There's mention of Harold more and more because he is on my mind more and more as we are now in August 2023. His come home month we are counting days not months for his return! And nicely packed into that Anna and Aliza will also return home. We are patiently ticking off the days till we see each other again.
A kind friend gave us some new watercolors she didn't want. The kids had such a great time experimenting with new colors.
I print the picture they request then the more mature kids trace the outline onto watercolor paper. We work to do more than just watch the TV show heartland while mom takes her daily rest.
Andrea is happy to paint herself. But look at her learn to feed herself!! She's so independent.
Busy at work painting and thinking. I love creative moments.
John has a thing for sunglases. I think this was taken at his FSY week that he and Addie shared. He had a great time of course. Anything social is happy for John.
Yay the sweet corn is on! My helper in carrying it to the car.
Oh summer food of the Gods. We eat it only when picked fresh that day. It is delicious and so so generous of my dad to grow such a staple of summer living. Anna, Aliza and Harold have had no sweet corn in their distant lands. Poor them. This is truly Gods country. Although they have mountains and beaches we have great farmers and skills and I guess choices to enjoy the work of our hands. They are looking forward to coming home and having home food.
Harold was surprised she is walking. Ha she's a big lady not a little baby. And she loves art and doing whatever everyone else does.
Bruce is a pretty good irrigator. He helps Addie about 60% of the time.
We are blessed with abundance and time. Unfortunately the clock is far too quickly winding down on summer. We cherish and dread the work of summer and the same is felt about the school year. It is good to grow, learn, and stretch to advance in education but also in friendships and independence. It's also sad to be separated so much. Ah well we live in today and look for gratitude in each next chapter and stage. Life is good.
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