tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9116981472875640672024-03-17T23:00:21.820-04:00Barefoot Kentucky MamaAngelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.comBlogger1308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-36552455935895755962024-03-12T21:38:00.005-04:002024-03-12T21:38:24.647-04:00Trellis<p> Today, Elijah helped me move the trellis. It was over here:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHng_4tFUWeNMqwZQYyQSTwdfyDarG55AH4rqqYJOD12XNwV5PsQw_0eGTp5eMZF669ST5c5P-7VFaNOCNbI7axN4PsEliUELFQmqfW32dwojQUr9wZ9c9ngeguZ3NyzubQKDS5pXLhRbui1ofcZbfXpMdas2_hMfQp8Ueq5YYzVFXeK8pzxK2hj-MhjVC/s3056/20240312_155114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHng_4tFUWeNMqwZQYyQSTwdfyDarG55AH4rqqYJOD12XNwV5PsQw_0eGTp5eMZF669ST5c5P-7VFaNOCNbI7axN4PsEliUELFQmqfW32dwojQUr9wZ9c9ngeguZ3NyzubQKDS5pXLhRbui1ofcZbfXpMdas2_hMfQp8Ueq5YYzVFXeK8pzxK2hj-MhjVC/s320/20240312_155114.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But now, it is outside the fence and in the newer, expanded side garden:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Gz-A9q3J0039nvK_s-6fyXuYnlVl96eBoulSZ3igFy7j1bNKhPvxqg7AxdMTOf0M50Tk9gJJJQk5rnWHXhZlQo6gP7RHqpHgazfFr_9A7abEm1-F_UteLi2mU1nVZ8H7CZwzo_gupRx7eK1kpL3aW6QyyCb6bwl8HZBmduwD7Pow6Vkf5HIAB8ESXhRR/w400-h400/20240312_155002.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm planning to plant pea pods there very soon. Next to the trellis will also be a strawberry patch, and more plants will surround both. I'm very excited to have this increased sunlit area since Nathaniel took down a couple of trees for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And we have daffodils blooming everywhere!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtIrBg0EqGXm0wxUZbDlFiMEl-Ia1elz2Qf0GUz_yzmtonePdigTNZkKk_8PnAm764q96Kq671uEU5vgmlYcMCnjyUsO6F9a6HFuwfX76kN4WD-JNawFGGWbg7EYCVLlrG3KuecZhCuienng3K9zjOQgYm3HixkrbE5g9lmgTkkTK2cYkgZAUaoSDikzN/s3056/20240312_155249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtIrBg0EqGXm0wxUZbDlFiMEl-Ia1elz2Qf0GUz_yzmtonePdigTNZkKk_8PnAm764q96Kq671uEU5vgmlYcMCnjyUsO6F9a6HFuwfX76kN4WD-JNawFGGWbg7EYCVLlrG3KuecZhCuienng3K9zjOQgYm3HixkrbE5g9lmgTkkTK2cYkgZAUaoSDikzN/w400-h400/20240312_155249.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-89781189154288977112024-03-10T19:31:00.000-04:002024-03-10T19:31:20.106-04:00Growing<p> I've been growing lots of seedlings in the sun room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRsgQmRx0JHmMDdAWeOgRocC6i4aMyb7-EEX5Jkl-lmhtJIfkXXYEWEN2duVt9xyCfi7hDst-d2FbceuRMNjymMzyCFOyu1CQIJKY1O5sihl94qCejrsuTRMuGZUkHG9gY1TAJ5hHgshXZshaiyTruYrx-vb3ySG3GPj20nx5QYiAIOwHTMG7QYadbqRg/s3056/20240306_185251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRsgQmRx0JHmMDdAWeOgRocC6i4aMyb7-EEX5Jkl-lmhtJIfkXXYEWEN2duVt9xyCfi7hDst-d2FbceuRMNjymMzyCFOyu1CQIJKY1O5sihl94qCejrsuTRMuGZUkHG9gY1TAJ5hHgshXZshaiyTruYrx-vb3ySG3GPj20nx5QYiAIOwHTMG7QYadbqRg/w400-h400/20240306_185251.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The flats are strawberries, which are hanging out and looking good until I can transplant them outside.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall, I've got lots of tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, cabbages, lettuce, kohlrabi, broccoli, and tons of flowers. I am very excited to get these all growing up well and ready for spring planting next month. I also planted carrot seeds in my garden cart. I need to chit the seed potatoes I bought the other day, so I can plant those in my new potato garden soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In other news, Lydia got a haircut:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuQE3Ghhu5YUs8Zt-fL3pZWjbp2BHrKWimIszhsyB8OUMqPUR27FzxDiZuXn-GtXGjr3EeNBoRSzb1a-RPfFPlR2W2qd2Vcai2ZWkSSiGBUSd9D_uSjb1T4RmwAANJ41hqELKpUsE6MtoJM76S0Cylk_9xUY7RK4IHwzgHdeZ6Y3KsLcsunVdEjnt8Kss/s3056/20240309_141058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuQE3Ghhu5YUs8Zt-fL3pZWjbp2BHrKWimIszhsyB8OUMqPUR27FzxDiZuXn-GtXGjr3EeNBoRSzb1a-RPfFPlR2W2qd2Vcai2ZWkSSiGBUSd9D_uSjb1T4RmwAANJ41hqELKpUsE6MtoJM76S0Cylk_9xUY7RK4IHwzgHdeZ6Y3KsLcsunVdEjnt8Kss/w400-h400/20240309_141058.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's been wanting one, and my mother-in-law took her this weekend. It's shorter than she wanted, but the layers are exactly what she wanted, so overall, she's happy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8HKrbqmURDW-E9-cFBbFPUgtu3u3L0V87TILPmX0jcVKVDsjVehX93D3CBA9hhzzCeC-UKGvZIkc1H1C8-FrPaMD6XGO3We1gz1ll8x0blGNHx_p60uhojKxHoDMiMYubCOGork863oiNoztvniCEqBG-fN_R_E4ASaSsteJKWXbnB_4uTJeXQxFnilop/s3056/20240309_141057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8HKrbqmURDW-E9-cFBbFPUgtu3u3L0V87TILPmX0jcVKVDsjVehX93D3CBA9hhzzCeC-UKGvZIkc1H1C8-FrPaMD6XGO3We1gz1ll8x0blGNHx_p60uhojKxHoDMiMYubCOGork863oiNoztvniCEqBG-fN_R_E4ASaSsteJKWXbnB_4uTJeXQxFnilop/s320/20240309_141057.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-65100190223011801232024-03-06T17:13:00.001-05:002024-03-06T17:13:10.101-05:00February Egg Totals<p>The egg count is steadily increasing. For February, we had 187 eggs.</p><p>We have 15 hens right now, and 1 rooster. Of course, Harry the turkey also resides with them.</p><p>Today, I planted carrots in my garden cart. I hope that works well. The new potato garden is coming along, and since Nathaniel took out two trees for me, I have big garden expansion plans on the side yard. Photos coming soon!</p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-11107266698776813492024-02-29T11:19:00.001-05:002024-02-29T11:19:32.521-05:00Poultry Parade<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXSuM-frngk7L7S04lk57DCRzVuu_DdZOBAd0E1jAvCcO7vE73EdcBQfKLauSpo41UmgD_Sj7knygK6cCnPBrTKrPY95xzTvuiMud9PzycRLDgad1f6z-F4buQnmTxypFJBZJ9IhkjU1pel8LFv2oxpQP11kixxM3kc6uPRT0-dXnY9v0O2cLL_bfjMWQ/s3056/20240227_143631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXSuM-frngk7L7S04lk57DCRzVuu_DdZOBAd0E1jAvCcO7vE73EdcBQfKLauSpo41UmgD_Sj7knygK6cCnPBrTKrPY95xzTvuiMud9PzycRLDgad1f6z-F4buQnmTxypFJBZJ9IhkjU1pel8LFv2oxpQP11kixxM3kc6uPRT0-dXnY9v0O2cLL_bfjMWQ/w400-h400/20240227_143631.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the last two days, we've let the poultry roam about the yard. Notice that the white chicken in front of Harry the Turkey is a rooster. What a size difference!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28wXl6lhPkZdviiBFeqAmGU7UHhu4rUDJWHfBcpa9_tlESNdVa4mW87plRbfbO7gyen9-5j_nPA5MPSg8eKko_JfPbSLS66bk0Ka2xj1l0PNW812xqYkGnyeSpuJErxhMHauslbulBwDkP1-y8dNQZi-ROrFAvaL-aUzCg4bdSTpZQerafXLyzwWB9t_f/s3056/20240227_143609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28wXl6lhPkZdviiBFeqAmGU7UHhu4rUDJWHfBcpa9_tlESNdVa4mW87plRbfbO7gyen9-5j_nPA5MPSg8eKko_JfPbSLS66bk0Ka2xj1l0PNW812xqYkGnyeSpuJErxhMHauslbulBwDkP1-y8dNQZi-ROrFAvaL-aUzCg4bdSTpZQerafXLyzwWB9t_f/w400-h400/20240227_143609.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfoLyOoodgCz0nh5VeWGUsfwDINVOLCuFA0k7lKgEH3783ZMiCBODF0ND6MZdlOj3cVaGqrAkX_bnOQq33oIZAT_jLyEdQmm8iv1_X6mZM_lBjtEG7a7yj_v6n2BqnxWUo77XEif0XQmbGIVm38jvA8vGnMhEoCfdHt2CXYfKV0xuOpjo5r05tUOpTzkS/s3056/20240227_143326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfoLyOoodgCz0nh5VeWGUsfwDINVOLCuFA0k7lKgEH3783ZMiCBODF0ND6MZdlOj3cVaGqrAkX_bnOQq33oIZAT_jLyEdQmm8iv1_X6mZM_lBjtEG7a7yj_v6n2BqnxWUo77XEif0XQmbGIVm38jvA8vGnMhEoCfdHt2CXYfKV0xuOpjo5r05tUOpTzkS/w400-h400/20240227_143326.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Harry tends to just walk slowly around the yard. He looks regal and truly impressive. The chickens are more interested in scratching for bugs and other goodies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8nLolzaouT8lH1BDsLOoIsqNLzdvyhyphenhyphenBdnx2_XYq_iouardJBgE_HCovD12TViVwgNl14KTtDfleW51dlnPAJJDxTsv8bmVARRz9t02emJ7muC8kOC3OOuJg_MX0A8mmyqYshSQB8Hh7ZSG5GBQzgqy6IbZQGHbZvSJrQy9QOgCE-K3EHT9y1mGiuXx_3/s3056/20240227_143955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8nLolzaouT8lH1BDsLOoIsqNLzdvyhyphenhyphenBdnx2_XYq_iouardJBgE_HCovD12TViVwgNl14KTtDfleW51dlnPAJJDxTsv8bmVARRz9t02emJ7muC8kOC3OOuJg_MX0A8mmyqYshSQB8Hh7ZSG5GBQzgqy6IbZQGHbZvSJrQy9QOgCE-K3EHT9y1mGiuXx_3/w400-h400/20240227_143955.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">None of the poultry is fond of Maple, but they aren't too worried about her, either. She doesn't bark or chase them. She is more interested in finding out what they're eating. She desperately wants to eat the chicken scraps that I feed them daily. Acorn is perturbed when I let the chickens out, since she knows that they belong in their yard. After looking at me questioningly, she just went into the house. If she doesn't see it, she doesn't have to deal with it. </div></div><br /><p></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-10987211980573927362024-02-27T22:15:00.002-05:002024-02-27T22:15:27.074-05:00Weekend Fun<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_7obIfaPB3ZCzBPugx62lCCLTA3eQwykYcfAjohPaA8P5Bj4KkpEfAzLzku1w_om3FAmVnvF2mOZM8RSH5RsLuWz1DFZDKBimYb35kfPBNxMGJRwc4d9QA-eRVW02_FnIJzi7-rpvKQa96k2SQitauNnq0bNE1JCFMxlIIC8_viQYnIL3lGZcklLn6Ek/s3056/20240223_183240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_7obIfaPB3ZCzBPugx62lCCLTA3eQwykYcfAjohPaA8P5Bj4KkpEfAzLzku1w_om3FAmVnvF2mOZM8RSH5RsLuWz1DFZDKBimYb35kfPBNxMGJRwc4d9QA-eRVW02_FnIJzi7-rpvKQa96k2SQitauNnq0bNE1JCFMxlIIC8_viQYnIL3lGZcklLn6Ek/w400-h400/20240223_183240.