a new thought...

I think I've discovered one of the reasons why I'm having these huge gaps in between posts lately. I always want to have pictures to post along with what I write. That takes time...time I don't seem to have right now. The green beans have been coming in and we are now up to 117 quarts. Boy, that feels good. We have also been drying tomatoes and peppers. So far we have 2 gallon jars full of Principe Borghese tomatoes, all sliced and looking quite pretty. The peppers are coming along nicely too...about half a gallon so far. I am happy we decided to dry them so we can enjoy them all through the year. The plants are still heavy with developing peppers...this is so rewarding. The corn however has not been a huge success. First, we had raccoon problems. Then drought. Well, all in all, Drew processed 7 quarts for the freezer yesterday while I was laid up on the couch. We consoled ourselves with the lessons learned and that every little bit helps.

We've had a couple bouts with sickness, first stomach then respiratory. I'm not sure what's going on, but hopefully we're on the mend now. My fever is at 100 and I actually feel a lot better, just very tired.

Well, Silas just made spaghetti and green beans and heated up some baked acorn squash. I am feeling so blessed.