We have been so blessed! A friend offered a basket of pears from her tree. We’ve been busy making jelly and preserves: Yummy! I love pear preserves, especially on Joshua’s fresh biscuits.
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Laundry
When we don’t stay caught up with the laundry, we end up with this: Would you like to guess how long it took to fold and place away?
Turkey Update
I did a big “”no-no””. I named the family turkeys. Meet Burt and Ernie: I just couldn’t help it…they are so cute in a really ugly sort of way, you know? They follow me around the yard like favored pets- what will I do when Thanksgiving rolls around?
Smoochie
My growing baby girl…always exploring….always learning.
More Smoochie
Meredith in a tub-
Famiy Projects
A few things we’ve done over the last few weeks: A new tetherball set for the kiddos- Courtney votes for the FIRST time (and is now, a sitting, elected official in our county!!)- A new, simple quilt for Meredith’s first birthday- “Chia Paul”…a result of a gardening project I did with the children-
June 10, 2010
I’m not sure if we’ll have time to post in the morning. Tomorrow, Matthew turns 11. It’s difficult to imagine that eleven years have passed since his birth. His arrival marked many changes for our family. His arrival brought joy once again to a family filled with grief following the passing of Paul’s mother. I will always think of him…
Gardenias
The gardenia in our backyard is in full bloom. I’m not sure I’ve ever smelled anything so sweet!!
Birthday Fun
Matt will be turning 11 this week. Courtney and I have been working on decorations for the backyard. I found these at the local dollar store: We decided to make them multi-colored for the birthday camp-out this weekend. I added some food coloring to water and carefully dipped each one being careful of the battery compartment:
May 24, 2010
I’m really trying to get my head back into the blogging game. It’s tough when there are so many things I would like to share, and so little time! For several years, it has not only served as a place to share prayer requests and encouragement, but has also become a very real place to write and share the details…
A Boy and His Chick
May 23, 2010
Daisies are now blooming in the front yard! Jessica came in with them tucked into the back of her braid one day. I think it may have been one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen! So feminine!! Each and every day there are more and more blooms around the house. NECTARINES! FIGS!! My favorite at the moment are…