Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Kids Are Back to School

We knew it was coming, but how did this happen so quickly?  The Hartford Fair ended and Labor Day weekend is next weekend.  The crops are looking good, and football practice began last week!  These are all the signs of Summer coming to an end.

Tomatoes are finally beginning to ripen, and the hot peppers in the garden are ready to pick! Many home gardeners have already harvested their sweet corn and have put away plenty for over the Winter!

Speaking of Winter, last Winter was so cold that our grapes, peaches, and strawberry crops were damaged.  We are hoping that this Winter will not be as severe!  Our local orchard brought in some delicious peaches from North Carolina, so we didn't have to do without peaches this year!  The apple orchards look very good.

Now that Fall is approaching and the kids are back in school, it is time to get back to the familiar routines and schedules.  Summer was nice and lazy for many of us, hectic for others. The school year brings structure back to our lives, and the children are back at the top of our priorities.

Enjoy the season, and take time to smell roses!  Take lots of pictures, and cherish the memories of family times together!  Life is moving so quickly!

No comments: