On this first Saturday, the Saturday after we returned from vacation in D.C., I took pictures of what everyone on Mammaw Lopp's original 28 acres was doing.
First, we have Grandma hoeing. She said she hates that job, but she was out there being a great little hoer! What a good Grandma!
Next we have Chris Jr. out trying to subdue the earth. Check out how high the weeds were!
It was fun to watch Sebbie make more and more swipes of the field and see the instant progress.
When I went into the house, I found industrious people, lazy people, and whiney people.
And Valerie was industrious cutting Will's hair.
Will, on the other hand, was whining about the presence of a camera at this manscape session.
Last but not least, Mozey and Boo-Boo were just plain lazy!
Later that same Saturday, we had a feast!
Chris Jr. cooked a Boston-butt in his smoker for the family. I have to say, Chris, It--Was--Awesome!!
The next Saturday, we loaded down Val's car...
and our car...
and took Vally off to her first year at Anderson. Check out that messy room! I am glad things looked much better by the time we said our goodbyes.
Then, several Saturdays later, folks came from all over to watch,
to supervise,
and to help...
rob bees,
cut wax out of combs,
and sling honey! I am so glad we had so much help, because that sure turned into a long day of work. Thanks to you all!
After all the honey work was done, there was playtime!
There was so much playing with fire,
and smoking and burning and bending of things, that I think all of the guys involved were destined to wet the bed that night! Nobody furnished me with any reports of bed-wetting, so I can only draw my own conclusions from their silence!
When the work, and the play, and the supper, and the dishes were all done, I was glad to walk up to our old house, and know that all was well because everyone was at home. ~*happy sigh*~
