Gardening season begins

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Today we spent 2 1/2 hours in the garden. DH tilled and I set
up rows for radishes, beets, spinach, carrots, lettuce, peas
and kohlrabi. It was a most pleasant day with just a light
breeze and plenty of sunshine. I think it went quite well.
I washed 4 loads of laundry and hung it outside. After
chores, I made sure to wash 3 pairs of tennis shoes.
They really needed to be freshened up. My pair of shoes
are the ones I wear walking. But after the garden and the
barn, it was either wash them or leave them outside
for the night LOL!
Tonight we treated DS to an 18th birthday dinner. He and
DH both had steak with shrimp, tossed salad and
french fries or a baked potato with the works. I chose
my usual salad with grilled chicken. Even with a few
french fries and a bite of the loaded baked potato, I
am just under my range for the day. So I can have a
snack just before bed, if I choose.
Joy of joys! Today I bought myself an iPad and it should
be here next week. I am so excited! New technology-
woohoo!
Have a wonderful Sunday and thanks for stopping by.
HUGS!

  

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KIMBERK24 3/27/2012 1:42PM

Oh how wonderful to be able to have fresh produce that you have grown yourself!! If only I had the room, I would so love to plant a vegtable garden! Congratulations on the I-Pad......you are so going to love it. I adopted my DH's and now claim it as mine. I cant even sit and watch a tv program at night without having it in my lap and checking out one thing or another each night. Especially Spark people. Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 3/27/2012 12:28PM

Doesn't it feel great to get back into the garden?! Happy gardening!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOTLEM 3/25/2012 8:53PM

Happy Spring time. Report Inappropriate Comment

DUXGRL1 3/25/2012 12:10PM

Oh, I would LOVE to live in a place someday where I would have room for a garden! When I lived in NY (In Brooklyn) my apartment had these great bay windows so I had room (and enough light) to plant herbs and cherry tomatoes in pots. When the tomato plants got really big, I had access to our roof so I took them up there. It was really fun. My current apartment does not get that kind of light and doesn't really have the right kind of windows or space to do this. Someday! Report Inappropriate Comment

AUNTB63 3/25/2012 7:53AM

Glad you got the veggies in. All that hard work has such a great reward. I have noticed lately that no matter what any one else is eating I tend to stick with "safe" foods. I pretty much have eliminated red meat...not intentionally just like chicken and fish so much more. I know you will have a wonderful Sunday. Spark on my friend, spark on. Report Inappropriate Comment

GABY1948 3/25/2012 7:26AM

my dh is in charge of the gardening but I do all the mowing...my favorite exercise in all the world...have a great day! Hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDAMARIEZ1 3/25/2012 3:32AM

I don't have a veggie garden but I plant lots of flowers! This year we have a huge tree that must be removed as most of it has no green on it this year! You did well on your eating out! I am not sure I would be that strong Lizzy! hugs linda Report Inappropriate Comment

_JODI404 3/25/2012 12:10AM

OH, I cannot wait to start gardening soon!!!!! Yay for your IPad ~ you are going to love it!! (Hubby has one... I am just coveting from a distance still). I may break down and get one soon, it would be nice to be more mobile with the nice weather coming!! Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

EJHEINRICH1 3/24/2012 10:29PM

We had 3 inches of snow just 4 days ago so no gardening for us in the Pacific NW. But it sure sound good! :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

JAZZ20 3/24/2012 10:12PM

Haven't started our gardening yet. Report Inappropriate Comment

Great Friday!

Friday, March 23, 2012

It was such a beautiful day and it was nice to be outside.
Now I have laundry and cleaning to finish before I tackle
some bookwork. If I get as much done as I want, I will
go for a walk before bedtime. Or I might go for a walk
because it feels so good.
DS2 has a new job starting April 2nd. He will drive 16
miles one way to go to work. The pay is good and he
will adjust to new surrounding and coworkers. His
former boss was concerned if he had found a job. But
she gave him an excellent reference and I think that
helped immensely.
Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by.
HUGS!

