Summer days

Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 08:18

I have been continuing on with my quest to get things in order around here.  My son has been a big help by watering everything outside everyday. It is so nice that he takes an interest in how the outside looks. He also mowed the lawn this weekend, WITHOUT being asked. I am posting some pictures of both porches and the outside as I said that I would. So here goes..

This is my front porch...

This is my back porch..both are nice for sitting in the morning with my cup of tea.

Here are some garden pics.

Blueberries on..this is the first year for these so not many.

This is broccoli, cabbage, onions. Lettuce & radishes are in between the broccoli.

Carrots with peas behind them

Here are some pics of my clematis and my backyard.

And finally my mailbox. This is also a clematis that I have climbing over my arch into my yard

 Thanks for taking my tour. I wanted to let those know who were interested how my butter turned out. I am not really sure about it yet. It was the first time I have made it so I am not sure if the smell while I was making it and the taste are normal or not. I thought is had kind of a "gamey"? taste and smell. I am pretty sure that what cream tastes like is based on what the cows are eating and maybe they are on to much grass or something. I will try it again using different cream from other cows and see how that goes. I also read online that I needed to "proof" my cream by leaving it out on the counter for several hours. I was not to sure about this but I read it in several different places so I did it. Now I am not sure if that had anything to do with it. Anyway I am not giving up and I will try again. The strawberry freezer jam was GREAT! but I am having a hard time keeping the family out of it so we can use up the cooked and processed jam that I did last year. We seem to like the freezer much better. Well I have went on and on and probably should go for the night. Love to all my friends out there.

In loving service to my King,

Mona

Mona...

Posted by blessingsbaound on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 12:16 - Link

Everything looks so nice!!! You are doing a wonderful job getting things done!!! May the Lord fill your home with peace and Joy as you strive to serve Him! Love, Mrs. Joseph Wood