The apricots ripened later than we were expecting, so we still have a ton on our tree if you want some!

Hi all!

Yes, we are still alive and well, thanks for asking. Unfortunately, time isn't kind to us sometimes. How are we already halfway through the summer?

Haven't blogged in awhile--I spent some time writing up the "list of things I hate," but I feared that if I published it I would suffer reprisals from my friends and family who own minivans. So, here's a quick read to lighten up your day. These are some of the more memorable things Ben has said recently:

"I sure am glad we're sitting in the shade"
(While sitting at a table inside Costco, eating a pizza. For whatever reason, the food court tables located inside that store have umbrellas over them, much to Ben's delight)

"Maybe you can write it for me while I sleep"
(Upon being reminded that he had to write a talk to give in church this week)

"I think we should name the baby 'Timemaster'"

"Can I see?"
(Upon hearing Colleen's melodramatic exclamation that Lydia, who is potty training, had left a deposit in the actual toilet. The answer was, of course, "no, you may not")

"But how do you pause it?"
(When asked to put down the book he was reading and go brush his teeth)

Now that the cherries are done, we are getting ready for the apricot onslaught.  For those of you who haven't seen our tree, it is monstrous and produces enough apricots for the whole city.  Ok, maybe not that many, but in years past we have had my sister-in-law bring over her sisters, we have picked a ton, our neighbors have picked some, and we still have a nice thick layer of apricot goo on our lawn and sidewalk.

So, if you like apricots or like to make apricot jam, come and get them!  They are not ripe yet, but they are getting lighter and should be over and done by the 24th of July.  Come over anytime.  If we are not here, you are still welcome to pick some.  We will probably leave the fruit picker out for anyone who comes by.  If we are here, we will let you borrow the ladder.  And we will give you bags or anything else you need to keep them from rotting in my flower beds!