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| peachy |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 10:51:41 AM
Hello everyone! I just joined (Farmgirl Sister #360) and thought I would start right out here to introduce myself!
My name is Melissa, Missy, Miss - I live actually on a road with the address "Fennville" but around the corner the cute town of "Glenn".
I'm married (2 years Monday, 9/29). I'm 40 (just turned in August)...and have started all over again with marriage, kids and a farm! (couldn't be happier!)
For the most part I'm a stay at home mom but I do pick up cleaning jobs etc. when I can. I'd like to start my own country business some day...right now they're still dreams being created! My kids are 21 (newly married son living in Ludington with his lovely bride) and my daughter, 16 - new driver and rarely home! We also have my husbands son, 14 - cross country superstar and his 2 daughters, 10 and 12 - both in dance, soccer & softball!
We live on 20 acres with 7 horses (had to have enough for everyone!), cows, chickens, bunnies, pygmy goats, cats, kitties and my faithful dog! We do all of our own hay, vegetable gardens and I'm still working on the flower gardens!
I love all kinds of decorating and crafts! Everything from flowers for weddings, setting up special events, cooking for events, cross-stitch, rag rugs, aprons (still working on the sewing but I'm not giving up yet!), scrapbooking, canning...the list goes on, usually if I see something I have to at least try it!
Another favorite hobby of mine is my animals! I'm looking forward to painting & wallpapering my hen house (a used camper that was on it's last leg that I'm trying to "save" for my chicks!) this fall and as the weather cools we love horse camping!
Well, I see I've already been quite chatty, so for now I better go and look forward to chatting with all of you!
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
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| peachy |
Posted - Oct 04 2008 : 12:59:11 PM
Hi Beverley! What part of Michigan are you from?
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
| Beverley |
Posted - Oct 02 2008 : 8:11:49 PM
another michigan mom, cool, Hi and welcome. from Beverley a michigan mom too.
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 11:05:55 PM
Hi Melissa and welcome to the forum! You've found the most wonderful site on the net :) The women here are all so talented and helpful it gives me goose bumps. Welcome aboard!
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles
http://tapestrysimaginings.blogspot.com/ |
| peachy |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 10:13:08 PM
Hi all! I'm not sure how to reply so let me know if I'm doing this wrong! I have received such a warm welcome from all of you and hope to hear more! To Katie, who grew up in this area and went to Hamilton...my daughter is dating a boy from Hamilton and we ride horses/camp at Silver Creek Horse Camp, maybe you know where it's at? I grew up in Holland, my parents moved to Fennville...Hutchins Lake area and I moved here (with my kids and horses after meeting my husband!)...he lived here.
I don't have many "spare minutes" these days...some days I like to sit on the swing and watch the "hay grow" but most days...it's just too busy around here!
I'd like to reply to all of you and say thank you for the warm welcome!
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
| lilyblossom |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 8:25:36 PM
Hi Melissa,
Sending you a big farmgirl welcome from southwest Indiana.
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl, farmgirl #86 |
| handyam |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 5:45:47 PM
Welcome Melissa, sounds like you are planning on not having a spare minute--my philosophy exactly!!! Welcome to the forum. There are such great people here.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. |
| StarMeadow |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 5:35:31 PM
Hey welcome. Wow! What a crew on 20 acres. I grew up over your way too! Otsego. Used to go to Fennville quite often in the fall for apples and what-not. Welcome to the forum! Spent a fair amount of time bouncing around the woods of Allegan County too with my family. This is a great place. You should love it. |
| Kris Sherrill |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 3:39:27 PM
Welcome from Georgia, Melissa.
You do have the animals and kids. Lots of fun there, I bet.
Enjoy it here,too.
Kris |
| Marcy |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 1:47:23 PM
Welcome! Welcome! So wonderful to have you here! You are going to fit right in! Also, you are going to absolutely love it here!
Farmgirl #170
Today well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 1:41:31 PM
Melissa -- I am thrilled to meet someone from Fenville/Glenn! I grew up sort of in that area -- went to Hamilton High School, which is in Allegan County, on M-40. We have family in the Holland area and always pass through your area. We often stop at Crane's for pie and cider.
Are you from the area originally? How did you decide on F/Glenn?
Looking forward to your contributions to this big quilttop of girls!
www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 1:33:07 PM
Hi Melissa,
You sound like the perfect fit. So glad you found us. I look forward to you rolling up your sleeves and jumping into to all the discussions.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Mae West
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| lacisne88 |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 1:14:16 PM
Hi Melissa! Welcome to the forum...it's great fun here...I look forward to hearing more from you!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/ |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 11:11:37 AM
Welcome to the forum Melissa. It is an amazing place with so many wonderful farmgirls to share, love, live, and laugh together. I hope you have a good time.
Warmly,
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
