We've had a little more rain this Summer, though it is still quite dry. It was a happy gift to hear it hitting the windows as we got ready for bed on Monday. The children have taken to reading a little before going to sleep, which is what I do. It was minus 40 degrees when I left Dick Proenekke last night.
As part of our festivities, we celebrated Becky's birthday, as well. I was able to find a copy of Tasha Tudor's Becky's Birthday after months of searching. I showed her the Love Bunny hat and she loved it, so I'll soon start again with one that will be more her size.
As always, we had Nigella Lawson's Spruced-Up Vanilla Cake. It never fails to impress and provide tasty leftovers.
You can see some of the children's decorations here. Roan and Laurel each decorated a tree and Willow was very busy with other symbols of the season.
Today, the rescheduled Bee Event is due to occur, as is the felling of a significant pine tree. I'm making a blackberry cobbler for the occasion, to share with all the folks who will be joining in the effort. I'll be sure to come back with photos of the bees soon!
I love your Christmas in July celebrations, Brandy.♥
ReplyDeleteI am also a big fan of Dick Proenekke's story in the Alaskan wilderness. My children and I watched it on PBS many years ago (before Luke was born, I think, and he is eleven now!--time to find the film and watch it again).
We saw him on PBS, too, during a fund drive. So, we anxiously waited through the drive to watch the short clips! :-D There's another film, I think, that I would love to see.
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