Canning 2011

Canning...I love it, but I hate it.
Luckily, I don't hate it for quite as long as I love it. I hate doing it...especially alone. It is time consuming and hot, and sticky and the clean up is the worst part of all. But, I love leaving the jars on my counter to admire my hard work. They must stay on the counter for at least three days. I love having fresh fruit all year long! I love that this year I canned with NO SUGAR! That is right folks...no sugar! Actually, no sweetner at all! Oh, and how I love the sound of a ping! Music to my ears!
This year I canned, peaches, pears (they were first and probably as last), tomatoes and grape juice. Really wished I could have done salsa, spaghetti sauce, green beans and apples, but seriously...who has the time?

Sadly, I only got pictures of the peaches and grape juice. I Don't have the energy to haul the other stuff back upstairs for a photo shoot!


 
 
 

First Day of School

I am still trying to play catch up with my blog posts. This is from the first day of school this year. Spencer is in first grade, Landon is in second and Jared is in fourth grade. Kyle isn't pictured, because he left earlier for Junior High, and I forgot to take his picure. Yes, I am still totally freaking out that I have a son in Jr. High. So, here they are looking as handsome as ever on the first day of school.