Baby Bunnies, Kale and More

WORDS TO LIVE BY

May your unfailing love be my comfort,
    according to your promise to your servant.
Psalm 119:76

TODAY'S QUOTE

Everybody needs a hug. It changes your metabolism. ~ Leo Buscaglio

WORKING, LEARNING, AND PLAYING 

My plan for this summer was to keep up with at least a little school work each day but somehow we've found ourselves just really enjoying the break from workbooks and worksheets. I'm sure we still will do some some days but mornings playing outside, lazy afternoons watching a movie and summer evening fun seems to be the main theme this summer. 

YARD AND GARDEN

Austin and I picked another three buckets of kale today. So I'll be putting more in the freezer tomorrow. I was hoping to start cleaning it today but didn't get to it so I'm just trying to keep it cool until tomorrow. While we were in the garden this little fellow showed up to say Hi!

ANIMAL UPDATES

When Austin went to take the rabbits some greens he found this little bunny hopping around the rabbit colony. We didn't even know we had baby bunnies. He found the nest and there are four white and two brown babies. 

OUT AND ABOUT

This afternoon Michael and I were at my sister's for several hours so she could get some things done. Michael enjoyed playing with the other kids and I just enjoyed getting out for a few hours. 

READING AROUND THE WEB

Fairy Garden in a Guitar Case at Penny's Vintage Home

Busy Bird Bath House at Gentle Joy Photography

The Call of the Cookie at Gentle Joy Homemaker

Neapolitan Swirl Refrigerator Cookies at God's Growing Garden

Why You Need To Plan Your Day at How to Get Organized at Home

Cantaloupe Bread Recipe at Faith Filled Food for Moms

DAILY DEALS

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Catching Up

WORDS TO LIVE BY

The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forever more.

Psalm 121:8

TODAY'S QUOTE

People see God every day, they just don't recognize Him. ~ Pearl Bailey

YARD AND GARDEN

The last week or so has been crazy busy and this is part of the reason why. I canned 49 quarts of green beans last week. The kids helped pick and clean and put them in jars.

We also pulled and cleaned another bucket of turnips and stored them in the basement. 

And today Austin and I cut three buckets full of kale before I started getting sick from the heat and had to go in. I got one bucket of it washed and blanched and put in the freezer and plan to do the other two buckets full tomorow.

WORKING, LEARNING, AND PLAYING TOGETHER

OUT AND ABOUT

We've been out and about quite a bit this past week. Doug worked several evenings on moving some things for my dad and one of those evenings the whole family helped. 

Friday evening we had a birthday party for my cousin and then went up on the mountain. 

Saturday we went to the Antique Mall and then took the kids for ice cream. 

Sunday after church and a late lunch we went to McCormick's Farm for the afternoon/evening. It was so beautiful and peaceful there and the kids loved playing.

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An Evening in the Mountains, Green Beans and Kittens

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Be still and rest in the Lord.
Wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him. 
Psalm 37:7 

TODAY'S QUOTE

Fear has a large shadow, but he himself is small. ~ Ruth Gendler

ANIMAL UPDATES

All six kittens are now living together in the woodpile and both mamma cats take care of them all. The kittens are getting playful now and the kids love playing with them. Five of the kittens have ribbons because they look almost identical and Amanda wanted to be able to tell them apart. She keeps check on them to make sure they aren't getting too tight as they grow.

YARD AND GARDEN

I picked a four gallon bucket full of green beans today and that is only a small part of what's in the garden. I cleaned and snapped them this evening and will process them tomorrow as well as pick more. 

This tree in our back yard is LOADED with little apples this year. Last year there were hardly any. 

OUT AND ABOUT

Yesterday after church, lunch, and naps for the little ones, we went up on the mountain with my sister and her kids and my cousin. Doug and Austin grilled hotdogs and we also had chips, several kinds of fruit, cookies and drinks. It was such a fun evening. 

This evening in the mountains was such a refreshing way to end the weekend and head into a new week.