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Friday night, Nathaniel, Emry, Gyunay, and I participated in a fun library program. Each family created its own mini golf hole. This was ours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_5nV0_adr4Fq2vs-EtKZ660ZGJGvFrQHpF3mvUQOEPVmhH0q2aQawLpfNgDy6Hmz28IB141wvgyEQ3i-Oo5gyAMOUgrWUtag-_0Y52IzpVxZCqgJVrLn8YCOxgO3Gpv8qfI4PpPQN74oFjx6JwrCgTusG1MJwVj_8BXLF6lWt81l2UiRf6Vqj7aDFzwa/s3056/20240223_184610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_5nV0_adr4Fq2vs-EtKZ660ZGJGvFrQHpF3mvUQOEPVmhH0q2aQawLpfNgDy6Hmz28IB141wvgyEQ3i-Oo5gyAMOUgrWUtag-_0Y52IzpVxZCqgJVrLn8YCOxgO3Gpv8qfI4PpPQN74oFjx6JwrCgTusG1MJwVj_8BXLF6lWt81l2UiRf6Vqj7aDFzwa/s320/20240223_184610.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The boys practiced on it several times.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxgcATy9nEj5LUVpzwZ3tS1tQOQFCWzSe1mzAPYEJqQ-AmSiegmWGWBZVthwsfp8tu15wssMG9CQW16UQfJkQ4MI8sTKxF2t8lly_VoTFyg9OT343p6PrNhjx03P4_IZ8mjbmW6wcG71IbXv0xU-JdhZ_Hn2bYtKqCxdgzaYTnNom6pVhwNkbL1MR_kyR/s3056/20240223_190442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxgcATy9nEj5LUVpzwZ3tS1tQOQFCWzSe1mzAPYEJqQ-AmSiegmWGWBZVthwsfp8tu15wssMG9CQW16UQfJkQ4MI8sTKxF2t8lly_VoTFyg9OT343p6PrNhjx03P4_IZ8mjbmW6wcG71IbXv0xU-JdhZ_Hn2bYtKqCxdgzaYTnNom6pVhwNkbL1MR_kyR/s320/20240223_190442.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then they got to play all 9 holes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QNk-BWBdZu29b0b9lyyeHeU_SUDajPdS32i4Hv0TWS79ZhNYC3rnzHOhkNYAd8IWgSq2ZVewcL8PK-KTkpc9svMRlUMKvyVjgnyArG_uUWpq9AylwnvERgktbvSknUmGDNo2b5oZ8fTWgRnHQzdVdJ_wuwmrNqvl4u2rFgixxvhh09YjBoV5QImHszKM/s3056/20240223_191215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QNk-BWBdZu29b0b9lyyeHeU_SUDajPdS32i4Hv0TWS79ZhNYC3rnzHOhkNYAd8IWgSq2ZVewcL8PK-KTkpc9svMRlUMKvyVjgnyArG_uUWpq9AylwnvERgktbvSknUmGDNo2b5oZ8fTWgRnHQzdVdJ_wuwmrNqvl4u2rFgixxvhh09YjBoV5QImHszKM/s320/20240223_191215.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSYKLkg5v6xCfQ_jefa12Vq-qqrlTQd53-7zf6oi-75niEJBo19SsIaae_c0iRpCDBnsvEJOalqtwdjrsa9dTEBxKX4nprufQKDD0jDYu2z1ZixKhjM4fk33KnxTSimSAcx8n25QH96xGJV7dRGw6KqJZW8gIeQFsjIh3tRxBdVCREXXfdP__7xwCslTL/s3056/20240223_190947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSYKLkg5v6xCfQ_jefa12Vq-qqrlTQd53-7zf6oi-75niEJBo19SsIaae_c0iRpCDBnsvEJOalqtwdjrsa9dTEBxKX4nprufQKDD0jDYu2z1ZixKhjM4fk33KnxTSimSAcx8n25QH96xGJV7dRGw6KqJZW8gIeQFsjIh3tRxBdVCREXXfdP__7xwCslTL/s320/20240223_190947.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The boys had a blast. </div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nathaniel received a swinging camp chair early for his birthday. Gyunay loved it so much that he bought one for himself.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_nEeZ2pQAbYYPbI7EINpnhHw8_w1_h3nd8QPmEkgmEWrQuGHjuF1gLFqisjvgUs-UVx1dmKPC6gZpYa2NkOKlnbzqUeYBUfV9locICWlWXe_gZKj8TGOdtiDKvRhVyW4K14ZVh0Ict0nLhInMQPG0uuhjT1aSxXQUKUcphp60NN6X4klMDR2BbVEUjmx/s3056/20240226_141218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_nEeZ2pQAbYYPbI7EINpnhHw8_w1_h3nd8QPmEkgmEWrQuGHjuF1gLFqisjvgUs-UVx1dmKPC6gZpYa2NkOKlnbzqUeYBUfV9locICWlWXe_gZKj8TGOdtiDKvRhVyW4K14ZVh0Ict0nLhInMQPG0uuhjT1aSxXQUKUcphp60NN6X4klMDR2BbVEUjmx/w400-h400/20240226_141218.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And on Saturday, we went to the zoo! Lydia, her friend, the younger boys, Nathaniel and I had a good time.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQOPBmxhwia-i9sICF-gNBu1_KLRYeSAJ6aLorC3kxMRAlr0zb7s9MdJkXdpMtlXYJPHnrcUirm9xuEun9KNXnroK8UOopBmqlD4MYHXR9qXycThyJPfl8xrR7Q1C51QYJJggysCwwoL8J9K6W6I2reiBDhvD8fcZRGwUQX4WjhGbh9TcIBj7_oQZTb9t/s3056/20240224_150513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQOPBmxhwia-i9sICF-gNBu1_KLRYeSAJ6aLorC3kxMRAlr0zb7s9MdJkXdpMtlXYJPHnrcUirm9xuEun9KNXnroK8UOopBmqlD4MYHXR9qXycThyJPfl8xrR7Q1C51QYJJggysCwwoL8J9K6W6I2reiBDhvD8fcZRGwUQX4WjhGbh9TcIBj7_oQZTb9t/w400-h400/20240224_150513.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was cold, so there were practically no people around. We were pleasantly surprised to get to see the fairy penguins:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hUxVvc5AGLqp250RarjkiCqmR54O-McZMdTQdAoObbVznZcZs8d0DwFTI2tz-lhbai6UUyuk3PHthAKBL54F00HC3_aiB3YIDoWBknD2H3kogxE6wmMeuS6xztkYefR1qsZTI1V4-Omsb6fuzTNHJ8LweDs2HO5urrLRy9zdcjqoMJt-vPWIPjoXEuYG/s3056/20240224_125702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hUxVvc5AGLqp250RarjkiCqmR54O-McZMdTQdAoObbVznZcZs8d0DwFTI2tz-lhbai6UUyuk3PHthAKBL54F00HC3_aiB3YIDoWBknD2H3kogxE6wmMeuS6xztkYefR1qsZTI1V4-Omsb6fuzTNHJ8LweDs2HO5urrLRy9zdcjqoMJt-vPWIPjoXEuYG/w400-h400/20240224_125702.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTni-lvOw7_LI_jqMCQn-T91pJvPyMDQ_mCgl34jzCU7nGfW5S88WbBCMY1acVZTsULSc2XSAlSfmYIfas8sdiMU5rn1pLDTV6FGvZBj2_IG8xmIaRBszhTMhlCaB11CDLa8nVoBqYCqdFHbG5Wj6f0-fj3Wgzj7eEV63owvt_iQMQqVOYxvQOvdsJpcL/s3056/20240224_125655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTni-lvOw7_LI_jqMCQn-T91pJvPyMDQ_mCgl34jzCU7nGfW5S88WbBCMY1acVZTsULSc2XSAlSfmYIfas8sdiMU5rn1pLDTV6FGvZBj2_IG8xmIaRBszhTMhlCaB11CDLa8nVoBqYCqdFHbG5Wj6f0-fj3Wgzj7eEV63owvt_iQMQqVOYxvQOvdsJpcL/w400-h400/20240224_125655.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-46426682751520030552024-02-23T11:22:00.000-05:002024-02-23T11:22:09.790-05:00Updates<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XvuFGtiwbd6-OoCdwtgSOf9sBB7oK6uLYML5o1dcHj4fc1b_sH3VbXEYwo-sJ6P3zF09OunPH9h0kRacBtITBsnAV4QKN8TN3Nlbupw6SzyguCfLJs5GJA925lY7Cmtkv4nSsjCKR0X4bXFpFSGj_hk6aL9V040ejiRcTDUZt6YGjuZWn-tvTdumfrrG/s3408/20240218_113438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3408" data-original-width="2556" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XvuFGtiwbd6-OoCdwtgSOf9sBB7oK6uLYML5o1dcHj4fc1b_sH3VbXEYwo-sJ6P3zF09OunPH9h0kRacBtITBsnAV4QKN8TN3Nlbupw6SzyguCfLJs5GJA925lY7Cmtkv4nSsjCKR0X4bXFpFSGj_hk6aL9V040ejiRcTDUZt6YGjuZWn-tvTdumfrrG/w300-h400/20240218_113438.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kids had some fun with the camera on my phone when I asked them to take a picture of some sign-up sheets at church.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJmAfuJq3ByPPwvE0rVq8tfF_O6_Fid_Jwu3_xJhpQHcVUR1_2fxqBoxQsflzDslnBVBbgzlSZR_gtXozVB6wY5q54vXGolC9Nd6oFRAbIIPAJ8Qc0webuFw3AygX8w_rz350GnYB9mglOdXPrO5M9Qhkuza31TrmHV7EMIngBvKdKC0MHkVZKPVoF4WO/s3408/20240218_113444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3408" data-original-width="2556" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJmAfuJq3ByPPwvE0rVq8tfF_O6_Fid_Jwu3_xJhpQHcVUR1_2fxqBoxQsflzDslnBVBbgzlSZR_gtXozVB6wY5q54vXGolC9Nd6oFRAbIIPAJ8Qc0webuFw3AygX8w_rz350GnYB9mglOdXPrO5M9Qhkuza31TrmHV7EMIngBvKdKC0MHkVZKPVoF4WO/w300-h400/20240218_113444.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Around here, everyone is hopefully fully healthy again. I'm hoping we can stay healthy for a while. Emry's basketball season ended with no tournament games for him due to forfeit, but he's looking forward to a new league. Practices start in a couple of weeks. Lydia's still enjoying parkour, youth group, and violin. Gyunay has been making real progress with his swim lessons. I'm beginning to think it's not crazy to hope that he might be able to swim by summer. Elijah stays busy with school and work, and Malachi and Pilot are still at NKU, but they are looking forward to spring break in a couple of weeks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-20489362165540766132024-02-20T15:39:00.000-05:002024-02-20T15:39:19.999-05:00Book Review- The Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/MEDIAX_849526-T2/images/I/81+g6YhTNzL._SY385_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="249" height="385" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/MEDIAX_849526-T2/images/I/81+g6YhTNzL._SY385_.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I've read Jennifer Deibel before, and her books do transport you to Ireland. I loved the setting, and the matchmaking festival itself was a fascinating idea. I just feel that it could have been explored more fully, instead of the very predictable story that unfolded. I did love the characters of Donal and his daughter Sarah. I wanted to like Catriona, but I didn't feel that she was as well developed. The faith element was well-done. Overall, this is a clean, sweet romance set in beautiful Ireland, but I was left wanting something a bit more. <div><br /></div><div>I received a copy of this book from the publisher, but all opinions are my own.</div>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-47546693514232501092024-02-17T09:59:00.003-05:002024-02-17T09:59:53.375-05:00Animals and Garden Planning.<p> Our dogs both like to sit on the back of the recliner, like they are cats:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittt8HDoj27pkjkPZZ2ZPvCdqMNgmZshh974YRit0PWycC_IJXUnm7wnOY82vdwNhGLsAl0GadMMIpwQ0omU7bKh9lEs3DNjOuOgOoAxBWSGtw6-cc63SZFO96p30rHCZvYS3V7DLmEKVQiDvsP3o2LxK5VXmHhcBTQSNE0vmGVkKVAwB-EnzKv11I5Ve6/s3056/20240211_133217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittt8HDoj27pkjkPZZ2ZPvCdqMNgmZshh974YRit0PWycC_IJXUnm7wnOY82vdwNhGLsAl0GadMMIpwQ0omU7bKh9lEs3DNjOuOgOoAxBWSGtw6-cc63SZFO96p30rHCZvYS3V7DLmEKVQiDvsP3o2LxK5VXmHhcBTQSNE0vmGVkKVAwB-EnzKv11I5Ve6/s320/20240211_133217.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our rabbit watches the dogs, and now gets on his hind legs and begs for both treats and attention. He also lines up with the dogs to go into the yard, but we don't actually let him go out because he's a rabbit. So he roams the deck and is quite the personality. