Baby Brother

I had planned on posting these pictures back in January when my brother, Kevin, came to our house on his way back home to NY - - - but they were on a flashdrive and I had misplaced it.
We went to visit Mayfield Dairy in Athens.

This is Maggie the traveling cow.  You will see her in various places throughout the year when there are festivals or grocery store promotions.

 

We were in the souvenir store waiting for our tour to begin.  A word of advice to you is check the times of the tours before arriving - - unless you want to wait.  However, while waiting, you can purchase some delicious ice cream in the snack bar.

 Kevin and I both decided to get our photo made with a likeness of Scottie Mayfield.  He is the president of Mayfield Dairy. 

Visiting the dairy was interesting to us because growing up, our grandfather had a dairy farm where we lived for almost two years.  Also,  Kevin has done newspaper/magazine reporting about farming so he is quite knowledgeable about milk production, etc.  Doesn't Kev have a beautiful smile?

We had a good time that day and also the day we visited my daughter's family.  You may recognize this Whitewater from previous posts.  It is the Ocoee area.  In the spring - autumn, rafters can be seen "putting in"  over at the middle right of the photo. 

 

Everytime we visit Copperhill, if we are near this sign, we take a picture.  Kev and I had a wonderful time talking to various shop owners - - - many who were not from the area.  Some were even from the NY vicinity so it was fun visiting with them.  The reason they moved and settled here was when visiting previously, they fell in love with the hospitality of the locals as well as the climate and scenery.

Afterwards we had a delicious meal with my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson.  As you can see we were blessed with a beautiful winter day.

. . . . his teeth whiter than milk.  Genesis 49:12b

It's All About the Green

Benjamin is growing very fast and this apron will fit before we can wonder how time has disappeared!

He received it at this fun & informative event held at CSCC yesterday. 

Their college has zero energy cost and wants the community to know ways they can contribute to Earth's "sustainability".

We all had a fun day together.  Most of the smiles we captured were of "The Boy"!

You have to see the entire shirt because it is a true statement.

Benjamin's dad (our sweet son-in-law) set up this booth for his work.  His department "manages the quality of stormwater runoff from the stormwater drainage system . . . to protect its citizens from this type of water pollution".  He has great people skills and does well educating others.

The booth in the picture below had many honey products - - and a display (between glass) of a live bee hive. As you can see, Benjamin was more interested in looking at the poster rather than being the face of it.  (The pictures where his face is in the right position are shadowed by where I was standing.)  This shot is more fun anyway.  It shows his inquisitive nature.

I got pictures of all of us except our two daughters.

 

This location was above the vendor displays.  Bill and I had just finished a snack lunch.  It was the quiet time in between the rain water barrel classes.

 

The weather was perfect - - a beautiful sunny day without being too warm.  It is one of the very few wonderful days we get between winter and hot, hot summer.

As you can see, the trees are getting their leaves.

This week azaleas and dogwoods are in bloom.

 

 If you haven't ever attended this event, consider it for next year.  In addition to the free items distributed by the vendors, you can learn some tips on being better stewards of the resources God has provided for us.
. . . . . . God said to them, ". . . . .  have dominion over . . . . every living thing that moves on the earth."Genesis 1:28

Seasons

Was it only last week when it was a bit cool?

Benjamin was fascinated watching the wind blow through the grass.
(If he looks tired, it is because it was only minutes away from nap-time.)

This week we are in short sleeves and even shorts since it is in the low 80s today and tomorrow!  This morning, I was cleaning the garage area.  Benjamin was happy in the Exersaucer standing and watching me, the cat, the trees - - - whatever caught his attention.

 

This is the time of year for consignment sales for children.  They are held in the spring and autumn.  Both of the sales we go to are managed by friends from church.  This one is open this entire week.

 

Grammy needed to build up her stock of toys and as you can see, I was successful.  I found Fisher Price, Little Tykes, V-Tech, and Leap Frog items.  I don't know who enjoys this stuff more - - - Benjamin or Grammy and Pop Pop!

 We have been quite busy around the house this past weekend and week - - but I plan to go back and get your blogs read - - and hopefully will post a bit more - - even if it's only a little bit.  I enjoy doing those things so need to find time for them!

. . . . a word spoken in due season, how good it is!  Proverb 15:23b