Daybook

FOR the week of July 11, 2016

Looking out my window…  clear, sunny skies with a light wind and lots of hummingbirds drinking from both the front and back feeders.

I am thankful… my kids had such a good week at camp.  This was Caleb’s first year and although he missed being able to hug Mommy, he had a great time and wished he could stay longer.  Lydia accomplished her goal of riding a horse by herself this year; a great boost to her self-confidence. And Kara made a new friend.

From the kitchen… Love the fresh produce sales at this time of year.  Pear pie yesterday, cauliflower soup (recipe courtesy of the Pioneer Woman) and peach cobbler today.  Yum!

In the schoolroom… just Matthew finishing up his writing and math this week and then we’re done until next year which I am planning for the beginning of August.  Starting to order curriculum and thanking God for companies that offer missionary discounts.

The kids enjoyed the music camp put on by one of our summer missions groups.

In the garden… The squash plants are starting to produce.  Lord willing, no critters will be nibbling on them.  (So far this year we’ve caught 5 squirrels and a vole.)  Also, the yearly battle against the potato beetles has begun.

I am hearing… 8:45pm – music (Owl City) playing, the A/C rattling the windows, girls saying goodnight to me, dishes being washed, the dishwasher running, and Scott putting the little ones to bed.

Around the house… got the top of our dresser cleaned off.  Doesn’t happened often enough, always feels a little odd to be able to actually see the top of the dresser.

Plans for the week – Kara turns 10! Our third child to hit double digits.  Where has the time gone?