Well hello there my friends. I may very well be talking to myself since it's been almost a full year since I last checked in. It wasn't intentional by any means...we live in the country and the internet is for the birds. Finally, got something back up and working. I can't wait to catch up with everyone and see what you all have been up to.
As for me, I'm just taking it one day at a time, doing life the Valerie way-it's been a long rough 12 months filled with a lot of loss but somehow Spring came around again (even though it's really been short) and it's already time for Memorial Day.
How'd that happen?
I mean really?
It was just Christmas.
It's already garden season and I'm behind again.
We've had 2 temps here that make life hard for farmers- soaking wet and hot.
It's a scorcher today and our fields are too wet to till.
Mother Nature did pull out a few showstoppers though- check out my climbing rosebush above. I'm about to propagate the heck out of her so we can have her beauty all over the farm.
The goats are as cute and ornery as ever. I mean if you want to love a creature and get exercise all at the same time, get a goat. Like multiples. They really love to be in pairs and you will burn twice the calories.
As for the family part, the hubby and kids keep me busy as ever and the farm is about to be invaded by children all Summer-just the way I like it.
Apparently, we are going to throw the ultimate 10 year old birthday party for my son in July. He's already handing out invites to everyone we know. I may have 1/2 the county at my house.
Geez Louise right?
The rosebush above is one of many my stepmom had me plant at the farm for her a year ago December. Sadly, we lost Kaye suddenly in August. It's been heart wrenching for us all especially my dad.
He still hasn't joined us at the farm yet. They have a place all set up here and we keep praying he will come out sooner vs later. He comes for the day and I tell you the dude can work circles around us all.
Why didn't I get that energy?
I got my old baker's rack all set up with plants again this year and NO I still haven't painted the glider the neighbor sent down years ago. I'm really going to get it done this year.
For real.
I am.
Quit shaking your head, it's going to get done. Wink.
Now for the flags I've got to go get them up.
It's Memorial Day. What are you up to?
XOXOXOXO,
Valerie
If you'd like to see some of my past Summer Decorating Ideas check them out here.