Fruits of our Labor

It's good to be home and back in the garden. Since I am new to gardening, I have no qualms with trying new or unusual varities. This year I grew YELLOW tomatoes and RED corn...both were so yummy. I personally, almost have a hard time eating this beautiful Ruby Red Sweet corn...it's almost too pretty to eat.




This is the Chubby Checker Sweet Corn.



Cucumbers and tomatos...soon to be pickles and salsa.


These are from Mr. Jimmy...our neighbor. My kids love to go over to his place...the boys were even shelling peas this morning with Ms. Hazel....somehow it's more fun to do garden work with the neighbors?!?!?!?! Go figure.



Yummy green beans...I am going to roast these tonight...I can not wait.



Well, I better run....I think the boys are still at Mr.Jimmy's...there is no telling what they have gotten into.

And just for the record, I have no issues with posting pics of my garden....but boy was that bathing suit shot a killer. That might end up being one of those "for a limited time" posts.

Poolside Fun

I am still working up my courage.....But I promise by this time tomorrow, mine will be posted.

Happy Birthday !!!!!

We love you Brooke. Wish we could be with you today. But since we can not, we thought we would send a little crazy love your way.

Does this one count?

So, I am thinking that this picture should count. Since I am technically wearing a bathing suit, and I do not recall anything about you having to see it...then this should count right??????





I am working on my bravery issues...I will post a real one later.

Hey, can I photoshop it first????

Taking the Plunge....

Just wanted to invite any other brave moms to join Bridget and I on our 4th of July double-dog-dare-you post. We have decided that instead of just posting pics of our kiddos having a great time swimming on the 4th , that we too will brave the camera lens. By Sunday night, we will have both posted a pic of us in our swim suits for all the world to see...how crazy is that????

Really, you should join us.

Think Pink...

Last week when I was touching up my roots (which I seem to being doing more frequently these days) Micah asked if I could put some "red" in her hair. I didn't have the time that evening, but I promised her that next time we were by the beauty supply store we could go in and pick her out a funky color.

Well, today was the day. After a grueling decision between, "cherry wine" and "plum purple" we headed home. Here are the pics of our adventure.


Sitting pretty: Ready for the fun part to start.



Modeling the coloring cap...she couldn't believe that I was taking her picture with this crazy thing on. I, on the other hand, thought it perfectly normal to snap away.



This one is my FAVORITE!!! I love that cheesy grin, and the Granma cap is perfect. I can totally see my Dad's mom running into the store with her rain cap on...it's even tied under her chin like Granma's was.


The waiting game...all the goop is on. We just did a few chunky pieces, figuring that we could always do more if we loved it.


Here is the after shot...as in after I got it washed out...after she had ice cream....after she watched Justice League...after she wouldn't sit still, which meant I was chasing her all over the house...and finally after I realized that, while you can clearly see the HOT PINK streaks in real life, unfortuneately the flash washes them out in the photos.


In the end, it was really fun, and I just might add a PINK streak to my long tresses by the weeks end.

Summer Fun

Just thought I would share a little summer fun with all of you. This is Micah showing off her swimming expertise. More pics to come later today.