Today we all got in on the fun of cleaning up a HUGE sprawling old (57 years, I was told) hedge tree at Uncle Harley’s cabin. A tree company had cut it down, so we just had to chop it into smaller pieces. In case you don’t know much about hedge trees, the thicker branches are very thorny, so tonight our troops have many battle scratches from the day. Thankfully though there were no major accidents. AND, it was a BEAUTIFUL day!
My first view of the site – looking east from our road. The stump is visible slightly to the lower right of the center of the picture, and the branches are to the left of the stump. Rascal was so funny—we decided she has some shepherd in her, as she very capably rounded up the steers in the corner of the pasture.
Beautiful sky – looking west.
Jesse’s nice little fire.
Dad ran the chain saw, with Levi pulling the branches away from him.
Many hands took branches to Jesse’s fire…
Levi took a turn with the chainsaw.
Did I mention it was a beautiful day?!!!!!
Littles did some helping at first, but with branches flying everywhere and things moving pretty fast, they were soon happy to watch.
About the time littles got bored it was time for lunch which as everyone knows always tastes better outside!!!
Just resting!
Behold how great a matter a little fire kindleth. James 3:5
Lunch break!!
Much progress made!!
Taking a load of wood to Dave’s woodpile.
When Dave joined the crew, they let the fire spread to burn off the weeds and tall grasses.
“Hi, Mom!”
Heading back home with Jewel & Josh.
Wood for the winter. Actually it won’t be for several winters yet, as it was completely green. Everyone got a good dose of sap by the end of this job!
So ended the woodcutting part of the day – and fencing comprised most of the rest of the day for the men, with girls doing some cleaning and odd jobs in the house for me (and Levi milked).
And then we thoroughly enjoyed our supper at Bob Evans! No wait, good food, reasonably priced, and best of all – great atmosphere. No alcohol, loud music, blaring televisions, or lights flashing. Mostly older people, although we did see some folks we knew – but definitely a notch above other restaurants to which we’ve gone.
That’s it!
Oh Ruth! I can completely relate to this post. I have the greatest of want everyday to spend time with the Lord before we get started. But like you said we wake up behind, and our feet hit the floor running. :)I've been trying to get most of my Bible reading in at night when I first go to bed. It seems like no one usually needs me right then. And then (if possible)before my feet do hit the floor in the morning, pray. It's not my first pick for how I would like to schedule it,but I do get that much needed time with God.
ReplyDeleteI love all the pictures. You live in such a pretty place. Take care, Kristi :)