Large Family Raising Fruit John 15:5
We had an incredibly busy week, but had previously made plans for dinner guests the night before our 2 day trip and weekend guests coming the day after we got home. It was important to us to keep those commitments, and we really do love …
We made a quick 2 day trip to Springfield (3 hours away) to tour the State Capitol building & go to the Illinois State Fair. More of our adventures to come in the next couple days…
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 & …
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 …
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) …
