The Lord is blessing the children’s efforts in the gardens this year! They had this bean pickin’ party while we were still in China. I could not believe all those beautiful green beans! The girls have already made some fresh green beans for us since we have been home. Nothing like eating straight from your gardens!

The two younger boys are hard workers…..unless there is a critter to distract them, that is.

Next up was cleaning and blanching them all for the freezer!

I haven’t had the time to work in the gardens yet, but I am itching to. Eliza and I have walked through them several times (um, I mean I have walked through them several times carrying Eliza who will not put her feet on the grass). Soon it will be time to start canning! Our tomatoes look amazing! I can hardly wait! (no pun intended!)

We headed outside this afternoon as a distraction to keep Eliza (and her Mama!) awake during the afternoon. It was a beautiful day here!

Do you think these brothers of hers are smitten?

The smiles come easy for her brothers and sisters….she already loves them all SO much!

The girls spent the afternoon getting grocery and running errands for me. What a blessing they are!! Guess what they bought? Noodles!!

Eliza and I will be staying put for the next few weeks as we get her used to life here at home. So far I am loving this “cocooning” stage! It is so good to be home!!

Is it bed time yet??