Christmas 2012 memories

Wishing you a joyous season and special times with your family.  May your new year be filled with gentle days and loving times.

Be gentle.

Happy Birthday David!

Today is my husband's birthday.  I am blessed to get to spend another year with year and our children.  David is the most wonderful husband, father and my best friend.  I love you!

Be gentle.

Orchard ladder makes great trellis

Love this idea.  David's Dad gave us this suggestion for my jasmine that I planted in the front yard.  I can't wait to see it grow and flower.

Be gentle.

Feeding the family

We have a small family fruit orchard.  It is one year old, so really not much of an orchard yet.  Last evening, William and I planted the latest additions to our orchard.  Well, William lasted for about 4 holes dug and disappeared back in the house to go play a video game.  Strange how that works with almost 12 year old boys.  It was a beautiful evening outside, so it was a perfect time enjoying planting our new fruit trees and newest additions of grapes (wine and table, yummy).

This is the way the trees and grapes arrived at the house

Not mine, but hopefully someday mine will look like this

Can't wait!

Be gentle.

Last smile of summer

Winter is finally trying to push summer out for the rest of the year.  We are expecting rain (and snow a little higher up the hill) today.  I had this beautiful flower in my yard.  When winter weather gets you down, remember spring is just around the corner.

Summer smile.

Be gentle.

After a long day at work

What is better than walking in the door after a crazy day at work and seeing my family? I will tell you. NOTHING!

David is first out to help me carry in my stuff. A hug and a kiss from the hubby makes it all worth while.

William will run out the front door and ask "How was your day?" Davey will usually run out and grab his basketball. He will call for me to watch him. He will try and make one of his "trick" shots and tell me, "Mom, this one is for you."

And then the chaos of the dog greetings. Settling down for the evening. Homework, laundry, dinner, dishes. None of that matters.

It is all about family.......

Have a great evening friends.