Our Bountiful Harvest

We were VERY BLESSED this year with a bountiful harvest from our garden.  We were overwhelmed with zuchinni, yellow squash and tomatoes.

In the forefront is a massive tomato plant.  Yes, that is really ONE plant.  In the background are some of my beautiful giant sunflowers.

a close-up

We also harvested several beautiful watermelons and....

cantaloupes.

We were pleasantly surprised with more green beans than we expected and so I did one of my favorite things....canned them.  Yeah, I know, I'm wierd.  There is just something about spending a lot of time breaking the beans (by the way...thanks to my dear friend, Elise, for spending the day helping me.  I am grateful, and had a wonderful time), washing them and canning them.  I always feel like I accomplished something important when I stand back and look at all the jars.  Oh, what a feeling! 

Our corn also grew quite well, but instead of freezing it we just ate it and shared some.

Our little farm girl (or "farmer girl" as she says it was a very good helper in the garden this year.  She loved being an active part of it and it was fun seeing her learn and explore.  Oh, how my heart is full.

Some yummy corn.

A cute picture of Lindsey and Sally going down the slide.  I couldn't resist including it.



Beautiful Moon

Friday, September 24, 2010

There was a beautiful harvest moon tonight.  Lindsey and I went out to get a better look.

Little Mommy and her bundled up baby, Sally

Three Princesses

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

It is very common to see Lindsey change her clothes muliple times a day.  This is still true on Tuesday and Thursday when Libby and Molly are visiting, however, they are often in on the fun too.  Today I was in the company of three beautiful princesses.  It's a joy being with these girls.  They are full of energy and thankfully play together really well.

Molly, Lindsey and Libby

Cousin Jaimee

Monday, September 20, 2010

My niece, Jaimee, is a sophomore at Mooresville High School.  She is very active in multiple extra curricular activities....one of which is JV Football Cheerleader.  This evenings game was at Greenwood High School, so we drove up to watch her.

Lindsey had a fun time watching Jaimee...she was cheering for her rather than the game.  After the game we went for ice cream with Aunt Joyce, Jaimee and Grandma and Grandpa.  Good times!

A Walk in the Woods

Sunday, September 12, 2010

This evening we took a walk in the woods.  We love to go explore and see the wonders of nature.

Our fun find today were these huge acorns from a giant oak tree.  We collected enough to fill a #10 can.  Who knows what we'll create with them.

A Rare Occassion

Sunday, September 12, 2010

I love to take photos of others, but when it comes to photos of me....honestly, I can do without them.  I am getting ready to teach a family blog class at our Indianapolis Stake Temple and Family History Workshop and I was asked to provide a picture for my bio.  A picture of me...alone?  Well, that just doesn't exist, so we went out front and Jeremy took a few pictures of me.  I'm not crazy about them, but I have also come to realize that my posterity will probably want to know what I look like.  So....here it is...a recent photo of me....all alone.

A Campout....on her bed

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Aunt Mel and Uncle Jason gave Lindsey a tent that goes on her bed for Christmas.  She loves to get it out and play with it.  Tonight was one of those nights.  When I checked on her she was sleeping peacefully with two of her babies...I couldn't resist the opportunity for a photo.

Pure sweetness

Tuesday and Thursday Mornings

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

This semester I have been babysitting two little girls from church, Libby (3) and Molly (1), while my friend Emily teaches at the local college.  They come over every Tuesday and Thursday morning.  These have become Lindsey's two favorite days of the week.  The girls play together really well and it isn't really work when they are here.  We just play and have fun.

Today we made chocolate chip cookies...and instead of having one sous chef, like I am used to....I had three.  We had a great time and made it through the process with a somewhat clean kitchen.  Good times!

Family Home Evening Fun

Monday, August 30, 2010

Jeremy was in charge of Family Home Evening tonight and got the idea to invite our friends, the Pendleton's to go to the river.  It's been very dry this summer and so the water level was really down.  We took food for a light dinner and I gave a lesson about The Creation and how we are grateful for water and all the many other wonderful creations God has given to us.  After that we went walking in the river.

It was beautiful.  The girls loved being able to walk all the way to the middle.  We had a fun time playing on the sand bar...skipping rocks, writing on the slate and looking at little fish.

For dessert....a watermelon.  What a sweet finish for a great evening with good friends.

Happy Birthday Papaw!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Today is Jeremy's Dad's birthday.  We invited him over for dinner and Lindsey and I baked him a cake.

Making a card for Papaw.

Putting the last details on the card.

(She's doing great writing her letters, but she had some help.)

My little sous chef.

No birthday is complete without birthday candles. 

Papaw graciously allowed Lindsey to blow them out for him.

Happy Birthday Papaw.  We love you!  We are grateful you live so close and that you can be part of our daily lives.



Rushville Engine Show

August 5-7, 2010

This is the first hit-n-miss engine show that Jeremy and his Dad actually displayed at.  We had a great time relaxing by the engines, walking around and looking at other engines and displays, eating good food and spending time with family and friends.  Here are some highlights from our stay at the show.

The few engines who made their 1st appearance.

Relaxing and enjoying time together.

At noon all engines blow their whistles. 

It's a wonderful thing to hear....but very loud.

This is what Lindsey thought of all the whistles blowing at the same time.  :)

Our Dad's chatting about the engines.  This what a great thing to have.  The green Fairbanks is hooked up to the blue and red blower.  It blows out cool air...which felt great on this hot day.

She sure loves her Daddy.

Me and my little Lindsey bug.

This is one of my favorites...maybe because its green. 

My other favorite is the John Deere...gee....I'm sensing a green trend (my favorite color).

I must admit I love to hear the engines run....it's very relaxing. 

My Vacation is Over....time to catching up!

Okay, so I guess I have taken a blogging vacation the past few months, and now I'm ready to get back to it.  So sit back and get ready for several updates.  Hope you enjoy!  We've had a great time making the memories.