I Salute Thee, Oh, Beautiful Day!

A beautiful day means no coat,

becoming one with the farm,

joining in with the work at hand,

and relaxing.

Andrew Smiles...

but I think he avoids it like the plague,

in pictures.

But this ole grandma got a few laughs outta him!

Zander makes him smile, too.

It Was An Ice Cream Cone Kind of Day...

You know the kind you savor

and never want to end.

The sunrise was beautiful!

The day was springlike enough

that I caught spring fever.

At work, I cleaned and rearranged

while taking care of customers

who were also experiencing

the pleasure of a beautiful day.

Andrew competed in a talent show.

The students vote for a winner,

to be announced tomorrow.

The light was low with a zoom,

but you can get an idea how he was moving!

Whatever they announce,

Andrew is my champion.

Whether it was the hope of spring,

or just the fact I'm feeling better,

it matters not, it was good.

I stopped after work and worked again

with Bev in the shop.

Came home to dishes washed

and dinner cooked!

It was a blue ribbon day!

White Spotted will travel to south Arkansas,

taxes are filed,

only two puppies left to adopt

and I have pork and potatoes waiting!

I could use a handful of days like this.

Here's wishing you an ice cream cone day!

Been Playing...

Too tired to do much else...the maggots in the kitchen sink will soon hatch and fly away...I hope.  If the clothes get dirty enough, I won't have to use hangers.  The new hay crop in the floor is sprouting and lookin' good!

My life is full of children and they love being here.  Two are now playing guitar and talking...I eavesdrop on their conversation as I sit here.   I hear the kind of questions only an eight-year-old can ask his fifteen-year-old hero.  The answers are wise and kind.  It makes me very proud of both.

Jake returns the favor with Zander and shows nothing but kindness.

All my grandsons are fine young men, they make me proud every day with their creativity,their intelligence, their empathy and their love.
Well, that post took a turn!  I was complaining so I'll get back to that.

I wanted to make a new collage header for my blogs but no success.  I wish I were more computer smart.   Now I must do laundry, dishes, grocery shopping and clean house.  Just what I dreamed of doing on my only day off.

May your dishes and clothes be forever clean and the path to your door always open. Y'all have a great one!

Through The Eyes Of A Child...

we can see the wonders of our world.

Shelling Peas With Aunt Marcy...

can be lots of fun.

It takes lots of concentration,

can be a group activity,

or be done alone,

with lots of breaks.

Ki-Anne, A Hot Pepper Fix

Betcha been wonderin' where Ki's been.

She wasn't kicked off the farm by a cow...

yet.

She was here.

and here,

and here,

and here.

Ki found a terrapin.

This is her sad dog face when I tell her, no.

She played a little stick keep away

and chase with Zander...

all in one afternoon!

The Grands With Catch Up

Andrew headed to camp,

Jake playing some football with the dogs

Zander using the ant's telescope

to check out the view

The one and only flower I lay claim to

Andrew is back from camp, with one extra boy for a time.  Jake is playing baseball for the summer.  Zander is...Zander. 

Already 81 degrees outside a little after six am, the roosters are quiet for some strange reason but that is nice for a change.  The camp boys are still sleeping, as is Ki, snuggled in with Andrew.  I put Maggie out and I am the only one awake now in this house.  I soak up the quiet like water in a sponge.

I am lucky to work for three hours today.  We, the entire postal service, are so short handed this happens in many places, juggling and moving people when someone else needs off.  I like the way my friend said it yesterday, "They have cut us to skin and bones and now they're after the bones"

Hubby is scheduled for more heart surgery July 20th and I have managed to get off for that.  My washing machine may still be under warranty but it appears Hubby is not.  I will have to pay for all replacements parts and repairs, plus the service call.

Washer is on the list for repair the 27th and I have been to the laundromat once, so far.  That is a story all by itself.

The vacuum has yet to be repaired, maybe I can work on that this weekend.  Needless to say, the house is a mess but life goes on, with or without the conveniences.

My computer is back up, but still have no volume and no virus protection at all now, so any post may be my last until I can correct that.  It still says my speakers are not plugged in, but they are internal speakers.  I have tried all I know.  Computer says they are working but not plugged!

On the bright side, Hubby will be repaired, I have a job even though he doesn't, my computer is supplying my drug of choice (blogging), I have no know ailments except insanity, and those roosters are still quiet....this day is good.

The Garden Grows...

and flourishes with all the rain.

Bev works in the salad garden

and works magic.

At The Farm,

every one works,

but we still manage to have a little fun, too.

A Day To Honor Mothers

who do not limit the imaginations of children,

who encourage sports, team work,

and creativity.

Happy Mother's Day should not be limited to the birth mothers.  There are grandmothers, aunts, friends, siblings and teachers that help mold a child, teach by demonstration, and encourage children to excel and enjoy all they do. 

To all of you who have encouraged a child to look closely at an ant hill, played with them in the dirt, traveled through an art museum, a zoo, read a book or simply listened...thank you.  Happy Mother's Day!

Easter, Jake's Birthday and Tornado Warnings!

Marcy's flowers,

food from the garden,

and basement time!

Jake and Zander playing in mud

after the storm passed.

Marcy fed us very well!

Family and friends filled up her dining room

and filled their plates.

We had music played

and play in general.

We also had a birthday boy!

Happy Birthday, Jake!!!

Taking Time To Smell The Flowers

Spring At The Farm!