoxo
Thanks for taking us along on your hay run, Miss Julie! What fun... but I don't know if I trust that driver or not.... *giggle*
I have been craving something chocolate all day, and you go and put that yummy recipe on here and make my mouth water! *UGH*
I must make these immeiately!
Your daughter and son-in-law have a gorgeous new home...
Hahahaha! What a great post! Thanks for makig me smile, Julie:)
~Cindy
That's how I unload my hay too!
I have a post sunk into the ground that I back up to, hook to the hay, and off I go!
I love your puppies and ponys!!
what a fun little adventure that was. I had no idea you could get your license at Sears, I'll have to see if Duke wants one.
Delicious treat you served us also.
Well Julie! You redecorated in my absence! Looking very nice around here.
LOVE all the animal photos! Hardly recognize Cougar with his hair cut!
Hi Julie!
I love the farm - I love farm work - I guess I'm a just a farm girl at heart too?!
Your dogs are so cute! What would we do without them?
Your treats are seriously so yummy! Have you ever considered writing a cookbook? I'm serious! Last week, I made your Cinnamon Roll care, and truly, it was to die for, my family absolutely adored it! I make your ww bread all the time, it's also a favorite, so yummy!
Fun home-spun post... :0)
Hugs,
Barb
first of all I want to fix these Twix bars -- oh my goodness yummy..
Now as for the driver he got you there safe and home safe so I guess he will be driving again - wink!
Grateful for your words about women.. we sure do need each other - for always. hugs
julie!!! what a wonderful post with alllll of your wonderful critters! i love it!
now about that rock...how did he get under that?
hugs to you and thank you for being such a great blog friend and for the chuckles.
xoxo
becky
8 kids?
Amazing!
Bless you heart.
What a wonderful post Julie,, fun time for all, and it looks like the driver had everything under control.
What a great recipe, and beautiful tribute to us women, and thank you for your thoughts about us too.You are so precious.
Best wishes to your family's new home.
I am always amazed at how children can find so many hiding places,
Enjoy your day.
Hugs,
Sue
I was thinking of you this morning. Why? Cause I decided to have cherry pie salad for breakfast...lol.
This is a cute post, Julie. Thanks for taking us on the hay run...the driver didn't scare me too much. lol The recipe looks yummy, too. You always have the best recipes! Have a great day. ~Cheryl
You have such a gorgeous place! What a beautiful site out your front windows. Very peaceful with your view of the horses!
The round bales of hay fascinate me, they are all square here. It's so nice seeing different views of your pretty life...:)
Thanks for sharing!
Bless your sweet heart!
xoxo...Gloria
So many great things in one post! Love it! I can't believe what a good hiding place Caleb(I have a grandson named Caleb also:)) found!?! WOW. When my 3-year-old grandson plays hide n' seek he calls out the entire time, "Come and find me grandma!" :)
What a delectable recipe!
Cute post..........loved all the pictures. :) Stop over at my farm and say hi.
Love love love your dogs! Beautiful horses and no more snow! Lovely thoughts too...
love you back.
Sorry I haven't been by...been so busy! I love the hay-hauling pics. I've spent many hours doing just that except that when I was young the bales were much smaller...
I SOO want one of those twix bars!
Sandy
Love all the photos! Dogs are just the best aren't they? So cute...
xo
Pat
Thanks for taking us along on the ride to feed the horses! And your dogs are such characters!! The recipe looks wonderful!! Thank you for your kind comments. Before I read your note and remembered your church's view on tea and coffee, I didn't even think that I might be excluding a whole bunch of my favorite bloggers from my giveaway because it was tea related.. It just didn't even cross my mind. But I will remember the next time I plan something like this, and make sure to do something more inclusive.
You always have such uplifting and happy posts Julie!
Love your dogs, your horses and congrats to the young couple on their first home!
Very exciting indeed!
Hugs to you,
Cindy
Oh Julie, you are just horrible for my hips!! Homemade twix bars??? And I can get all those ingredients here in Norway....YEAH!! Not very often I can find all the ingredients so this was fun! Will have to try those sometime. Today we made peanut butter blossoms. Can´t get hershey kisses here but I used chocolate cut in chunks...works just as well! See.....I am just as bad for my hips as you...hehehe...
Your dogs are so adorable and your horses are gorgeous! Do you and your husband trail ride? I want chickens but haven´t been able to talk the Captain into any.....yet....maybe someday!
Have a wonderful day!! :-))
I feel like I just went along with you to get that hay! I'm feeling a little tired! :) Cute pictures. I love the quote by Elder Cook.
Julie,
I just loved everything about this post. It made me smile today!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Please wish your husband a Happy Father's Day from me. :-)
Many Blessings,
Jill
I love speaking for the animals too Julie! lol
Your pets are so sweet!
My husband is a driving instructor in case you need any help training those dogs to drive...:)
Your daughter & her husbands new home is gorgous!!
Deborah xoxo
Hi Julie!
My dog Muffin LOVED to sit on my lap and "drive." I miss her so much...
Your animals must LOVE your home and land. What a beautiful place you have...all the way around!
...right down to the "welcome home" rooster!
Your Twix bars are awesome looking... what amazing things a can of condensed milk can do!
It's the "quicker fixer upper!"
Have a super weekend dear!
*Maria
Hi Julie,
I was a bit nervous at first, going anywhere with that beady-eyed fellow was a bit scary! Ièm with the dog in the back seat, only I would have been hiding my head under my paws.
You are so much fun!
I love the scenes of your farm, makes me want to live in the country again.
Have a great weekend, my friend.
Love and hugs, Cindy
Another wonderful post. It's apparent that you love your critters and they are so well cared for. Thank you much for your thoughtful and caring comments on the passing of my beloved Kirby. Still struggling to cope but have every faith that all will be well eventually. Wishing you a happy day.
What an incredible feeling from your blog....I don't think I have ever had the spirit reach out to me from another family quite so completely.
That is such a cute post! I have a recipe for twix bars but it is different I am thinking. Will check it out.
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