SUNDAY CANNING.

The Bugtussle family is on vacation! That means we are watching the farm for 10 days - moving the animals, bottle feeding a calf, taking care of Ira's menagerie, and generally being busy! But today. Today, we had an excess of tomatoes and it was just too nice outside to resist. I parked myself in the outdoor kitchen all day long and canned. It was 75 degrees, remarkably quiet with no children or critters around - basically, it was bliss.Canning is normally done in the heat of summer, slaving over a hot stove for hours - and in our case, a WOOD fire! Thankfully, I was able to use the Smith's stove.  I read, I watched the hummingbird's on the kiwi vine, I relaxed. We do indeed have a busy 10 days ahead of us, but today was a nice little calm before the storm. Sundays are good for rest, and it is always lovely when our schedule allows them to actually be restful. I hope your Sunday was just as perfect.- Hannah.