  

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FROSTY99 3/24/2012 9:26PM

Hope you got that walk in and congrats to DS2 on the new job. Have a wonderful weekend. Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 3/24/2012 11:20AM

It has been beautiful outside. Our rain began yesterday evening and to be pretty much icky all weekend, tho we are presently in a lull and the sun is out for a little while. Glad to hear of your son's new job. You, too, have a wonderful weekend!! SPark on!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTA123 3/24/2012 10:41AM

have a beautiful day! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 3/24/2012 6:39AM

Enjoy your Saturday! I'll be out in the yard picking up a winter's supply of sticks and twigs that are on my lawn . . . . . . it's good (no, it's GREAT) to be outside!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAMAWLINDALOU 3/24/2012 1:13AM

You have a Great weekend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 3/24/2012 1:08AM

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Moving ahead

Thursday, March 22, 2012

The week is progressing at such a quick pace again
and tomorrow is Friday. WOW! The weekend is almost
here. Time to plan for the activites we want to get done.
I am sure we'll change our minds or something will
change them for us.
DH found a replacement car and purchased it today.
We had looked at several on Saturday and he was
having a "diffiicult" time coming to a decision. He
did ask my opinion but since he will be driving the car
99% of the time, it seemed pointless. At least I knew
what he wanted better than he did. He had gone with
his mother and brother to do some legal work so he
rode with them to the lawyer's office so he could
drive the car home. Then, after doing chores, he
said I could drive it home. After being in the goat
shed, I decided to just drive my pickup home. At
least one vehicle will smell fresh and new. How
long it will stay clean is yet to be seen. DS2 drove
it briefly before supper and liked it. Of course, the
18 year old was delighted that dad had bought him
a car for college! Reality check! But worth a good
laugh.
I am off for my walk now since the weather is so
gorgeous yet at 9 pm.
Have a great Friday and thanks for stopping by.
HUGS!

  

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NYKIMMIE 3/23/2012 4:42PM

Hugs,i hope you have a great weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

KATHYJO56 3/23/2012 4:06PM

I'm happy that your husband found a car that suited your 18 year old and that it doesn't smell like goats yet. lol Report Inappropriate Comment

DBELLE39 3/23/2012 8:10AM

Glad your DH found just the right car for him. Would have loved to seen your son's face when he realized this was Dad's car, teenagers are so funny! LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 3/23/2012 4:38AM

New cars are fun, you'll have to make sure you take it for a spin while it's still new! Enjoy the weekend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FLEMIDG 3/23/2012 12:25AM

Glad your dh found a car he liked. After all that you still found time for a walk. Good for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 3/22/2012 11:44PM

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FROSTY99 3/22/2012 11:32PM

Ah, the joy of 18 yr olds and vehicles. I am glad that is all past. My DS wanted me to take the granddaughter out and let her drive my car - ha ha ha is what I said, and then I told him teaching he and his brother to drive was stressful enough-he got to teach his daughter. Have a wonderful weekend. Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

STARL_73 3/22/2012 11:07PM

baking plans for the weekend? I need to research angel food cake. It's my mother in laws favorite, so I'll be making it for her 70th bday party. That with a strawberry glaze. I've never made angel food cake! Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 3/22/2012 10:53PM

Oh, that sounded JUST like what one of our sons would have said! Report Inappropriate Comment

Delight and Disappointment

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

The delight-DS turned 18 today at 12:48 am.
He played a very good game last night and had so
much fun playing with some of his former competitors!

The disappointment-the battery on the camera was so
close to dead that I was unable to take any pictures.
DD took several on her camera and I hope to get them
from her. She also took pics of DS and her 2 children
after the game.

The delight-it is another gorgeous day. I love spring!

The disappointment-I need to be inside when I want
to be outside.

Have a day of delights! Thanks for stopping by! HUGS!

