Gardening

On Saturday, we planted some things in the garden. The kids helped me make the rows for the onion sets and the pea plants.

The boy was soon bored with the whole process.

He was then gone, leaving sister to finish the job.

Love and the fruits of labor

Piano Recital

There was some piano recital excitement this past week at our house. I did take some pics... just wanted to share a couple here for those of you whose lives are not in a limbo-like state. My understanding is that the world is still turning outside my door...ha ha. I should really try to keep up.

She is searching for her page. Funny story... She walked up to the stage for her first selection. Got all the way up there without her music in hand, realized it, and said, "oh crap, I forgot my music." (Did I mention that the recital was held in our Church?) So, she ran all the way through the Church, to the back room, to grab it then ran back to the stage. It was one of the best parts of the recital for me, I loved it. She didn't miss a beat, and continued on to deliver a flawless performance. I am very proud.I added this picture just because I like the look on her face. There was a baby fussing in the back row. I think she thought it was her baby brother. She was able to play, once she realized it wasn't him.

Love and Music

the longest time has passed

It has been a week [A WEEK!!] since I've talked to my dear husband. This has to be the weirdest part of the entire TDY. I feel antsy, excited.... and in the dark. Have you ever experienced restless leg syndrome? It is a tingly, annoying feeling that keeps you up at nights. I kind of feel that way all over, all the time right now. I can't seem to make time pass any quicker, but I'm not getting anything productive accomplished either. He will be coming in on Wednesday so the wait is almost over.
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. I feel them, and am blessed by you all.

I'm still here

There will be no pictures today. I've been so busy these days, counting the days on my calendar until Daddy comes home. I count them down... then I count them up... then I count them down again. Often times, I will mentally count them, then get out the calendar to cross off the days that have passed. After that, I go the one of the wall calendars to see how many days are left. Then I like to go back to my calendar to see how many things I have planned before he comes home... Then the whole process starts over again.
Seriously, I'm not as bad as all this. But I am pretty giddy with thoughts of being a two parent family again and I have to admit that I do count the days down several times a day. The daddy chain is so short now!
I've had plenty of time to think about my wonderful husband during this deployment and I've decided that I'm not going to take him for granted. I would have never thought I was guilty of that, but we don't realize what we don't fully appreciate until we aren't able to appreciate them for awhile. So to all our friends and family, do me a favor and give your significant other a big hug and kiss... and let them know they are loved and appreciated. I suggest doing this the very next time you see them, repeat often.

Love and anticipation

Today in school....

We were all smiles...... and we learned to milk a goat.

It was too cool.

Love and Chevre

We love the kids!

Here are some photos from today's homeschool field trip.

Look at all the babies!

Our kids love the kids.

This is the correct way to hold a baby goat.

Next year, we'll have goats too... (hopefully)

Kids and Love

this month's assignment.....

..... is portraits that show emotion. I like these three, but I'm not really sure what emotion I'd call the middle one. I would love to hear your opinions again. Please feel free to vote, give a critique, or just tell me what you think in the comments.
A... B......

C.......

Thanks in advance,

Love and emotions