September is always our busiest month of the year, a mix of happy affairs and work deadlines for Jonny, and for some strange reason there are always a few unpredictable events thrown in on top of the predictable, usually a crisis or two. I am not sure why things always seem to work this way. Fortunately, it’s finally October and we can exhale a little.
Last week, we finally closed on the sale of our old house which was a relief with not even a tinge of sadness for me. Two days later, Jonny turned 40 (it’s coming for me next!) and a few days after that, Seth turned 17. Seth wasn’t sure what he wanted to do on his birthday until mid-day when he asked that I take him fossil hunting. I told him sure…but he’d have to help me carry Mabel. That turned out to be a beautifully peaceful evening with just my oldest and youngest children. I am not sure Seth recognized that those few hours felt like more a gift for me than him.
I would like to start focusing a bit more time on the property at our new home. Thankfully, it seems the fig tree I moved over from our old house is going to make it. (Those figs were a gift from a friend.) I have literally hundreds of bulbs to plant, most of them daffodils, but for some reason I am struggling to find the motivation and time to put them all in the ground. My girls have started a little town called Mulberry in the woods near our house (though they accidentally mis-spelled the name on the sign, so we mostly call it “Mul-beer-y”) They have planted lots of bulbs there themselves, so it will surely be a lovely place in the spring.
p.s. Knitting notes: Mabel is wearing her Like Sleeves for Babies vest and her Doe Cap. The orange sweater is one I’m working on for Job’s birthday.
p.p.s. I’ll be updating our shop on Thursday at 8 p.m. EST!
Rebecca says
I think your photos are getting more and more beautiful. Your have such talent with the camera! I love the picture of Mabel and Seth…
karen says
I adore the photo of your oldest and youngest, the older I get (and I’m older than you!) I find those kinds of moments the best. I’m glad you had a birthday present together to share.
Cindy in NC says
My oldest and youngest are 12 years apart and have always had a special relationship – sort of a cross between a sibling and parent/child relationship. That bond strengthened even more when the oldest had her first child and asked her baby sister to be godmother.
I have such fond memories of my grandparents’ persimmon and fig trees. I have to buy figs to make my fig preserves. I’d love to have a tree but suspect the squirrels would get all the figs. That’s what happens with my pecans.
As always, your photographs are beautiful.
Marion says
Glad for you that the old house is finalized. You have a lovely crop of vegetables. Your girls are lovely. Happy Belated Birthdays to Jonny and Seth.
Marion
Richard (in Charlotte, NC) says
Beautiful pictures again; and Mabel is growing so fast! Happy Birthday wishes for Seth and Jonny too. That yarn you are using for the sweater is gorgeous; looks like Hazelnut color.
Anna says
Hi Ginny, I always look forward to your posts and although I know a big family is not always peaceful and calm, yet your blog and photos make it appear so! I rarely comment, but was moved today with your story of your oldest and youngest – I too step back and my heart melts on the occasions when my oldest (18) and youngest (6) are together, even if it’s for only a few minutes … it is something very special.
Angie says
I haven’t been visiting here for a little while, and i can’t believe how grown up Mabel is already! I see some wool dyeing preparations there, too!
Debi says
Persimmons!!! We love them here in Southern Indiana!
Maria says
Beautiful birthday picture of Seth and his baby sister! Your “big girls ” look so grown-up all of a sudden!
Vanessa says
My daughter turns 3 next Wednesday and I am wanting to buy her one of your playsilks since she steals her sister’s all the time. Will you have playsilks in your shop update?
Thank you for your beautiful and peaceful blog.
Ginny says
Yes, lots of colors! 🙂
Ginny says
And if you place an order, I will be sure and get it in the mail quickly so that you receive it in time!
Vanessa says
Thank you so much!!
Amy Marie says
Lovely photos and thoughts. <3
Lorrie says
Oh, those Monarch butterflies ! Lucky you, that you still have them !
Cathy B. says
Oh Ginny, your pictures and posts always warm my heart! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us!!
AnnyM says
That photo of your oldest with your youngest… so sweet…
Also, Mabel is completely adorable!
Laura says
That little baby hat just made my day! Your pictures made me smile; thank you for that!
Melissa Lessard says
Good morning Ginny! Just curious, did you move the beehives from the old homestead or purchase new bees? Wasn’t sure how well an established hive would transfer. Virtual hugs from a Colorado reader!
Ginny says
We moved them near the end of winter and it has seemed like a success!