Refreshment . . .
Ah . . . I am so enjoying my freedom these days - you have to understand, I am not pregnant - which in other words means that I am not “dead” tired all the time! I am able to “do” so much more (growing a baby is doing, but a different kind of doing) . . . I actually feel like just maybe I can function by a schedule, I don’t mind blanket training or keeping up after the children while they are doing their chores, I am up and about getting my things done and lovin’ it . . . I feel “capable” (clear throat) of hauling all the children to town to get groceries, go to the fair and see all the animals
Boris the II was voted best by our crew . . . I preferred the horses though 
. . .and ride the toy tractors
Farmer Boy
. . . and tour the commercial building where Papa has his booth set up this year (this is the first year where you don’t have to stay set up on Sunday, so we gave it a try)
I even took them all with me to get my labwork done this time . . . I had them all sit in a row on the floor while the nurse drew my blood . . . It worked fairly well . . . then for a treat we went over to tour the little church house close by - alas it was still locked - but we enjoyed the lawn and flowers
Church just let out . . .
We could stop and take pictures(like the very first one in this post), cause we were not absolutely desperate to get home for naps (uh, yeah, naps take up lots of time ) or feedings etc. Take a look at this vine . . . I love it! Maybe someday . . .
Anyway just all this to say that life seems much more beautiful and lovely when one is enjoying good health and energy . . . I thank the Lord for this gift . . . this beauty . . . this time of “refreshment” . . .