READING AROUND THE WEB

She Put On a Lot of Weight at Running Through Shades of Blue

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Canning Chicken Stock, Smart Cat and More

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 

Hebrews 4:16

TODAY'S QUOTE

Every evening I turn my worries over to God. He's going to be up all night anyway. ~ Mary C. Crowley

ANIMAL UPDATES

Look at Amanda's smart cat (named Puppy) helping me make the weekly menu and grocery list. I had to say to his suggestions of fried mouse and roast rat though. I just don't think the people in this house would enjoy that.

YARD AND GARDEN

The garden is still doing wonderful. However the rain is keeping us from getting into it and doing what we need to do. The weeds are getting away from us and the beans need to be picked. I did some greens and Austin helped me with turnips and with pulling some of the weeds. 

WORKING, LEARNING, AND PLAYING TOGETHER

This swingset is swingless at the moment so the kids use it as monkey bars instead. Michael sometimes struggles to keep up with the others but he is determined to learn and keeps trying. He's even had blisters on his hands from trying so hard and has made a lot of progress. 

IN THE KITCHEN

I canned one quart and five pints of chicken stock this evening. I made this from the scraps of some chicken leg quarters I had cooked and taken the meat off of for a casserole. I use this to make soups, stews, gravy and homemade cream of chicken soup. 

OUT AND ABOUT

Our errand day run was short today. The kids didn't have very many stops they wanted to make and Michael found what he wanted at Goodwill pretty quickly. It was nice for a change.  

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The Green Beans Are Growing and More - The Walnut Acre Daily Thursday July 9, 2015

WORDS TO LIVE BY

 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:9

TODAY'S QUOTE

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. ~ Ambrose Redmoon

YARD AND GARDEN

The green beans are growing like crazy.  I checked them today and they are about twice the size they were Saturday. So it looks like we are going to be picking and canning green beans very soon. 

WORKING, LEARNING, AND PLAYING TOGETHER

We had a good day today. It was hot outside so we put down a couple blankets in the shade for the kids to have a place to relax and cool down a little. They liked to look up in the sky and see what shapes they could find in the clouds. 

They played band a lot today too. 

Michael's stepsister stopped by today with a big teddy bear that he just loves. He calls it Bailey.

I washed and hung out a lot of laundry today and between Amanda and I we got it all folded and put away this evening. 

After lunch we worked in workbooks, played a game and read some stories.  I also had read aloud time with the older kids this afternoon. 

We also read Ephesians 3. 

OUT AND ABOUT

Amanda and Michael spent the evening at my sister's. Austin decided to stay home this time. 

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Garden Update, Front Yard Band and a Quiet 4th at Home - The Walnut Acre Daily Saturday July 4, 2015

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord. 
Psalm 32:10

TODAY'S QUOTE

Let God's promises shine on your problems. ~ Corrie Ten Boom

YARD AND GARDEN

The garden is so wet from all the rain we've had the last few days that I haven't worked in it much. it's growing like crazy though. Pictured below are pumpkin and squash (I think), onions, potatoes, green beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grapes and tomatilloes.

WORKING, LEARNING, AND PLAYING TOGETHER

Friday was another quiet day. It's gray and rainy and the kids were content to play on their tablets or watch movies. My eyes and head have been hurting so much I really haven't pushed them to do much else. Hopefully we'll get back into a better structure next week. 

Today we were busier. Doug bought Michael a new microphone that he could use with the stand Michael bought at Goodwill today. The kids set up a bunch of "musical equipment" and put on a concert. They even put out chairs and a sign by the road in hopes of having someone come listen to them.

Doug was out at the garage most of the day working on various projects. Here was working on a chainsaw. Later today he was working on a vehicle for his cousin. 

This evening we're hanging out in our own yard and watching fireworks set off in the neighborhood. We can usually see quite a few from where we are. 

OUT AND ABOUT

This afternoon the kids and I ran errands. We went to two pet stores, Michael's Craft Store, Goodwill, Food Lion (twice), McDonalds, and Family Dollar. 

READING AROUND THE WEB

How to Bake Bread In Under An Hour at 25 Cottonwood Lane

You Are Enough at Cherished Magazine

Steakhouse Alfredo at Tornadough Alli

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