{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}~ August 19, 2012

Long time no see.   It's time to try to get back into the swing of things, but honestly, if things swing any harder, I'm going to go flying right off the swing and land with a gigantic thud!

{Pretty}

Remember when I told you about our minivan being set on fire and exploding?  (Quick update: the police have caught the perpetrators.  One has confessed, so I assume that means the other two, who are juveniles, are still alleged perpetrators.  Well done, local and state police!)  After two months of juggling driving needs with only one car, we were given a truck!  It's a 1989 Ford something-or-other and until now has been owned by the same family.  It's quite low mileage, especially considering its age, and has been very nicely maintained.  Man of the House is thrilled and so am I!  Thank the Lord for His provision!

See how clean it is?

{Happy}

Our garden has started producing which means we are learning how to preserve it.  I confess that I was a bit apprehensive about the whole idea of canning, but it's not as hard as I feared.  We are tackling it together and trying to keep up.  Just when I think we are finished for awhile, though, there is more to be picked! 

Did you know you can freeze peppers without blanching them first?  Yes, you can, according to the University of Nebraska.

Here's another thing that makes me happy~















because this~

is what used to be there.  Thanks, Man of the House! :-)

{Real}

Here's the other side of the truck we were given~

I think Man of the House likes it all the better for the dent!


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