August Update...

August started off here with weather in the 100's. Needless to say, I was NOT enjoying myself. I grew up in the Seattle area, where even on warm summer days, it is tolerable. In the part of the state I live in now, when the hot days come, usually in July, I retreat to my central air conditioned house. I do not enjoy walking outside into what feels like a sauna. I feel like I can barely breathe in all that heat. It is no fun. Yesterday the weather decided to cool off drastically, and I walked out on my front porch, took in a big breath of fresh air, and had a HUGE smile on my face. I can play outside again!!! So today, I plan on spending time in the garden. I will be looking for watermelon, corn on the cob, green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and more.

I finished canning peaches the other day, and fell down on the couch exhausted! Jeff stayed up making strawberry-peach jam! Yum! It turned out so good.

Today I will also spend some precious time with the baby, as well as clean house. We are getting ready for some big painting projects here on top of everything else I am trying to do.

M got to go to a sewing camp a few weeks ago, and she made some very cute things. Sewing is something she loves, and I can tell the Lord has put this gift in her. She is very motivated to learn to sew, and it seems to come easy to her. A sweet friend invited us over earlier in the week, and she made the cutest little dress with M. It is almost finished, and when it is, I will take a picture and put it on here. With the baby being here, I haven't quite figured out how to work on any of my crafting projects yet, but it will come!

I hope everyone is enjoying thier last few weeks of summer...I am so looking forward to fall, my favorite time of the year!