I need a second fridge...

Today we got the whole fam together and headed out to our 4H garden. Husband has needed to help for some time now in putting up a fence. It was a beautiful day to be outside. I have to tell you that I like nothing more than seeing my kids hard at work, it builds character. Pulling out all the old dead plants (that got hit by the freeze) to make room for new growing things is exciting to say the least (Gosh I sound like Ma Ingalls now). Watching the kids shovel manure is humurous as well. It was a very productive day.

Here is husband putting up said fence, of course it has to be just right and all - I do love to see my man hard at work!

Here is a sink shot of what we pulled out. Can I tell you how excited I am about the beet tops? These ones are destined for some juicing indeed!

Since you just love seeing pictures of vegetables and since I'm on a roll here I had to post one of just a SAMPLING of what we picked up at organic co-op on Wednesday. My fridge runneth over. I know Im strange. Produce just makes me happy. Must be some strange italian gene or something.

Living in the Land

We recently moved Nursing Addict into the "boys room". He now sleeps in the crib and big brother is in the queen. It is amazing to me how fast they grow. When I went into my bedroom last night to have my devotion time it was sad to see the co sleeper empty next to my bed. My little man (and probably my last baby) has moved out! While I settled in to my special place that I had missed for so many months since youngest arrived, I realized how much I craved this time with Jesus. Over the last 5 months my "quiet time" has consisted of an open Bible on top of the island. As I go through my day I snag a few verses at time and keep going. Its been about the only way that I can get a few moments in the Word aside from our family devotions. The Lord led me to this excerpt in Psalm 37:3-6 (NCV) "Trust in the Lord and do good. Live in the land and feed on truth. Enjoy serving the Lord, and He will give you what you want. Depend on the Lord; trust him and He will take care of you. Then your goodness will shine like the sun and your fairness like the noonday sun." Live in the land? My father was showing me and continues to even as I write this, that Living in the Land is ever changing. Living in His land and his goodness is so rewarding, refreshing and comforting. Even as my land changes around me, every second it seems, He is right there leading me to see things from His perspective. I want my land to be inviting to others, full of love, warm memories and deep relationships with family and friends. I want to live in the Land of my Fathers goodness.