I can't believe that I have a NEW car, with the smell and everything~! Since Brian and I are both tightwads...well he's a tightwad - I'm just frugal, we decided to take advantage of our country's obamanation...err, I mean administration and get a little stimulus money. It'll be the only money we'll see coming our way from Uncle Sam. Brian was sad, but it was time to say goodbye (I said good riddance) to his little blue truck. It has over 250K miles and was 20 years old, the only thing he's had longer than me! We haven't owned a car in 20 years either, just trucks/suv. It's rather cramped, but great on gas. She's very cute and her name is Ruby.

This summer has flown by, I can't believe school is starting next week. I canned about 75 quarts of green beans this summer, along with putting up corn, peaches, peas, and tomatoes. We had an awesome vacation in Florida, including a cruise with all the Hart clan. Other than gardening, most days have been spent playing in the pool or toting my kids here & there. I'm ready for fall though, ready for cooler weather, football, and a routine.

God is awesome!

My wonderful valentine

Well I guess if I can only manage this every few months, I shouldn't bother. I just wanted to share my valentine present. You girls can have your candy, jewelry, flowers,etc. What makes my heart skip a beat is handyman work. I love it when Brian completes a project on my "honey do" list. I tear out magazine pictures and say "I want one of these" and he builds it. He is in Arkansas working for several weeks and couldn't be here. I was not very excited about Valentine's Day... figured I'd get flowers (too expensive, rather pick my own) candy (don't need it and prefer a Milky Way bar) or jewelry (gets in the way, my chickens peck at anything shiny). Valentine's Day a man drove up in a pickup loaded down with work tools. He said he was here to deliver my present. For YEARS, I've wanted a window installed above my kitchen sink, and that's exactly what I got. I was so excited! I look out this window many many times a day and think about what a great guy I have. I can't wait to look out and see him driving up the driveway.
It's hard being a single Mom, especially keeping Caleb entertained. I can't take him hunting so he is bored when Brian's gone. We recently drove a few miles north and went tubing in NC. Here are some pics. Love you guys!