Surprise Canning Session

I didn't post my Fall decorations today because of a sudden change in plans. My dear mother-in-law had asked a few days ago if she could pick up the kids and I for a visit to her house today. I have to admit, I wasn't very keen on the idea, as I still have so many things I need to take care of before the start of our home school. However, I called her last night and told her we would be able to come after all; I thought that was the least I could do considering she had taken the day off of work (that's called a guilty conscience;)

When we arrived at her house, I was delighted to find that she had everything ready for a canning session, including 3 boxes of Peaches she had picked that morning at a local fruit farm.

We had such a great time canning together, it made me quite happy I had made the right choice. And not just because she sent every single can of halved Peaches and jam home with us;)

Here is a picture of some of the "fruit" of our labors:)

I also wanted to say that we did not fix our computer problem after all; it wouldn't boot up this morning when I tried to post. Which means it may not tommorrow either. So if I seem a little fickle in my posting and commenting, I just wanted everyone to know I really am trying to get to all your blogs. Hubby will be changing out the motherboard on it this weekend, and hopefully it will fix the problem (fingers crossed;) EDIT: When I tried to post this late last night, my computer suddenly shut down right before I clicked on Publish! I was surprised to see that Blogger evidently saved it- score 1 for the Big B!! LoL

ALSO, please pray for those recovering from Hurricane Gustav, and in the possible path of the coming Hurricane Hanna. I can't imagine trying to prepare for such an event. Our prayers are with all of you.