Day 3

• The kids played at the neighbors for awhile.They drove the little battery powered cars around about the whole time. They also gave Lars a little bike.
• Went to a Yesteryear Festival. It was a small colonial reenactment. I guess there was a fort or "arsenal" here at that time.All that is left of it is some footing stones. They have also made what they call a ghost tower because it is like a trellis in the shape and size that the tower was. There were men dressed up as soldiers from the revolutionary war. They did some firing of canons and muskets.Making pewter stuff. I can't remember what he was making while we were watching.

We also got to taste some fresh pressed apple cider.

• did the laundry - completely.
• the kids played at the neighbors again this afternoon.
  
• I bought two books from the author herself at the reenactment. They are historical fiction about the colonial times her in North Carolina. I read the first one this afternoon. It was a good read.

We had a busy good Saturday. thought about Keren a lot today. Happy Birthday little sister!

Day 2

• Mowed the grass. Which means I picked up tons of pine cones.
• Cleaned out the truck and car. The truck really needed it. I should have washed the outsides of them but did not.
• Went to the LAB this morning. For some reason it really hurt when she put it in the left arm and then it would not flow... So, I almost fainted and we had to sit there for a long time trying to keep me from passing out. Finally my head started feeling like it should and she was able to get it in my right arm. Crazy Phobia!
• We went for a little drive, just to see what where the road would take us. We were also keeping our eyes open for any playgrounds.
• Bought corn at a farmers market.
• Lars started singing at the supper table. I was not sure what he was singing but then Molly joined him. He would join her for the last part of the last word for each phrase. They were singing, I'm in the Lords Army. When Molly sings that song though it is one of those songs that never ends. So I had to remind them to finish their dinners.
• Bathed all of my children tonight.

• Called the Cell phone company. Oh, yesterday some sort of cable company guy called. He started off saying that he had a better deal then what I had and kept going on about this good deal he had for me. When he finally let me say something I told him I had no TV. He was totally baffled by this and then mumbled something about wasting his time!

I got a new seed catalog in the mail today so I think I will get ready for bed and go enjoy that.

Day 1

• Organized my room and closet.
• organized office and office closet.
• rearranged the living room- still not quit satisfied with that, this will be happening again I'm sure.
• Played barbies with the kids. The girls and I also made some furniture - We are finding hot glue to be a very fun to use tool.
• cleaned the garage.
• Vacuumed living room, hall and my bedroom.
• worked in the garden - we got to visit with Miss Smith while we were doing that.
• Made and served real meals for my family.

• made some homemade Chai. Heidi had the idea to sit out back while we drank it. That was very pleasant. We even turned up our Dino radio so we could have music while we were out.

All in all it has been a good day. I will keep you posted on how this goes.
My radio is now playing What a Friend we have in Jesus.

Now we are five

Heidi had a great birthday.

Happy girl with all her new things. The kids were chewing gum dawn till dusk for a few days. since she had two packs of gum to share with them. We have also done lots of coloring, mostly with colored pencils.

This Boy

This is my boy. wouldn't you agree that he is most adorable?!

How my garden grows

Before

Now

Sewing!

This week I have spent a lot of time at the sewing machine. First I made a dress for me and then I made one for each of the girls. Today I made the one for the doll.
Oh, Heidi mastered the bike last week too!!





These are my beautiful girls!