2nd Annual Harvest Party

The last Friday in September (also the day before the first day of Autumn) marked our second annual Harvest party.

Like last year the girls of the families were invited to come in the morning.  We had a delightful time making soap balls for our craft, delicately scented and rolled in pretty flowers and herbs. 

Then we served our Luncheon.  Creamy potato soup, garden angel biscuits, Zucchini melts, basil and mozzarella stuffed cherry tomatoes, and of course plenty of tea, completed our menu!

Once lunch was completed the preparations began.  We divided the girls into 3 groups and sent them about varying tasks.  Faith's girls were in charge of the pies, while Megan's and my groups each created breads, as well as sundry other side dishes and desserts.

We took a break in all our flurry (midafternoonish) for a snack, and also to practice the song that we were planning to serenade the families with.

 Then we got right back to work.  Everything went right on schedule so that when the time came we all were able to trot outside to pick flowers for decorations.  Soon the Families arrived and everyone gathered in the garage, since like last year it was a bit drizzly outside. 

 The garage was filled with chatter and laughter, as well as the smell of good food tantalizing the senses.  Everyone had a wonderful time and though exhausted I think all of the girls had fun making it happen as well!! 

My favorite part of it all.  Getting to spend time with these delightful daughters of the King! 

~Chs

The Rest of September

Once again I am behind on blog posts, and with something happening every weekend, that means really behind.  So I am going to squish most of the rest of events from September into this post, and hurry up and post the rest soon!

Back in the middle of September, I (Christianna) had the wonderful opportunity of spending a week up at the tip of the Thumb with my Aunt Carmen and Uncle Tim, helping out at a Missionary retreat.  It was a very full, thought provoking, gorgeous, encouraging, stunning, and challenging week.   I was very privileged to witness some amazing parts of God's creation (including the rising and setting of the sun over Lake Huron) as well as do my best to be a blessing to the missionaries there, and in turn was very blessed by them!

I arrived back home on Friday, and Saturday morning I was back in the car, this time with Dad, Josiah, and a friend to travel up west of Grayling to visit a Farm open house that Josiah and his friend were interested in.

Back home, the garden was extremely successful  and just a little overwhelming!  Take a look at this Zucchini.    Josiah think it looks like the Lochness monster, while most everyone else thought it resembled a very muscular arm.  ;)

Bushels of Tomatoes had taken residence on our front porch, and it seemed that no matter how many we processed, there were always more to take their place.  Not that I'm complaining!  Quite the opposite, we are very grateful for the invasion of the vegetables.

Josiah's room, is many things.  Museum, red worm residence, abode of Charity's new meal worms, Germination station in the spring, and now a dehydration station, for all our herbs, mints, beans etc...

The little niches of September (when we weren't canning, gone, running hither and thither, or hosting parties etc..) were filled with ....

Biking...

Rainbows...

 Puppies posing next to harvest...

 Spotting Deer in our back meadow (when Josh wasn't there of course)...

 Finding an adorable Garter Snake (and scaring my sister-in-law with it... :D )

Doggy Dress up...

Climbing trees (both Josiah and Josh when he was over)

Can you spot him?  :)

And just "hangin" with our chicks :)

~Chs

Eagles Wings

Flowers in a Garden

"A vegetable garden is not quite complete, unless it is sprinkled here and there with flowers."

"Beauty mixed with practicality"

Not only do flowers add color to the garden, but they also attract more of God's beautiful creation.

"The cutting garden"

The interesting "face" of an unopened Zinnia.

From the smallest creature to the magnificent stars, all God's creation sings His praise.

~Chs

31 Years

( Hey look at me!  Another blog post already on!!  I am on a roll :)

 Not quite two weeks ago Dad and Mom were blessed to be able to celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary.  I was privileged to play "cupid" and place a dozen roses and a note at Mumsies place before she came up to breakfast :) 

 After breakfast, which included delicious cinnamon rolls and Bolthouse drinks purchased by Dad, for he and his bride, they went out for a walk at a nearby nature sanctuary and then out for lunch.

 That evening we finished off the day with a chocolate pudding pie!!

We children are so grateful for Dad and Mumsie's commitment to each other for these past 31 years and pray that they might have many more anniversaries to come, and hopefully grandchildren, and maybe even great-grandchildren to share it with them!

~Chs

So Many Photos and So Little Time

Many things have past since the last post, and I have SOOO many pictures that I would love to share with you.  So hold on there and practice patience, I promise to post as soon as humanly possible.  When that will be.........  Who can say?

:P

Sincerely ~Chs

Crossroads Village: The Last Few Visits

Over this past summer the Sauve trio (Faith, Josiah and Christianna) together or separately, with or without friends, have traveled to Crossroads village to use their annual pass, and have an enjoyable and educational time.

The last week of August I took my good friend Megan for the day.

We walked the village, and went for a train ride.

We of course rode in one of the antique coaches :)

Then we had a delightful lunch under a shade tree by the gazebo, complete with Clementine IZZE!!

Then (because the photographer in me couldn't pass up such a great opportunity) I had a mini photo shoot with my beautiful and talented friend.

"Friends and sisters in Christ!"

The little white chapel.

Then because no village visit would be complete without it, we walked down to the amusement park.  I had never been on that carousel and Megan persuaded me to this time.  It was so much fun, then we went on the Superior Wheel ;)

We ended up staying longer then we meant to, because we had so much fun!

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On Labor Day we returned, this time with the entire family (including Grandpa, and Josh and Theresa) since there was a discount that day.

(my beautiful parents posing while we were waiting for the rest of our party :)

It was a gorgeous day, blue skies, not to hot, with a little breeze.  God is good.

Theresa made friends with a bear as we passed by :P

Then we found some comfy rockers on a porch.  Quite patriotic don't you think?

Theresa had dressed period correct and made a lovely "prop" in some of the houses.

Talking to Mrs. Barns the village seamstress.

Yours Truly and a fantastic bike.

This wolfish looking pup was part of an Indian encampment, which also included....

...this enormous tepee.  The picture does not do it justice; it was at least 20-30 feet tall!

The Lady had many furs and turtle shells made into purses.  Fascinating!

At another civil war encampment they had a moose pelt!!  Along with a bear, and various other animals. 

Grandpa Learned taking a rest along the way :)

The light and smoke from the encampment made a lovely photo.

Again the trip would not have been complete without a ride on the Superior Wheel, which "most" everyone very much enjoyed.

For something different this time we took a ride on the picturesque Genesee Belle.  

So relaxing.

Beautiful, both the person and the surrounding.

Smiles all around!

There were birds galore, both on shore and on the water.  All in all it was a very relaxing and refreshing ride.  The breeze was quite lovely.

On our way back to the front, we made a quick stop by the the town hall where they had a amazing set up of miniature trains!

So the Summer season closed but we will be sure to stop by this winter and next year as well.  It is always an enjoyable visit!

~Chs