Our beloved Daddy

This fence post has seen allot of things. Mr. Danny Copeland helped us build it back when I was a very little girl. What a blessing.

Sprinkler adjusting...The spigot. I wonder how many times a thirsty person has been refreshed by this? This picture is my favorite. It is very special, because he is looking over a day's hard work. I am so glad I was able to get this almost sacred part of my father in a picture. It is so good to stop, observe and take joy in your work. Sewing on the third floor early one morning, I got to watch the sun come up. It was breathtaking.

Daddy Darling, doing some dishes one Sunday night. He is just too sweet.

Our # junky hot spot in the whole house. :) And our new phone!! That has an answering machine! So now, when you call and we can't pick up, you can now leave a message. We may or may not get back with you in a timely manner, but at least you can leave one. ;)

All the Roberts kids and Joel R. came over one day to visit...we had such a great time with them!
One of the loveliest things about spring is digging in the flower beds...
Ah.
Satisfaction.
Cleve built these chicken pens for the broilers we are raising. They are working charmingly. (They're in the pasture now.)

Pauly Man

Found this stunning moth on the Indian Hawthorn bush in our front yard. God is an incredible Creator!

Awaiting planting.

Ta da!! Michael Jr. brought us a gift of some of his own asparagus one evening. Isn't it beautiful?
We enjoyed it super much. Thanks, dear Miguel!

When there is no wide angle lens, use a pitcher! A little distorted, LOL, but you can see almost the entire dining room. (And my dear blue polka dot apron I made-I woves it!)

At a clan pizza party one night, Wallace enjoys his Papa's hat as an alternative to the menu.

I had to post this because it made me laugh so hard. It takes talent to get everyone a their worst! ;) I love my family...

Those are anchovies. 'Twas my fault.
We found out our family does not care for anchovies.
Cleve, my big bro!

Katie darling, with her littlest munchie about to walk home in the cold after our party. His precious little feetsies sticking out are too cute!

Mama Love, with the beautiful roses Daddy brought her on Valentines. (we love you Mama!)"The Mouse Chase-a moving epic of daring and stealth. A must see."

-The Times

Sir Cleve after a long day...

My heartfelt decorations for Andrew's birthday, describing all the wonderful things he is...

One of the little boys thought it said "Fiend".

Whatever.
I suppose my depiction of one of his 'bestest' friends (me or Marth) rather fits that description... ;)

I wonder why John-Jon looks so frightened?
"Mother-save me! They have alighted!"

On to page two!!

Andrew's amazing turtle picture!! Awesome, brother....LOL, she looks like she's doing the eygyption pose.

Our darling Grand Daddy and Nana at their special anniversary dinner! We love you both, so, so much. Happy anniversary!
One Sunday, we ended up taking almost every vehicle on out entire farm to church for logistical reasons, and me and three of my guys were in the sub and we were early (imagine that!) so we stopped by this peach orchard and took a few pictures and enjoyed a little Georgianess...Love you three!Our own personal Bourne.
Two in Blue! (wretchedly cheesy caption, I know...) Magnificent boys.

Moi

Isn't this incredible!? Blow it up if you like...amazing! Dew is breathtaking at times.

This stunning Pea Cock was in a tree nearby...there were oodles of them strutting around these people's yard, and this one was sleeping in (as it was Sunday, of course) and had not come down from his perch.

We got to watch one fly down, and they handle their lengthy tail feathers very elegantly.

This can only mean one thing.

This-The steady eyes of an eager but silent crowd of people gathered tensely around a lone figure seated in a chair. A pencil is clutched tightly in her unrelenting paw, it's effect ending on a scrap of paper. With bated, cautious breaths, the crowd is looking intently at the lengthening figures. The only sound you can hear is that assured scratching of the pencil. And the dryer. And that fly buzzing to your left.
No word is uttered.
After a moment, the hand pauses, trembling slightly, and places the pencil down on the desk with decision. All is silent.
It has been completed.
Slowly, the writer raises her eyes to the awaiting group. Tears start to her eyes from the emotion of this final moment.

"It is-" She begins with difficulty, breathing deeply with feeling.

"The winner is William. Small William."

The crowd erupts into cheers, cards fly everywhere and there is great rejoicing. Young William's only response is a small sideways smile, a grunt, and the humble process of gathering his cards with purpose.
He won five rounds that day.
I love cards!! :) And Mother darling made us all strawberry smoothies, so is was extra charming! Thanks do much, Mummy Love!
Dee and Noah were with us that weekend, and it was marvelous!! We love you, Martha!
"I will watch it until someone lays down a 9. Surly my steady gaze will accomplish much in ridding myself of these 12 loathsome cards."
Rachel and her beautiful boy!
"Wow, Noah. That's a really neat watch, buddy. Thanks for showing it to us."

( ;D I love my Brother in law!! We actually asked to see his incredible watch. Very fascinating.)
Receiving 'tisses from Aunt Beffy, the much favored Auntling. (who was down that weekend too!!)
Ah, I miss them. They are so, so precious together. I love them.
Aunt Darsha shares a bite with Joey Man!
The pose Rachel came up with when I asked her to smile.

"Prefect. Now, look up just a little more. There we go. Hold that there. Man, what a great idea, Rach. I love the nonchalant chic look the upward gaze creates. Very nice..."

(I'm feeling desperately facetious this evening...*evil laugh* :P)Alan taught us all to cut hair one night. Thanks, Charlie!I would just love to know what everyone is thinking in this picture.
Andrew in the garden.Some of the beautiful cabbages Daddy grew. They were delicious.

A normal weekday scene from our kitchen. Essie cakes and Ron were over visiting, the cuties...
"I love you, Georgia soil.
You've been the place of my Daddy
And my Grand Daddy's toil
You were twice watered

With the blood of my forefathers

I love you, Georgia soil."Onion

Well, I just love this picture. I think they're pretty handsome. :) I can hardly get over this shot! I love it.

(Here they are, resting for a bit at an antique show. Excellent job on all that furniture moving, guys... )

I saw this red ladybug on a bright green arugula leaf one day when I was out gathering a salad ("some friends from upstate came down to make a salad" ;) and the colors were so stunning I ran inside and got the camera!

Of course, this is not that same bug. It had vanished by the time I returned, but this one agreed to pose for only a slightly larger sum then the other, so, viola! I now have my picture.


Well, I must bid you farewell!

Much love,

Adeline, for la famille de Morton

Good Morning, dearest Reader!

*above: thanks to google images from a busy blogger. :)*

How are you? I hope well! I was just thinking about you all and wanted to hop on and say a quick 'ello! I hope you're well-we are doing wonderful! The Lord is so good to us, all the time.

Oh, we are deliciously busy and so, so very excited about the weekend! I love the bustle before a gathering. :) I can hardly wait to see those of you who will be here and for what the Lord will show us through His Word and His Saints!

I have my precious list here, and am having the best time scratching off the different things. I LOVE lists!!

Right now, I can hear:

Siamsa playing. That is such a happy song and sounds like the way I feel!! Also the sound of a squeaky fan. :) I love that sound-and screen doors and a front porch swing. :) ) And I can hear the lawn mower!

I smell:

Fresh cut grass.

I see: Our dear computer screen. (obviously, LOL) Humm...the poor dear needs to be cleaned. :)

I feel: the breeze from that fan and from the open windows. And that fabulous feeling of well loved, broken in flip flops on my feetsies! One of the most wonderful inventions of all time in their greatest hour of comfort and glory!

OK-I'm gonna run!! Oodles of jolly stuff to do!

Have a beautiful day!

Happily,

Adeline, for the Mortons