Full Circle

It is interesting to see a season of your life come full circle. Troy & I had an experience like that last night. Wednesday is usually our "date" night. This exciting evening usually includes me cooking dinner and us watching the episode of "24" that we recorded on Monday because we don't have time until Wednesday to watch it. (This is better anyway because you can skip all of the commercials!)

Well, last night we added something exciting to the date! Last night we put together a crib for our grandbaby (yes, we know the baby isn't due until September!) This wasn't just any crib; this was the crib every one of our babies slept in. The very first time we put this crib together it was for this grandbabies mommy, our first born, Tori. We laughed so much as we did this! So many precious memories! Troy joked that the first time we assembled a crib, he had more hair and I had braces on my teeth! (True--braces weren't in the budget growing up, so I got them after we got married--I looked about 12 when I was pregnant the first time! I still think my husband is as good looking today as he was then--he really does still have most of his hair :)


We were reminded last night of how blessed we are. We have a marriage that has not only endured, but thrived for 28 years. We love each other more today than the day we married. We are one another's best friend. We have a marriage built on the foundation Jesus Christ and He alone is our strength. When this grandbaby is born and we hold that precious life (yes, we will both be sobbing!) we will share an amazing experience. We will know we have fought for our marriage, we have fought to raise godly children in an ungodly world and we will see a new heritage begin.

The greatest gift we can leave our children and grandchildren is the legacy of Jesus Christ. Oh, we can't wait to begin loving those grandbabies for the Lord! Mia & G Pa are ready to lay that sweet baby in that crib! September can't come soon enough!!!

To see the latest ultra-sound pictures, go to Aunt Paige's blog.

Exciting Changes for our In Town Location

This past year with our new location in town has been wonderful! People have absolutely loved the house and have told their friends about it. As great as it has been--more exciting changes are on the way. We are booked solid at this location until mid-April and then will welcome some more permanent guests----our daughter and son in law!

We are beyond excited that our youngest daughter, Paige, and her wonderful husband, Nathan, are finishing college and moving to Brenham. They will begin working for Glasco & Company the first of May.

This is an exciting new chapter in our lives. Haley continues to live in Brenham and will be expanding her business, The Muffin Top, this summer. And the most exciting of all---we are going to be grandparents!!!! Tori & Colin will present us with our first grandchild in September! Oh--if it could only work out to have them closer to Brenham!!!! The Lord and I continue to discuss this!!!

With that being said, thank you guests for being part of our In Town B & B experience---who knows--at some point the house may once again be receiving guests--we will keep you posted. For now--we are just hoping we get to be guests for dinner one night--Paige is a great cook!

Blessings to all!

Tara Farms In Town is Ready for Guests!

Welcome to Tara Farms In Town!

Our new B & B is ready for guests. For information on booking email information@tarafarmsbrenham.com.

The entrance to the cottage offers a private patio behind the quaint picket fence.

The cozy French country decor makes you feel at home the moment you walk through the door. The full size sleeper sofa can accommodate two guests.

All the living room is missing is the TV/DVD player and a wonderful rug that will arrive this week. There is a small but diverse DVD library.

The open feel of the floor plan is inviting.

The dining table can be expanded to seat six.

The full kitchen is equipped with a stove, full refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans and everything necessary for your culinary creations!

The kitchen will be stocked upon your arrival with tasty breakfast items for you to prepare at your convenience. As a special treat you can count on finding locally roasted Independence coffee beans and Blue Bell ice cream!

Sophie's Room offers a romantic iron, queen size, four post bed with a mattress that is so comfy you will not want to get out of bed!

The front bathroom has a tub/shower combo.

Nicole's Room will truly take your breath away! This suite features a luxurious, iron, king size bed, fireplace, coffee bar, separate bath with an over sized shower. This suite can be reserved alone or added to the remainder of the house in order to accommodate six.

The coffee bar provides a mini-fridge, microwave and toaster. Continental breakfast is provided featuring locally roasted, Independence coffee.

This suite is also equipped with a washer/dryer and a shower that is so incredible you will have to see it to believe it.

Your door will open to a deck overlooking beautiful French gardens complete with a fountain. This is the perfect place to sip a cup of wonderful Independence coffee.

More photos of the gardens will be posted soon. The beautiful spring color and detailed landscape in this secret garden will be the perfect escape.

We hope you will visit soon. Contact us at information@tarafarmsbrenham.com.

The Finished Product is Coming!

Check out the progress---

The Living Room-





The Kitchen-





The Dining Room-





The Front Bedroom-





The Front Bathroom-





Nicole's Room (The Back Bedroom)-





Nicole's Bath (The Back Bathroom)-




Hours and hours have been spent preparing the new B & B for spring and we are almost there! I can't wait to show you the finished product.

Sorry I've been away so long.... working on the new bed and breakfast has taken up quite a bit of our time, but things are coming along well, and we are hoping to begin welcoming guests in March. We will begin painting the interior next week, and the flooring will be installed shortly after. I will post pictures as soon as I can, but no promises ;)

We are enjoying the holiday season, and are looking forward to having all of our girls home for Christmas! We all really enjoy spending time together baking Christmas treats for our friends and family. The kitchen truly is the heart of our home. One of our most treasured traditions is baking and decorating Christmas cookies... this is something we have done since the girls were very young, and we are looking forward to continuing the tradition with our grandchildren one day :)

We want to wish you all a Merry Christmas from Tara Farms.... hope to see you soon!

Cooking Up A Little Competition

Haley has persuaded me to enter a recipe in a contest with the company she works for, Key Ingredient. Being the computer whiz I am, of course she had to help me get everything loaded and online. If it is any comfort, I do cook better than I use the computer!

A Work In Progress

As promised, I have posted pictures of the little house in town we are transforming into a B & B. It is obviously in the early stages--no landscaping or embellishments.

The inside is pretty raw at this point. We are adding a new shower to the second bath. The end product is going to be wonderful! The tile work actually began over the weekend.

The overall look of the house will be french country and we have several special touches in store. Many unique pieces of furniture have already been purchased. It will truly be quite a transformation. You may not be convinced yet that this is the place you will insist on staying when you hit the antique stores in Brenham but you will be convinced before it is all said and done! Check back in for updates!