  

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FROSTY99 3/22/2012 11:29PM

Too bad about the camera so hope DD got several pics for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTA123 3/22/2012 12:19PM

Oh so happy you had a good night, to bad about the camera, but I'm sure someone got some pics that are good. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDAMARIEZ1 3/22/2012 10:14AM

CAMERAS BUG ME! SOME HOW MY CAMERA GETS STUCK ON PAUSE AND BY THE TIME IT DECISDES TO TAKE THE PIC THE PARADE HAS GONE BY! AT LEAST YOU WILL HAVE SOME PICTURES! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 3/22/2012 5:04AM

Those darn camera batteries! (Good news that you'll have some photos anyway.) Enjoy every minute of this great weather, the weekend is coming!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMA_BEAR_69 3/21/2012 11:22PM

Happy Birthday to your son. 18 is such a wonderful time!!! So glad that you got to watch him play even if the camera didn't co-operate. I remember taking tons of pictures at my DD's sweet 16th birthday party only to find out there was no film in the camera...back in the day. Hope you are able to get copies of the pictures. Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 3/21/2012 11:08PM

Glad your DS is 18, I can remember wanting to be 18 forever when I was young LOL Next year I turn 50 and I am still happily telling people 'I am almost 50' just like I did when I was almost 18. I think the years going toward 50 have gone by a lot faster than they did going from 16 to 18 LOL We had Rain here today and rain expected tomorrow. My yard and tulups are loving it!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOANNS4 3/21/2012 7:46PM

Happy Birthday to your son. I have done the same thing with the camera. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY1432 3/21/2012 6:06PM

Weather!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LVMAMAW 3/21/2012 6:01PM

Happy Birthday to Your Son! Hope he has a GREAT day full of Delights!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KRYS210 3/21/2012 5:43PM

Happy Birthday to that wonderful son of yours! I was glad to be inside today - the pollen and asthma count were way off the charts. Spare batteries thrown in the camera bag might be helpful in the future? I'll be looking for some pictures whenever you get a chance to post them! Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 3/21/2012 2:47PM

Delight to me: Your blog! Disappointment: SP was down all morning and now, I'll never catch up on them all! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLENIRENE 3/21/2012 2:18PM

I did that at my daughters wedding. took picture after picture and found out that something happened to the film (this was over 15 years ago) so no wedding pictures (that I took anyway) There's not much you can do but suck it up go on with life! Report Inappropriate Comment

WENDYSPARKS 3/21/2012 11:47AM

Hugs!!!! Wendy Report Inappropriate Comment

UNSTOPPABLE_ 3/21/2012 11:45AM

I love the way you separated the good from the bad...I need to do that. Tell your son "Happy Birthday" Report Inappropriate Comment

Sun peeking out today

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The skies are clearing and so is my mind. Cloudy days
can be a little depressing but keeping a positive attitude
because today is the first day of SPRING!
DH and I baked a full batch of bread last night and I
baked a pineapple upside down cake for Lenten Services.
I want to take it down to church today before we go to
DS's Conference All-Star basketball game. We will get to
see him play one last time as a senior. The camera is
definitely coming along tonight.
I am moving forward today. Yesterday, I was in retreat mode.
I was retreating from the extra goodies that were present on
the weekend and know it is time to focus on my goals again.
The angelfood cake is gone, thanks to DS and DH getting
it off the plate. One less thing to be calling my name and
distrating me.
Have a terrific Tuesday and thanks for stopping by. I will
try to have some nice pics from tonight's game. Wish me
luck! HUGS!

  

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AMANDASHRINKING 3/21/2012 11:05AM

yeah I love pics Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 3/20/2012 11:04PM

Just reading your blog now... I am glad you had a good day! I hope you have a restful night and a wonderful day tomorrow! Report Inappropriate Comment

PATTIE441 3/20/2012 6:07PM

Best of luck! Woo Hoo! Report Inappropriate Comment

LVMAMAW 3/20/2012 4:28PM

Wishing the best of luck for your son and his game tonight. Senior years are bitter sweet, aren't they? Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 3/20/2012 3:06PM

Another spring like day here! Looking forward to seeing those pics! Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 3/20/2012 2:41PM

Another first day of spring is here! "Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world." ~ Virgil A. Kraft. Report Inappropriate Comment