50! That is half of a century!

In our family we have a lot of June birthdays, Happy Birthday to all of them, each one a neat experience in their lives. Chants turned 17 on the 1st, Wyatt turned 1 on the 22nd, and my Dad turned the big 5-0 on the 23rd. He has been a good sport all week between having a picture in the newspaper and various little things occurring at his office, as well as an awesome sign on the fence placed early on his birthday... And then to top it all, coming out of a very fulfilling church meeting to find his way into his vehicle blocked by rolls of saran wrap and ribbon, must love neighbors :)

I love my dad, he has always been and continues to be a much needed figure in my life. He has taught me many important things from always doing your best (what is the point of doing something if your are not going to produce the best outcome you can?), he has taught me how to persevere, to be patient, to think before I speak, and most of all this last trying year, to have faith and learn to listen to and act on that faith. I am so excited for our little girl to get here and meet her Grandpa, and I know he will continue to teach me and her, and our family as he continues to be a big part and influence in our lives. Love you dad!!

Freezer Jam!

So I tried out my first attempt at making jam, can't say if it tastes like jam just yet because it is still setting up, but it looks super good, and appears to be setting up too thanks to Grandma Wilson's expert advice. Thanks Grandma! Have to thank my mom for letting me use her kitchen space and her knowledge also, she is a great help and a really good sport when it comes to some of my crazy ideas. So after one flat of strawberries ( got a great deal on strawberries through Bountiful Baskets 1 flat for $11 ) I have 12, 2 cup containers of yummy strawberry jam to go into the freezer... :) PB&J anyone?