Sowing and Reaping

We had our first official 'garden harvest' of the season this mornings during our time in the garden. We pulled a lot of radishes and turnip greens today which was fun. I need to figure out a good recipe for turnip greens, which I think you can treat like spinach but I need to do some recipe searching.

I must say, one of my favorite things about gardening and digging in God's earth is the way you see sowing and reaping in real, tangible ways. This is a principle I've been reminded of in the task of parenting lately. What the Lord (sometimes through us as parents) sows in the hearts of our children will be harvested later, whether it's a harvest we as parents will be honored by or not.

I enjoy the quick 'harvest' time as a parent, just like I enjoy the quick harvest of our early summer/spring veggies. I really love the times when I work with our kids on a certain issue and I see the results quickly...I'm not as motivated by the long haul issues, but I must press on and work toward the bigger goal in parenting our kids - children who live lives to glorify the Lord.

Being in God's creation is so good, because I think He has many lessons for us if we open our eyes to His world and take the time to enjoy His creation...even if it's just in a little backyard garden!

Bunk Beds and Randomness

Of course it's been awhile since I've blogged...so I hope I'm not loosing ya!

We recently got the kids bunk beds from a friend who was selling their old ones and they are WONDERFUL! Our kids have transitioned seamlessly from a toddler bed and crib to top and bottom bunk. They are awesome kids! We got each kid a light for their bed so they can read in their bunk if they want, which they just love.

Then, below are just a few random pictures of stuff we've been up to the past month.

My newest niece, Eleanor, born in May. What a little beauty!

Major garage sale with Tyffany and Jessie! Yet another attempt to rid our house of unwanted, unused and unneeded extra stuff. We are still getting rid of our amazing collection of 'stuff' from our house in Omaha...the curse of a basement is still haunting us. However, I would LOVE to have a basement again! :-)

Evie at my parents house in May, fearless of the sheep and happy to help feed hay.

Leyton feeding grain to some lambs...what a farmer!

Busted out the camera

We had a fun little photo session at our house yesterday, inspired by my friend Jill, who came over to take a few pictures of her kids.  So, since we set up all of our equipment we took advantage of having our gear out.  We need to do this more often!  Our kids had fun being silly and we got a few good shots.  Here are a few cute ones I thought I'd post.  

God is so good, children are such a blessing!  Not just because they are sweet or beautiful, but because they are a precious gift from our Father.  What a delightful and fearful thing to be blessed with such a gift.  Glory to God for His good gifts in our lives!

Lot's of catching up to do

It's been awhile, so I'm going to do a quick smattering of pictures for your perusal and enjoyment. Life is looking a little different at our house these days, we have TONS of house projects going on and Monday's and Tuesday's are seeming like a daycare at our house, which is pretty fun to tell you the truth!  I'm watching a few kidos on those days and my kids are enjoying having friends over for those two days and it's fun to make a little extra spending money also!  

Easter egg hunt in our backyard.

Candy from the hunt.

Crazy weather day #1 - 3 hail storms in one day.

Next day - GIANT snow flakes

Playdoh mania with friends.

A little remodeling going on in our house.  

Here is our kitchen floor before:  PINK diamonds...gotta love it!

Kitchen floor after, much better.