Yesterday we picked our first watermelon of the season from our garden. It was so exciting. We were out gathering the days bounty when the children begged me to check them. I told them that we had to *thump* a watermelon to see if it is ripe. We went over to thump the melon and … [Read more...] about Summer Favorite: Watermelon Salad
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Green Beans in the Garden
For the past 30 hours my Mom, Sister and I have been 'in' beans.Two nights ago we went to pick and picked for almost 2 hours and went to our own homes and broke beans. Then beginning at 9 am yesterday we met back at my Moma's house and broke and canned beans ALL. DAY. LONG. … [Read more...] about Green Beans in the Garden
Favorite Things Friday: Canning Pantry
Today I am working on my Canning Pantry, I suppose that is why it is at the forefront of my mind. A favorite thing all the time. Going to my pantry and pulling something that we have planted, grown and preserved, it is a great feeling. We are putting up fresh peaches and … [Read more...] about Favorite Things Friday: Canning Pantry
Hello Yellow
On Carlie's birthday, I gave her a special treat... one thing I have never let her do.Paint.Yes, she has wanted to paint so many times, but I haven't let her until now.I wanted our school area to have a fresh coat of paint before the year began so Wednesday evening we dove in and … [Read more...] about Hello Yellow
Overnight Blueberry French Toast
Hello my friends!It's blueberry season here in our neck of the woods and what a yummy season that can be. Blueberry jam will be making an appearance soon. As will blueberry pancakes and blueberry cobbler.I've even heard of a pizza with blueberries and goat cheese... hmmm, … [Read more...] about Overnight Blueberry French Toast
