Swimming with the Ducks

Well, Gabriel finally fell into the duck pond at HP. I knew it would happen eventually. He chases the poor creatures to the waters edge at full speed and stops on a dime. The only problem is there is mud in certain spots and it is slippery. So today he couldn't stop when tried and fell right in. It is not deep, but it is disgusting! Hopefully he has learned his lesson and I won't have to call after him any more to "stay away from the water." We did have fun feeding them though and had a nice picnic lunch with Daddy.

Congratulations! It's a Girl!

Well, I looked back at my posts for the last several months and they are pretty depressing. Sorry folks. I guess it is time for some good news! And here it is. My brother and his wife are expecting the very first girl cousin/granddaughter on my side of the family. My mother is beside herself with joy. She has been pressuring all of us kids for years to give her a granddaughter. Like we can control that! :) So anyway, thanks Jared and Christy for taking the pressure off and CONGRATULATIONS!

Hit by a Car

My sister was hit by a car while riding her bicycle a couple of nights ago. It knocked her off of her bike and the impact knocked her out, gave her a concussion and scratched her up pretty bad, but she is doing ok. The driver took off and she didn't get much of a look at it. Please pray for her and her kids.

Hemp Seed Tabuli

2 cups hemp seed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 bunch parsley (or to taste)
3 cloves garlic (or to taste)
juice from 2 lemons
salt
Tabasco sauce (to taste)
1 Tomato, chopped
1 or 2 leaves lettuce, shredded
2 TBS each of sliced olives and cucumber

Put the hemp seeds in a bowl and pour in enough hot water to cover them. Allow to soak half an hour. Drain the seeds and reserve the water for hemp milk, baking, soups, smoothies, etc. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and chill.

Mom's Home

Well, my mom finally got to go home a week ago from today. She is adjusting well and taking it slow. My kids haven't seen her yet, but hopefully they will be able to soon.