First week of school

Sallys first week of school has come and gone. Our schedule has shifted and now we prepare for fall. I can't get over how fast summer went - it FLEW by.

(our large Maple, Justin pruned it and it looks amazing)

Sally's first day of school went well, she made friends and has found the transition easy. She is such an easy kid that way, no change seems to throw her for long. She goes on the big yellow bus that picks her up from the end of our driveway. She seems too small and the bus too big, but it all works out. I took it harder and am still trying to get used to days without my thoughtful, gentle Sally around as is Ruby who walked around the house that first day calling for "Yaya". Time waits for no man and it marches on, and so must we. She is doing well and enjoys her days so we are thankful.

The garden is still producing all manner of gifts. Last night we had corn that we grew... We never imagined we would have corn our first year without struggle but now we know that corn likes the spot we have our garden and our soil. We still have a dozen or so cukes and more ground cherries than we can count. Our peas were good and beans, but we didn't plant enough to store for winter so next year we will do a whole garden bed full so we have some for over winter. Our freezer is getting filled with haskaps, Rhubarb and blueberries. I have some projects this week - ripe cucumber relish and roasted tomato sauce. I also want to try and get some apple jelly this year as well as some apple butter but the apples seem to either not have grown or have blight. Dena will know where we can get some free apples, she is expert at finding who has what. I also want to get some shredded zucchini in the freezer and some acorn squash soup. Harvest is full on, as always. I return to work full time in October and there is so much to do before then.

Our property is so beautiful in the days... its such a peaceful spot - we ALL love going there to check out out garden.

Also, Justin bought a truck. A Ford Ranger 4x4... so now he has something to haul things with, tow the trailer, pick up supplies, etc. It will be nice not using the Lexus for everything... she can retire from hard duty work and be a leisure vehicle again. She's done well!

(Ruby inspecting the new truck. Sally wants to call it Blu-lu)

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It's nature!

When telling Sally, "Darling, you have grass in your hair." She looks at me and shrugs "ahhh, it's just nature." And walks away. She has better things to do, now the sun is shining. Pickles, her constant companion, and her like to race to the mailbox and back. She has yet to win, but never stops trying. Her determination is solid, unwavering. Just like her loyalty to her dog. It's one of the things I admire most about her. J and Ruby were sitting watching a YouTube show on my phone the other day. She inevitably changed the show, as 2 year olds do. Justin asks her "Ruby, uh oh, what did you do?" She looks up at him with a quirky smile "I pushing buttons Dad!" She exclaims then let's out a chuckle. We all burst out laughing. Her comedic timing is unparalleled in 2 year olds, she is whitty and clever and so very funny. It's one of the things I cherish most about her. So much waiting has occurred in Justin and I's life together. ...

Update on the property

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Fall harvest and progress

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