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inside, I'm starting seedlings for our spring garden. So far, I've got some starts of tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, kohlrabi, broccoli, broccoli rabe, kale, and some flowers. The tomatillos have been slow to germinate, so I may have to try again on those. There's snow on the ground outside today, but I use seed heating mats under the trays, and the playroom stays above freezing and gets lots of light, so the plants are doing well. Nathaniel cut down a couple of trees for me, so now I can try to get more plants in the ground. It's hard to find enough sunlight on our property. </div><p></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-84777847764163676062024-02-13T20:22:00.000-05:002024-02-13T20:22:27.515-05:00Performances<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNaxYWnKxysJb2LJdaefrorzg-HX12nYKG9gyWfYklQEib0_4nlAMPjHn1tbBBkGLnXCLC2FB1D8wsT-1238_T0klAT7Xj8c9MZr-BtegIOS3HWdF5MoOQvcuCcPotlKw-_MAqjwUMlz5c3ShhrAk06mPRWjt6lhVjx7VOEmMhdtESAKA6qX-1RXvbYlxc/s3056/20240209_121753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNaxYWnKxysJb2LJdaefrorzg-HX12nYKG9gyWfYklQEib0_4nlAMPjHn1tbBBkGLnXCLC2FB1D8wsT-1238_T0klAT7Xj8c9MZr-BtegIOS3HWdF5MoOQvcuCcPotlKw-_MAqjwUMlz5c3ShhrAk06mPRWjt6lhVjx7VOEmMhdtESAKA6qX-1RXvbYlxc/w400-h400/20240209_121753.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> It was a busy weekend. First up, Malachi had a brief performance Friday at KMEA, and Elijah and I were able to go see it.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGsCOJ87bFb5V-8lV8tC9eQs-bsRX1uJi2fHsCd2MOnxnycM5qAHaZeIya6hgKqNunA6D6i4tTngr2uwHSgOD-M9V1fivvn8cREb0Lq1xKaL9ih-4kfoAjIsDyySF8YQ1ubw-kZAD7rwta9KHrZeVDfLbRWCNh7wPlFDUAOmn7YggP7sTjDcz4pxdgk0E/s3056/20240209_121743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGsCOJ87bFb5V-8lV8tC9eQs-bsRX1uJi2fHsCd2MOnxnycM5qAHaZeIya6hgKqNunA6D6i4tTngr2uwHSgOD-M9V1fivvn8cREb0Lq1xKaL9ih-4kfoAjIsDyySF8YQ1ubw-kZAD7rwta9KHrZeVDfLbRWCNh7wPlFDUAOmn7YggP7sTjDcz4pxdgk0E/w400-h400/20240209_121743.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>Next up, my sister and her kids came to watch Emry play ball. He had quite the fan club at his game.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY6NOnFT6dauOeJCCoz4NXUXW8YWCgW4pj4s-GuM5js_s2luNKF5kGp58nAg8YFC-AZnU9zxt6NrRMY7IGZ2UywN7E_80Z07Moa-VKFU51jJFHxkVpIODV7MTmTLU5pgWlZhYenNcBnStwx8vZywkU4mZJl3HlmvD1hkLgkVjp0rqyTEdNWLuR0xV7J7S/s3056/20240210_094048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY6NOnFT6dauOeJCCoz4NXUXW8YWCgW4pj4s-GuM5js_s2luNKF5kGp58nAg8YFC-AZnU9zxt6NrRMY7IGZ2UywN7E_80Z07Moa-VKFU51jJFHxkVpIODV7MTmTLU5pgWlZhYenNcBnStwx8vZywkU4mZJl3HlmvD1hkLgkVjp0rqyTEdNWLuR0xV7J7S/w400-h400/20240210_094048.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwkRe4EJvnRRpaXY7MT4fj_Me0WMPRGeMC0Kr7r9RXxpn7ftlvjvvm9Ip8GuGJr9h7tzeUeLgyIcKLy4nIdeRqm0w4udeQFua96nD72kQYU4xkpzVS_b2mAW_B4bfY1TLNq7EDmy7DG7E3XQR_0AJv9fUdKS-th3iFRPduP4z7pJW9iPDea9w5tEphNq0R/s3056/20240210_093734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwkRe4EJvnRRpaXY7MT4fj_Me0WMPRGeMC0Kr7r9RXxpn7ftlvjvvm9Ip8GuGJr9h7tzeUeLgyIcKLy4nIdeRqm0w4udeQFua96nD72kQYU4xkpzVS_b2mAW_B4bfY1TLNq7EDmy7DG7E3XQR_0AJv9fUdKS-th3iFRPduP4z7pJW9iPDea9w5tEphNq0R/s320/20240210_093734.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly, we showed the little guys Domino Masters and then challenged them to build with dominos. They complained that it was impossible, and then they kept building:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZsWZeuMiZKVU_6bDD2LrbShHGCkfSs64i6EkMJCVuWrKNl67ILXy5vnxFaTDtn0tEAISNd2UsD2GCyObJFsj6EHzcUH7jV3_jlpj1CRJr9AI_4iY1Ki41RC6lXQSED3WNH79Ad5N-KJPAtHkMvsSfvSqXg7SDyLoNvPCIIrspRM_5wTjMH2VvoCj_UW8/s3056/20240211_124632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZsWZeuMiZKVU_6bDD2LrbShHGCkfSs64i6EkMJCVuWrKNl67ILXy5vnxFaTDtn0tEAISNd2UsD2GCyObJFsj6EHzcUH7jV3_jlpj1CRJr9AI_4iY1Ki41RC6lXQSED3WNH79Ad5N-KJPAtHkMvsSfvSqXg7SDyLoNvPCIIrspRM_5wTjMH2VvoCj_UW8/w400-h400/20240211_124632.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think they had a really good time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly, I've been trying to get things ready for spring around here. Today, I put together my new garden cart. It will sit on the deck, and I'll grow carrots in it:</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTRH6qsl4Ra7HPwvClsA1KozlQ_f384cxIn7r7ULCPhrp-AGs1Do3UrRwFVPQh109GIbWWWHT65yzmUopfpc1xW4YFr3L4aFBcUkV2gS85DQ0razibzTv5iGWaPzkMTfvvylWXO8dOJL8CdAdLBo02oPpeRwbKfz4as97RHt_XEa7qkM5ViEx5fiZdBMw/s3056/20240213_161441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTRH6qsl4Ra7HPwvClsA1KozlQ_f384cxIn7r7ULCPhrp-AGs1Do3UrRwFVPQh109GIbWWWHT65yzmUopfpc1xW4YFr3L4aFBcUkV2gS85DQ0razibzTv5iGWaPzkMTfvvylWXO8dOJL8CdAdLBo02oPpeRwbKfz4as97RHt_XEa7qkM5ViEx5fiZdBMw/s320/20240213_161441.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><p></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-17581454257287011512024-02-10T10:14:00.004-05:002024-02-10T10:14:45.850-05:00February<p> So, we are getting pretty far into February, and I haven't posted a thing! Sorry! We did have 119 eggs in January, and the hens are consistently laying more, so this month should be a good one. With Malachi and Pilot at college, we are not running out of eggs, so that's good. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emry has been really enjoying playing basketball this winter.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbf5ALMtkUddXO1bUdqmjnVnHXLqmucoZ2gCETslmhnq7MuBN4KmJcb9kKje0Ta5NSlRrQI2ZkY7kNBPCxGMZpHIXwfMeZngkrE1osOzHNp5pkRAH5NA26uBoWEtEF5jFJAxfRWvOU2r5/s3056/20240203_104311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbf5ALMtkUddXO1bUdqmjnVnHXLqmucoZ2gCETslmhnq7MuBN4KmJcb9kKje0Ta5NSlRrQI2ZkY7kNBPCxGMZpHIXwfMeZngkrE1osOzHNp5pkRAH5NA26uBoWEtEF5jFJAxfRWvOU2r5/s320/20240203_104311.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Lydia went to a birthday party at an escape room. They all seemed to have a lot of fun.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAHLKdO0CA7gp29XO12Xwc4rUu4IwjFh6Z_V4Ijuo5c8R-XnyLhNsqEtsW36c72sjT6dqBCUnzzg-r7xFoRP9GPf2bHsPrTnhPujAYRm8dXy8mdndjC30FD7yM8YS57gl8KUz2-Xz4g0E/s3056/20240206_190753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAHLKdO0CA7gp29XO12Xwc4rUu4IwjFh6Z_V4Ijuo5c8R-XnyLhNsqEtsW36c72sjT6dqBCUnzzg-r7xFoRP9GPf2bHsPrTnhPujAYRm8dXy8mdndjC30FD7yM8YS57gl8KUz2-Xz4g0E/s320/20240206_190753.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-44203118633864984182024-01-26T12:05:00.000-05:002024-01-26T12:05:25.297-05:00Bunk Beds<p> Emry and Gyunay have been in the bunk bed that my inlaws originally made for Elijah and Malachi nearly 16 years ago. It's a very sturdy bed, and it's been well-used by all of these boys, but we had one big problem that had to be addressed: Gyunay was having trouble getting into and out of the top bunk. (And Emry is scard of heights and won't sleep on the top.) Simultaneously, Emry has grown quite a bit, and his clothes no longer fit in his very small dresser, so we also needed more drawer space. Naturally, the room isn't getting any bigger, so I looked into bunk beds with stairs (instead of ladders) that also had storage, and we agreed to buy a new bed. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCkAB07aekQtc5r8y_yltsmqHrSYulCOZC6L-eR2jVRcL1H7eO47YtLWm0vMImEu3NUvJbryotzgJUHv_vccI4jzmeK6aMDVvJISU9DmuVEN9mMGSoNncR8kOPz5_QAL2NOfhAfLEwhS4JwxsDjAoKbxuMPr0xqxPE3AD3_sZSOKtNKoojvzAg5Wio6rW/s3056/20240123_124035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCkAB07aekQtc5r8y_yltsmqHrSYulCOZC6L-eR2jVRcL1H7eO47YtLWm0vMImEu3NUvJbryotzgJUHv_vccI4jzmeK6aMDVvJISU9DmuVEN9mMGSoNncR8kOPz5_QAL2NOfhAfLEwhS4JwxsDjAoKbxuMPr0xqxPE3AD3_sZSOKtNKoojvzAg5Wio6rW/s320/20240123_124035.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fortunately, I have a grown son who helps me out a lot around here! Elijah took apart their old bed and started assembly on the new one. He then had to leave, so Nathaniel and Emry continued work in the evening. Elijah came back home and joined in, with Gyunay acting as gopher.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tg6Vg9e3kpFs5-9t0mJEwcXJDynbi3jkMhRF8-hzoczVHw0-xe5gGi-qn-EudijbnqlRlCFBsnsezc40OpHIgDkLz6TtuGv3EpKQI1CLMO_cu8FYECvRJv-WmHogfneZxrcrMlroNzCrAlegHff_Xm09Ls1SDq3Cg1RWRhVtnL1O8hLRgJTOEn0d1VTX/s3056/20240123_200844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tg6Vg9e3kpFs5-9t0mJEwcXJDynbi3jkMhRF8-hzoczVHw0-xe5gGi-qn-EudijbnqlRlCFBsnsezc40OpHIgDkLz6TtuGv3EpKQI1CLMO_cu8FYECvRJv-WmHogfneZxrcrMlroNzCrAlegHff_Xm09Ls1SDq3Cg1RWRhVtnL1O8hLRgJTOEn0d1VTX/w400-h400/20240123_200844.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emry was excited to learn how to use the drill.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9LO_pzvX8QuZ3NWEcsmciwEcRMHxxmE6s-WGn8Q6hVROFbqOnKLivws9e-lUp-4tYJw3OlFuRxLx_mIZt-5QZE-4ZB0pqhk10EiFPbXqiTikEQdIGi3bQ3YuU4IonSeLiGMHQyw06AmM7f82AFsr6Un9L6WKkleWa1Ize3NV_FLPmi6UbIBQLEIZTNONg/s3056/20240123_205636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9LO_pzvX8QuZ3NWEcsmciwEcRMHxxmE6s-WGn8Q6hVROFbqOnKLivws9e-lUp-4tYJw3OlFuRxLx_mIZt-5QZE-4ZB0pqhk10EiFPbXqiTikEQdIGi3bQ3YuU4IonSeLiGMHQyw06AmM7f82AFsr6Un9L6WKkleWa1Ize3NV_FLPmi6UbIBQLEIZTNONg/s320/20240123_205636.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before bedtime, they had the main bed together. It also has a trundle. Since the stairs were not completed, Gyunay slept in the trundle the first night.