Our kitchen windows are full of indoor pots container various herbs, and with the warmer weather, they are growing quickly.   These plants are rosemary, parsley, chives, and basil.

We’re all looking forward to spring flowers and outdoor gardens.  Planting herbs, fruits, and vegetables reminds me of these wonderful verses:

Deuteronomy 32:1-4  Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God. He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

Spring is slowly turning into summer.  This time of year there are many outdoor chores that need attention.  It is also a beautiful time of year, not to mention one of the busiest for us.  This weekend was no exception.

Backyard lawn.

 Backyard wildflowers.

Individual wildflowers.

Matthew is my main helper with outdoor work.  Emily is proving to be an able assistant as well.

Click here for a video of Emily mowing.

One of outdoor activities is visiting local parks, for refreshment and exercise. 

Annie holds tight.

 Abigail waving to Dad.

Ball activity.

Hmm.  What shall we do next?

Click here for some swinging pictures.

Last week we made a short visit to our friends, the Wennekers.  Phil co-labors with me as an elder in the local assembly where we worship.  It is a delight to work with him and to visit their family.

Abigail explaining the meaning of life to Phil.

Emily smiles for the camera.

A “stitched” photograph of various flowers in our garden. 

A Redbud tree in full bloom.

 New leaves on a red oak tree.

Matthew working the garden.

 Click here to view a short video clip of Matthew preparing a garden row. 

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Here is a picture and video clip of Matthew taking dominion in our back yard.

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The redbud trees are beautiful in the Spring.

Newly planted brussel sprouts, onions, and cabbage.

A row of redbud trees with a thunderstorm approaching,

Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.  Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:  Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:  Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:  Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.   Psalm 104: 1-5