I thought I'd show you what all goes into juicing "Mike's" grapes. Michael, my husband planted the grapes and he "prunes" them most years. Then I get to water them, weed them, pick them (sometimes I get a little help) and finally juice them which theis year was a light year. It only took me 1 and a half days instead of 2 full days. I canned about 70 bottles. Then I get to clean up. Does something here seem perhaps "not fair?":) But we DO all enjoy the grapes during the long winter months. They are great for the heart! Then when I see them stored in my storage room----AAAAHHHHH! So GLAD to be done!

Why do we can at home?

Why do we can at home? When I'm in the middle of it---I seriously always try to remember "why am I doing this?" I guess for the satisfaction of "seeing" that something great HAS been accomplished after an EXTREMELY long day of hard work and a kitchen that looks like a hurricane has hit.

Our third child, second son just returned from his Ohio mission in August. He is engaged and getting married November 8th, 2008 to Ali Kesler. We love you Chaz!

For Your Health

I'm kindof a health nut fanatic so I'm doing a health corner. Here it is...

Today's subject is "the good ol' Apple"

Apples are rich in iron and phosphorus, 2 minerals that are good for the brain, liver and bowels.
The acid makes itself digestible and helps digest other foods.
It aids in constipation by eating 1 a night before bedtime.
When peeled and grated it relieves flatulence and diarrhea. (hey, hey, love this one)
They help rid the teeth of plaque.
Unsweetened apple cider can be used against gout and rheumatism.
They are thought to help with memory loss. Eat an apple a day with 1 teaas. honey and 1 cup of milk.

Put one in a sack of potatoes and it will keep them from sprouting.
It keeps brown sugar moist.
It will keep cookies moist in the cookie jat.
Add lemon juice to an apple recipe if the apples lack tartness.

And you thought it only kept the doctor away........

Great Tips for Our Health

This week: Apples

Because my kindergartener talked about Johnny Appleseed last week and because I ran across this in the "Farmer's Almanac" it's worth a look at...

Apples are rich in iron and phosphorus, 2 minerals that are good for the brain, liver and bowels.

The acids in the apple make itself digestible and assists in the digestion of other foods. It can aid in the cure and prevention of constipation. Also helps neutralize the effects of rich, fatty foods.

For constipation, eat one before bedtime every night.

When peeled and grated, it relieves flatulence and diarrhea.

It helps rid teeth of plaque.

Apple cider can be used against gout and rheumatism.

They are thought to help with memory loss. Eat an apple a day with 1 teas. honey and 1 cup of milk.

An apple in a sack of potatoes will prevent the potatoes from sprouting.

It will keep brown sugar moist.

It will keep cookies moist in a cookie jar.

Add lemon juice to an apple recipe if the apples lack tartness.

*****And you thought your mom was just telling you to all these years for nothing****

My favorite Quotes

I love to put quotes up on our refrigerator so the family has a positive to go about their day with and my favorite quote this week is.....
But I came to learn that God never shows us something we aren't ready to understand.
Instead, He lets us see what we need to see,
when we need to see it.
He'll wait until our eyes and hearts are open to Him,
and then when we're ready,
He will plant our feet on the path that's best for us...
but it's up to us to do the walking.