Harvest Today

Easter lily bloomed this morning.....a little late :))

Gigantic squash!

WOW! I picked over 2 cups of blueberries from my own garden!!

Well, today has been a busy garden day. I put 3 freezer bags of squash up and 2 freezer bags of green beans! Can't wait to try them later. :))
I am excited about the over 2 cups of blueberries. Haven't decided what to do with them besides blueberry muffins. Maybe just eat them for dinner. :))
Erica put up some cucumbers to make pickles. Still no tomatoes.....but maybe soon. The banana pepper will be ready in a day or two. We are thinking of making sweet banana peppers with them. Yum!
Hope you have a lovely day!
Shelly

Erica's news

Erica goes to her lymphedema doctor in Houston twice a year. So we went in May (after school is out!) to see how everything was progressing and make sure she is stable. GREAT NEWS! She is doing better than last year! We are very excited and give God all the glory! Just wanted to share our good news with everyone so you also could praise God with us. =)))
Shelly

PS I did make blueberry muffins (see previous post)

Flashback Friday

Kalee & Tristan - May 2008

BEFORE Titus Corban Domey :))

Introducing......

Kalee & Titus

Tristan & Titus

WOW!! Can't believe 3 years have passed since I went to Arizona (and left all 3 girls!!) to be with my sister when her baby was born. It was a GREAT time and very fun remembering and seeing the pictures.
Happy late Birthday Titus!!!
Love you!!!
Aunt Shelly & family

Blueberries

I am hoping that enough blueberries from the garden are ripe tomorrow to make blueberry muffins in the morning!
Happy day! =))
Shelly

PS we might be picking blackberries next week for the first time - can't wait! =)

Something new!

Today I tried something new. I blanched 10 cups of fresh squash and put it in the freezer! I've never tried before because we have never had squash grow before AND if it did, we didn't have so much we couldn't eat it all! So after researching freezing vs canning; I decided to freeze it. To retain more nutritional value, blanching is recommended. Soooo, I have now put my 3 bags in the freezer. Now to wait until we can try some. :))
Happy day!
Shelly

Graduation Pictures - a summary

new dress

casual

in the tree!!

love the contrast and colors!

contrast, texture and BOOTS!

with Cleo =)

the ones with Cleo were her favorites

Congratulations Alissa! Senior 2011!
You go girl!
Shelly

Easter 2011

family!

sisters!

i love silliness!

my beloved and me =)

Easter service this year was different for us because we helped with the children for SS and worship. I think it was definitely enjoyed by all! It was awesome to watch my girls serve and help and smile and laugh during all the activities. Bret and I were there to help when needed and that was good too! All in all, it was a fabulous day! (and windy as you can tell by the pics!)
He is risen! He is risen indeed!

PS my rose bush is in full bloom!!!

Easter egg decorations!

the line-up

working

some of our work

Erica's work of art!

After the rest of the family arrived home from E-Rock on Saturday.....I had bought everything we needed to decorate eggs. AND I had boiled about 2 dozen eggs. Very fun and entertaining. We haven't done that in a while - so it was fun to do.
Happy Easter everyone!
Shelly

Enchanted Rock - Easter weekend 2011

on the way up, up, up

they made it!

wonder what they are looking at??

down...

down......

down.

Kyle Riggs!

waiting their turn

repelling!!!
airborne!!!

frisbee.......of course

Blair

James & Ben.......looks like they are enjoying the trip

more frisbee

breakfast.....

the whole gang!

The high school and college group plans a trip to Enchanted Rock State Park near Friedericksburg, TX over the Easter weekend almost every year. They leave on Thursday night and return on Saturday night. They only have Friday to hike and explore the rocks. But it must be worth it cuz a bunch went and had a GREAT time.
Enjoy!
Shelly

Flashback Friday

May 2010

December 2010

What a difference a year makes!! I'm reflecting about the Hastings family today, because 2 of our children are graduating this year. And both moms are wondering where all the time went!! We have enjoyed each moment and relish what the future holds; but it is still bittersweet to see our children.....I mean youth, spread their wings and fly onto newer paths. We pray God's blessings on both of you, Luke and Alissa!! Carpe Diem!

Love,
Shelly

I wonder how many more times we will be able to CRAM all 9 onto the couch and take a picture with all of them in it??!! Hopefully lots! :))

Bret's Birthday

angel food cake!!
WOW! You don't LOOK 46!

new truck mats from the girls

new drill bits from the folks!

a nano from my wife! =)))

Bret's birthday was a lot of fun. We celebrated Saturday night because my parents were leaving Monday morning. I can't believe he is 46.......mainly because that means I turn 46 in a few months!!! =))
Love you Bret!
Shelly

Kayla's 16th Birthday

from the Hastings.......for her hope chest

coaster created by Jaja with a horse.....for the hope chest

for the hope chest

Guatemalean blanket from Jaja & Oma for the hope chest

quilt top from great-grandma Spooner......for the hope chest

ring.....from Mom & Dad

eclair cake!!

sisters!!

Kayla's birthday was a wonderful day full of surprises and good stuff. We enjoyed the day and all the gifts for the hope chest. It was very special. Happy 16th Kayla! Love you!
Mom & Dad