Garden Update

So, the garden is alive and well. My dad has been watering it and calling me with updates about what is happening with the baby plants. I went and weeded it a few weeks ago. I took some pictures for the blog.

The very first zucchini squash! Isn't it so cute?! I was so excited to see signs of life.

My rows of Walla Walla Onions, Radishes, and Carrots. Beautiful babies, they are.

The first Bell Pepper. It is lovely.

These tomatoes are salmonella FREE.

Lucy always helps me when I go play in the garden. She loves to run around in the back yard and sniff the basil plant.

Remember that little zucchini squash? Well, I picked it last Saturday. I cooked it for James and I on Sunday and it was delicious.

I will continue with updates on the veggies. They are very happy in their soil right now, the tomatoes are budding and we have a lot of peppers. I can't wait for fresh garden salsa!

Summer Update

Well, again, I have neglected the blog...and I'm sure you were all sick of seeing evil Lucy the first thing on my page. We have had a busy but fun summer so far. James' dad, Tony, came to visit just before Father's Day and stayed for a week. We had a great time visiting with him. Troy, Laura-Ann and fam came to our place on Father's Day for dinner. It was a lot of fun! Lucy enjoyed all of the attention she got from the kids. It was a great visit and we look forward to when Tony can come visit again.

Casey and Kenzie came and stayed for 2 1/2 weeks! It was a lot of fun to have them here. We went to the canyon almost every day, played lots of cards, ate good food, enjoyed the Bachelorette series, and late nights. We went to the Manti Pageant and met Sandi and Rick there. We had a lot of fun. We of course ate the local greasy pageant food and had ice cream. We laughed a lot and enjoyed being on Temple grounds. Remember: NO FOOD STUFF on temple grounds during the pageant!

Sandi & Rick

I think James is standing in a hole in this picture. Am I really that tall?!

We also went to Park City and rode the Alpine Slide and went shopping at the outlets. We really enjoyed ourselves. We all found some good deals, and I bought Lucy a hat. There was one point when all of us were in a dressing room giving me very valuable opinions on what shirts I should get. We had dinner at Macaroni Grill where we again made a major scene (well, Case & I) playing pictionary on our table. (I was really excited that Case guessed I was drawing a shoe.)

I really enjoyed having my sisters here! It brought a bit of AZ to me and I was glad that they wanted to stay with us! I am so grateful for family. We are so blessed to have such fabulous amazing people to share this crazy life with. I miss having them here - I get lonely sometimes when its just me and Lucy.

My Evil Animal

Kenzie and Casey were here visiting for 2 1/2 weeks, during which Lucy became evil. Kenzie was constantly taunting Lucy while Casey pulled her tail. MEAN GIRLS! And this is the result.

Just Kidding! Lucy and I were playing one day and Kenzie hapened to get this shot of her looking like she was going to rip my hand off and eat it for lunch. We have laughed about this picture many times since because in all reality, Lucy is a sweet, loving, kind, baby. And she wouldn't hurt anyone. Unless you pull her tail.