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Across the Fence:  Holiday cooking with Violet--vintage red stool!  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 07:27:23 AM
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The past weeks have been tumultuous with all the pet deaths, pet sickness, car trouble, washer trouble, etc...and I'd forgotten that there are actually GOOD things that happened during these weeks, too. Violet loves to "make" (what she calls cooking) and so, I put her up on the very same candy apple red stool that stood in my Grandmother's kitchen. She used to let me sit there to help and watch her "make", too :) Violet and I made brownies, then she went and got all her little spices and plastic plates and even plastic pie, to continue baking!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 07:50:17 AM
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How precious...my daughters are much older than sweet Violet- I miss those days!
She is beautiful!!
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 07:56:32 AM
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Thanks, Lori--they do go by so quickly, don't they? I feel like she grows before my eyes.
She is such a dear, sweet, little girl, too, so I cherish every single second.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 08:10:46 AM
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She is growing too fast, Jonni. She's adorable. ANd I bet she is such a good helper in the kitchen. Teach them young. I love the stool. What wonderful memories.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 09:16:52 AM
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Oh my - what a cutie... She's adorable. I love the red stool and the red checked apron too. Enjoy every minute - you're all correct about time whizzing by so quickly. I remember those days like it was yesterday... Thanks for sharing.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 09:38:10 AM
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She's adorable! And I love the stool, too!
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 10:03:57 AM
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Thanks for posting the pictures. I remember some of your earlier posts back when I first joined and Violet was a baby! My, how they grow.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 11:05:48 AM
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Time sure does fly, girls. And yes, Kris, she's a really good helper--you'd love to hear her say, "mahmee, lut, I making!" She also uses the word "fix" for working with her little toolbox. "mahmee, lut, I fix!"
I just enjoy every single second of her--she's a great deal of joy.
I have some Christmas aprons that I keep meaning to dig out, that are matching mother and daughter aprons from the 50's that I got before she was even born. We're making gingersnaps this weekend, so we're gonna need those!!!!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 12:05:03 PM
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Jonni-
My grandma had a very similar stool in her kitchen that we used all the time. I wish I still had it  .Violet is adorable- enjoy the precious time with her in the kitchen. My kids are 13 and 11 yrs old and still LOVE being in the kitchen helping!
Merry Christmas!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 12:30:16 PM
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I love that old stool, Laurie--it's been all over this country with me, wherever I've moved. I don't know if you notice the vintage Chromex cannisters in the pictures with Violet (the "coffee" one is visible the most) but those belonge to my Grandmother, too. The only things I took when she passed. Those Chromex cannisters are the envy of my dear friends, Luke and his wife, Patty. I have the whole set, from cookie, flour, sugar, rice, coffee, tea and even grease!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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bertha
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Bertha
St Joseph
Mi
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 12:55:24 PM
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 1:04:27 PM
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| It's been a while since I've seen any pics of Violet...so cute, and such a big girl now! Nothing like intergenerational baking...it was always one of the best parts of holiday season when I was little. |
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 2:14:48 PM
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Violet sure is a cutie! It's easy to forget the good things when bad things keep happening. Glad you were able to see the silver lining, and how could you not with such a sweet lil soul working beside you! :) Thanks for sharing this happy moment with us!
My gram also had a similar stool in her kitchen. She used to use it when cutting our hair. :)
Emily |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 2:56:38 PM
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What a great memory and what a beautiful girl Violet is <3
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
Farmgirl #3020
www.grey-wolf-farm.com |
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heritagehunter
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Julie
La Salle
Co
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 4:26:00 PM
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| I could look at that sweet face all day!! And that apron! She's a farmgirl already.I would love to see a pic of the matching aprons. |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 7:23:29 PM
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Oh she is growing way too fast. I remember when she was just a dream for you two. I love that you are creating memories of Mommy/daughter cooking at Christmas. She'll cherish those when she's old like me!
Audrey
.jpg) Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 7:44:08 PM
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Oh, your pictures just made me smile! Violet is such a cutie (memories of my own sweet daughter), and your grandma's treasures. I hope someday my gkids will treasure a few of my "things".
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 07:26:16 AM
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I'm glad these pictures brought a smile to your faces, girls. That little red apron is so pretty--whoever made it years ago did such a lovely job. It's pintucked and has the prettiest snowflake embroidery across the front.
I get such a tickle out of her--last night, we watched Live From Lincoln Center's performance of the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker and she was in her "candy" footy pj's and her brand new snowboots (on the wrong feet), jumping around with the dancers on stage, yelling, "T'won, Mahmee, now it's time to do the dancing!" I love her "language" right now, it's like she's a Russian immigrant just coming to the US!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3319 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 10:00:51 AM
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Jonni, I had a red stool just like that years ago! Violet is so beautiful and growing way to fast....
Mel |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 3:07:06 PM
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Great stool! I would love to have one like that. What a wonderful thing to have to hand down from generation to generation!
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11
http://thefarmwife.com
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 3:45:39 PM
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Jonni,
Like everyone else, I am so surprised how much Violet has grown since your last photo! She is sooo adorable! Precious pictures. Just wait, Audrey is now nine and this year is actually COOKING for real now with me! It goes so fast! Enjoy and big hugs to you both!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 08:57:42 AM
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Ok, Jonni. I feel better now! Thanks!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2011 : 07:16:18 AM
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Oh Jonni!
What a cutie pie! It has been along time seeing pictures for me too! I wasn't expecting Violet to be so big! I love you sharing her pictures and verbal skills with us :) And you made my day by the visual of her ready to dance, too sweet!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 1:19:35 PM
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Glad I could do a little, Janice--it's been toad's wild ride here, lately. I'm off this week on vacay and I'm trying to enjoy it--don't "not work" too well, though....
@Sharon--I'm so glad you liked the pictures and my "Violetics". She cracks us up with her verbal skills--she's VERY verbal! And yes, I think she might just like dancing. She's really rhythmic and she "appears" to take after the Lynch side, so if she's skinny naturally, and has some natural ability, I see no reason not to try her out in ballet. Otherwise, we'll be riding horses, thanks ;)
@Miss Wilma--You're on my mind so often, but I figured your probably running yourself ragged with your daddy and mommy. Yes, let's have Christmas late--I'm looking forward to it, you just say the word. Give our love and regards to Sterl, the family and of course, little August. Violet asks of him now and again!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Across the Fence: Holiday cooking with Violet--vintage red stool! |
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Holiday cooking with Violet--vintage red stool!
