May. 30, 2009 - ~Semi catch-up
Oh how I wish I had time to blog. I try to be diligent posting 3 times a week, but I just cannot do it right now. Here's a very quick semi catch-up on life lately.
We had thegraduation last weekend. It was a neat experience to say the least. We were a little wrapped up in the coming and going and getting it all done, but when I walked in to the hall before the graduation was about to take place, the emotions came on like a flood. I choked back the tears and gathered myself in time for the ceremony. Is this how it feels each time? I can't imagine what the wedding will be like.
Here's a photo of the graduate in the foyer after the ceremony. FPEA did the graduation up REALLY nice and the resort and conference center were unbelievable. If anyone is on the fence in regards to graduating with their state group I would give a hearty encouragement to do so (from my one time experience of course). It is no small deal and they really did a top rate job, even including one of our senators for the graduating charge. And what a charge it was!
Here's a photo of the fam outside Olive Garden where we ate and enjoyed family and friends after graduation. To everyone that came.....traveled so very far......Thank you. To the many, many, people who called, sent notes and gifts.... it meant the world to him. For someone who really doesn't like a lot of attention - he really enjoyed his special day and the days leading up to it.
Right after graduation Jo and I took a quick trip to Georgia to visit family there. We stayed with Mom and enjoyed visiting the cabin. Mom and Dad have been busy the past few years dolling up a hundred and fifty year old cabin they fell in love with. Anything Grandpa touches turns to gold. The man is a genious and so-so-talented.
One of the little extras Grandpa has done to the cabin has been to install the 'outhouse'. Not your typical outhouse though....This outhouse is fully equipped with hot water and plumbing. It has the appearance of an old-time outhouse, but all the conveniences of modern day.
There is an indoor bathroom with a beautiful clawfoot tub. But the young and old are especially fond of Grandpas outhouse
Now for the garden. I can't miss another garden update so I'll post a little and a couple photos too. Our peach trees have produced fruit! That's exciting. Here is a photo of the first trees fruit picked right before our little Georgia excursion.
The fruit on the other tree is ripening and it's fruit is slightly bigger. I expect and hope for an abundant harvest next year when our peach trees should begin their prime productions. Lord bless us!
We have picked lots and lots of produce from the garden lately. Nothing we can't eat as a snack of course. I have been harvesting 10-20 blueberries at a time, 10 or so beans, and so on. Nothing very grand, but all-in-all.....very satisfying when you've never really grown food before.
The above photo is our small garden patch that is bursting with squash, cucumbers, and hopefully soon....corn, peppers, and watermelon. The rain has created a growth extravaganza!
And here's our latest project. And I do mean latest. This photo was taken just a couple hours ago right before dinner! The family has been working diligently to take down wallpaper and put up a fresh coat of paint in the dining room. Gary bought me the beautiful cabinet at IKEA and we're working from morning til night trying to get everything organized. Lots more to be done and hopefully all before school begins again.
Special thanks to all of the children that really pulled together getting this work done. Many hands make light work!
We had thegraduation last weekend. It was a neat experience to say the least. We were a little wrapped up in the coming and going and getting it all done, but when I walked in to the hall before the graduation was about to take place, the emotions came on like a flood. I choked back the tears and gathered myself in time for the ceremony. Is this how it feels each time? I can't imagine what the wedding will be like.
Here's a photo of the graduate in the foyer after the ceremony. FPEA did the graduation up REALLY nice and the resort and conference center were unbelievable. If anyone is on the fence in regards to graduating with their state group I would give a hearty encouragement to do so (from my one time experience of course). It is no small deal and they really did a top rate job, even including one of our senators for the graduating charge. And what a charge it was!
Here's a photo of the fam outside Olive Garden where we ate and enjoyed family and friends after graduation. To everyone that came.....traveled so very far......Thank you. To the many, many, people who called, sent notes and gifts.... it meant the world to him. For someone who really doesn't like a lot of attention - he really enjoyed his special day and the days leading up to it.
Right after graduation Jo and I took a quick trip to Georgia to visit family there. We stayed with Mom and enjoyed visiting the cabin. Mom and Dad have been busy the past few years dolling up a hundred and fifty year old cabin they fell in love with. Anything Grandpa touches turns to gold. The man is a genious and so-so-talented.
One of the little extras Grandpa has done to the cabin has been to install the 'outhouse'. Not your typical outhouse though....This outhouse is fully equipped with hot water and plumbing. It has the appearance of an old-time outhouse, but all the conveniences of modern day.
There is an indoor bathroom with a beautiful clawfoot tub. But the young and old are especially fond of Grandpas outhouse
Now for the garden. I can't miss another garden update so I'll post a little and a couple photos too. Our peach trees have produced fruit! That's exciting. Here is a photo of the first trees fruit picked right before our little Georgia excursion.
The fruit on the other tree is ripening and it's fruit is slightly bigger. I expect and hope for an abundant harvest next year when our peach trees should begin their prime productions. Lord bless us!
We have picked lots and lots of produce from the garden lately. Nothing we can't eat as a snack of course. I have been harvesting 10-20 blueberries at a time, 10 or so beans, and so on. Nothing very grand, but all-in-all.....very satisfying when you've never really grown food before.
The above photo is our small garden patch that is bursting with squash, cucumbers, and hopefully soon....corn, peppers, and watermelon. The rain has created a growth extravaganza!
And here's our latest project. And I do mean latest. This photo was taken just a couple hours ago right before dinner! The family has been working diligently to take down wallpaper and put up a fresh coat of paint in the dining room. Gary bought me the beautiful cabinet at IKEA and we're working from morning til night trying to get everything organized. Lots more to be done and hopefully all before school begins again.
Special thanks to all of the children that really pulled together getting this work done. Many hands make light work!
Comments
May. 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
We had a graduate last weekend too and are still recovering. It looks like lots is going on with you all. I hope you have a peaceful week. Great Job to your son and yourself!
Blessings,
Dawn
