Photos of a Farm Life - InstaFriday

We have been enjoying late Spring type weather and temps this week in Georgia.  The downfall is our pollen count is through the roof! Over 9000 on Tuesday. Seriously?!  My car is red with a lemon yellow glaze over it.  I feel as if I am breathing in pollen and blowing it out like a smoker's cloud.

A beautiful week for our University's Spring Break.  I'm sure our students enjoyed it!  However, the rest of us were stuck inside working.  

Saturday my gorgeous 20 year old daughter attended a friend's party.  She asked me to snap her photo beforehand.  This is 'dressed up' for her.  She usually sports a t-shirt with jeans or shorts.   Sunday me and the Farmer were treated to a rare afternoon of 'free' time.  Which doesn't happen very often with a 4 year old.  First we had lunch....

Then we headed over to pick up some garden supplies and a few herb plants.  I am going to try my hand at a small herb garden.

Then we did what everyone else does round here on pretty Sunday afternoons (that is if they ain't nappin')...

drove slow around country roads.  Me singing loudly to the radio until I yelled STOP...I want a picture of

moo cows.  

After our free time we hauled the youngen down to the spillway for some fun of his own.  Wading, moving logs and tossing rocks in the water.  

He was so muddy at the end of the day; he had to strip down to his undies on the back porch before heading straight for a bath.  

That's what little boys do.

My small city still has a downtown square, with sidewalk cafe's, a coffee shop and quaint bookstore.
The plus about all this warm weather in March is I am already wearing these...

New comfy sandals from Target.  I even painted my toes.  To see the rest of my thrifty outfits, check out THIS POST.

Welcoming Spring to Georgia, with heat and through the roof pollen counts.
One of the thrift outfits I wore to work this week.

If I'm gonna hit a traffic jam...

Well it better be a tractor man.

It's a boy! or maybe it's a girl!  We don't know yet.

The newest addition to the farm.  Another baby turkey hatched last night.  We are waiting on hopefully 2 others to make their debut.  There you have a small peek into my life;  from our little college town to country roads, and right on down to our thrifty simple farm.
Want to follow my crazy life on InstaGram?  Catch me at Sherri9

How was your week?

Christmas Open House Tour 2011

Welcome to the Roop House 2011 Christmas Tour

On December 3rd, the historic Roop House once again opened it's doors to the public for their 3rd Annual Open House all decked out in Holiday style.

If you followed my little ole blog last year, you know my first visit was for the Historical Society's 2nd Annual Open House Tour.  You can read and see photos from last year HERE and HERE.

I didn't take as many photos this year, but be prepared, this is still photo overload!

So I won't say much, just pour yourself a mug of hot apple cider and enjoy.
Get ready because this is MUCH more exciting than what little bit of decorating I've done this year. ;-)

They always have a Santa and Mrs. Claus available for photos.

Of course, Booger Bear talked to Santa.  In fact, he told him about our 'elf on the shelf'.

Cute huh?

He will smile big for photos!

The kitchen. Grab yourself a cookie!

Check out the ceiling! Love.

The Magnolia leaves are from a tree on the grounds.

My favorite room in the house is this sun porch sitting room.

The Dining room.

The long back porch.

The tree on the back porch showcased local photos framed behind twig frames.

I should really think about these for my country theme tree for next year.

Maybe all barn photos.  Whatcha think?

There are several fireplaces in the Roop House; this one is in what I call the office. 

Let's go upstairs.

Love this shot at the top of the stairs.

Top floor landing, another tiny tree.

This upstairs bedroom is used by brides, when weddings are held at the Roop House.

Full length mirror, lace valances ...all girly.  Check out the gorgeous floor!

The attendants have plenty of social space in the adjacent upstairs room.

Since the tour last year, the Roop House has expanded the area behind the house.

This year they had a craft for kids to add to this amazing live tree.

Dipping pine cones in peanut butter then rolling them in birdseed for ornaments.

The birds sure will be happy!

I hope you have enjoyed a look inside this historic local home in a sleepy little southern town.

I'm not using an old saying about a sleepy town either.  This was around 7pm on a Saturday night.

The open house tour was the happening spot.

I love the stillness of it.  Like stepping back in time.

With the house all dressed up for the holidays, it was an event I didn't want to miss! 

To see more of the Roop House, along with bridal photos visit their Facebook fan page:

the Roop House.

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Rural Roadside - Country Church

One of my co-workers was married yesterday in this beautiful country church.

I took the opportunity to snap this photo before leaving.

The inside was amazing, solid wood from floor to ceiling.

She let the little ones walk her down the isle.

The ceremony was the sweetest I've ever heard.

That cute little blonde boy on the right is Booger Bear.

He did his 'part' like a pro!

Rural Roadside

I love living in the country.

I enjoy the sites.
Love barns, old homes, the simple slower way of life out in the rural areas.

So I've decided to take you along on some of my scenic routes this year with a new (hopefully) weekly posting of photos.

Hope you enjoy!

Yes, there is a place called Roosterville.

In Georgia.

I happen to know the artist that painted this sign.

Another thing about living in the country.

It makes the big ole world a bit smaller.
What do you think about a photo link party to share YOUR Rural Roadside?  A look into the world around you.