Little “BIG” Helpers
It was such a gift to have a day at home yesterday in the midst of a crazy busy week and in the middle of an insane month. I’m so grateful. All the olders were gone & the youngers worked with me on cleaning, packing, …
Author: Martha
Midnight ramblings vs perspective adjustment
I have many thoughts as I’m lying awake at night, always thoughts are running through my brain… But, it’s probably good that those thoughts stay there, or you would get melancholy ramblings. Things always often look better in the morning. One of my favorite passages …
Learning from our children
Kids can teach us so much. I love their ready smiles, their unbiased, unconditional love. The radiating joy. The way their faces light up when they see you. Their selfless, giving hearts (don’t get me wrong, there is plenty of selfishness also – we all …
A few more Fair pictures – carnival rides
We did the carnival rides one evening at the Fair. We had wanted to go to the rodeo also, but unfortunately we couldn’t make it – after being there for 9 hours already, we were too beat. The kids were gracious & we did something …
Miss Ellenor is 17 months!
It’s hard to think of life without this perspicacious bundle of joy and activity. Ellenor is constantly on-the-go. She climbs & runs & opens doors. She turns on water and climbs in & out of my huge sunken bathtub. She loves to help out & …
Fair Judging Results – Part 2
If you haven’t read Part 1 – you can read it here: https://applehurst.com/fair-judging-results-part-1/ Logan had his 2 Poultry entries on Friday – eggs laid by his chickens & his chicken Dominique who he incubated from our hen’s eggs. It was hotter on Friday, but still …
Fair judging results – Part 1
Xanna had 7 projects & Showmanship entered & received 1 Champion, 1 Reserve Grand Champion, 2 reserve Champion, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 Top of Class & the rest were all blue ribbons. She was chosen as a State delegate for her Creative Writing (Communications category) …
Sharpie Siblings
While Grant & I were away, there was a plan concocted to have “angry eyebrows” drawn on Ellie. That plan turned into this:
Time with Grandparents
My parents came to visit last week and stayed with the kids while Grant & I were out of town. We, of course, played a lot of games…