15 September, 2016

Memories from Camp

A few weeks ago Joylin and I got to attend the same camp as the boys, Still Waters.
The vacation was so nice and as always Still Waters was a life changing experience! ;)
We felt so privileged to be able to go, as I know that many others where on the waiting list and didn't get in. If you would like to see more pictures go to Still Waters.

So many people ask us, "How was camp?" It's hard to describe! Still Waters Camp is definitely a little piece of heaven here on this earth. A place where you can go and spend a time with friends that all believe the same Message and love the Lord. There is such a sweet atmosphere there, it makes it really hard to leave. You can feel it the minute you walk into camp and it stays with you! Leaving all your worries outside and just enjoy the blessings of the Lord is so relaxing and refreshing! He's right there talking to you in Quiet Time, guiding you through activities and everything you do. It really is something that every young person should be able to experience! We had an amazing time and are looking forward to going back next year, Lord willing! :)

The excitement was so high as they opened the gate and we all stepped into the welcome center. Camp has been on hold because of construction for the last two years, so when we walked in it was amazing to see how many changes had been made since the last camps.
And there we are. Can you find Joylin and me? There was 180 young people total and we already knew so many of them from former camps. It was really nice to get to see everyone and catch up where we last left off. :)










The new chapel was so amazing and the lake was just as beautiful as always! 

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We were gone for about 10 days, and with the milk drops and all  everyone was kept so busy at home! :) 
Jenny and Mom, (with a "helper") on milk drop. :)
While we were gone this little man began walking! 
The boys jumped in and helped with all the work. :)

01 September, 2016

August Harvesting

August is a busy month on the farm! :)


Justin's Boss planted a few rows of sweet corn in one of his fields, for friends and family to enjoy.

 We picked a truck load.  Everyone jumped in and we got it done in one afternoon.




Mom cutting it off, while I creammed it.

Our "Big" helpers! :)
Mighty little man.

Packing it away for the freezer.
We finished with 100 quart! All the hard work will pay off this winter, when we enjoy the corn. :)

Dad did some work for a man in Sierra Vista who had apple and pear trees, he didn't want the fruit so we gladly offered to pick it.




Letting the pears ripen 

We canned about 50 quart.
Our giant watermelon patch! 
We have been getting lots and lots of watermelon! If you come to visit you will be sure to leave with one. =P

This is a common picture of what our cupboard holds for those who wish to snack here and there.  
We make watermelon sorbet... Freeze watermelon then add it, with lemon juice, sugar, water, then (we often add raspberries)  put it all in the blender, and enjoy! 

Cream setting out for making butter.

Ready for rinsing and kneading....
In the freezer it goes. :)

Our raspberry patch has been producing lots! We get around 2 gallon every time we pick.
We already have 68 quart frozen for smoothies. 
Nothing beats a fresh raspberry pie!!