This was the year that I really wanted to grow a vegetable garden. 

I tried in the past but the weeds took over.

THIS YEAR WE ARE

EATING FROM OUR GARDEN.

Our yard isn't big but we have plenty of room for raised beds.

We graveled the lawn in the back of the yard and added pots and two raised beds.

After

Beets, dill, carrots, and lots of lettuce are in the two beds.

The pots have the herbs; chives, rosmary, parsley, basil (lots of basil) 

and of course tomatoes.

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We decided to take away the back half of our lawn,

 on the other side of the walk way

to make room for four more raised beds.

Before

After

We planted two Pink Lady apple trees, broccoli, zucchini, red onions, strawberries, red peppers, and more lettuce.

And my roses...

love my roses!

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After working in the garden, we really enjoy our patio, 

looking at our salad for the next day. 

But my favorite type of plants

 are the Volunteers.

This little pansie grew all on it's own,

in the sidewalk that goes down to our fence.

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 "Build houses and live in them, plant gardens and eat their produce."

Jeremiah 29:5

Ila’s Birthday Tea Party

"Mom, can I have a Tea Party for my Birthday?"

 

Ila May was turning 11 and 

Kimmy wanted to make it fun and special.

Kimmy then called her mother in-law, who is a Picker.

Mema collected everything for this Tea Party.

 

When each girl arrived, she recieved gloves, pearls to wear, plus, and a tea cup to use and take home.

The food table was full of goodies.

Kimmy and Ila May.

Each place setting was colorfully coordinated and

perfectly set.

The inside of the tent was fitted with a chandelier and 

lace curtians that flowed in the wind.

All the girls were thrilled to be at a real Tea Party.

 Mema, IlaMay and me.

My absolute, favorite picture of Ila May,

waiting for her friends to arrive

before her Tea Party.

"For I know the plans I have for you,"  delclares the Lord, "plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plan to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11

 

Catching Up

Papa and Grammie-goo 

take Grands to the park.

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My "Sister-Friend"

Didi and I have been friends since we were 

3 and 4 years old!

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Easter Celebration

plus

Lulu's birthday

The Egg Hunt

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Birthday celebration...

for a young lady who turned 15!

Firwt stop, the Book Store

Lulu is an avid book reader.

Lulu's first time getting a professional 

manicure and pedicure.

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Ahhhh... Spring!

Peach tree and Roses

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;

his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness."

Lamentations 3: 22-23