there was a message

from this little guy on my machine when I came home Thursday night. He was having an issue with his mother - who he kept calling "your daughter"- and wanted me to intercede....Aidan has the most adorable phone voice. I've still got the message and listen to it a couple times a day because that voice is entrancing.
I did call. All is well.

happy birthday!!

Birthday greetings go out to Jacob today!!




He and Kate also celebrated their anniversary yesterday.

With his new work schedule Jacob has gotten into the habit of calling on his way home on Sunday evening. Always a treat. Last night he reminded me that I don't need to stress about my school work and that I can call him, Kate or Naphtali for pointers and tips any time. I just may do that!!

Happy Birthday, Jacob!!

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aaaahhh i'm thrilled with how these turned out!!
another long, dirty, sweaty day of errands, dog, garden, mowing....but a fun phone call from pam in pennsylvania. another granddaughter has been added to the family. and a call from naphtali confirming plans for the weekend. (when i went in jacob had called and was on the cell with tim!) and at this point i just want a shower. i have clothes to fold and some mending to do and i'm too dirty to touch anything inside the house. i get in the door and what do i see but an unexpected pile of rhubarb that a friend dropped off while i was outside on the phone. wouldn't you know 2 of them are the perfect size and shape to cast. it's such a lovely night. it really was a lovely night. charlie's not ready to go in either. so, yes, i'll mix a batch of cement and process these 2 new leaves....
i finally got my shower. the clothes are folded, another load in the wash and i'm going to do that mending.