Happy July Fourth!

Friends came to spend the afternoon. So we set up the canopy, carried down chairs, and planned our menu!

Skewers were filled with a combination of meats, tomatoes, cheeses, and basil.

Caprese' salad (homegrown basil is heaven) on a skewer! Yum!

Leon was tuckered out after a full day of playing in the creek.

We played with bubbles. 

Sat in the creek. 

Floated with the pups. 

Ate. 

Ate some more. 

Enjoyed the singing creek. 

Told stories. 

And laughed. 

A lot! 

Tonight we head to Farmer's Fish Camp Road. 

There is a little spot at the crest of the mountain where we can

watch the fireworks in 

Independence, 

Sparta, 

Galax,

(and Mount Rogers, but theirs have been postponed)

simultaneously! 

Such fun! 

What a wonderful way to spend the day! 

How was your Fourth? 

Farm life.....

Wave petunias in a hollow stump by the back door...

My favorite work pants -- Duluth ladies' bibs and boots

Determination. If what you want is above you, stand on a friend....

Lovie and Lacie -- Grandma and Granddaughter

Hay on the back of the truck

Square bales

Every day is wonderful, busy, satisfying... Tomorrow, we are setting up our canopy by the creek, moving our picnic table, and building a fire pit. If you are in the neighborhood, drop by! Homemade lemonade or sweet tea is always in the fridge; fresh baked "something" on the counter; and the water is fine for wading!

Well, My Darings...

I've been away for quite a while and have decided it is time to return to my blog. However, there will be changes. Still going to write about my farm, life, and so forth. But, other things may show up from time-to-time. I am not remarkable nor do I have a remarkable life, by the world's standards. It is, though, remarkable to be alive. The world is beautiful... more so every single day.

How can one not think so when there are sights such as these to be enjoyed just for the sitting and, well, opening one's eyes??

Or a hysterically funny deaf cat who watches ceiling fans...

Or a pantry full of homegrown goodness for the winter...

What brings you joy?