Boom Boom Pow!

We have been super busy over the 4th of July weekend. On the 3rd we hosted a little party for our family and friends. Some we don't get to see very often, so it was really great! Then on the 4th we went to David's brother's house for an evening cookout. On the 5th, it was off to the zoo! We also received some exciting news that David's other brother, Tim, and his wife, Megan, welcomed twins into the world. Megan is a real trooper and has been in the hospital since around May! The end is near and Megan and the twins, Charlie and Margo, seem to be doing very well. Cute little things too! Here's a few pictures of our adventures...

This is the cutest laundry in the whole world. Look at those tiny shirts hanging there. I die!

Someone figured out that Mommy isn't trying to poison her and actually ate some watermelon! She loved it. Eat baby eat!!! The peanut butter sandwich is still poison unless it's toast. Go figure.

David and Lia at the zoo! We got there early enough to hear the lions roaring and see most of the big animals before they hid from the sunshine. We even saw an elephant get a bath. Lia was very excited.

Psst...

Missing Photo Files....

Last weekend we started our garden. David had tilled up several weeks ago, but then the rain came, and came, and came. So we had to sorta start again. Here's a before shot of the garden.

And here's a shot of the garden with the plants. We put up a little fence later to keep the animals out. Okay and Lia too!

I just love this picture. David is so hard at work and Lia was so interested. She followed Daddy back and forth to the wagon. He was digging out a spot for our clothes line.

This is finally a picture of the frog that is living in our pond! David said he saw little tadpoles swimming in front of the light one night. So maybe this is a lady frog!

Redneck...

It's true. I am officially a redneck with an accompanying farmer's tan. How could this happen? One word, Garden! We finally got our garden going!

On Saturday we spent the morning getting plants into the ground. Not an easy task with a 15 month old I might add. Then on Sunday we were back at it again installing the fence around it to keep the bunnies out. (Not to mention the dog and Lia!)

Now with a little sun, rain, and love we hope to have a big harvest. But not too big on the brussel sprouts. We accidentally picked up one of those instead of cabbage. We decided to plant it even though neither David nor I enjoy them really. So if you have an awesome brussel sprout recipe, send it on over! We also planted tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, onions, broccoli, hot peppers, and banana peppers.

Lia and I enjoyed a little Gymboree this morning and lots of time reading. Who can resist when that little voice says "wead" then "pweez." She's getting cuter by the day!

Here's what happening in my neck of the woods....

Remember a few weeks ago David and his brothers went to drive and ride in Indy cars? Well here's a shot of my hubs and his brother, Tim, suited up for the drive. David has the hat and sunglasses. He said it was fun, fast, and driving took a lot of concentration. I feel like I have the "Indycar experience" everyday when riding shotgun as David takes the corner on Spring Mill just north of 191st Street. That's the closest I need to get, thank you very much!

What else has been going on? A lot of stuff like running around with no pants on, despite my efforts to tell David it is inappropriate. I kid I kid. Here's Lia sporting her hott bed-head look and new "squeekers" even though technically they would be "squandles." (For those not in the know, those are shoes that squeek with each step.) And no she is not supposed to have that pacifier but snagged it off the end table. What's a Mom to do...

And here is little Miss soaking up some sun outside. Lia is going to be awesome at frat parties if she keeps up her "chugging" ability. She will not sip on a sippy cup...only chug it until it is gone then throw it on the floor. She's gonna give those boys a run for their money!

I still haven't got the pictures off the camera from our vacation. I'm not sure how to do it. I need David and his awesomeness. So we've just been living the good life this week and enjoying being back to the routine.

It's not easy being green...

Say hello to my little friend...This little froggie was on our back door last night. We have a koi pond out front with a waterfall and often find little visitors like this around. There is a BIG froggie that lives in our filter. At one point we thought he was dead. He may have been, but either he or another frog a lot like him is back. Regardless, this little froggie was very patient with our photos and even let us open and close the door to get pictures from both sides.

In other news, I am getting really close to finish my shawl I am making for a friend. I am super duper happy with the way it turns out and hope it gives her lots of comfort in this really rough time she is going through. It is called a hug to keep. I like it so much that I may make one for myself too. But first, I'm going to be knitting Lia a little sweater. It is super cutie cute cute. It is one with buttons over the shoulder. I'm sure I spend way too much money at the yarn store but I couldn't resist. One of these days I'll get around to making something for myself. I'll post up some pictures of my shawl and baby sweater as they are closer to being finished.