Ils l’ont refait dans le jardin
They made it again in the garden
English version below the picture
Au jour de Pâques, nous avons eu une grande partie de la famille, 5 enfants et 11 petits-enfants.( et un arrière petit enfant Elliot 8 mois ) Nous avons apprécié leur présence et après le repas, la plupart d’entre eux se sont précipités dans le jardin des légumes pour creuser le sol et planter les pommes de terre et les bulbes d’oignons et d’échalotes. Le travail a été organisé par ma fille Isabelle. La plupart des petits-enfants sont adultes ou presque adultes; Et je peux dire que j’ai été étonné de voir le jardin complètement métamorphosé en peu de temps (au bout de 3 heures). Les filles et les petites-filles étaient aussi à l’œuvre principalement pour désherber les framboisiers de la bande plate. Une des filles, Carole, étaient à la maison pour aider janine. Il avaient déjà fait cela l’ an passé.
Janine et moi avons ressenti l’amour exprimé par les enfants et les petits-enfants pour ce faire ensemble avec nous et pour leur aide.
Eux-mêmes étaient si heureux d’être ensemble et de rester en contact.
Nous sommes reconnaissants que notre maison continue d’être un lieu à rassembler. Pour toute la famille
At Easter Day we got a large part of the family , 5 children and 11 grandchildrenand the great grand son Elliot 8 months old . We enjoyed their presence and after the meal most of them rushed in the veggie garden to dig the soil and plant the potatoes and the bulbs of onions and shallots . The work was organized by my daughter Isabelle. Most of the gandchildren are adult or almost adult ; And I can say I was amazed to see the garden completely metamophosed in a short time ( arond 3 hours) The daughters and granddaughters were also at work principally to weed the raspberry bushes in thee flat band . One of the daughters Carole was at home to help Janine . They already made this last year.
Janine and I felt the love expressed by children and grandchildren to for this get together with us and for their help .
Themselves were so happy to be together and keep in touch .
We are grateful that our house continues to be a place to be gathered .for all the family
And after the work they played a game Et après le travail ils jouèrent à un jeu tous ensemble
fauquetmichel 
A good learning experience for your grandchildren
Yes for most of them this afternon is probably the only one circumstance to practice the gardening
I have been getting mine cleared off and ready to plant
the preparation of the soil is essential
I look forward to your annual “garden party”! You and Janine are blessed to have such a thoughtful and loving family.
I like the expression ” garden party ” ? This makes really sense here , Dough
It does give a sense of the fun element of the family get-together to prepare your garden for planting, etc.!
There is a saying, ‘many hands make light work’. The work is even lighter when there is love to propel it. I’m glad to see you had such a lovely weekend.
The weather also on this Sunday afternoon was with the gardeners of love; Kathy.
I agree, you and Janine are blessed to have such a thoughtful, loving family, Michel! Such an expression of love to come and work in the garden to help grow the food you eat!
At seeing such a big help we feel the blow of love and it is good, Lavinia.
Chaleureuse perspective … et optimiste. Bravo pour cette famille motivée, Michel !
Tu as bien résumé la situation, Gilles.
Such a lovely family, I’ve said so many times, it’s wonderful! ❤
We love to be surrounded by affection, Holly.
Well, you reap what you sow, both in the garden and in the family! You’ve done a good job.
You know, Yvonne , not anything is perfect but we have not to complain
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It is so wonderful to see the “metamorphosis” of your garden within a few hours, but even more lovely to see the love expressed and exchanged within your growing family. It warms my heart, Michel!
J ‘ étais surpris moi même par le rapide changement, Louisa et c ‘ est vrai qu’un tel rassemblement pour nous aider est un preuve d’amour familial..
How do you say “Labor of Love” in French? That’s it!!!
Cette expression a un sens qui dépend de son contexte. par exemple on peut dire un travail fait avec amour ou un travail exprimant l’ amour ou l’ affection.
Merci, Michel. Je crois que dans ce cas, il me faut dire: un travail fait avec amour.
Indeed you are blessed.
You are blessed with a beautiful family…You and Janine are the best examples of what being parents means.
We have always done our best for children but we have to stay modest, Françoise.
Oh this is so wonderful. I also love that your house continues to be a place where your family can get together for a wonderful meal.
Yes this is precious,Matt.
Happy gardening. 🙂
The photo above will inspire to you perhaps a painting, Keith ! 🙂
What a beautiful family time!
This is very comforting, Nico.
Blessings to you all.
Thanks, Nico.
