Mary Mary Quite Contrary, How Does Your Garden Grow?

We are trying to grow a small garden this year. Zucchini, squash, tomatoes, green beans, spinach, lettuce and herbs (parsley & basil) are sprouting from their containers. We are still waiting for the chilies to sprout. The girls have been fascinated with the growing process from seed to plant. My mouth is already watering thinking about roasted veggies, fresh herbs to cook chicken with, and chilies to spice up our dishes! It's so rewarding to grow your own veggies and you can't beat the price…dirt cheap!!!

 

The girls created a secret clubhouse yesterday, it was so cute! They were pretty creative tying blankets to the upper bunk bed with ribbons. This takes me back to the days when I created forts and hideouts with my brother and sister, just using blankets and chairs. I love seeing my children used their
imagination
and not just flopping down in front of the TV like ragdolls. Even if they make the biggest mess ever, it's so hard to get angry at them when they are playing so well together.

 

Here is a masculine birthday card I made at craft night at my s-i-l' Dana's house. I think it turned out pretty good. At first, I was worried it needed something more like ribbon, but I agree with my friend Tiffany – that would make it look girlie (definitely not what I was going for).

 

The chicks are eating like pigs…oink! oink! They love the yolk of a hardboiled egg. They are still just as cute and fuzzy as they day they hatched! Last night, I saw hands down the most precious moment of the chick's life. They were lined up single file each sleeping with it's head on the others back (like a big, fluffy pillow). Poor Streak got the raw end of the deal, resting on the pine shavings.

 

I saved the best news for last!!! My best friend Jenny found out yesterday she is having
Twins!!!
We couldn't be happier for her family! Now, the fun is waiting to see if they are two girls, two boys, or one of each??? CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!