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfca4BAGaFegt3j8tbVqiDnL5HtiuIV2Ixs7jBJ26X0l6XYh-BWWRDEvwQUuwWTc638Xpy-pmV0MTIHpwyE_JJyKYCogszj5TGTmrvw8wLc1YMvphHo13_vNcWcQ0cPzX-VnkgZxDeiqv2JgUdg4snzUjSreIYIrTPioQ9ZwrdiIM3AjfCoXMT99y41YR/s3056/20240123_205644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfca4BAGaFegt3j8tbVqiDnL5HtiuIV2Ixs7jBJ26X0l6XYh-BWWRDEvwQUuwWTc638Xpy-pmV0MTIHpwyE_JJyKYCogszj5TGTmrvw8wLc1YMvphHo13_vNcWcQ0cPzX-VnkgZxDeiqv2JgUdg4snzUjSreIYIrTPioQ9ZwrdiIM3AjfCoXMT99y41YR/s320/20240123_205644.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But the next day, Elijah made the stairs, complete with drawers!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7rJAJTc6M2Vl8GeekjX2UF_6wmBdTqsrPV9NuxVJ8fMBNRcUbrdRQoVo_tnOVtNnISyjuWgx-7hU7d9sxOXN9A8n6BTrlNCa_f6z2kLEU4bu7bWiKn3n3e114wcruBUJgdJzsEuGOaxHD0CEsuOhh2ZCw4jfF-1JsiQZvTPe8HT3y1WYD5ZrPHfsesgi/s3056/20240124_135311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7rJAJTc6M2Vl8GeekjX2UF_6wmBdTqsrPV9NuxVJ8fMBNRcUbrdRQoVo_tnOVtNnISyjuWgx-7hU7d9sxOXN9A8n6BTrlNCa_f6z2kLEU4bu7bWiKn3n3e114wcruBUJgdJzsEuGOaxHD0CEsuOhh2ZCw4jfF-1JsiQZvTPe8HT3y1WYD5ZrPHfsesgi/s320/20240124_135311.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4JAgmQLd9WpuCwLN2d_oKfaE5fTwGNLR1Z00GmCmh9pc6A8u8Q9nhD3I1yEcxskwBnd6PzWMc9fqumkZtZkNO0kufSjwL4TY45-peQIe4dUtT-uCpn1gcqow9YGfgV2crnV5ReaCmOT4Enk7H6__yhxKIwar6t-K4T7g50bymvyof1aQXanhjab2sEkQ/s3056/20240124_135319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4JAgmQLd9WpuCwLN2d_oKfaE5fTwGNLR1Z00GmCmh9pc6A8u8Q9nhD3I1yEcxskwBnd6PzWMc9fqumkZtZkNO0kufSjwL4TY45-peQIe4dUtT-uCpn1gcqow9YGfgV2crnV5ReaCmOT4Enk7H6__yhxKIwar6t-K4T7g50bymvyof1aQXanhjab2sEkQ/s320/20240124_135319.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I re-arranged all of the boys' clothes, so everything now fits in the storage available. The boys love their new bed, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And here is a picture of them after their cooking class earlier in the week:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jEaPQLTJxFnR07Yc3VAQy4pVGU48jzQvXVpD0GleFUv6B2nkMx0gCQDfFdDe53lHCsNRBQrlDD57k6AehXl0Jh5KdB_WfvRCwj1hfhySL3BBAmEEE71S21I1gWl0567gWDDhyCylrF1oHYMPd-QWFm08aVjwOIfHgUwgQs2QPI82i4bLBICdVbqh0kCq/s3056/20240123_183333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jEaPQLTJxFnR07Yc3VAQy4pVGU48jzQvXVpD0GleFUv6B2nkMx0gCQDfFdDe53lHCsNRBQrlDD57k6AehXl0Jh5KdB_WfvRCwj1hfhySL3BBAmEEE71S21I1gWl0567gWDDhyCylrF1oHYMPd-QWFm08aVjwOIfHgUwgQs2QPI82i4bLBICdVbqh0kCq/w400-h400/20240123_183333.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They made superbowl appetizer trays. They still have two more classes, and they are really looking forward to them.</div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-33965812320656602152024-01-23T08:42:00.001-05:002024-01-23T08:42:35.178-05:00Winter Fun<p> We are just coming out of a very cold week. We got snow, but it was powdery due to the cold, so no snowmen. On the last couple of days, though, it was a bit warmer and the kids were able to enjoy a rare pleasure: sliding on the pond!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdGO8WgvutyFoa8qUTkOWPpWsSqWqq7uHhag8DYadZ1sorJcEj6oyc2-zHYLCET-iB4NYdQI3l-P6KL-BFtiDHSfFSbI9oe8N0uSAuRHUez4O2g2YqapsxeuylgY8rQLQThKsfd_1As6PdRhB99RI0d5ihyV5GFkUwD4WzFC5U-dD17O4q2G6KSL4RT49/s3056/20240121_134814.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdGO8WgvutyFoa8qUTkOWPpWsSqWqq7uHhag8DYadZ1sorJcEj6oyc2-zHYLCET-iB4NYdQI3l-P6KL-BFtiDHSfFSbI9oe8N0uSAuRHUez4O2g2YqapsxeuylgY8rQLQThKsfd_1As6PdRhB99RI0d5ihyV5GFkUwD4WzFC5U-dD17O4q2G6KSL4RT49/w400-h400/20240121_134814.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYmIfh4dOePqR_qmXFlQbGxogMmrYP7uRvJXhc-FkoXZyMozAXuYvadWHGtAaYinQoI9mr23zKOInCxTDs-KzEOzANKwD5fIrHXnlPK8a4OBloO4JI6iLfzhK3pERHTefhFQ1Cbs7tYhkHLxO57d15udKEwkSfhoaJj6f_z_GJge1kMstxNo5azJ8XxJ_/s3056/20240121_140449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYmIfh4dOePqR_qmXFlQbGxogMmrYP7uRvJXhc-FkoXZyMozAXuYvadWHGtAaYinQoI9mr23zKOInCxTDs-KzEOzANKwD5fIrHXnlPK8a4OBloO4JI6iLfzhK3pERHTefhFQ1Cbs7tYhkHLxO57d15udKEwkSfhoaJj6f_z_GJge1kMstxNo5azJ8XxJ_/w400-h400/20240121_140449.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Malachi was bummed that he missed it. We don't get such a hard freeze very often.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2fts3cqqF2Gmux6znwnxTfEk5RDKN_I9EB4UHvlkWrkj2hvxISKlcB15U1aCd4_bGMHm07mW4ELOf_88dU8fX0lLT2zRO3Dikcohyphenhyphenf6692O1THFWKIm0hQvSm447n9m4gmjPXfqXlxjysvXgO1DTr7Q1BNqFc-hNCSvR5KKB6ftNaJDh0wvk4MRXu_8p/s3056/20240121_140458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2fts3cqqF2Gmux6znwnxTfEk5RDKN_I9EB4UHvlkWrkj2hvxISKlcB15U1aCd4_bGMHm07mW4ELOf_88dU8fX0lLT2zRO3Dikcohyphenhyphenf6692O1THFWKIm0hQvSm447n9m4gmjPXfqXlxjysvXgO1DTr7Q1BNqFc-hNCSvR5KKB6ftNaJDh0wvk4MRXu_8p/w400-h400/20240121_140458.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other happenings in the past two weeks include:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lydia does parkour now:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMVaiYl1Qnedpz1_MJ61SLFhk7D8kte0ae-3U0nD1cLHunMaQwJNFbXjc3rjP-QIk-EdrnHLERvJ5oAnySbEn412fsChCTof-2XFt9zHNNnaKZF17SnURU_LIi3wl8z3OYGziC_FBWEZb0cWYsx5Re37lzXydpinMmhZQ4gKnPb8x20moA-BdZpx2xMsA/s3056/20240107_172917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMVaiYl1Qnedpz1_MJ61SLFhk7D8kte0ae-3U0nD1cLHunMaQwJNFbXjc3rjP-QIk-EdrnHLERvJ5oAnySbEn412fsChCTof-2XFt9zHNNnaKZF17SnURU_LIi3wl8z3OYGziC_FBWEZb0cWYsx5Re37lzXydpinMmhZQ4gKnPb8x20moA-BdZpx2xMsA/s320/20240107_172917.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Gyunay loves swim lessons:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4M48EKsRcRyY22AuigtOhqap3Up56SWGz0g10BZ41_nZjFuLfnD_3YdZ0TwJvLeLXKrjF41vBES9pPXs-uhjuaVExCaEIYz4KjgHkYijnhP1RZ4bV_KyKVllRAgdR4iAha8lHMNSwkHdPtsCTvoGnNDCWcO9NL3UvVTtQ1ZbBPo7Wa5LLtyt01t9rW9V/s3056/20240103_142822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4M48EKsRcRyY22AuigtOhqap3Up56SWGz0g10BZ41_nZjFuLfnD_3YdZ0TwJvLeLXKrjF41vBES9pPXs-uhjuaVExCaEIYz4KjgHkYijnhP1RZ4bV_KyKVllRAgdR4iAha8lHMNSwkHdPtsCTvoGnNDCWcO9NL3UvVTtQ1ZbBPo7Wa5LLtyt01t9rW9V/s3056/20240103_142822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4M48EKsRcRyY22AuigtOhqap3Up56SWGz0g10BZ41_nZjFuLfnD_3YdZ0TwJvLeLXKrjF41vBES9pPXs-uhjuaVExCaEIYz4KjgHkYijnhP1RZ4bV_KyKVllRAgdR4iAha8lHMNSwkHdPtsCTvoGnNDCWcO9NL3UvVTtQ1ZbBPo7Wa5LLtyt01t9rW9V/s320/20240103_142822.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div>Emry and Gyunay are very fond of the fake fire place upstairs. I'm excited that we can finally use the real fireplace downstairs again without my lungs dying. Nathaniel has to make the fire, but it's been really nice.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlh7jPRmFbzekG1ZVxWwM0s9AehgiOyY4fmc3KRY1RFGs14wJJPlGOiRXpLFCGHh34KXc6Sqz_iSuC8z7LPDSsLfcK2AnJLZXQjOjmQd4pn4eLA5srbNAH8qn9jOPpgzDtQe2pc62JmqOQHgUJiL6dxExe-M-fq5Wujv3I-f3SeCfQoM_VMzx0CqIIA2oa/s3056/20240118_200736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlh7jPRmFbzekG1ZVxWwM0s9AehgiOyY4fmc3KRY1RFGs14wJJPlGOiRXpLFCGHh34KXc6Sqz_iSuC8z7LPDSsLfcK2AnJLZXQjOjmQd4pn4eLA5srbNAH8qn9jOPpgzDtQe2pc62JmqOQHgUJiL6dxExe-M-fq5Wujv3I-f3SeCfQoM_VMzx0CqIIA2oa/w400-h400/20240118_200736.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We did take down the tree about a week ago.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLJ0dmqRyIuUrtH7JrmqUfswh-GCc3wOGudmV6BpihJ-w24OlK60WXYbg53j7umkswIoaTgg0qzZLweCrPI5lDOgNOuNdKlPbWKm0JrvROqnCSn7yOQ5TV-s_lJXvryHzg38u5BT8BpRyo8LoDge_D39QYT0RIzA8nJzFDaIHnVt-XT9AIwEmy7eXs0cI/s3408/20240104_130736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3408" data-original-width="2556" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLJ0dmqRyIuUrtH7JrmqUfswh-GCc3wOGudmV6BpihJ-w24OlK60WXYbg53j7umkswIoaTgg0qzZLweCrPI5lDOgNOuNdKlPbWKm0JrvROqnCSn7yOQ5TV-s_lJXvryHzg38u5BT8BpRyo8LoDge_D39QYT0RIzA8nJzFDaIHnVt-XT9AIwEmy7eXs0cI/s320/20240104_130736.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the lap dogs are still very much lap dogs:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXypzmKzMEHKe8Td5xXfy7MshhVDHtfGeYyvMP8n-r8ECo2kz3Cy3vzLEI46aA3H1YOCV06AyYUjNM87ruFzPLgrYyXbZnCBWyKTq8WfzXH34XwBtPczeANsVrxgOqOP05qwGPwGd0T8CG6KTogQ6-ORp6tC0ch3GLd2Kh5Y_PQFFNL0wUYDlbBjXCTSpp/s3056/20240123_081840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXypzmKzMEHKe8Td5xXfy7MshhVDHtfGeYyvMP8n-r8ECo2kz3Cy3vzLEI46aA3H1YOCV06AyYUjNM87ruFzPLgrYyXbZnCBWyKTq8WfzXH34XwBtPczeANsVrxgOqOP05qwGPwGd0T8CG6KTogQ6-ORp6tC0ch3GLd2Kh5Y_PQFFNL0wUYDlbBjXCTSpp/s320/20240123_081840.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-10330840875787307242024-01-16T18:40:00.000-05:002024-01-16T18:40:27.062-05:00Book Review - Double Take by Lynette Eason<p> I recently started <i>Double Take</i> by Lynette Eason, and I had to finish it quickly because the suspense was really well-done. I've read several of her books, and I always enjoy them, but I think this one was perhaps the best yet. This one starts out with a bang and doesn't let up. I was also very happy to see the Christian element woven into the characters' lives. Sometimes Christian fiction just has characters who pray before meals or mention God when things get dicey, but this one has more of a faith relationship between several characters and God. I also enjoyed the romance element in this one very much. The mystery involved is really great and kept me guessing. Overall, I thought it was well written and a lot of fun. I highly recommend this book. </p><p>I received a copy from the publisher, but all opinions are my own.