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Flower Inspirations

6/14/2016

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What is a typical day like for kids at a resort? Well, in the spring, they would probably describe it as hanging on tight as Mom and Dad fly around from project to project and head on long trips several times a week for supplies. In the midst of these incredibly busy days I treasure the breaks we take together while Dad continues his work. We've gone to a lot of parks and have enjoyed things like scavenger hunts and treasure hunts there, trips to Subway when there isn't time to cook, planting a garden together, and reading late at night by flashlight The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis. What a great author that man is! And I am in wonderment that I finally have children old enough to enjoy a bigger chapter book. They sit around  me enraptured and beg for just a little more, mommy! Reminds me of someone!
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In the midst of the beautiful Spring, we all got quite sick and I came down with a once in twenty years sinus infection. Between bouts of head pain and sickness, I had a vision inspired by my Mom and Dad, of making beautiful flower log beds. So the project began.
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Anders has become a huge fan of following Steve around on projects. If there is a golden opportunity to be with Dad, he is quite happy.
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Steve cut up two trees near our house that had fallen in a winter storm as I needed several logs to create the beds.
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The kdis loved playing on these fallen trees.
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Love watching Steve. He's as good as they come.
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Steve suggested using chain and wide washers over screws to loop the log circles together for support.
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Have to include that smile.
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Taking a little break in picture order--wanted to share some of the early Spring sunniness under the apple tree.
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A trip or two or three to Marilyn's Greenhouse in Lakewood to flower the resort to life in the next several weeks.
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Steve and Marilyn suggest sand as the base since these beds are fairly deep. Kiddos get to help.
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Another break in the order of pictures to go to the stream....just love these little blue flowers.
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Charity sets a boat to sail.
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And here....the beds are finished, with rocks placed to disperse rainwater from roof at some point. Flowers seem quite happy several weeks later, and I have little lettuces and a basil plant growing in the top bed.
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And.....Benjamin......is doing well. Starting to be up on all fours, rocking, scooching....enjoying some baby food and sleeping through the night. His hair continues to captivate. :)
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    Thank you for joining our family for a minute as we share with you glimpses of our life in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Steve and I run a small resort and have four children, Charity, Ellie, Anders and Benjamin. I enjoy writing, cooking, homeschooling, and watching old movies with Steve. :)

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