Weekend Recap...
What a beautiful weekend! The weather was great...and I am so thankful. I figure it's only fair to praise the nice weather when I always complain about the bad weather so much. We spent almost every minute outdoors. David is busy planting potatoes. I think we usually have them in the ground by now, but beacause it has been such a cold spring, we are running a little behind. We hope to finish planting this week. The kids and I worked in the yard a lot. We spent a lot of time raking and cleaning under trees and in corners, hauling branches and debris off in the Ranger and mowing the yard. I love working in the yard. It is one of my most favorite outdoor activities. Of course, it's a good thing, because when you're married to a farmer, you better be prepared to take care of your own yard. David rarely has time to work in the yard because it is his busiest time of year. Since daddy always works on Saturdays, we spent Sunday morning planting some new fruit trees in our orchard on the hill and planting special potato varieties in our garden. The kids and I planted onions, carrots, peas and beans this week also, so we are looking forward to gardening season. I can't wait for all of the fresh fruit and vegetables. On Sunday afternoon, we went to David's parents house for a BBQ for my brother in laws college graduation (CONGRATS PAUL!). The kids were enjoying their time outside, and they thought that it was the middle of summer with temperatures in the high 60's. We turned on the good old slip and slide (if you don't know about our slip and slide, go back and read this post from last year) to wash some of the dirt and debris away that has compiled over the winter. Pretty soon, the kids emerged with their swimming suits on. I told them they were crazy, and yes, they were crazy, because they went down several times and ended up wearing their swimming suits most of the evening. In true-to-me style, here are a BUNCH of photos to share from our weekend...
OK...having some technical difficulties...I will add more photos once I get this figured out...
Shelly B.'s mom here. Those pictures remind me of what I love about living in Idaho the very most. Beautiful...wide open spaces...and rich dark soil. Love your blog.
Posted by:Marilyn A. | May 05, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I am in awe of your energy!! I love your pictures.......do you own horses? My kids would be in heaven! Glad the weather is better. Good luck with planting.
Posted by:annie | May 05, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Glad you had a great weekend! the photos are great!
Posted by:Claudia | May 05, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Your pictures of the weekend are fantastic! Looks like you all had a blast!! The area you live in is just beautiful. I'm hoping to take a trip out that way in our new RV. Thanks so much for sharing these terrific pics!
Posted by:bichonpawz / Jeanne | May 06, 2008 at 01:42 AM
You really do take the MOST FABULOUS pictures, Sherelle!! I thoroughly enjoy looking at them! Thanks for sharing...
Hugs,
Shannon
Posted by:Shannon J | May 06, 2008 at 05:14 PM
You really do take the MOST FABULOUS pictures, Sherelle!! I thoroughly enjoy looking at them! Thanks for sharing...
Hugs,
Shannon
Posted by:Shannon J | May 06, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Great pics ;) just to get an idea of the overseas arable farming. Groeten Kor
Posted by:KorFromHolland | May 09, 2008 at 09:52 PM