Plum Pickers....(in Sarah's point of view)

So plums actually produce every other year. I know there's a name for that, but it's escaped me at the moment. This year we were lucky to have them produce some of the loveliest fruits we've had, even though they are quite sour at times (that's the way Marmie likes 'em) We were also lucky enough to get a lot off before the squirrels and deer got to them. They're not the type of plum that you might be thinking of since they're only the size ofa cherry; but they taste about the same. Here are a few:

This Spring.

A few snapshots we pulled out to show you a glimpse of our lovely spring on the farm. Bleeding Hearts below, along with Iris'.

Easter this year consisted of easter egg dying (of course). This year we enjoyed the company of the Jona (Jon and Ana), Chris, Elana, Mumsie, Pappie, and myself. Aren't we a creative bunch? Mmm....then we ate them all up.
I know we have these every year, but for some reason Redbuds always surprise my family with their beauty. At first it's only a gray/pink, then a dusty/purple that transforms itself into a brilliant light cherry color. It's almost like every year they become more beautiful. We're so blessed to have them in the Shenandoah Valley!

This Winter... (from Sarah)

Hey all, it's Sarah. Dad's been a bit busy (being the dedicated worker that he is), so he hasn't had time to update the blog. I'm sure most of you know about the rather odd winter we had this year( hallelujah we actually got snow!) I took this as a sign to take as many pictures as possible...which actually led to so many that we had to get a back up hard-drive because the computer couldn't handle all the photos....whoops. Here are two:

This past winter our family also found a facination with the movie Julie & Julia. I found myself making Julia Child's 'Boeuf Bourguignon' the day of my birthday....longest day I've ever spent in the kitchen; but it was worth it. Of course, Titus didn't mind being in the kitchen all day waiting for scraps, it was his absolute pleasure and delight helping me 'clean up'.