Four seasons of life, mine and the honeybees, in the garden and in the mountains of Western North Carolina
Experience is a brutal teacher. But you learn, my God, do you learn.
-C.S. Lewis
Stream In January
Monday, December 21, 2009
Savanna and Grumps Make Sugar Cookies
Savanna and Grumps spent the morning making sugar cookies. The pictures don't need much explanation. Just have a good time - they did! Smush the dough flat. Works better than the rolling pin. Should we use green or red sprinkles? Maybe both would be better!
Sprinkles get in your eyes in you're not careful (:
Yes, Grumps. We started it when she was just a baby and of course, it stuck. The cookies were terrible, but nobody cared. They had fun.
I was surprised the pictures at the tree farm turned out so well. I used the beach/snow setting on the Nikon because the sun was so bright off the snow. I want to go back and take more pictures before the snow melts. It was only about 5 miles from the house. There is a reason we live where we do. The views can be breathtaking. Today was such a day.
Will there be bees in heavenly places? Will there be bees? Winging their way through the golden spaces To fruitify the eternal trees That yield their sweet life-giving store Month-by-month forevermore Will soft bee music haunt the stream Whose waters shine with crystal glow And will they come to where lilies gleam To sip the eternal nectar flow? Lord, Thou dids' love our earthly places Birds and flowers and shady trees Let there be bees in heavenly places Let there be bees.
- Anonymous
I'm a Master Gardener and Certified Beekeeper in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I've been gardening for as long as I can remember and just completed my second season as a beekeeper. I've always loved being in my organic garden and I'm totally hooked on beekeeping.
I also love where I live. There are 4 distinct seasons in the mountains, although Mother Nature does not always respect the calendar, and each bring changes to my garden. All four seasons are beautiful. I hope you'll enjoy my view of life in the garden, beeyard and beyond in these beautiful hills.
4 comments:
What a fun day! Savanna will always remember making cookies with Grumps.
Grumps, huh?
Lynn, Your photos are excellent! Are you using any special lighting equipment? How were the cookies?
Yes, Grumps. We started it when she was just a baby and of course, it stuck. The cookies were terrible, but nobody cared. They had fun.
I was surprised the pictures at the tree farm turned out so well. I used the beach/snow setting on the Nikon because the sun was so bright off the snow. I want to go back and take more pictures before the snow melts. It was only about 5 miles from the house. There is a reason we live where we do. The views can be breathtaking. Today was such a day.
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