Monday, June 16, 2014

Hertzler Doings~June 16-22.2014

Mon.-Busy day. Got jars ready for harvesting honey. Did wash. Ordered Melaleuca. Picked green beans. Tidied up back room. Babysat Nathan while Alli went to town. Susan's in love. She fed him but thought I should change his diaper. He slept in our big bed on his tummy and loved it. Susan mowed and weed whacked at Happy Valley. Went to softball. Susan's team won. Sat with Jenny Murphy and laughed a lot. Got more groceries. Picked Susan up in the middle of the second game. Came home. Hoping to get to bed before 10:30 tonight. Foot is bothering me. Hoping Dr. F. can unjam it tomorrow.

Tues.-Such a busy day. Cleaned the man cave and got the beds ready for the Bantons. Cleaned the bathroom out there too. Picked green beans and super cleaned two coolers to hold the ice for the pig roast. Cleaned up one section of the garage. Made two roasts, Mexican tortilla mix with bear meat, hard boiled eggs, chocolate chocolate chip cookies, (I used these to make homemade ice cream sandwiches),  cooked some broccoli, did some wash, caught up with a childhood friend on face book, etc. The guys worked around here and Happy Valley, getting it all spiffed up for the Lucas's and Shippey's who are arriving today some time. Susan worked at the BH, went to the gym, and mowed around here. We both went to Dr. F this morning. I think my foot is just about back where it should be. Was able to be on it all day. Phil went to a meeting tonight and Michael went to practice some songs with Chace for the pig roast. Philip, Susan, and I, watched several Monks and hit the sack almost early. Today is the first day I didn't see Nathaniel. He is two weeks old in an hour and a half. I miss him.

Wed.-What a day. Hot. 97 but felt hotter. Mulched the front garden. Had to. Davi had torn up 3 of the 5 bags of mulch. Washed the honey extractor. Later, after work, Freeman, Michael, and I, extracted 21 pints of honey from 10 honey sleeves. Phil worked in the fields all day making hay. The guys worked around here, weed whacking, cleaning up, moving equipment, etc. I cleaned up 3 days picking of green beans and cooked them, cut up a watermelon, made a big batch of egg and olive salad, and tried to keep ahead of the game. Little Nathan and his mama came for several hours after lunch. Earlier, I did my exercises to a cooking DVD and we kept it on for the whole time they were here and the guys were into watching it too. Nathan is so happy these past few days because Mommy stopped eating cheese. It's made his tummy much happier. He smiles now when he nurses and when he is held close. He loves to be held, and if you sing to him, he falls asleep in less than a minute. He's out of his newborn clothes already. Seth Martin came over to help Phil in the fields this eve. Philip and Susan went to youth. Michael started working on writing a curriculum he liked to teach on Apologetics. I want to get back to writing a bit more. I want to start by blogging Pastor Bill's sermons. They are practical and wise and if we followed his advice, our families and churches would be all the stronger and better for it.

Thurs.-Busy day with everyone cleaning up everywhere and getting ready for the pig roast. Susan went to the gym, then to work, and came home and weed whacked and mowed. Phil and Roger are out practicing songs in the garage and Susan is singing bluesey songs. Man, can she sing. The Bantons are arriving around 10:30 this evening. The Lucas' and Shippey's are at their home across the waters. Alli called and told me about Nathan's doctor visit. He's gained 2 1/2 oz. every day. I'm headed for bed. XO

Fri-Sun.-Busy few days getting ready for the pig roast and visiting with the Bantons, Shippeys, and Lucas's, Sandy and Eldon Stoltzfus and Helen and Joanna Balmer and her son, AJ. These are just the folks who came from out of town for the pig roast. Had a great pig roast. Interrupted by tornado warnings. Wonderful eve. in our packed house listening to our kids sing the songs they had prepared plus the Lucas's and Shippey's and Blaine and Sloane shared songs. Met the Stoltzfus's at the BB for breakfast early this Sunday morning. After church took a nap and then we had a supper of leftover pork sandwiches plus some coleslaw, baked beans, and mac. salad plus ice cream. Tim and Jodi Schauer came to the picnic too but had to leave soon afterward due to the ominous black clouds and winds. I am not doing this weekend any justice but it really was a wonderful time and so many dear friends were here. Newton and Elsie Beiler came down and were visiting with the Shwanks who were here also. Alli and Freeman have been over too (and Nathan) and Jordan W. and M have been here as well. Great neighbors and friends and church family. My heart is full. Again, I think how quickly things can change. Dark clouds change plans quickly. I'm glad this community of folks are learning to enjoy each other while the sun shines because dark clouds do come quickly and we have to know how to help each other get to safety as quickly as possible. I love these people. I love my family. And I am thankful to be loved.

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