Outside our window…
Lots and lots of sunshine… for now. We’ve got a major hurricane headed our way.
Around the house…
Still catching up with laundry, cleaning tasks, and putting away from our Kentucky trip.
On the farm…
Chickies still laying a few eggs, they’re getting better at finding hiding places. Found a large clutch of eggs under the lilacs. 
Inspiring us…
The coming of autumn! There are acorns on the ground to be collected. Apples are ready to be picked at the orchard and made into quarts and quarts of baked applesauce. I even saw a whole bunch of sugar pumpkins at a farmstand this morning which has me dreaming of making pumpkin butter and other goodies.
Our children…
Getting ready to start a new homeschool year at the end of September. Lesson plans are completed, we just have a few more books to gather, as well as a few supplies.
James is getting some more words. This week, he managed “belly” and something that sounds like “monster”. He’s also learned to make a tiger’s roar.
Right now all of them are working on their “Treasure Island” unit study which Cat has designed. GREAT fun!
On our table…
A bouquet of bright pink roses.
Something very light and likely cold for the next few days. It’s HOT and humid. With the storm coming, we may lose power which means non-perishables or restaurant food.
In my workbasket…
Lots of pretty things for the baby. Today I’m knitting a peaked pilot cap in a pretty shade of pink, and there is a newborn sleep sack on the needles also – in violets and greens. Scrummy!
On the nightstand…
At the moment, I’m feeling a little homesick for England. So I’ve pulled down one of my favourite Rosamunde Pilcher titles -September
In our prayers…
- We continue to pray for all of those families struggling financially, especially for the unemployed.
- Colleen and her family as they approach the first anniversary of the loss of their little Bryce.
- A friend who is undergoing some medical tests
- Prayers of thanksgiving for the arrival of a healthy baby girl for the Tapp family
- Our young friends who will be returning to school this week
- For everyone in the path of Hurricane Earl – especially for orchardmen who may suffer terrible losses from the wind and rain.
A moment in time…
James at the ball game.
This photograph is so illustrative of our entire summer. Sunshine all of the time.
