our little bubba

Yep we are producing, and I couldn't be happier. We just found out this week, not sure how long gestation will take, but soon we will be the proud parents of a...watermelon! What did you think I was going to blog about!?!?!

Taking OVER

Here are some more shots of the vegetables taking over our front planter. These pictures are even old and don't show even in just a few short weeks the plants growth. It is amazing at how fast the plants are growing. I just hope they produce more then leafy green foliage!!! 

 This is a our Summer Squash

 Here is the Watermelon plants.

 These are our Jalapeno and Green Bell Peppers.

 The Cucumber plant is really taking root into EVERY corner of the planter it feels!!!

 Strawberries...yum except the birds are enjoying them too!

Here is the Strawberry plant. I love it so much!!!

getting our garden on

This year we finally planted a small garden. It is fun to walk outside and see the growth of the plants. Some of our garden was bought as sprout and some were seeds. It is amazing to see that one little seed can produce a living thing in such a short time. It's been a lot of fun, and we have gotten to eat one strawberry that was ripe already it was GOOD. Hopefully more to come soon. All of the plants that have not been picked because some one thought they were a weed have done great! I can't wait until next year when we can do it again. I think it's pretty fun!

 Here is the day we planted there is strawberry, cucumber, jalapeno, and bell pepper. and then seeds planted to the right squash, and watermelon.

 Oh a sprout! 

 YUM!!!

 The cucumber is taking off here.

 Don't you just love a man mowing the lawn with socks and sandals!

I have some more recent pictures of our garden. I will upload them and make another post.

YARD WORK

And there is a lot of yard to work!!! Brian and I have wanted to finish up our front yard landscape for over a year, but the funds have never been available. Also there is A LOT to do and finish. Last year we were able to put down some sod, which drastically improved the look of the yard. We also wanted a sidewalk put down and even dug out the area for it. It sat for a year, with sand and the exposed sprinkler lines. Finally this year we were able to complete that section of what we envision for the front yard. (I think that back yard is hopeless, it's so much space and the dogs don't let anything last back there!) We were able to, and by we I mean Brian, made up some planters last year too. They have just held dirt though! So we were able to finish the sidewalk and plant some veggies/fruits and flowers. It totally changes the look, and now all we need is about 20 ton of rock. Anyone up for donating that? Hopefully soon we can do that too, but right now, I am pretty pleased with the new yard look!

Okay these pictures were after we did the sod, I know I took some before that was laid down, but I can't find them right now. Isn't sod just BEAUTIFUL when first laid!?!? It's so GREEN!!!

 This area before sod was put down and there are no planters in front of the windows.

 The planters in front of the windows! The boys laid sidewalk where the pavers are.

 Our main sidewalk sat like this for over a YEAR!!!

 This is the planter on the other side of the door, and also a sidewalk was poured.

 Looking at the front door, pretty BORING!

 Right side of the door planter with some strawberries, peppers, cucumbers, squash, and watermelon.

 Left side of the door planter we planted some flowers! I have since added more flowers!

 Getting ready to pour, it was cheaper to get a truck then buy bags and mix themselves. Also it was a LOT quicker!!!

 Working hard!!!

 Smooth that baby down!!!

 OOPS!!! Grandpa Mike did you do that???

 YEAH looks good!

 Added lines, this is the left of the door.

 This is the right of the door.

 There was a 10% chance of rain the day they poured the concrete, yeah try a 100%. Brian was worried it would get ruined when it rained later that day, but it held up. Thank goodness!!! So glad it is finally done!!!

I have more pictures after the rain of the front of the house. I will share those later. 

The sidewalk is great, I love having an even surface to walk on. So many people have tripped on the pavers or where there was a lift on the original pad in front of the house. LOVE it!!!