Restarting

OK, guess it's time to start the blog again. Have had many complaints thinking we dropped off the earth after the family reunion last year. Let me assure you that this is NOT true. We are alive and well and busy as bees. Lots has happened since last year...we have moved my parents back to Alabama, lots of trips and kids getting their own lives. We also have accomplished a lot on the house and are now working toward finishing the laundry room (which didn't exist at all last year).

So what's happening now? Grandchildren are growing!!!!! Jenny has moved out (again), Rachel is waiting for word on whether she will be able to "dual enroll" in high school and college this year, and Jake and Emily are getting ready to start their new school year...8th grade!!!!! Jim is busy working and I am busy canning and freezing. So far we have 21 qts strawberries, 9 jars strawberry jam, 15 bags english peas, 20 bags green beans, 22 jars peaches, 20 jars dill pickles, and we have only just begun. Jim just stares at the jars and grins. He gets this look every year and wants to eat everything immediately. He's happiest when his freezer and pantry are full.

I will try my best to keep the blog up to date and fill you in on the latest happening in the Holcomb household.