For my entire life, my parents have had a garden. They have successfully grown everything from apples to zinnias-literally. I wish I had pictures of their yard/crop. I even have memories of my mother's grandmother's garden on their farm- with everything you might imagine growing there. Both of my grandmothers had small gardens in their yards as well when I was little. So, when we bought our house 6 years ago- I picked out my little area where I would have my starter garden. It was just a part of having a yard- nothing special about it really. In years past I have had enjoyed tomatoes, cucumbers, even okra freshly picked from the yard. I have had my own zinnias, sunflowers, moon vine, and other beautiful and aromatic selections to enjoy. Even with a newborn and a 2 year old last year-I managed to cultivate enough tomatoes that by season's end, they were used as bouncy balls against our fence much more than they were ever actually eaten.
So this year-I should have been all over my little garden with the cost of groceries increasing in conjunction with the movement of "going green" (does this phrase not invoke a memory of Kermit sitting atop his lily pad in a few moments of lonely solitude- I know it was not easy "
being green"...but I digress). Well, we did a little kitchen remodel at the beginning of the summer- so I was certainly thrown off my usual summer routine- but I did get some plants out, though late. It is basically summer until October around here, so there was still plenty of growing time- so I thought. Perhaps I did not give them enough miracle grow, or water, or maybe we did not talk to them enough- but this is without a doubt my lowest yielding crop.
Behold the harvest:
Well- it took me long enough to join the blogosphere- but now that I finally have, I keep hearing/reading on blogs of friends who are on Facebook too. I just thought of that as something that was for the just high school to college crowd-but I have friends who LOVE it. I even know someone who got an account to check in on her step kids- and ended up having a blast with it herself! So what's the deal about Facebook?
Getting loaded in...
...and reluctantly hopping off.
David jackhammering in the tool area...
The birthday boy is painting, while David and Cal do what they do best- play with construction vehicles!
David taking a turn with the roller...
Cal joins in the painting fun...this is moments before we end up painting each other accidentally:)
And possibly one of the best activities- the wrecking ball!!!!
The photo opp.
The tables- complete with blueprints for table coverings.
A fun time was had by all!!!!! Please take note of the especially cute pink hats on the girls! It was a great day to play with friends from last years class too. Happy Birthday Jackson!
If you happen to live in the 'boro- or know someone who does- be sure to tell them about the new WhichWich that opened TODAY!!! It is next to Barnes and Nobles in the new Avenue shopping center. There is one in Cool Springs and one on West End too- but the new one in Murfreesboro is owned by some of our dearest friends!!! Go check it out! DELICIOUS!
My sweet baby was off to Mother's Day Out today. He will go one day a week- and he really seemed to enjoy himself! Of course, naptime was a bit of a challenge for the teachers this week- trying to explain to this little guy that he is to be still ...on a mat on the floor...with 7 other toddlers -will take a few weeks to sink in to say the least. The tears were short lived, for both of us:).
David HAD to get in a picture with him too- this is the best we did! He proudly announced to his teachers when hopped out of the car at his preschool that Dawson was going to Baby School today!!! He was so excited for his little brother! When Miss Dele asked if mommy was going to get a massage, nails done, or shopping- I replied truthfully that I was going home to do laundry and dishes:).
OK- so you may say that you aren't going to watch it- but if you didn't already- you have it Tivo'd for later. I admit- I watched the whole thing. My verdict on the series is still pending- but here are the burning questions I am left with at the end of the premiere:
Mini-Marg #4 Baby Henry...so precious!!!
Mini Margs #2 & 3-Dawson and Lucy dancing (Lucy's mom was a ballerina and Lucy started classes this week)
Margarita Mamas at recent baby shower...L-R Gini, Mandy, Ashley, Ashley, Jenni (I am sooo annual staff on this caption)