You are blessed indeed, Michel! 🙂
A gathering of a loving family is the most beautiful time…making memories…sharing laughter and fun…working together! Nothing better! 🙂
Your gardeners are strong and kind!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Yes : a loving family : you are right Carolyn
They made a good job not only in the garden but in the house too to prepare the meal with Janine
Michel, You are blessed! All summer long as you enjoy your garden, you will remember the loving hands that worked so hard. Meanwhile, here we are expecting more snow this weekend. Spring is slow to arrive! Much love, Karen
Your comment makes me happy, Karen . ❤
Souvenirs d un bon dimanche de pâques merci à vous surtout on vous embrasse
Merci Carole . Bons baisers à tous.
Joyeuses Pâques!
Merveilleuse famille! Nourrie autour de belles tables et de bonnes choses cultivées dans “un jardin d’Eden” situé à quelques mètres. Vive le printemps 🙂
Amitiés, AM
Le jardin n’ est qu’un simple jardin mais effectivement quand les enfants et petits-enfant s’y mettent il devient un Jardin d ‘ Eden.
Michel, you have such a fantastic family! They all pitch in and help at every opportunity. Thanks for sharing! ❤
You are right ,Marion.
That looks like a healthy way to party. 🙂 Blessings, Michel.
Work in a garden is good for health, Miriam.
This is lovely to see! How long would all that labor usually take you on your own?
We are still not in gardening season here. The soil is far too wet to work, and in fact we are predicted to have several inches of snow by Saturday.
I am heartily sick of it, but I guess I will just have to hope it spares the daffodils, which have already endured several snows already!
I hope you are feeling better after the dialysis procedures.
To make this alone I needed a month but the garden was a part only of my time .
Snow again tomorrow ? I am not so surprised since we got frost last year on April 22 which killed the flowers of the fruits trees
Michel
I am so happy for you and Janine that you have a loving family that helps you! They learned it from their parents and grandparents!! you should be proud of yourselves and your family!!!
Yes , Gayle , they are kind.
What a lovely, happy big family you have, Uncle Michel. You are blessed.❤
Thank you, Isabel!
Oh how wonderful that your family worked on the garden and then had a meal together.
I believe they had the meal at first ; Linda ! 🙂
You have a loving family.
I think so , Gail like the yours !
Awesome that the family is there to help out in the garden. How nice when you have grandchildren who are teens. 🙂
Teens and more , Angy. But whatever the age all of them love to be together and work togetther
How wonderful, Michel for you and Janine to see your love of gardening now passing down to children and grandchildren. Your family are so awesome in helping you to get your garden going for another season. I so enjoy your posts about the activities at your home. ❤
yes ,Marilyn, Janine and I love to be in the garden and we are happy our children and grandchildren have the same pleasure
What a wonderful shower if live and respect! Happy smiles! 🤗
Of love and respect.
They warmed our heart, Rachel.
What an awesome day and an awesome gift.
Yes we are spolied , Ekizabeth
You have a wonderful family!💞🌷
We are so happy when they come back like the yours Barbara
so much love there ❤ how wonderful!!
happy anniversary as well?? here's to many many more xx
You are kind Marlaine . Thank you for your wishes ❤
This is so wonderful! It says so much of you and Janine as to the children you have raised and they in turn raise their own children to be so helpful and to feel such love for family. What a wonderful gathering full of love!
peace & love ❤
Yes Jane although we all are never perfect, love is there in the family. ❤
This post fills my heart with love and joy! You and Janine have been such beautiful examples to your children. How lovely that they came and did this work together. What a testimony. What a good feeling it must give you both, to know you have such an admirable family. You have made your home a place of love and hospitality. It’s not surprising that they still want to gather there. You welcome them!
How are you feeling, Michel? God bless you and Janine. I am praying for you.
Love,
Caroline ❤
Thanks Caroline for your kind words. Yes, children and grandchildren have the spirit of family..Thanks also for your prayers : they help.much
Wonderful to see all the family working together.
Yes ,Hilary, this is encouraging at seeing this .
Michel, I saw your comment on Nancy’s page. She seems to have fallen and injured herself. Her son, Greg, posted an updaye on April 5th: “Update for Mom’s friends. She is still in the hospital, but inpatient rehab now. Still a little dizzy, and can’t taste much but steadily improving. She may be coming home Sunday or Monday. She did find out that the defib, implanted after the heart attacks in 2016, had activated and most likely caused the episode.”
You are really kind Susan to give me the news about Nancy Stuebs . I began to be really worrying. Thanks again for your friendship
Love ❤
The Family is God’s Gift ❤
I agree totally. Nancy
You are so beloved, Michel! You and Janine have raised a wonderful family. God bless you, my friend.
Love,
Julie
a big thanks , Julie ! ❤
What a wonderful and caring family you have!
yes children and grandchildren are caring.
I still dream of visiting you and eating at that lovely table and walking in your garden.
Mornin Glorie! There’s an old saying “Many hands make light work” you have been blessed with many hands! Also I so want to grow raspberries, they just do not grow for me =( ilym
A very happy day!