</p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-59830993882703660262024-01-10T09:35:00.000-05:002024-01-10T09:35:03.698-05:00LST 325<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeIM-hHKWgkkFQ8FSaspJvGw9py9oWdZr5F_CMWkyDsRAf9I4JmW47AOK8biLT5ZkPQxP81Mv7jqNIx_tA6HM9g480Ckm5JYEySQZIeEa_Z6_IA_WQGYjdGKPL2Kb91JnvU_-WFKaE5oXnT8LT_EnbkUSIb9wRouuz8X400uptHUXY9ZOik_TBDZ5c5gtc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="650" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeIM-hHKWgkkFQ8FSaspJvGw9py9oWdZr5F_CMWkyDsRAf9I4JmW47AOK8biLT5ZkPQxP81Mv7jqNIx_tA6HM9g480Ckm5JYEySQZIeEa_Z6_IA_WQGYjdGKPL2Kb91JnvU_-WFKaE5oXnT8LT_EnbkUSIb9wRouuz8X400uptHUXY9ZOik_TBDZ5c5gtc" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I was able to take Elijah, Malachi, and Lydia to the LST while we were in Evansville.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLsgSvgRDKHnXnig5gHV4YHZXCDwiveIJKl7DyQ4Yab38aZXLScqvG4PLcBpZFvNUvpJN7UAS-WhUv5pzf6kEGa94xFcKF-pecvcM2erXtTByMF5h2C9TWNKY2l29e9TT6FOE4AGX56WE6s2yuW96uG8_7FgZICQCB3uvvAb0ApES3geNJESs-2guL4Kv/s3056/20231227_105306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLsgSvgRDKHnXnig5gHV4YHZXCDwiveIJKl7DyQ4Yab38aZXLScqvG4PLcBpZFvNUvpJN7UAS-WhUv5pzf6kEGa94xFcKF-pecvcM2erXtTByMF5h2C9TWNKY2l29e9TT6FOE4AGX56WE6s2yuW96uG8_7FgZICQCB3uvvAb0ApES3geNJESs-2guL4Kv/w400-h400/20231227_105306.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I had taken Elijah and Malachi 11 years ago and have long wanted to go back, so I finally took the opportunity. LST stands for Landing Ship Tank, and it was a crucial vessel in WWII. The shipyard in Evansville produced more LSTs than any other shipyard during WWII. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fYebGSU64bmd7Cdl5NjDFiwkniLqA_X777UCRsN-vdWNW2FABR1d1yRLSP13Z-RcyGCSQYWA9DfB_XSMw9svsm27Py_ebbi4bdOygOKUu9J-1b80E6QnEblfghWzP9BMEsHT3jemHadcVhm4OeCnVMCz6cWgZSnVbyUKqj5QeKLHd4yak4e3vEblY8tZ/s3056/20231227_111620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fYebGSU64bmd7Cdl5NjDFiwkniLqA_X777UCRsN-vdWNW2FABR1d1yRLSP13Z-RcyGCSQYWA9DfB_XSMw9svsm27Py_ebbi4bdOygOKUu9J-1b80E6QnEblfghWzP9BMEsHT3jemHadcVhm4OeCnVMCz6cWgZSnVbyUKqj5QeKLHd4yak4e3vEblY8tZ/w400-h400/20231227_111620.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ma6Lc4DV5FknDfU8NrGrSrJdETUbEeCAqVYo7bruxjXFENn5RqDYnfhMP5TbCJkJFD1-bVE5kMux6YhyEXkAKZR_NlxNlFeqPw31ghoP7BNDKFxm-JF9gJNudIj1YUjkNEuqD51UJURYVIXePhvtnS95U4ixBZioPu6ZEissfNuzFNeEVqRtdBahh20x/s3056/20231227_111644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ma6Lc4DV5FknDfU8NrGrSrJdETUbEeCAqVYo7bruxjXFENn5RqDYnfhMP5TbCJkJFD1-bVE5kMux6YhyEXkAKZR_NlxNlFeqPw31ghoP7BNDKFxm-JF9gJNudIj1YUjkNEuqD51UJURYVIXePhvtnS95U4ixBZioPu6ZEissfNuzFNeEVqRtdBahh20x/w400-h400/20231227_111644.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4F33hIRM7N39PdY2gY5hKoXMqZAMZiMCXxIhWSdDPRHUIHF6fZeVaE5oUQ9Wi5HPGV2pdjeAPLksIMKwbLye3BeMhf-JCIfKZpxC_h-bOsgiTNJlS3eTVAuLLneL3Dn4NHWJnVoM_MZ9x_ibTjRvGsQtODnp1WAoEJqGwKDcx-939W81NTbxO9hSb0aUU/s3056/20231227_112735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4F33hIRM7N39PdY2gY5hKoXMqZAMZiMCXxIhWSdDPRHUIHF6fZeVaE5oUQ9Wi5HPGV2pdjeAPLksIMKwbLye3BeMhf-JCIfKZpxC_h-bOsgiTNJlS3eTVAuLLneL3Dn4NHWJnVoM_MZ9x_ibTjRvGsQtODnp1WAoEJqGwKDcx-939W81NTbxO9hSb0aUU/s320/20231227_112735.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Evansville was a hub of war production, producing LSTs, Thunderbolt planes, ammo, and more. On a personal note, on my father's side, my great-grandfather was the head of the electricians on the LSTs. My grandfather also worked at the shipyard until he was drafted. On my mother's side, my great-grandmother worked at the airport where they tested the planes and then had to make repairs onsite. I don't know if she was a riveter, but she would have been called a "Rosie" regardless!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrY4mmbIZYE7xzY5T2I9J8j3NiHkbT-woK0SuMYEZ6jpA4fUaBpnGTSvbnzfxF5yL8Y5VAnc92s3Dcp8dZyylVin3a5NizzdiCouhr_mLNR6rEqCYfL4WerOj-WGX3q-5F9JB2Xh7SRRVXAI0m-LS0o4DgNwGn2H3BjAf563KXLgh3MuyqSjfg4vWC2Y6c/s3056/20231227_114332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrY4mmbIZYE7xzY5T2I9J8j3NiHkbT-woK0SuMYEZ6jpA4fUaBpnGTSvbnzfxF5yL8Y5VAnc92s3Dcp8dZyylVin3a5NizzdiCouhr_mLNR6rEqCYfL4WerOj-WGX3q-5F9JB2Xh7SRRVXAI0m-LS0o4DgNwGn2H3BjAf563KXLgh3MuyqSjfg4vWC2Y6c/s320/20231227_114332.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinS5NJfXtc-B1SR9-EyPbMPB7mVwcRUlOkyJlm892vXHvgqo44_Wt7z-BX-GuKan0fO2-qRJWfc2zNC_nINVk3SpSYJbXnbvQjH5jxiZun9KUwOlopwvWclymL5a-Ufm2kFtDXJWPqqtncK_pZFFjZyO1w0sue6aUCleBodrYPS5_UJsQVuLLSAzKTTZZu/s3056/20231227_114345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinS5NJfXtc-B1SR9-EyPbMPB7mVwcRUlOkyJlm892vXHvgqo44_Wt7z-BX-GuKan0fO2-qRJWfc2zNC_nINVk3SpSYJbXnbvQjH5jxiZun9KUwOlopwvWclymL5a-Ufm2kFtDXJWPqqtncK_pZFFjZyO1w0sue6aUCleBodrYPS5_UJsQVuLLSAzKTTZZu/s320/20231227_114345.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicz3MNqG2QEfFcBPg3W8ber4EKsO2L15mh6_LZeE7UIFNZpz1KlFAiFHKKbJ4ikWD2lnUwMsK-b3_0w8AgG10MMCzM1-KubhYlSG3VAY0M7vCdjUQr10dG7TFX08ZfGR6Ok6IbnwWnUobwQCHCY_Unwbb6YG8QUvEVGARPiyLLOZoeep7YzBOPtmXlCWJq/s3056/20231227_103152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicz3MNqG2QEfFcBPg3W8ber4EKsO2L15mh6_LZeE7UIFNZpz1KlFAiFHKKbJ4ikWD2lnUwMsK-b3_0w8AgG10MMCzM1-KubhYlSG3VAY0M7vCdjUQr10dG7TFX08ZfGR6Ok6IbnwWnUobwQCHCY_Unwbb6YG8QUvEVGARPiyLLOZoeep7YzBOPtmXlCWJq/s320/20231227_103152.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a good tour. I'll have to get to the new WWII museum some other time, as it was closed when we were there. </div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-25950806956881766772024-01-03T19:24:00.001-05:002024-01-03T19:24:25.481-05:00December Harvest Totals and Arcade Fun<p> The December harvest is quick to report: 96 eggs. On the plus side, one of the four pullets laid her first egg today.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also during Christmas break, we enjoyed some time at an arcade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JiMsLsINuqVtWWFiO4VBueE5hllpz-kaEXEL7IXDFWNNOl5tlrD0jGysZfELlIHKayGm1Kj62sYy4qE1cD4-q5SsVMcXzlTNgFJD3WWj5s31BRsuU-Ia_sTLRo4KURqoj5bqWkg8UYX-N9Un0orJzGorQDv_daZ-hY9KTOewRQS_L4plTNPMlOntupWU/s3056/20231226_181347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JiMsLsINuqVtWWFiO4VBueE5hllpz-kaEXEL7IXDFWNNOl5tlrD0jGysZfELlIHKayGm1Kj62sYy4qE1cD4-q5SsVMcXzlTNgFJD3WWj5s31BRsuU-Ia_sTLRo4KURqoj5bqWkg8UYX-N9Un0orJzGorQDv_daZ-hY9KTOewRQS_L4plTNPMlOntupWU/s320/20231226_181347.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After dinner with Jeff at a delicious Mexican restaurant, we headed to the arcade, which was mostly empty.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3Q7BIICGx4bOqW_hLvhV87encbFCn2IMUOs3-qqNeSiPHkTorqmOnLi7ILN6tzW5McXz8R6uaUDWKwfSpMZBfKzHVenYKV4QTBwbJQBng-4Gh1SjTgeTPunIgH4WWaxQTzeNS2PX8QDfxuXVktq7-IGsjx1y-NnvAsqGagN7-YrC53LpcvTU5RRVtyyM/s3056/20231226_181821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3Q7BIICGx4bOqW_hLvhV87encbFCn2IMUOs3-qqNeSiPHkTorqmOnLi7ILN6tzW5McXz8R6uaUDWKwfSpMZBfKzHVenYKV4QTBwbJQBng-4Gh1SjTgeTPunIgH4WWaxQTzeNS2PX8QDfxuXVktq7-IGsjx1y-NnvAsqGagN7-YrC53LpcvTU5RRVtyyM/s320/20231226_181821.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExj-IzqkcORcp7iKoqAvEszTbt-CXU0McrgbaH-xdFb-lMIj71lE80w6aLCDs9skfAMkoJ5qjKn-VXs2VCDGqqLpFXMx-OgQMM89Zhyphenhyphen52UBdq766mqb9QvlVS2z4LkBJJYFSB0wRqs4fd6IRP2YBqPLvOvLgMvUuqkqHVWQSx0DJuKSGh_Tdco0H2_cFO/s3056/20231226_181858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExj-IzqkcORcp7iKoqAvEszTbt-CXU0McrgbaH-xdFb-lMIj71lE80w6aLCDs9skfAMkoJ5qjKn-VXs2VCDGqqLpFXMx-OgQMM89Zhyphenhyphen52UBdq766mqb9QvlVS2z4LkBJJYFSB0wRqs4fd6IRP2YBqPLvOvLgMvUuqkqHVWQSx0DJuKSGh_Tdco0H2_cFO/s320/20231226_181858.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone had a blast. I really appreciated the skeeball. Emry tied me for highest skeeball score of the night. The kids were impressed by Jeff's skills on Ms. Pacman. Overall, it was a win for all, and we will have to visit again in the future.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGbViB0nJiRooJtnkIC7WF8Me98CeHLouLe5Az2XDAT6DXMIaFHj16ScxO2b5sws1bApRLH8dXTPpXrNLL2r70kRTCN-WsWUIkjL6DdLE1GzyWX_1YjGbWnMXXgeFXpJD2uZB9H9o8juVr9bkqBd7vyQGnHUMABewxV7xDZO15JyavWmza1s2NEAl2ghn/s3056/20231226_183808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGbViB0nJiRooJtnkIC7WF8Me98CeHLouLe5Az2XDAT6DXMIaFHj16ScxO2b5sws1bApRLH8dXTPpXrNLL2r70kRTCN-WsWUIkjL6DdLE1GzyWX_1YjGbWnMXXgeFXpJD2uZB9H9o8juVr9bkqBd7vyQGnHUMABewxV7xDZO15JyavWmza1s2NEAl2ghn/s320/20231226_183808.