So sweet

I feel like a new mom. I can't stop taking pictures of this little guy. He is so peaceful when he is sleeping....awake is another story....hide your toes!


Milo sleeping

YIKES!

I am not a fan of snakes, but I like this one more than most. Poor unfortunate fella had a run in with the hay mower.


Caleb and the bull snake

Sad Goodbye

Our beloved cat, Molly, passed away this evening after having a stroke earlier in the week. She was my faithful furry companion for 15 years. We will miss her.

A week of FAITH and FUN!

Vacation Bible School has come to an end for another year. We had a super week! Here's a peek.

My friend Annette and me in the raft at "Friendship Falls".


Ashlyn and her friend in the raft.


Allie and her friend taking the little one for a ride in the "train".


Caleb and friends on the "Slip and Slide".


Ashlyn and friends having snack at the cross.

Busy Days

The first part of June is hectic, so my posting will be sparse for a week or two.

We started VBS at our church today and I am the Bible Story teacher, so everyday I have the privilege of sharing God's word with over 100 kids. It is awesome!

For my husband it is hay season. In addition to his day job, he puts up about 30 acres of hay. This means a lot of sun up to sun down days. It also means that my "relief pitcher", so to speak, is unavailable. The days can seem extra long without Dad around. However, this spring we did buy a used round baler which will make the work a little faster and easier than past years. Here is a picture of Allan in the field. It is dusty work.




Our kitten, Milo, has made himself at home. Here he is perusing the bookshelf. I knew I liked this cat!

Tissue Paper Flowers

I discovered a used copy of a book called Tissue Paper Flowers by KLUTZ. Allie was instantly intrigued and has really enjoyed learning this new handicraft. The flowers are so pretty and realistic looking too. I told her if she started now she could have all paper flowers for her wedding. Now if that isn't handy I don't know what is.

It's a boy!

Well, my sweet husband just can't resist making our oldest daughter Allie smile. Her 12th birthday is in a couple of weeks and all she has been wanting is one of our neighbor's kittens. He said no rather matter of factly, but then surprised her with it Saturday evening as an early present. Our new addition, Milo, has been receiving an ample amount of attention.

Here he is in the watering can.....

and the doll stroller.....

and finally, the laundry basket for a cat nap.

mmmmm......

Allie made strawberry shortcake today - one of my very favorite desserts. Her baking just keeps getting better.

The Book Summary

Allie read Johnny Tremain as part of our Revolutionary War study. I had her do a written narration after each reading with the intent of having her condense her writings into a short book summary. You see, Allie has the gift of writing. She can write stories that go on and on, full of lively characters and vibrant details. However, when it comes to summarizing, she has trouble. She just doesn't like to leave anything out. We have been working on this skill and she has come a long way. I limited her summary of Johnny Tremain to one page and this is what she turned in to me. CLICK HERE :O)

An old fashioned Sunday picnic