Adventure Guides Campout

Evan and Jon spent last weekend on their Adventure Guides camp out. Their group is great; the boys go to school together, play baseball together and soccer too. There are some Dads that on on their 3rd kids and many like us our on this ride for the first time. They had an amazing time!

Luke and I had a nice little time ourselves and has some of the other Moms over to hang out on Saturday night!

The Dads typically have a huge bonfire tradition after the boys go to bed that involves lots of burning...luckily, there was a fire ban so none of our coolers or chairs got lost as collateral.

We feel very lucky to have found such an amazing school and community!

Just wanted to say that...

I am now the mother of a boy who needs to wear deoderant. Jon brought this to my attention and I swear it is so hard to come to terms with. Granted, Evan is a bit ahead of the curve and will probably have facial hair by 12. Is it any wonder that I sniff Luke for the sweet smell regualrily before it goes away?!

Car Shopping...

Jon is FINALLY looking for a new/used car. The 98 Jetta was swell for awhile when I wanted to listen to Bob Marley, smoke pot and make out on the cloth seats, but really... He is a big researcher so we may have the car before 2012, but tonight he called me from Atlanta and told me he had gotten an upgrade for his rental car...to a Mustang. You should have heard the excitement in his voice. I have nixed the Mustang, but can not wait to ride in a slightly more adult car....call me snobby!:)

Sins of the Father...

Jon has been traveling more lately and last week he was in Minneapolis. The upside of this was that he got to have dinner with Jeff, Sue and Phillip...can you tell when we don't get to see family much;). If it was not enough that I fly solo when Jon is traveling, he occasionally brings home gifts for the boys...thus enhancing his Disney Dad status. This time he made a DIVORCE worthy purchase...I mean did we not have a marital agreement. He brought Evan a Vikings helmet cutout for his wall. I mean REALLY, I about died. Evan claims to like the Vikings, just to annoy me. However, this took it to another level. The boys are free to cheer for other teams...just not in the same division. Don't worry Dad, the helmet is in the back of a closet and payback will be bad....look for a Michigan paraphernalia to appear at our house right before the Michigan-Ohio State game!

The Garden Expansion

Strawberries

Sweet Mint and Oregano

Broccoli and Red Potatoes

Porter Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes and Big Jim mild peppers

The view of the whole garden

We began our major garden expansion today. We ripped out the remainder of the bushes and tilled all the grass. It is officially all garden space now. We planted quite a bit today, but have much more to do. I spent 2 hours at Northhaven Gardens browsing and getting advice on what will work in the newer unused soil. I bought a ton of acid compost to get things started.

We have had major tomato issues tha last 2 years, so I spent quite a long time with a garden consultant trying to figure out my best options. We went with small to med fruit size(grape and porters), soaked the roots in seaweed and fish liquid emulsion and put phosphate into all of the soil and holes. I am hoping this works....it was very discouraging last year.

I plan to add basil, thyme, parlsey and cilantro for sure. I also need to add a few more pepper varieties. I am trying to do less and do it well!

Spring Is Here

I just tolerate the winter because I know spring is coming. One of the most wonderful parts of living in Dallas, is that Spring comes in March and the flowers are already everywhere.

Just a few from our yard...

Tomorrow we are working on the veggie/herb garden.

Tonight we went to one of our favorite restaurants for tex mex and had a lovely meal on the patio....it is beautiful here high 70s and sunny!

More of E's Birthday

Ready for his favorite part of the hotel....the breakfast buffet! They had one of everything.

Getting ready for bed with Lukey. Luke ended up with us after Evan soaked the bed with pee....he was well hydrated for soccer;).

Looking like a big, bad 6 year old. Yes, he is that tall...my bet is 7th grade for when, he is taller than Jon.

I can hardly believe it was 6 years ago, that I sat watching March Madness while "resting" between contractions. I am so blessed to have this special little guy as part of my life now and cannot imagine what life was like before him. Thanks for teaching me how to be a mama Evan Bede!