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-80586508377077103772024-01-01T16:27:00.001-05:002024-01-01T16:36:25.209-05:002023 Reading List<p> So here is my reading list for 2023. I will admit that the very last book on the list was technically finished this morning, but otherwise, these are the books that I read in their entirety this past year. </p><p><b>Fiction</b></p><p><i>Little Women</i> by Louisa May Alcott</p><p><i>Everything is Just Beginning</i> by Erin Bartels</p><p><i>Brave Water</i> by Sarah Robsdottir (YA FIC)</p><p><i>When Twilight Breaks</i> by Sarah Sundin</p><p><i>Willy Finds Victory</i> by Joan Stromberg (J FIC)</p><p><i>Summer of '69</i> by Elin Hilderbrand</p><p><i>The Maid of Ballymacool</i> by Jennifer Deibel</p><p><i>The Hurricane Sisters</i> by Dorthea Benton Frank</p><p><i>The People's Princess</i> by Joan Stromberg (JFIC)</p><p><i>Under Fire</i> by Lynn H. Blackburn</p><p><i>The Metropolitan Affair</i> by Jocelyn Green</p><p><i>After the Shadows</i> by Amanda Cabot</p><p><i>The Lost Years </i>by Mary Higgins Clark</p><p><i>The Long March Home</i> by Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee</p><p><i>In the Shadow of the River</i> by Ann H. Gabhart</p><p><i>The Orphans Find a Home</i> by Joan Stromberg (JFIC)</p><p><i>Old Men Don't Walk to Egypt</i> by Corinna Turner (YA FIC)</p><p><i>An Elephant in the Garden</i> by Michael Morpugo (JFIC)</p><p><i>This Is Where It Ends</i> by Cindy K Sproles</p><p><i>The Rose of Winslow Street</i> by Elizabeth Camden</p><p><i>The All-American </i>by Susie Finkbeiner</p><p><i>The Shadow of Your Smile</i> by Mary Higgins Clark</p><p><i>Letters From my Sister</i> by Valerie Fraser Luesse</p><p><i>He Should Have Told the Bees</i> by Amanda Cox</p><p><i>Pride and Prejudice</i> by Jane Austen</p><p><i>Code Name Edelweiss </i>by Stephanie Landsem</p><p><i>Farmer Boy</i> by Laura Ingalls Wilder (JFIC)</p><p><i>On Moonberry Lake</i> by Holly Varni</p><p><i>The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street</i> by Karina Yan Glaser (JFIC)</p><p><i>Into the Fire</i> by Irene Hannon</p><p><i>Dracula</i> by Bram Stoker</p><p><i>The Warsaw Sisters</i> by Amanda Barrat</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Non Fiction and Biography</b></p><p><i>Journey into the Whirlwind </i>by Eugenia Semyonovna Ginzburg</p><p><i>The Romanov Sisters</i> by Helen Rappaport</p><p><i>Dark Sky Rising: Reconstruction and the Dawn of Jim Crow</i> by Henry Louis Gates Jr. (J NONFIC)</p><p><i>St Katherine Drexel</i> by Susan Helen Wallace (JBIO)</p><p><i>Suffering with a Purpose</i> by Hubert Van Zeller</p><p><i>The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art </i>by Elizabeth Lev</p><p><i>The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World's Largest Unsolved Art Theft</i> by Ulrich Boser</p><p><i>Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Darkness</i> by Warren H. Carroll</p><p><i>Mexican Martyrdom: First Accounts of the Religious Persecution in Mexico 1926-1935 </i>by Wilfrid Parsons</p><p><i>How the Church Has Changed the World</i> by Anthony Esolen</p><p><i>The New Relativism: Unmasking the Philosophy of Today's Woke Moralists</i> by Karlo Broussard</p><p><i>The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back up the Bible</i> by Dave Armstrong</p><p><i>The Fourth Cup </i>by Scott Hahn</p><p><i>The Spirit of Father Damien: The Leper Priest - A Saint for Our Times</i> by Jan De Volder</p><p><i>Father Damien and the Bells </i>by Arthur and Elizabeth Sheehan (JBIO)</p><p><i>Evansville in World War II</i> by James Lachlan MacLeod</p><p><i>Converts and Kingdoms: How the Church Converted the Pagan West</i> by Diane Moczar</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-85113176623770944112023-12-29T17:09:00.003-05:002023-12-29T17:09:48.659-05:00Merry Christmas!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The younger boys and I enjoyed a night of Lessons and Carols at the beautiful candlelit St. Martin of Tours in Louisville.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwuPnleE5l86sVi5Cegk633kdn0Fxwn3nN3niFtgaVUyxsz6Fx09rvlEViRr7JZB_Kc2_Y-MthaMbV3JQ_C_7BoscFfbpMC5Tw2zPzyjqRR1tBrdrvXiZhRtZo2iwHzJUzqy_GTYIWhC-X7YPKIAcBWhnwMeAHUoSQWddsC47xQ8oBKEGmHvwImy3bS06/s3056/20231221_114104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwuPnleE5l86sVi5Cegk633kdn0Fxwn3nN3niFtgaVUyxsz6Fx09rvlEViRr7JZB_Kc2_Y-MthaMbV3JQ_C_7BoscFfbpMC5Tw2zPzyjqRR1tBrdrvXiZhRtZo2iwHzJUzqy_GTYIWhC-X7YPKIAcBWhnwMeAHUoSQWddsC47xQ8oBKEGmHvwImy3bS06/s320/20231221_114104.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVEHnEs-2SsOZlME5rm4-mibcukXDDdwuxGkxLccQU3vlYmaRg5SwEO4UWSIFT1bIohJckMCdviagtPFtQTluVKxMMaAYMJncMjblP8UBYvCboWRAbKXxmpSSAHSBKHG5yHRMNv2RScXnop1ztUQGce75PtHkVEL4w5UYbbFNGOoDqvuNdkDPZfNKdxTZ/s3056/20231220_185423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVEHnEs-2SsOZlME5rm4-mibcukXDDdwuxGkxLccQU3vlYmaRg5SwEO4UWSIFT1bIohJckMCdviagtPFtQTluVKxMMaAYMJncMjblP8UBYvCboWRAbKXxmpSSAHSBKHG5yHRMNv2RScXnop1ztUQGce75PtHkVEL4w5UYbbFNGOoDqvuNdkDPZfNKdxTZ/s320/20231220_185423.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then, the boys reminded me that I had promised to let them make Christmas turkey cookies. Gyunay had received turkey cookie cutters shortly after Thanksgiving, and so I said they could make them for Christmas. Naturally, I forgot, but the boys did not!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIW9ATNtrsWP3M2tGd_e2MjOiW19U4vitVIjpGkY1X43RzsTk__6PFRA_c_UV4YmqPVgUcOBuXfxceQ10Op9jObBOVkZEtoIqJWbihnrCgWGPEoJYOKWkqnWnkwdfqtHLULFH8D2Qh6CHugbxOcqnFsYkbajgB1rrjhwBdeqSf56SpjdtvMmMkolXfb_Ib/s3056/20231221_113814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIW9ATNtrsWP3M2tGd_e2MjOiW19U4vitVIjpGkY1X43RzsTk__6PFRA_c_UV4YmqPVgUcOBuXfxceQ10Op9jObBOVkZEtoIqJWbihnrCgWGPEoJYOKWkqnWnkwdfqtHLULFH8D2Qh6CHugbxOcqnFsYkbajgB1rrjhwBdeqSf56SpjdtvMmMkolXfb_Ib/w400-h400/20231221_113814.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is one of the turkeys before decorating:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA-rou6hN7Dan8JQ66-1wYAzKDLZkGQciOdcClBgDsog7ytBoU3U1K9oVLY7S4ypYYzs3MtSfl33LUY5YewqUPGBkGpAxdSyO6tT07nzNSRrbuUzajXsvy-PYnSeJiTnM7UaHAU09mA2T6N0JEiv8RS9Z415XDawWwy4IcWUgyfy482Mf8GF58FCVb98y/s3056/20231221_113824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA-rou6hN7Dan8JQ66-1wYAzKDLZkGQciOdcClBgDsog7ytBoU3U1K9oVLY7S4ypYYzs3MtSfl33LUY5YewqUPGBkGpAxdSyO6tT07nzNSRrbuUzajXsvy-PYnSeJiTnM7UaHAU09mA2T6N0JEiv8RS9Z415XDawWwy4IcWUgyfy482Mf8GF58FCVb98y/s320/20231221_113824.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also did some gingerbread men and Christmas trees. They had fun, even though the icing didn't spread well.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVREIXH2mkf8SmZtcbVJxWSOmB5OSqhdWIlyhwIRzNiJQXK7D8Zf36irj9wh3REX7_-W4wkGfPBKYqA9hSc_W5g5uhPgTBYG5JBCauomoKgVnqC5g2I0iLnDdLqK_iak6eCiDKmNVKI4_9XlkcvRV2TU4oTRDzx6edOiSt4Am1tdOJNShpzfGLyc7ul-HF/s3056/20231221_113827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVREIXH2mkf8SmZtcbVJxWSOmB5OSqhdWIlyhwIRzNiJQXK7D8Zf36irj9wh3REX7_-W4wkGfPBKYqA9hSc_W5g5uhPgTBYG5JBCauomoKgVnqC5g2I0iLnDdLqK_iak6eCiDKmNVKI4_9XlkcvRV2TU4oTRDzx6edOiSt4Am1tdOJNShpzfGLyc7ul-HF/s320/20231221_113827.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course, this guy turned 11!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxRSG2r2B8I2kmdcpAJk350kukaOyFN06cUzTGAiqGx2lLn-kXZm_ePpXhnO07uHahbm9QpYhZKwJQslmNa6qWvfYMu3vGV6xT02QLedpmXP6QxqHBEBaW8r2-V8kJelJlAYw1c4vFUrD-bZSp91d3znpbkRCel79x6GQMP66lZL_5IIp2u1YnVzwna3P/s3056/20231222_103347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxRSG2r2B8I2kmdcpAJk350kukaOyFN06cUzTGAiqGx2lLn-kXZm_ePpXhnO07uHahbm9QpYhZKwJQslmNa6qWvfYMu3vGV6xT02QLedpmXP6QxqHBEBaW8r2-V8kJelJlAYw1c4vFUrD-bZSp91d3znpbkRCel79x6GQMP66lZL_5IIp2u1YnVzwna3P/w400-h400/20231222_103347.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He got to enjoy his birthday the day before we had our family Christmas and then headed into my parents' house to have family gatherings and of course, actual Christmas.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-50902802059933935962023-12-19T17:04:00.001-05:002023-12-19T17:04:43.140-05:00Projects<p> We've been busy getting ready for Christmas around here. I finished my nephew's crocheted jellyfish:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiqTlsXizhDmmhXVxvktSDSrHjdBV3vf4Obfz3cI69Bk9grY3jv428lk7uY_Kj1JOrqtiUHAS2tXfiFfJ2xgPoB2NnjM9E8irEA2N8PhSnaO7AoH3OTLt1ThHrYajND65QV3w8MwNY2TLB0EBrvZpAHUj2RdbUL2t9EhpQ1Us_8wNfzyjMayhhaSo5R7V/s3056/20231219_093837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiqTlsXizhDmmhXVxvktSDSrHjdBV3vf4Obfz3cI69Bk9grY3jv428lk7uY_Kj1JOrqtiUHAS2tXfiFfJ2xgPoB2NnjM9E8irEA2N8PhSnaO7AoH3OTLt1ThHrYajND65QV3w8MwNY2TLB0EBrvZpAHUj2RdbUL2t9EhpQ1Us_8wNfzyjMayhhaSo5R7V/w400-h400/20231219_093837.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really do like making these, especially the tentacles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the boys went to the extension office today for a crafting extravaganza. They each brought home 4 wrapped presents, plus a real wreath!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6L25THgl0IzCGngbHpnJfRPEzga0YhLZ-3C08XTxah4FRgaXehWLPLq9Ujv-FUbHT-v47ztldm4AZ32wrto9ZQgke5hZEBjddjOWgzr_PKo0HAOTbRG_k6rqPDigYaeYsA7a_6Pm7reMlFpxEHlvs0tBRnb7EOxP0G-9wDpT30wfL3YL6pBkuPDC7NOU/s3056/20231219_165133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6L25THgl0IzCGngbHpnJfRPEzga0YhLZ-3C08XTxah4FRgaXehWLPLq9Ujv-FUbHT-v47ztldm4AZ32wrto9ZQgke5hZEBjddjOWgzr_PKo0HAOTbRG_k6rqPDigYaeYsA7a_6Pm7reMlFpxEHlvs0tBRnb7EOxP0G-9wDpT30wfL3YL6pBkuPDC7NOU/s320/20231219_165133.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I added them out front.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44HxU_4WN2GF8zuIU6DLSoi51fvDTuTMw0-VlH6M2z5J-W_523Culnf-om6WnongGdPVNAzKn_kWjN3WSh1bPMRkpuR7GXz4ks0GMeu43uuVBl7OoZjHchBPp9FDIwJFvvXjiJH-g-2RIy224zjUgJzSdVJF1aPdxBOfVBuljL2rAzjN9akCLk4CvGL85/s3056/20231219_165227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44HxU_4WN2GF8zuIU6DLSoi51fvDTuTMw0-VlH6M2z5J-W_523Culnf-om6WnongGdPVNAzKn_kWjN3WSh1bPMRkpuR7GXz4ks0GMeu43uuVBl7OoZjHchBPp9FDIwJFvvXjiJH-g-2RIy224zjUgJzSdVJF1aPdxBOfVBuljL2rAzjN9akCLk4CvGL85/s320/20231219_165227.