I found this on Kaela's blog and thought it looked like fun. So I copied her post, because I didn't think I could explain it any better.
Here is how:
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember.
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory of you. It's actually pretty funny read to the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Attack of the killer weeds!
The lot next to us is completely empty...That is, completely empty except for the mass of crazy killer weeds!
They started out as tall scary looking and sweet smelling purple flowers.
Now as they are mature and are ready to release their seeds, they have turned into a bunch of white fuzzy fluff balls that fly around in the wind. It looks like it's snowing.
The previous person who lived here said it actually got so bad last year that they could hardly see the road from the house. We have been in contact with some city authorities who have assured us that action is being taken against the weeds.
The owner of the lot has been fined a couple hundred dollars, and then for every day it's not taken care of it will cost an extra $100. I don't know exactly how much the guy has racked up so far, but I hope he is motivated to do something soon!
Fresh Tomatoes!
You can't imagine the feeling I get when I look at these tomatoes. A movie replays in my head of buying the little seed packet and starter stuff, planting the seeds in trays and watering them every morning. They grew so big and lovely in our bedroom window, and then almost died when I put them outside...and now, beautiful red tomatoes!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
My Trip to Utah!
A couple weeks ago I went to Utah with my friend and helped her pack up her house. We drove there in her van. Then on the way home, I drove her van and she and her friend both drove big moving trucks. It was quite the adventure!
65 Mile Bike Ride
Greg and some of the boys from church went on a big bike ride last weekend. The goal was to ride 50 miles the first day, then camp overnight, and ride 15 the next day. They made it, and I think they had fun too.
Yummy Treat/Snack
Inspired by Kaela's post about marshmallow ice cream, I thought I'd put up one of my favorite snacks. It's kind of like s'mores too, only nothing is melted.
It's just chocolate chips, marshmallows, and animal crackers. Or if you don't have animal crackers, graham crackers or cheerios are good too!
It's just chocolate chips, marshmallows, and animal crackers. Or if you don't have animal crackers, graham crackers or cheerios are good too!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The Peppers were saved!
As you can see, our pepper plants are doing much better now that they live inside their little home.
And really, the whole garden is doing very well! (Despite the harsh wind) We had a pretty big windstorm last week that tore some of the leaves off the pumpkin plants, but I think they are recovering just fine.
These are my crazy weird carrots. I think I know what I did wrong, so next year I'll do better and hopefully get a crop of normal looking carrots. This first garden has been a really good learning experience for me. It's kind of fun to figure out what I should have done, and the consequences of my ignorance really haven't been that bad...I can handle funny looking carrots!
This is the first of the yellow crooked neck squash. I'm excited for these to mature. I love squash!
If you look hard, you can find about 11 tomatoes in this picture. I can't believe how many tomatoes there are! I think we're gonna get slammed with a whole bunch of ripe tomatoes all at the same time. That's when we'll pull out our salsa recipe and get to work!
This is the first tomato to ripen this season. I cut away the leaves that were shading it (tomatoes like direct sun on the fruit to ripen faster) and it started turning red really fast. I'll probably pick it in a day or two and have it in our salad. I almost can't wait for it to ripen all the way--I'm excited to pick the first tomato and eat it!
...And whenever I'm in the garden, I get that song playing through my head, "The prophet said to plant a garden so that's what we'll do!"
And really, the whole garden is doing very well! (Despite the harsh wind) We had a pretty big windstorm last week that tore some of the leaves off the pumpkin plants, but I think they are recovering just fine.
These are my crazy weird carrots. I think I know what I did wrong, so next year I'll do better and hopefully get a crop of normal looking carrots. This first garden has been a really good learning experience for me. It's kind of fun to figure out what I should have done, and the consequences of my ignorance really haven't been that bad...I can handle funny looking carrots!
This is the first of the yellow crooked neck squash. I'm excited for these to mature. I love squash!
If you look hard, you can find about 11 tomatoes in this picture. I can't believe how many tomatoes there are! I think we're gonna get slammed with a whole bunch of ripe tomatoes all at the same time. That's when we'll pull out our salsa recipe and get to work!
This is the first tomato to ripen this season. I cut away the leaves that were shading it (tomatoes like direct sun on the fruit to ripen faster) and it started turning red really fast. I'll probably pick it in a day or two and have it in our salad. I almost can't wait for it to ripen all the way--I'm excited to pick the first tomato and eat it!
...And whenever I'm in the garden, I get that song playing through my head, "The prophet said to plant a garden so that's what we'll do!"
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