Finally!

After almost 9 years living in this house/neighborhood we finally saw a SQUIRREL in our yard!
I wish I had a picture to show the little fellow, but he was way too fast.
I have always felt like squirrels are a delightful part of a yard.
I guess the neighborhood trees are getting big enough for them to have some fun.
He was in the red bud tree in front and then made his way under the fence to the backyard.
Me and the boys ran from room to room to look out the windows trying to find him. They were so excited to see a squirrel!
He may just be the one that has been getting in Brant's garden.......well him or our bunny.
Anyway, I am sure it sounds silly to some to be excited about a squirrel in your yard, but we are a simple kind of people. It actually has made my morning.......one of the many wonderful creatures form God.
I know now I will be on the lookout every morning for him.
And trying to get a picture.
Keep watching and remember........open your eyes and see the small blessings God gives you daily.

Growing up

I know it has been a while since I have made a post. It has been busy and just darn right HOT!! The weather guy said yesterday about 3 weeks into August the temps start going down. It will not come soon enough.
Summer is almost over and then school begins. Even though the boys are not in school yet I know the local school schedule and realize another school year begins.
Most of you know we will home school the boys. My plan for September is to begin a 2 day preschool. Nothing major-just simple learning. This will allow me to get my feet wet and see how the boys will do with structured learning. OK maybe at this age it will not be too structured, but that will come.
This picture of the boys shows me just how fast they are growing up. I end up carrying the backpacks, but they are getting a little practice. Although they will not use them for school they will come in handy for trips to the library and museums.
Growing up........very exciting, but kinda sad.