I'm a big girl now!

Visit

Last week my sister came to town with her little baby girl. She is just one day younger than Ada.                              




We had a great time together. We went on walks to neighborhood stores. We had lunch with our Aunt and Cousin, and visited with our Grandma and Grandpa.




We made headbands for the girls and watched opening ceremonies. We celebrated L's birthday and had a party.



We ate In & Out, shakes, and fresh lemonade and orange juice. She helped me with my girls, dishes, and picking up. She laughed at my girls funny sayings and helped me see them with fresh eyes. It was a great time and we can't wait for them to come back!

Growing up

I tell my oldest to just stay little. To always be my baby. To never grow up.

But despite my best wishes, growing up she is. Lauren is now 4 years old. That went by fast.

Gardening: lessons learned

Only start some seeds inside. Squash gets too big.

Have soil prepared to move sprouts outside when ready.

Don't start all seeds early. Don't water seedlings too much.

Watering too much = weeds springing up everywhere the extra water goes.

Leave room to walk on BOTH sides of your grow box.

Start lettuce from transplants (above) not seeds (below).


Start chive seeds inside because if you don't they won't mature past sprouts.

Plant carrots in rows. Not holes.


Broccoli plants get HUGE.

Flowers add a nice touch of color and beauty. Spread some around.

Peas freeze. Remember to cover them at night or they will die.

Ballet

Today we dressed up and went downtown to see The Sleeping Beauty ballet with our girl friends. It was a shortened production for little kids and the girls loved it. Once the curtain went up they were memorized by the costumes and dancers. We got fabulous seats on the 3rd row and for only $4 a ticket it was a no miss situation. Just another reason I love living in a big city!

My addiction

If you haven't had one lately... Go. Buy. Savor. Enjoy. Now.

Deep Freeze

For Christmas my parents got us a stand alone freezer.

It has been sitting in my storage room for a month. It is time to fill it up....but with what?

Suggestions appreciated.

Thanks!