This time of year seems to fly and it is hard to believe are nearing the last few weeks of September. It is harvest time galore! We were able to freeze several bags of corn, bottled peaches and pears, spaghetti sauce, and now our apples are ready to be picked. Our watermelon harvest was a success though we ended up just giving away the melons rather than selling them. In my opinion, this was much more satisfying! Our little plum tree is loaded so we have been eating those like crazy as well as drying them. Our neighbor let us have free reign of his elderberry shrubs so we were able to make a lot juice with those. We also picked several buckets of currants and blackberries. Crazy busy time but we are truly grateful for such an abundant harvest.
Somehow we were able to start school though it was interrupted by fruit needing to be canned. The kids have started their extra curricular activities so everyday is pretty packed with events. Addy decided to learn the cello and has been enjoying lessons. She also has started going to seminary each morning which is a joy for her. Emerson has decided he wants to learn how to play percussion and after much searching, we found a teacher who will start lessons in October. Eliza is still taking fiddle lessons and has also returned to doing gymnastics. Henry has really enjoyed his soccer games and is the fastest player on his team. His games are slightly agonizing to watch and I have to remind myself that these are six year olds. Millie has been delighted to be learning the handbells on a prodigies music program and she also loves to sit at the piano figuring out how to play small tunes. Garrett has returned to college along with the BYU-I students and his first day of classes was a success. I have been trying to keep up with everyone and everything. In my stressful moments, I slip outside and plant something. It seems to be the best way to calm my nerves.
Today was cold and rainy and it definitely felt like fall. Hope you are all staying cozy!
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