MEADOW

They went for a hike through the meadow.

It was a beautiful day!

I love the adventures in our backyard up here on our mountain.

Nova brought a butterfly identification book!

Hi Olia...

And I'm thankful God blessed my children with such a fun dad.

"I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.

They shall spring up among the grass like willows."

Isaiah 44:3-4

BIG SISTER

She's waiting for her baby brother...and I just know she'll be such a good big sister!

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you."

Jeremiah 1:5

BEEKEEPING

It's been years since Brodie first started talking about beekeeping.

And the time has finally come!

(all suited up with Dad)

(smoking the bees to calm them)

Their first hive was a thrill to say the least.

So far so good...and now we wait for HONEY!

"My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste."

Proverbs 24:13

CHICKS!

With the quarantine on poultry since we moved in last year,
Brodie has been eager to hatch his own chicks.

His first batch was a success!

17 so far and another 42 in the incubator.

Spring time = chicks up here on the Ranch...

So it's been fun for the kids to get to enjoy them finally again this year!

So proud of your efforts, Brodie!!

"Know well the condition of your flocks."
Proverbs 27:23

STRAWBERRY GIRL

Willow has always LOVED strawberries!

So it's especially fun to finally get to pick some from her favorite spot in the garden...

"Her" strawberry patch!

Aw, I love my little strawberry girl!!

And she loves her strawberries!

"And God saw that it was good."

Genesis 1:12

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY NOBLE!

What a special day we had celebrating Noble's 10th birthday!!

After a hearty breakfast and present time, the guys all went and played tennis for the day.

Noble was a natural, of course!

They had a great time!!

After that, we had a BBQ and waffle cone sundays!!

We love you so much, Noble! Your servant heart and willing spirit are our favorite!

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY NOBLE!!

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward.

You are serving the Lord Christ."

Colossians 3:23-24

MOTHER'S DAY 2020

I woke to fresh cut roses from Olia's garden...

A homemade sign and perfect gifts.

And to say I was blessed by the efforts of the day would be an understatement to say the least.

From the beautiful table settings...

To the "mom"osa station...

The delicious foods...

And fellowship with my favorite people of all time...

I just felt very special and loved and thankful on Mother's Day.

In the afternoon we hung out in our rocking chairs on the porch and ate Jelly Bellies.

For dinner, we prepared salmon along with some of my favorite sides,

plus cream puffs and chocolate eclairs for dessert.

And wow was it a memorable day!

Homemade cards, a Mother's Day video made by the kids, extremely thoughtful gifts, and lots of love.

It was definitely an extra special Mother's Day with my extra special people!

Thank you for everything you ALL did to show me LOVE today!

I couldn't love you more!!

XOXOXO

"Her children rise up and call her blessed."
Proverbs 31:28