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We already had a huge wreath on the front door. It was a gift for Nathaniel and arrived last week.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEvt-bmlBz_Yf5i2BrF_DtNU1XzwPcuWL6yMuQ_2t0vsOK4PKAJzCAHjYW89e1LPuEQ5-4whspDYgMsuz-mADGLRzq0cohrkbMXOKeclTRhCCXJSDCC3tIaYX_tn8hfEOrj1SnhS9Rd3a1yTnh8stNdaunHQIySfod89nUPwKjF8QsM6zRuxKOxl0QoaT/s3056/20231219_165135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEvt-bmlBz_Yf5i2BrF_DtNU1XzwPcuWL6yMuQ_2t0vsOK4PKAJzCAHjYW89e1LPuEQ5-4whspDYgMsuz-mADGLRzq0cohrkbMXOKeclTRhCCXJSDCC3tIaYX_tn8hfEOrj1SnhS9Rd3a1yTnh8stNdaunHQIySfod89nUPwKjF8QsM6zRuxKOxl0QoaT/s320/20231219_165135.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've always enjoyed fresh wreaths, and sometimes I've been to workshops to make them, but we often don't have one. This year, we have 3!</div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-86980160497521778552023-12-18T10:50:00.002-05:002023-12-18T10:50:39.019-05:00Christmas Break<p> It's not Christmas yet, but it is Christmas break, and the youngest boys are really enjoying having all of their big brothers home.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5hmSs64OuDa6sI0_Df0n_QvcvPlgOaYFLAAsW4nKVwRb9W7DidZbjF7CFKNdrBHiJ5bYNE-v_6C2LxP-qNAWP9YDl35nzAfyYiDEwpqeexxRz9nqat3sTMc1tW7JLdfiKO549mhdeLSdqCoC69eqUaMkV1fdJQmXl3DHODJReHu9naSSp55UcQQ0zx0ij/s3056/20231213_195126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5hmSs64OuDa6sI0_Df0n_QvcvPlgOaYFLAAsW4nKVwRb9W7DidZbjF7CFKNdrBHiJ5bYNE-v_6C2LxP-qNAWP9YDl35nzAfyYiDEwpqeexxRz9nqat3sTMc1tW7JLdfiKO549mhdeLSdqCoC69eqUaMkV1fdJQmXl3DHODJReHu9naSSp55UcQQ0zx0ij/w400-h400/20231213_195126.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB79PjolytwvzOGpR3R3m1egSOex6Ubeu0aPVodNxyqt0s17vCHiTYBSAKTtX8A7lrx3dzxk5awpAUDrNI7D419HrlGG4-opjsyl_9ORmoaZzQd97k_Ut_bC1Ya42_ZZjuJw71pXlcbchPW1wYSWxKQU1n9_eu5ePRCvX2VxRpdLH-YHmbJX-QOea-B1cu/s3056/20231213_195133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB79PjolytwvzOGpR3R3m1egSOex6Ubeu0aPVodNxyqt0s17vCHiTYBSAKTtX8A7lrx3dzxk5awpAUDrNI7D419HrlGG4-opjsyl_9ORmoaZzQd97k_Ut_bC1Ya42_ZZjuJw71pXlcbchPW1wYSWxKQU1n9_eu5ePRCvX2VxRpdLH-YHmbJX-QOea-B1cu/s320/20231213_195133.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pilot has been playing basketball with them quite a bit, and they love that, too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're all trying to get ready for Christmas. I made my niece a nightgown:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrMhu-x_pnMr7bAjt7NwahxhN8eHlSHNvT5c9fwZiAlRGVJ0Zfxt5TwRRI3XAM-o-FXESHmzGN_AIhC9quo4l11uUsjPjbKuRosPsjcNk1-WT3bGYDwSD86TvfGHZdf6MAAZ8le4MDWxlU8RHoCxKzjwDwLMygt5TnWLGyQ33493iSVawLwa1_w83AlKM/s3056/20231218_093118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrMhu-x_pnMr7bAjt7NwahxhN8eHlSHNvT5c9fwZiAlRGVJ0Zfxt5TwRRI3XAM-o-FXESHmzGN_AIhC9quo4l11uUsjPjbKuRosPsjcNk1-WT3bGYDwSD86TvfGHZdf6MAAZ8le4MDWxlU8RHoCxKzjwDwLMygt5TnWLGyQ33493iSVawLwa1_w83AlKM/s320/20231218_093118.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a while since I could make cute little girl things. Now I just need to make the matching doll nightgown for her. I'll have a picture soon of the crochet I've been working on for my nephew. Things are starting to come together. </div><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-59927538696025522062023-12-11T19:10:00.002-05:002023-12-11T19:10:31.842-05:00Concert Week<p> Last week was concert week. We started off with Lydia's first concert, ever.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOJKdAV6I454Qp9bPbpC1WQA3koiPBYEkNCl6ueKZ22JifGuIkkJV_FRUlJUqqjJ5qDvy5w3hH4xBBH1bGbD3kY9zdxuMZ9AuDOGqK4WrP4-LjH8k4Z0j9YQrsa04zYMD_m8NLy7X4eoY4qg8inmFagH7Hc9848KMBkQFE8R8KP2E2nkfyJecIOcCTwff/s3056/20231205_194433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOJKdAV6I454Qp9bPbpC1WQA3koiPBYEkNCl6ueKZ22JifGuIkkJV_FRUlJUqqjJ5qDvy5w3hH4xBBH1bGbD3kY9zdxuMZ9AuDOGqK4WrP4-LjH8k4Z0j9YQrsa04zYMD_m8NLy7X4eoY4qg8inmFagH7Hc9848KMBkQFE8R8KP2E2nkfyJecIOcCTwff/s320/20231205_194433.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She did very well. Emry and Gyunay were able to attend that concert with me.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrXGAgzjb2mrFralRlFDz02R3AvgyK1QCxw-nEhcTMGvbRSyAK0HDe6QAZjUtmbQoipk_7qX3TRUHIfGyXbUcv3TxeuzfLT_Fpbv_lOm9ILuf-Ht4kpK7Z4juiUZkGYUd4bJ6l9BepgkfjRQfSjaxVKF3qTMZObyLSI_dZSztWLH2arEF4AXoLwRNHn1E/s3056/20231205_202358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrXGAgzjb2mrFralRlFDz02R3AvgyK1QCxw-nEhcTMGvbRSyAK0HDe6QAZjUtmbQoipk_7qX3TRUHIfGyXbUcv3TxeuzfLT_Fpbv_lOm9ILuf-Ht4kpK7Z4juiUZkGYUd4bJ6l9BepgkfjRQfSjaxVKF3qTMZObyLSI_dZSztWLH2arEF4AXoLwRNHn1E/w400-h400/20231205_202358.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next day, all of the kids and I headed to NKU for Malachi's concert.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzSHB1z7cjJYKznx2QyIMq2hWlzMUQwKh3-Jz6d_ufTYGzyowWoRnjrWdGo6oRY6jJ_Bt4INOS_k4vad9EUL3YGIkqVysjwB7NqsaGf3a2f8A7_12Ied05gaQgVf43oQeIKjp6nL22QW3NtGSxr3JO4rmhhlQ_dWpAZPenBF4l_A2l9ZxVzwdL-qiwVbn/s3056/20231206_185317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzSHB1z7cjJYKznx2QyIMq2hWlzMUQwKh3-Jz6d_ufTYGzyowWoRnjrWdGo6oRY6jJ_Bt4INOS_k4vad9EUL3YGIkqVysjwB7NqsaGf3a2f8A7_12Ied05gaQgVf43oQeIKjp6nL22QW3NtGSxr3JO4rmhhlQ_dWpAZPenBF4l_A2l9ZxVzwdL-qiwVbn/s320/20231206_185317.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As always, his concert was amazing. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUBf9MwLmV5ycYyvbTtPLsj_9NAAr7RfvWM2ik3UOy_08UPR__bwdTcRDU8E06jHIlBVKDi4cYKsJl8q7H0E56du2KpE-cZ5UwqOpOlWUQv9eL9mQ2Jw86xIGcLDtIqhEuAA6Afq31VFMG5POkv_xCIHSLUY4nE_30hhCSbyAH76ii6kyJSwk4nq4l3za/s3056/20231206_185319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUBf9MwLmV5ycYyvbTtPLsj_9NAAr7RfvWM2ik3UOy_08UPR__bwdTcRDU8E06jHIlBVKDi4cYKsJl8q7H0E56du2KpE-cZ5UwqOpOlWUQv9eL9mQ2Jw86xIGcLDtIqhEuAA6Afq31VFMG5POkv_xCIHSLUY4nE_30hhCSbyAH76ii6kyJSwk4nq4l3za/w400-h400/20231206_185319.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We headed home without him or Pilot, since this week is finals week, but both of them will be joining us soon. </div><br /><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-45372800878419508612023-12-01T12:32:00.002-05:002023-12-01T12:32:49.794-05:00Book Review - The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqNPjfY17HMBiR-M1KDpXGgUrcqYRLZeVYYhwCe6Lt0m4SfoxBtcfBAu969tUTTTxGKSgczeDcK-lwc2SHCguq9H_DoYJy8wyBeSf6aXE-ppEcF-Y94l7rxBLbOqKODmDFOjZVuW9TKxSsxlOzTewMO9KvM2nhVbY_xOQbzdXKcRXpddKbNXDzn6FQZ9Ei" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="288" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqNPjfY17HMBiR-M1KDpXGgUrcqYRLZeVYYhwCe6Lt0m4SfoxBtcfBAu969tUTTTxGKSgczeDcK-lwc2SHCguq9H_DoYJy8wyBeSf6aXE-ppEcF-Y94l7rxBLbOqKODmDFOjZVuW9TKxSsxlOzTewMO9KvM2nhVbY_xOQbzdXKcRXpddKbNXDzn6FQZ9Ei" width="155" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm no novice to WWII fiction, or non-fiction for that matter. I started reading Holocaust accounts when I was about 12 and never stopped, so I can confidently say that the author did her research on this story. I had to take this story slowly, as it is emotionally draining and very true to the historic period it describes. The author doesn't shy from the horror of what happened to the Polish people during the war, and she depicts the Jews' plight as well as the Christian "average citizen". I also love that she included real people and events that I recognized, though I won't spoil. Read the author's note at the end! It took me a while at first to sort out the sisters' personalities, and the jumps in time took a bit to get used to. For these reasons, I give it 4.5 stars. Overall, though, I enjoyed the development of the characters. I liked the inclusion of many secondary characters, even ones that were only depicted briefly, because they gave a depth and realism to the story. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recommend this book. It is hard in many places, but we need to hear these types of stories. This would make an excellent book group pick for deep discussion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I received a copy of this book from the publisher, but all opinions are my own.</div><br /><p></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-10953486279923229832023-12-01T12:11:00.000-05:002023-12-01T12:11:35.025-05:00November Harvest Totals, an Art Show, and Swimming<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First up, our November Harvest total was:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">153 eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, you may recall that I have tried for years to get Gyunay into some swimming lessons that will actually teach him to swim. Having one arm makes swimming more difficult, of course. So does having autism. Throw in the fact that he really only learns one-on-one, in a quiet environment, and well, it's taken me years of trial and error to get this poor kid swim lessons that may actual teach him to not drown. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsyqjmkNj4m1WcOE00Bhn0Cut6eO_GNY8Ok2XsG2S1hyphenhyphenzK_F7OAXtnz6wd6J4QTlXz5YFZuw1xfusOMF5GGhshXP6Ipx5LEUwAccHvYBhhDwI-I3IUcmUqHJEe0GV1DrmRPSVf4qqu_K-EBgwNvPAT6by6pQtys4si210w_SlbeZoMyqlvFf0f5CN4f-C/s3056/20231129_143647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsyqjmkNj4m1WcOE00Bhn0Cut6eO_GNY8Ok2XsG2S1hyphenhyphenzK_F7OAXtnz6wd6J4QTlXz5YFZuw1xfusOMF5GGhshXP6Ipx5LEUwAccHvYBhhDwI-I3IUcmUqHJEe0GV1DrmRPSVf4qqu_K-EBgwNvPAT6by6pQtys4si210w_SlbeZoMyqlvFf0f5CN4f-C/s320/20231129_143647.