Several times during the past week I have intended to sit down and write a blog post. But then the day gets filled and there was no time. Which is fine, really, and as it should be. It makes me smile though to think back on all the free time I somehow had when the little babe was actually little and I wrote multiple blog posts a week. Crazy. However, our days are filled with goodness now and if I have less time to document it because I am actually doing it, that is fine. And so many of the things that make up life now wouldn't necessarily make for a good photo, so let me tell you about some of them and you can make up your own image.
~Four quarts of homemade pickles in my fridge. I have always struck out with cucumbers for some reason, but this reason I am the cucumber queen! I have about ten vines and have never eaten so many cucumbers in my life. My favorite way is super simple: chopped cukes, hunks of feta cheese, a splash of olive oil and red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Crunch!
~Four skeins of silvery mouse gray bulky wool squashed into a bag with one skein of super bright pink bulky. My next knitting project is the Mini Meow for my little cat lover. After this, I will need something very neutral and soothing...
~Four milkshakes consumed by the little babe and I during four days at two different agriculture fairs in the area. There were interesting horse events at both and we had a good time. Did you know that you could get a "twist" milkshake (choc on bottom, vanilla on top)? Yum!
~Four hooves jumping over low crossrails with a rider who has not jumped in twenty years. Frank and I have started jumping and we are having a great time. My smart old man knows exactly what to do and enjoys doing it - I simply have to point him in the right direction and hang on. It isn't pretty, but it makes me smile.
~Four months left in this year. September is almost here: the sun is sinking earlier, even the little babe noticed it. The mornings are cooler with more dew on the ground. The tomato plants are still producing, but have slowed down. The pumpkin vines are still vigorously taking over the trellis though.
All good things. Happy weekend folks.