Lauber Family

The House By the Side of the Road

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THERE are hermit souls that live withdrawn
In the place of their self-content;
There are souls like stars, that dwell apart,
In a fellowless firmament;
There are pioneer souls that blaze the paths
Where highways never ran-
But let me live by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
Where the race of men go by-
The men who are good and the men who are bad,
As good and as bad as I.
I would not sit in the scorner's seat
Nor hurl the cynic's ban-
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
I see from my house by the side of the road
By the side of the highway of life,
The men who press with the ardor of hope,
The men who are faint with the strife,
But I turn not away from their smiles and tears,
Both parts of an infinite plan-
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
I know there are brook-gladdened meadows ahead,
And mountains of wearisome height;
That the road passes on through the long afternoon
And stretches away to the night.
And still I rejoice when the travelers rejoice
And weep with the strangers that moan,
Nor live in my house by the side of the road
Like a man who dwells alone.
Let me live in my house by the side of the road,
Where the race of men go by-
They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong,
Wise, foolish - so am I.
Then why should I sit in the scorner's seat,
Or hurl the cynic's ban?
Let me live in my house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
Sam Walter Foss
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Monday, July 21, 2008

Blueberries and Asparagus

Ok I have once again underlined everything and can't figure out how!!! This is a picture of the guys checking out the berry bank. All of these are berry bushes either blueberry or red raspberry even some elderberrys and some bird distractors. That bushy area that Larry is standing behind is the asparagus patch!

Pond

This is the lower pond. I didn't go to the upper on but Larry said there were mallards all over it. The kids loved this one and wanted to take Floyd the turtle some new friends.

more farm pictures

These are parts of the garden. A gazebo and the garden itself.

do you love the apple tree or what??

Weekend Farm Trip

Well, the owner of the farm gave us permission to go and pick blueberries and to show it to family when they came up so when Karen and Jason and the kids came up this weekend we went over. I took tons of pictures so get ready! This is the back porch and the view into the yard from it.

Soccer Camp

Hunter completed soccer camp this week and did very well. Here are the closing ceremony pictures.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Happy Birthday Summer!

Wow, Summer 13! I can't believe you are a real teenager. You are an amazing 13 year old. Baking for the Farmer's market, acting, singing, teaching kids at bible study, your talents are many. It is your heart and soul that make you amazing. Your heart for other people, your courage to try new things and your joy and positive outlook are breathtaking. I am so excited to be allowed to share in this adventure with you and I have understood from from the day you were born what it is like to have your heart walk around outside your body. We love you so much. Have a wonderful birthday.

Welcome Floyd

Well, we needed another animal on this Noah's Ark. This time it is a reptile. This is Garrett's turtle named Floyd. Floyd is very small. Maybe an inch and a half across. He arrived special delivery at the post office yesterday and Larry picked him up on his way home. The guys at the post office asked him to open it there so they could see him. Garrett is thrilled with his little guy and is a great turtle Dad. He has done as much research on them as Steve Irwin did on alligators I'm sure. Do not argue turtle facts with him!!!!