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the first time in years, I finally have a promising option, and his first lesson was this week. It went better than any other lesson we've tried, and it was only his teacher and him in the pool. He had a huge smile on his face the whole time he was above water. Finally, we have hope that he may learn to swim!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In other news, Lydia's work is on display at her school's art gallery this week. She had to attend a reception and answer visitors' questions about her art. She was nervous, but it went really well.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgGrWP3q4d2JV_Ca0XLAag1lEesDaUibwoG7g-9PTFkg8XrR5-Zx9h7zZziqSiKikGnI4ywC4gMGTNtXRo89Q8RH_wY4lNnEGiWXVHk3Vlc1J_Kw54izwNmpTBmRJK_rKXaA7FYD0YvWMu2yx0PD9YNALBwAnK1813My3XIORTGo5AOhDRjFqTBqOS9QB/s3056/20231129_184123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgGrWP3q4d2JV_Ca0XLAag1lEesDaUibwoG7g-9PTFkg8XrR5-Zx9h7zZziqSiKikGnI4ywC4gMGTNtXRo89Q8RH_wY4lNnEGiWXVHk3Vlc1J_Kw54izwNmpTBmRJK_rKXaA7FYD0YvWMu2yx0PD9YNALBwAnK1813My3XIORTGo5AOhDRjFqTBqOS9QB/s320/20231129_184123.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's particularly proud of her bowls, which were all made on the wheel.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHrylQKfPO3L0ApxYJH9GbZN9biUIAce20uzXh_NAN_GQtStjg_nd09H9eM3fEEsW5qoOu9V4adZJj9FWM5ae-xXkwyO3ggrjf0B3KZ8rNKEKDRSpFBVzEB-_XeA3GaNS5EsVPOlK4HEPR1unIkAJe1lNOejMQfHcyM1JVgMF2dV8v6L0nkx7AYC0wIrX/s3056/20231129_184128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHrylQKfPO3L0ApxYJH9GbZN9biUIAce20uzXh_NAN_GQtStjg_nd09H9eM3fEEsW5qoOu9V4adZJj9FWM5ae-xXkwyO3ggrjf0B3KZ8rNKEKDRSpFBVzEB-_XeA3GaNS5EsVPOlK4HEPR1unIkAJe1lNOejMQfHcyM1JVgMF2dV8v6L0nkx7AYC0wIrX/s320/20231129_184128.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her platypus family was a hit, too. We really enjoyed seeing all the kids' displays, and the younger boys were really impressed by what can be done with clay. They love their pottery class, and they appreciated the skill involved. </div><br /> <p></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-64497269734877498322023-11-28T20:55:00.003-05:002023-11-28T20:55:30.907-05:00Thanksgiving<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNrSl2uV3EIG9r1ks_KRQ65BL_cN9pFgvAZHe9BkMziPiGg_dU6N4NBz51af7CIgZZNx6LsYNODALq80qoPr7c2C8KEq25u2W39GPxCxikNv9-8I2KCjKjPH4RhZP6z_eDliXT8vYppuLDwnOo1YaxfWw-uBr0s2NJ1gQtCTO8pnCamvrjOobNh82lOBb/s3056/20231118_085025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNrSl2uV3EIG9r1ks_KRQ65BL_cN9pFgvAZHe9BkMziPiGg_dU6N4NBz51af7CIgZZNx6LsYNODALq80qoPr7c2C8KEq25u2W39GPxCxikNv9-8I2KCjKjPH4RhZP6z_eDliXT8vYppuLDwnOo1YaxfWw-uBr0s2NJ1gQtCTO8pnCamvrjOobNh82lOBb/w400-h400/20231118_085025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a busy time for us. For Thanksgiving, we always go visit my in-laws, and this year was no exception.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnq1liQpGmVLGgwQ9R9N3E5ITl79qIvparZXdRQ9qR9i6lDoFQlPHazuuoriADq1gKP5WM_8AiSpx6XfZqBclq2FyyjJlpyncUak6VARY22see6VGeLQOE9Dp1VD08rB4XouPs3k6b13nWZcH1G7VMiXJ86_Lc8ZUhwpRBhJAb7laBtzZSRyPiaPqjFGd/s3056/20231125_143745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnq1liQpGmVLGgwQ9R9N3E5ITl79qIvparZXdRQ9qR9i6lDoFQlPHazuuoriADq1gKP5WM_8AiSpx6XfZqBclq2FyyjJlpyncUak6VARY22see6VGeLQOE9Dp1VD08rB4XouPs3k6b13nWZcH1G7VMiXJ86_Lc8ZUhwpRBhJAb7laBtzZSRyPiaPqjFGd/w400-h400/20231125_143745.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Malachi and Pilot joined us, on break from college. We also got to see Nathaniel's sisters, brother-in-law, and our niece and nephews, plus our good friends.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Fwf6qtZRp6UVcd00PbqrXWjkt58_5x9hR4UqNfxLgUuaW_xTNyUVGYhDDvWlOQEFKliK-Mq-9qRVDWt5JE5Hil0Ljsih_AOQJ9MqvHyMh8bfeS0c5SnGvEdFmJTJ8O1YBy51IlEnsob1c-vhyphenhyphenmeYwZL7_X4VlpG6aT5Da0cnaNZM2MC7xmbbP1InyUR4/s3056/20231125_150742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Fwf6qtZRp6UVcd00PbqrXWjkt58_5x9hR4UqNfxLgUuaW_xTNyUVGYhDDvWlOQEFKliK-Mq-9qRVDWt5JE5Hil0Ljsih_AOQJ9MqvHyMh8bfeS0c5SnGvEdFmJTJ8O1YBy51IlEnsob1c-vhyphenhyphenmeYwZL7_X4VlpG6aT5Da0cnaNZM2MC7xmbbP1InyUR4/w400-h400/20231125_150742.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had our dogs with us, which was greatly appreciated by my niece!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktkxNQypj6cdIFKR7uFwywmjyE1tKBCoOk-gP87QDnKY5BKK9DiV0GAaULGi0lE2daoWAPMnVNTrz458KAvhalweAJP4Mti-U5AtcIRxUNkyRIuFm5HA0s5j5PB9abrjc2rjFlMN3nmvfpT-UyDTjY_Fa8vYShRsdGmoSJE1EiLS0NUw9izkbT525dugv/w300-h400/20231123_123716.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do so love a walk in the woods, even if I can't walk as long as I'd like.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911698147287564067.post-49318782616016315512023-11-09T11:17:00.002-05:002023-11-09T11:17:47.429-05:00Hickory Nuts<p> This year has been a banner year for nuts of all types. The acorns are everywhere, our walnut tree that has looked like it's going to die every year since we've lived here produced lots of walnuts, and the hickory trees have spread their nuts all over our yard. We've never tried to harvest the hickory nuts before, but I've heard they're tasty, and there are tons this year, so Gyunay worked on filling the 5-gallon bucket while Emry worked on raking.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdvIt_ZZX5_tkOTobTVXOgWWldNM0noeuIZtP7dfFl8KkOGspRGJ24twSRb-6ufJCY35AZS9NlNVLA635ThbWUunB7pgVxkF_VQVGKFpKO0O_82EVgjvXNs8of1Ll9oLULIX_wsvBeCCMjHQQxOgMka4Zz2UWHbyCS4g5mRDXNGZxn70Y6U59U3pl9SkS/s3056/20231107_131612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdvIt_ZZX5_tkOTobTVXOgWWldNM0noeuIZtP7dfFl8KkOGspRGJ24twSRb-6ufJCY35AZS9NlNVLA635ThbWUunB7pgVxkF_VQVGKFpKO0O_82EVgjvXNs8of1Ll9oLULIX_wsvBeCCMjHQQxOgMka4Zz2UWHbyCS4g5mRDXNGZxn70Y6U59U3pl9SkS/w400-h400/20231107_131612.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had an impressive amount of nuts, and the boys took turns breaking a few open with a hammer.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQx8Ce3MrvMDrG9XETyI3DkJFuJ2p2fpFmeW4OgZ-ihTqL5q5bs0s1dqO-rJOUqQvvc0kcKPZfKyS1Byu4Q6hVM0BPZMInvE4L7EpRBz3mOIYtawkhOCCuu3ViuTljRZy3FaUqqR_MmVpOvrKUa171KyYaO5A4IOM_3zS_uawUdX-IuVzo6baq7mNFK8Jj/s3056/20231107_131826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQx8Ce3MrvMDrG9XETyI3DkJFuJ2p2fpFmeW4OgZ-ihTqL5q5bs0s1dqO-rJOUqQvvc0kcKPZfKyS1Byu4Q6hVM0BPZMInvE4L7EpRBz3mOIYtawkhOCCuu3ViuTljRZy3FaUqqR_MmVpOvrKUa171KyYaO5A4IOM_3zS_uawUdX-IuVzo6baq7mNFK8Jj/w400-h400/20231107_131826.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then the three of us tried a hickory nut. The boys instantly ran to spit it out. It gave the mouth a feeling of eating an unripe persimmon, with an unpleasant aftertaste. I went inside and researched hickory nuts to see what we could have done wrong. There are 4 or 5 types of delicious hickory nuts, described as having a slight maple flavor and being well worth the work of getting them out of the shell. However, there is one variety of hickory nut that is inedible: the bitternut hickory. I can guess which kind we have.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BGmSpp8IZTaR5pGqbafhKTCbXHN-kEtHai2MMt46oDU2cYKqMIOIsAKzooOW7Vt7BQqBhUcoIKMSklO3vlODXpvAx4aeK8VkQLfGH8ti8c-4yKR4FONiS0B85_6GjZCQMqNP0FFdEjU0L8dnNGEBePpfiDqBwgKcFhlxhGysZOyvu3AKdZrU6y8M11Lo/s3056/20231106_124850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BGmSpp8IZTaR5pGqbafhKTCbXHN-kEtHai2MMt46oDU2cYKqMIOIsAKzooOW7Vt7BQqBhUcoIKMSklO3vlODXpvAx4aeK8VkQLfGH8ti8c-4yKR4FONiS0B85_6GjZCQMqNP0FFdEjU0L8dnNGEBePpfiDqBwgKcFhlxhGysZOyvu3AKdZrU6y8M11Lo/w400-h400/20231106_124850.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The younger kids and I made a weekend visit to my family last weekend. We had a much-overdue family gathering.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJFr0jMvCnAHfBRYzP_xgVT3rKNxK80Sf1ogFx_vCRUaC07-mBrS1JbBXQW1h4W79N6JafOGDVxzFb5a7D-axX-WEUfFYTLEqoontE-aVwNNGTD9fd_xbrm74Nx8qG3liyKutlm2PcCLS8F4oOu9EpxLk4Q53sAah5v65Zd8_T2sVQr4Fd-7Zk_cZuEKB/s3056/20231104_140851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJFr0jMvCnAHfBRYzP_xgVT3rKNxK80Sf1ogFx_vCRUaC07-mBrS1JbBXQW1h4W79N6JafOGDVxzFb5a7D-axX-WEUfFYTLEqoontE-aVwNNGTD9fd_xbrm74Nx8qG3liyKutlm2PcCLS8F4oOu9EpxLk4Q53sAah5v65Zd8_T2sVQr4Fd-7Zk_cZuEKB/w400-h400/20231104_140851.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was great to see so many relatives that live close, but we haven't visited in years.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguM1KrtujRzv2xJ5k0yuAcAJeLLEGS6X4GrX-V7Z2hGe4ljMmiUR3SXRv_Nqnz7hAjxMWzJPk_NVmSFxwBO_KDB23RCki1BNTrOiDb_z-vxX94LBfwMeapBt9NRucFxmB7QErVKr1PizRDQYIjAfO7orvnrSAQPfoguwChUAYZg94PyUffG0nu09U81juG/s3056/20231105_141205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="3056" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguM1KrtujRzv2xJ5k0yuAcAJeLLEGS6X4GrX-V7Z2hGe4ljMmiUR3SXRv_Nqnz7hAjxMWzJPk_NVmSFxwBO_KDB23RCki1BNTrOiDb_z-vxX94LBfwMeapBt9NRucFxmB7QErVKr1PizRDQYIjAfO7orvnrSAQPfoguwChUAYZg94PyUffG0nu09U81juG/w400-h400/20231105_141205.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Naturally, we also spent time at Nana and Pa's, and the cousins had a lot of fun.</div><br /><p><br /></p>Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777336024923361096noreply@blogger.com0