Summer means gardens. Gardens mean produce. Produce means lots of cucumbers from our wonderful neighbor; which means lots of pickles for us to make! Thanks to a dear friend at church, mom and I just learned how to can! We came home with what we had just learned and put our new knowledge to use. We showed the girls what to do, and together, the four of us canned lots of Kosher Dill Pickles! It was a long, warm, and messy process; but, we were so proud of actually doing it right. We got sooo excited when the lids started popping. :) Such simple pleasures...
Earlier this week, a storm blew through Central Illinois and the strong winds knocked a rather large branch off of a tree in our yard, so I took some pictures of William and Em playing out there as well. Enjoy the few pictures below!
Earlier this week, a storm blew through Central Illinois and the strong winds knocked a rather large branch off of a tree in our yard, so I took some pictures of William and Em playing out there as well. Enjoy the few pictures below!
Pulling the jars out of the water bath.
Awwwww....aren't they cute?!?!
All freshly canned and now these lovely jars decorate our pantry.
The Sisters.
My dear Mother, Melissa and the little man and our pickles.
Prince Charming isn't so fond of his crown.
Fallen trees are easier to climb.
The little man spies something through the leaves.
'Twould appear that what he saw has given him a reason to smile...
Prince Charming meets the fair Cinderella.
His crown once is more upon his head, and the fair princess sits beside him.
Forget the formalities!See you next time!
