Catching up

Here are some random photos from this summer. Becca has a new camera so she has given us some nice, clear photos, yeah!

We visited North and South Carolina and Mrs. Conley saw her family and I got to see my sister, Sherri and meet my new niece, Amelia. Sherri recommended the Billy Graham library which was incredible and inspirational. We also went to a huge Scottish festival in North Carolina which was so much fun!

Celtic Festival

Michael did an excellent job organizing the Celtic festival. I was happy to have all our kids there too.. Hannah and Marianna helped at the gate and Julia sold bottled water. Rebecca sold ice cream for her club fundraiser and Mikey was there for a couple of hours. It was hot so Jonathan's dunk tank was a big hit. Michael got into his Scottish ancestry and wore a kilt.
Becca and Julia danced in the morning, thankfully before it got really hot. There were around 3,000 people who came and we all had a great time!

Jonathan graduates!

Preschool Ceremony

I was so proud of Mikey singing at his preschool performance and proud of myself for not crying this time! :) They always have a slide show at the beginning of the program that brings tears to my eyes.

Random photos

Bird photos and Goaties

I am enjoying the goldfinches at my feeder and these are actually my photos this time.

The baby goats went to a new home where they will be pampered like pet poodles. I am now milking morning and night and mama goat is giving me a quart each time. I love the goat's milk, nice and cold (I put it in the freezer for an hour after milking).

Our guinea hens are growing fast and Mikey's favorite past-time right now is catching one and watching it run around.

The hummingbirds are back and the Celtic festival

Every year, I anxiously await the arrival of the beloved hummers. I thought they were very late this year but when I looked back on last year's post, it was the same date as this year...April 26th. I seem to have it in my mind that they return mid April not the end...but anyway they're back and I'm happy.

The Celtic festival which was a big success last year is going to be on Main St. this year! The city council approved it and I'm really looking forward to the Celtic fun and bagpipes downtown on June 19th. Come by and see us if you can! http://www.frontroyalcelticfestival.com/