Pickle Time

Well I have had a bad day today. Between mean customers and only being able to see my Grandma and Grandpa Heintz for 45 minutes, I've got a headache and I'm irritated. I decided to can some pickles to ease my frustration. It always helps me feel better when I cook, bake, or can something. I got my first crop of cucumbers today and was pretty proud of myself for canning 3 jars of pickles. (While cutting my finger on the slicer in the process). I hope these pickles turn out ok. I made a ton of pickles last year and I only got like 2 slices. People wanted to buy them by the jar full last year. Grandma and Granda Heintz was driving from Idaho (they went to pick up Lilah to take her to Phoenix for school) and they wanted to stop by and see us. The original plan was that they were going to spend the weekend. Grandpa hurt his back and they are going to go home earlier then expected. I was glad I got to see them for at least an hour and visit. I just got off the phone with ...