Busy Weekend

Saturday started freezing and canning season in my household. Isaac and I spent a good portion of our day making Strawberry Jam. We put 9 batches of jam in the freezer. It was a lot of work, but as Ikey said, "this tastes so g-0-0-d, that stuff at the store is gross." The rest of the strawberries that we pick or purchase will go in the freezer. We will use them this winter to make Berry Breakfast Smoothies.


We had an enjoyable Fathers Day. We celebrated with Joel's parents, sisters family and my parents. They all joined us at our house for dinner. It was a relaxing afternoon. It was especially special to be able to be able to spend the day with both my dad, father-in-law and husband. I have some incredible men in my life.

Isaac made this Happy Fathers Day creation out of Legos to show his appreciation for his Dad, Grandpas and Uncle. After we got home from church, he rushed downstairs to the playroom and had this put together within 30 minutes! I thought it was really creative and thoughtful. What a great center piece for out Fathers Day celebration!

Later in the evening as I was getting the boys ready for bed. Jacpb looked at me shocked and said, "We're going to bed without supper?" To which I replied, " No, we all ate." Joel had made popcorn, I had sliced up a bowl of fresh strawberries and we finished up the left over raw veggies from the party. He said, "Well, all I had was strawberries. I thought it was just a snack." I told him I was sorry but it was late and he needed to go to bed. He shuffled down the hallway to his bedroom. Joel told him he didn't think he was going to starve to death.

To which Jacob replied, " yes, I will."

Joel said, "Well, I'll miss you when your gone."

Jacob, in a very serious tone, said, "I want to be buried next to Grandpa Reese."

Well!

Since I didn't want him to pass away from hunger, I gave him a bowl of popcorn!