Strawberry time

We got a game cancellation last week because of rain.

So we let it clear up and headed off to pick strawberries instead.

 We were the only ones with the idea so

we were all alone picking and it was so nice!

 The kids ate a couple pounds and help me fill three flats.

 Then we took them home and started to clean them up.

 I had a 'helper' to process some, 

but I think more went into her tummy:)

 We went to the park and it always amazes me 

when they play in the trees rather than the playground.

 Brother/sister love as they went down the slide. 

I took these pictures because the sunsets have been amazing this last week.

God is good!

Summer's Here!

We started off the summer with a play date with one of the cousins. 

 We found a tree frog who found the pool.  

The kids had a blast playing with it.  

 I'm loving the wildflowers that are growing on the hillside right outside my porch. 

 The backyard is soaking up all the rain we have been getting.

 I'm loving not having to water the garden.

 Happy surprise:  I had Aunt Mae's bib lettuce come back from last year. 

My chickens are doing well.  

My Americana 'Nora' developed a feathers on the side of her face...

it makes her look a little crazy, but that's ok because that's exactly what she is.

 The chickens love going outside and the kiddos love holding them.

 I love this picture of Dixie.  

She's looking at me like why can't I hunt pheasants AND chickens?

Nora is by far the friendliest of all the flock.

 On one of our Sunday Fun days, we went to the park.

Dad fished, kids played on the equipment and played ball, while I tried to read a bit.

 We had a great time.

A quick stop at Culver's to end our day. 

It was perfect.