Blog Archives - Kathleen Rupff

Day 858: A Photo A Day

4/24/2015

It's a daffodil day!

Daffy-down-dilly
Has come to town
With a yellow petticoat
And a pretty green gown.
~ Mother Goose ~

I created this illustration three years ago for a Mother Goose Illustration Contest at the Catherine Dixon Hoffman branch of the Warren County Public Library.

For more information on this, click here.

Daffodils have a special meaning for me in that my father cultivated the most BEAUtiful daffodils at our family home in Annapolis, Maryland (1976-1998). These particular bulbs/looms survived transplants to my former home in Delaware, and then to our current home in New Jersey! They are a very happy memory of my childhood and beloved father. Mom loves them, too!

Day 857: A Photo A Day

4/22/2015

Our yard birds are enjoying the spring also!

Day 856: A Photo A Day

4/21/2015

I planted the seeds from this dried out sunflower head in our yard. I wonder how many will survive the birds and squirrels, take root and grow?

"Every time you plant seed, you sow something that does not come to life [germinating, springing up, and growing] unless it dies first."

I Corinthians 15:36

Day 855: A Photo A Day

4/17/2015

Happy hyacinth!

Day 854: A Photo A Day

4/14/2015

Backyard April sunrise

Day 853: A Photo (or two) A Day • Lambs on the way to Newton

4/13/2015

We drive past this farm every time we
drive to Newton, NJ, like on our way to church. There's lambs now!
Unfortunately, as soon as we stopped
our car, they trotted away... :(

Day 852: A Photo (or two) A Day

4/11/2015

Spring finally arrived this week in our yard!

The tulips are tulipping...

And the hyacinths are hyacinthing... finally!

A Light exists in Spring
by Emily Dicksinson

A Light exists in Spring
Not present on the Year
At any other period --
When March is scarcely here

A Color stands abroad
On Solitary Fields
That Science cannot overtake
But Human Nature feels.

It waits upon the Lawn,
It shows the furthest Tree
Upon the furthest Slope you know
It almost speaks to you.

Then as Horizons step
Or Noons report away
Without the Formula of sound
It passes and we stay --

A quality of loss
Affecting our Content
As Trade had suddenly encroached
Upon a Sacrament.

Day 851: A Photo (or two) A Day • Minimalist Baker recipes

4/9/2015

The Easiest Whole Grain Seeded Bread
Thanks so much to Dana and John at Minimalist Baker who provided this recipe on their awesome blog/website!
I found this bread VERY easy to make and it turned out GREAT, unlike some other breads I've made. I subbed 'bread flour' for the all-purpose because I had that on hand. No disappointments! For someone like me who doesn't have a lot of experience making homemade bread, this was a hit out of the ballpark. I highly recommend this!
For recipe click here

Here's the dough just as it's starting it's second rise, before baking

Fresh out of the oven

Great for toast, sandwiches, or just with butter!

7-Ingredient Museli Bread
Since I was making the other dough, I decided to try this bread recipe at the same time. Again, delightfully happy with the outcome!! DELICIOUS and easy. (I used 'bread flour' again instead of the all-purpose.) If you try these, please let me know if you liked them.Thanks again, Dana and John at Minimalist Baker for your awesome website and recipes!
For recipe click here

The dough as it rises on my baking stone

Beautiful!

Wholesome deliciousness!

Day 850: A Photo (or two) A Day • “Chick Days” at Tractor Supply

4/7/2015

Evan and I visited our local Tractor Supply on Saturday.
As soon as entered the store the little 'peep-peeps' drew us in!

These little duckies were sleeping quietly...

The baby chickens were making all the noise! :)

Of course, Evan found the stuffed animal bunnies!

All in all, a very fun trip!

Day 849: A Photo A Day

4/6/2015

Blooming Easter hyacinth from Jennifer