Our Co-op day at the farm was actually quite enjoyable. Hot? Yes! But we ended up staying an extra two hours to do some weeding because it was obvious that help was needed. The farm is organic which equals weeds everywhere---I had to hunt through the foot tall weeds carefully to find the cucumber plants lurking beneath. Even though the work is hot and sweaty, it feels good to be involved in something like this. The owner of the CSA, the daughter of a local farmer, is running it all be herself simply because people in the community requested it. So far our pick-ups have been great and delicious, and I expect them to get even better as the summer moves forward!
A couple of very sweet friends have sent some love my way in the form of an award. This puts a smile on my face and happiness in my heart and, for that, I say "thank you"! I am also blessed to be able to continue this by giving each of these to five bloggers. Here we go:
Bethany at Picturesque Life has given me a "Reflection Award". This is described as follows:
"make you reflect on five bloggers who have been an encouragement, a source of love, impacted you in some way, and have been a Godly example to you. Five Bloggers who when you reflect on them you get a sense of pride and joy… of knowing them and being blessed by them."
1. First on my list is the sweet blogger at Berlin's Whimsy. Even in the midst of some trying times, she leans on the One who is able to sustain and who leads her. This is an encouragement to me and she inspires me to trust in Him even more. She is also fabulously crafty!
2. The Woman is a gal who loves, laughs and encourages, all while being honest about life's challenges. I want to be more like her when I grow up!
3. Kimmie is one of the sweetest gals that I "know" in this blogosphere. Her kindness and joy shine through as she raises her brood of 6 (5 adopted and 1 homemade!) and waits for a couple of little ones from Guatemala.
4. Pam is my real-life friend who has a listening ear and a sweet-heart full of good counsel. She wears her heart on her sleeve and it is a lovely one to behold!
5. Lani has a beautiful writing style as well as an obvious love for family and home. She is a consistent encouragement in keeping my eyes focused on the right things in life.
Thanks, girls!
Next up is the Rockin' Girl Blogger from The Woman and Iowa Geek. I love to know that as old as I am, someone still thinks that I rock! ;)
Now I get to share it with five bloggers who rock! Here goes:
1. Jill is THE most adorable expectany mommy EVER. That is, of course, until her dear hubby straps on the belly himself and gives her a little competition! She is in the final countdown of her pregnancy and I am so excited to see her new little one!
2. Kate has been blogging for a long time, even though she blogs a little less these days. She is inspiring, encouraging and happy, and I love that in a person!
3. Erin has a fun and inspiring blog and I LOVED it when she posted about her daughter's artwork in her "My Favorite Artist" post. Very sweet, for sure!
4. Heidi's blog is crafty and fun! Her sweet spirit shines through in every post!
5. Karyn's craftblog is one of the best. She is the queen of the adorable totebag and she has inspired me to "Use What I Have" before I buy. Not only has she saved me money, but she is also a librarian, which if you ask me, is a really cool job!
Well, there you have it! A bunch of wonderful ladies, for sure!
I wish you all a wonderful weekend and I hope that there are smiles to be had in abundance!
