Recharging ...

We're taking a break this year.  Last year was a rough, tiring year.  Between Lyme Disease, My dad's passing, my knee surgery, and run away pigs we were not at all looking forward to our busy season this year.  After talking about the pros and cons Ryan and I decided we needed a year off to recharge.  We didn't get any calves or pigs this year.  We have one steer that will be butchered this fall for ourselves and we have a few chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese - and the garden.  My mom and step dad raised us a hog that is already done and in the freezer.  My posts have been few and far between - I'm enjoying summer with the kids. Playing outside and in the pool.  Spending Wednesdays at my moms pool for her day off with my sister and nieces  Doing a lot of reading on my Nook Color and swimming in our pool.  The garden is a little overrun with weeds at the moment but once we get some rain I'll get that taken care of - lots of veges in there - the pumpkin, zucchini, and cucumber plants are loving our hot humid days.  Last weekend we had a big party at the cabin in honor of Dad - we didn't eat much of corn I bought so we brought it home.  Danica and I shucked, blanched, and cut it off the cobs and stuffed it in freezer bags this morning while Sawyer was at VBS. 80 ears of corn = 16 -3 cup bags. 

My little grocery shopper

Danica is such a good helper.  She LOVES helping with the shopping.  She helps push the cart and gets things off the shelves and puts them in the cart.  She even likes to get in the cart to help unload it onto the belt when we check out :) We did however miss the cart with a jar of pizza sauce near the front door.  "CLEAN UP AT THE ENTRANCE"  Danica bent down and pointed - "Uh Oh!"  Mommy was a little red in the face.

Our Princess is 2!!

And I thought Ryan talked a lot...

She LOVES the phone and has to talk to anyone who calls....and even people that don't, hehe.

Crafty, Crafty

"Knitting is a boon for those of us who are easily bored.  I take my knitting everywhere to take the edge off of moments that would otherwise drive me stark raving mad. " ~Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, At Knit's End:  Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much

Another Molly Bubble Romper for my niece Amelia Lynn.  Pattern can be found here.





 A tunic for Danica - Variation of the Molly Bubble Romper Pattern from above.










Owl Hat - Free Pattern found here.






Fall Wedding Flowers

Bride's Bouquet



Bridesmaid Bouquet





Groom's Boutonniere


Groomsmen Boutonnieres
 

Fathers' Boutonnieres in the top row and Grandfathers' in the bottom.


Miniature Groom and Ring Bearer Boutonnieres


Ushers' Boutonnieres


Mothers' Corsages


Grandmothers' Corsages


Miniature Bride Bouquet                                   

  

Wrist flowers for Flower Girls'

Catch with Daddy. . .

First Steps {finally}...

One Year Photos

Danica was NOT in the mood for pictures. After getting some help from my little sister and brother and a snack and nap break we were able to get a few pictures.  Very thankful Teresa (our friend and photographer) is so patient.