Catching up

I had lots of bloggable moments over the past couple of weeks but with pictures not showing up and posts being sent to my draft box, I didn't have time to mess with troubleshooting.  Now all of the sudden, pictures seems to be downloading correctly again.


I found this little gem at the Goodwill.  The flowers are layered for a dimensional look.  Someone spent a lot of time making this little lap/baby blanket.  The workmanship is high quality as is the yarn.  What a bargain for 6.99!  


Doing dishes quickly became about soapy beards!  At least the floor got a good mopping!

We cleaned out our wine barrel ponds and found this little creature.  This is the first salamander I have seen on our little farm. I hope he brings friends!

We have heard this guy singing at night.  

The mud, oh the mud!!! 


I was thrilled to get a work day Saturday to tackle the yard last weekend.  Phil got me a load of mulch the day before and he took the boys with him to a men's meeting in the morning.  The girls and I finished weeding, mulching, transplanting, and putting a heavy layer of horse poop mulch around the side bed.  I also cleaned out the "ponds" and transplanted all the water plants.  It has been 2 years since I tackled this.  Not too bad of a day's work!!  Sunday, we did a quick yard clean up and took a load to the dump after church.  
Last week's recap:  Grandma Tracy came down on Wednesday-Saturday for a visit.  Wednesday evening we went to a track meet where Daddy was working the tech program.  Thursday was our normal town day with gymnastics and errand running.  Friday, I hosted my mom's birthday party with Indian style burritos (chapatis, falafel, yogurt dill sauce, quinoa, fig bars and chai for dessert).  It turned out ok, not as delicious as I would have hoped.  It was a risky menu to begin with!  I was poopered out by the end of the day with housecleaning, homeschooling, and tons of cooking!  Saturday, I relaxed and crocheted a bit and Phil helped me set up a crafting corner.  Sawyer finally lost his front tooth that had been loose for weeks!  Sunday, we had church and fellowship and didn't get home until after 6:00!  Whew!  The weekend flew by.  I need a recovery day LOL!

More to come and perhaps some details when I get a moment!  Right now morning dishes, a poopy diaper, and schooling beckon.  

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