Victory!

I am feeling victorious! Vern and I finished weeding and prepping the flower beds and garden for planting! Woohoo!

Rainy spring almost got the jump on me! There is still much work to be done..new soil to add,starts to buy,planning,planting and than many many months of fertilizer and TLC..Oh and must I not forget the daily prayers for more sunshine and less rain. I forget that "summer" is not guaranteed when you live in Washington :P
 Vern and I had a fantastic time celebrating our anniversary. Mexican dinner,salted caramels and watching movies while snuggled up in bed with our kids. On Saturday Vern humored me while I shopped at Ben Franklin for supplies to make hair accessories for Maxi. I found the cutest beads and charms! This daughter of ours is going to have enough hair ties and barrettes to last a lifetime :)
Vern had purchased a new cold smoking tray we were anxious to try. He used apple wood sawdust to smoke cheddar,sharp white cheddar,Gouda and Havarti cheese. 4 hours later it looked and tasted de-lish! He also figured out a way to seal the pieces into small packages with the Food saver .Now we wait impatiently as we let them set for one week. One very long week. Again,I find myself bragging but wow..he's such an awesome boyfriend!

  Do you all remember when we went to Sekiu last? Mid February I think. The when we got home and I got the flu and took another day and a half off. Since then,my work schedule has been completely booked with no end in sight! Finally this week I am feeling caught up and beginning to have some free time and a lighter load. I am so grateful to have so many loyal clients but at times I admit the numbers are overwhelming! Perhaps the day will come when I feel well enough to work 5 days a week..until then I love my bonus Tuesdays off. This Tuesday I am hanging out with my 4 year old friend Maddison. We have big plans to make cupcakes and a giant cookie cake with my new cake pans! I am also hoping she and Maxine have lots of play time.That daughter of our is so full of love and energy! Perhaps by the end of the day both girls will be worn out? Two Mamas can only hope!
Off to bed,my Monfriday alarm will be sounding early enough. I pray Monday is gentle on the rest of you :)