We had an unexpected (but lovely) visitor today!!! Later we canned 18 quarts of pears!!!   I never had canned pears before and it turns out it's easy easy!!! Messy...but easy!   :) I also did 4 loads of laundry....it's all washed, dried and folded but I still have to put it all away. At the moment, Pete and I are relaxing in front of the television watching Seinfeld reruns and having popcorn while Jeremiah naps in his room.

Can I just say that I love canning? It makes me feel really good to be doing something that my family will enjoy when the weather turns cold. And to make it even better....an afternoon of excellent conversation with my husband while we were up to our elbows in pear goo! :)

Sins....sounds like you've been busy! Wish I lived near Maeve to lend a hand. And Kat....EXCELLENT news about your walk! It feels GREAT to be outside walking, doesn't it? If someone had told me last February that I'd be out walking a few miles and enjoying the sunshine and pushing a baby stroller up hills....well....it would have just depressed the hell out of me...never thought it would happen. YAY for walks outside in the fall sunshine!!!

Love to all,

Michelle