The First Harvest

Alex and Amelia have religiously been checking the tomato plants for signs of red goodness.  Today we finally were able to pick about a dozen cherry tomatoes.  Not a single one of them made it into the house. Adam and I got not a single bite!  We have lots of green ones, so hopefully before long we'll have enough for the whole family to enjoy.

We also have a few cucumbers and zucchinis that should be making an appearance before long.  I planted green beans but only one plant came up.  We got about 10 beans off of it, and then Amelia pulled it up out of the ground while I was pulling weeds.  Hoping next year we'll have better luck.  

I love seeing the excitement the kids get to eat what we've planted.  I by no means plan on becoming self sufficient in the vegetable world, but it is nice to eat what you've grown yourself!

Potty Time

Today I got a text at work that Amelia peed on the potty at school!  I sent her a text back to let her know that I was proud of her. Thumbs up sister!!!  Thanks Miss Lisa for all your help!!

A Visit from Texas

Alex, Gabbi, Thomas, Amelia, and Alexa

Thomas sporting Nana's $2 garage sale find.

Gabbi photobombing!

Aaron, Molly, & Thomas

Uncle Adam photobombing!

Today we went to Roodhouse to visit my cousin, Aaron from Texas.  Today felt a little more like the weather we are used to for August, but that didn't stop us from hanging outside.  It's always nice to visit with family.  We are looking forward to welcoming Mahela into our family when Aaron and her get married in April 2014.  Thomas had a pretty big crush on Alexa, but we had to break the news that marrying her wasn't an option.

Daddy also took Alex down to the pond to do a little fishing since he's been practicing his casting.  Alexa went down too and she even caught a fish!  Sorry folks no photos, as I had no desire to climb up and down the big hill.  I enjoyed by beer on the deck instead!!!

Nashville Baby!!

The Amazing Fiddler player we met!!

This weekend we headed down to Nashville for a pre-football get away with the Pardo's, Kunz's, and Zara's.  We had some great meals and spent the majority of our day and night on Saturday at Tootsie's!! Wow, what a dive and yet so much fun!

Grandma and Papa came and stayed with Alex and Amelia.  They spent Saturday visiting with Aunt Sara, Uncle Travis, Evalee, and Izzy.  So, it was an enjoyable weekend for all involved.  We feel blessed to have friends to go places with and family to watch the kids for us!

Tractor Swing

Giving Briggsy treats before we head in for the night.

This morning Daddy went and helped Uncle Thomas and Aunt Amy pack up their house.  They sold their house, but can't move into their new house for 3 weeks so they are moving in with Nana and Papa.  Daddy brought home the tire tractor swing for the kids, because the swingset is staying at the old house.  Who needs a swing when you've got a nice inground pool to swim in?!

Tonight we headed to the Crowne Plaza for the annual Rural Electric meeting and our visit with Nana and Papa. When we got home Alex couldn't wait to ride on his new swing, so Daddy wasted no time putting up the swing and away he went!