Olivia, figs, and potatoes

As promised, I have definitely been slack with blogging since the arrival of sweet Olivia. Even without much produce coming in right now, we have been swamped here on the farm. There is the ever so time-consuming task of three daughters ages three and under. I have been enjoying my time off work by trying to do some things that are so hard to find time for with working 40 hours a week. The girls, our friend Allison, and myself took a trip on the Light Rail in Charlotte. The family, except Mary Claire, visited the Nature Museum in Charlotte as well.

The one thing we do have coming in now is FIGS! Lots of figs. So... fig preserves time! I made a batch with cinnamon in it that we have been very much enjoying.


I am also getting an opportunity to cook a little bit. Last night's dinner was accompanied with some home-grown okra and some roasted fingerly potatoes Allen grew. This was our first year doing potatoes and they turned out great.

Updates

It's been two weeks since Olivia joined the family, but it already feels like she's always been a part. Mary Claires LOVES holding her as often as we will let her. Emma is super sweet about telling Olivia how much she loves her. We are definitely adjusting well to being a family of five.

Sadly, the heat and dryness (along with the new baby) has brought our garden to a bit of a stand-still. The second planting for the summer did not quite happen, but the fall planting has begun. We are still getting a little here and there, but should be back in business in another month or so with some fall produce.

Today's task - Allen is making and canning salsa. A bit larger of a task than he expected.... the pot has ended up huge! We are looking forward to some good, homemade salsa all winter long. Thank you Granny and Papa for the extra tomatoes!