Sugar time!!

Maple sugar season hung on late this year, and we're thankful! Peter faithfully manned the sap boiling operation all day long and the result was sweet!







Taking out some ash and dust...



Gallons and gallons of sap made this.... (bottle on right was just for example of store bought. : P)




Thanks, Peter!

Home just hasn't been the same since we've been home!! Nathan decided Tuesday night that he wanted to declutterize and rearrange. This lead to a complete room renovation. Mostly a paint project...but there sure is a lot to paint!

West wall before:


South wall before:



Wall paper stripping...what a job! But, the work has only just begun!



The plaster is not in good shape and would not be advisable to paint so bring on the mud. Lot of mud to cover all the walls.



That last hole is patched and we've got most everything covered in mud and drying...



Next come, more mud and sanding! Wheeee.....I think I'm getting tired just thinking about it. :D

Daniel MacDonald



Happy Birthday, dear Daniel!

We love you and may the Lord bless you abundantly!

We're back on Massachusetts soil! We crossed the border last night and spent the night at home.

Thank you all for your prayers and support during this trip. We are so blessed and thankful for the opportunities we had. May God bless you all and keep you close to Him, the maker of heaven and earth!

We're in North Carolina! Cold wet and rainy it is. :)

Remembering our time in Florida is with friends and fond memeories....



Discussing fishing.






Our blue eyed boy.

What you catch, even when you're not trying!



Don't worry, we threw it back it. :)

We have been thoroughly enjoying our time in Florida!

I've been so busy soaking up the sun, visiting, concerting, and socializing on the internet I have failed to keep you all properly informed here. Apologies! We're heading OUT of Florida tomorrow morning. I will miss the sunshine but I sure will not be missing the no-seeums and fire ants!! Oh and we'll miss the fresh orange juice and of course the company!

Here are a few pictures...hope you all enjoy them! I think I'm going to have a few videos uploaded to youtube, once we get home.

Computer surfing with Mr. Ed




And, Nathan testing out his poofy hair, thanks to the pool water. :)




Nathan the fisher man.



Friends....



Orange picking...



Gator watching!



Never got a good shot but it was fun (SCARY) to know they were out there!!

Beautiful birds...



Really nice sunsets the camera never captures very well...



Chores...



Fellowship!



Laughing...



Praise God from whom all blessings flow!