Free Kittens!

Three kittens available immediately. One black female. One black male. One tri-colored female. Great Labor Day additions! Contact me if you or someone you know is interested.

Crankin' It Out...

She's 91 and still loves to help with canning. I won't turn down her help. Grandma's hands have made a lot of applesauce and other canned goods over the years. Today her, my mom and I made 40 quarts. I'm hoping to hit my goal of 60 by the end of tomorrow. That seems to be the right number for our family for a year's supply. So with 3 weeks until my due date, we are stocked up on food for the winter. And now, I will go prop up my swollen feet...

On the Tracks

We took our last big outing as a family of four to the Strasburg Railroad. Malakai was so giddy he could barely stay in his train seat. Isaac pointed and waved at every cow and person we passed. Last time I was on this ride I was about 14 weeks pregnant with Isaac. 36+ weeks pregnant feels a whole lot different on a rocky train car. Seeing the pure delight in my little boys' eyes was worth the short discomfort of the adventure. And of course, some ice cream afterwards was helpful.

We're From The Country...

We took the boys to see one-week old baby chicks at my Aunt Ruthie and Uncle Lamar's farm and it was a big hit. 38,000 birds were peeping around us and the boys were amazed. Gideon even snuck in a little peek. Then Malakai wanted to climb a grain bin to the top. A huge act of bravery on his part! And the night ended with some fishing in the pond. Malakai's first time catching some. He was in his glory, along with Gideon who was swimming around the dock and Isaac who got to touch a fish and happily jabber. I love the simple joys of life and last night was definitely one of them. My heart was happy to see my family enjoying a night together doing things that will be etched in their memories as "remember when" moments.

Emily: Senior

She is the second oldest of six children. A true cowgirl, Emily enjoys rodeoing with her family. Her favorite events are breakaway roping and team roping. And she is incredibly talented. Her latest title is All Around Champion at the CYPRA Finals (Central PA youth Rodeo Association) and All Around Champion for the 2012 season. Emily loves the outdoors and farm life. You can find her driving her red jeep, or playing with her dog Toby. Summer thunderstorms are not scary to her and she will watch them rolling in while sitting on the front porch swing. After hanging out with Emily during her photo session, I would describe her as gentle spirited, fun loving, and a radiant natural beauty. People are easily drawn to her. She plans on attending Lancaster Career and Technology Center majoring in cosmetology. Emily, I wish you all the best as you begin your senior year.