Gardening 101

OK I have been busy busy planting.... I have finished one garden spot called
"Skembo's Small" And I am waiting for the row planter to plant my corn in "My" spot.

I will list some of the veggies I have planted so far:
Lettuce
Peppers
Tabasco peppers
jalepeno peppers
sweet peppers
chocolate peppers
Chinese five color peppers
spinach
sweet peas
Purple beans
Chinese Greens
Summer squash
Swiss chard
rocky top lettuce
onion seeds onion starts
Blue Potatoes
Yellow potatoes
Red potatoes
Peanuts
Strawberries

What am I missing? (no really if you can think of something that YOU wouldn't live without, give me a buzz!)

Most of these have been planted from 'starts' (see previous post with my front room being taken over by growing pots)

Now I will plant with a row planter the CORN! and Watermelon....Yummy!

I could live off corn & melon all summer long. Nothing is better...well OK I do need an occasional tomato off the vine, hot from the sun with that sweet syrupy flavor.

All my hard work will eventually pay off!

So plan a trip, come check out the garden, spend some time with me, (clean my kitchen while I play farmer)

Make a vacation of it and then... think about staying! ;)

We love, and can't wait to see LIA & FAMILY!!!

Another photo of vanity

Utah Wish List;

OK there are a few things that are needed in our neck of the woods, that are just not easily found.

yet, In Utah these items are readily available.

If you come across any of these items, and you are willing to send them with Lia when she comes to visit the 21st of may, please send me an email and let me know to expect them!

Bathroom fixtures:
bar light
Faucet (one for bathroom)
Cabinet to alter into a vanity (look at photo)


Kitchen Items:
Stools
Dining lights
Can lights

Bedroom Items:
Light fixtures

Peanut Butter (sugar free, Adams or Kirkland Signature)
White Wheat
Brown Rice
Canned dry Sour cream
Long Shorts and tee's for Madi (she is a size 5/6 or med. top)

Any household items we can use in our building, if I need to rent a Uhaul for Lia to bring this stuff to me it is worth it!

Thanks everyone

Dee

Friday Garage Sales

This morning was fun, we woke, did our morning routine in record time and went to 3 garage sales, And I scored BIG TIME! A man across the street from a garage sale we attended was taking down a chain link fence, HE gave me ALL of it! enough to enclose my garden from the chickens! He was very organized and meticulous about taking it down, so all the parts are available, This will save me TONS in fence parts.

Phew


Then the girls loaded up on Cr*p with their allowance, they bought toys, purses, dolls, and Zeke got a Sesame Street camera. I am sure these items will all end up in the trash within the month.

I got some cool baskets and a cigar box so that I can organize my dresser tops.

I made the cigar box into a 'catchall' for Wes's stuff.... he always has his ring, Ipod, Cell phone, wallet, Change, and other stuff he is hunting for when he is home, he says that if I had a place for ALL of his stuff he would not leave it laying around. Here is the test ;)

Lia said last night she is going to visit me, so the last week in May I get to have slumber party week, She and I never run out of things to tlak about, we have such a good time, I never laugh as hard with anyone else, Lia just brings the happiness right out of everyone!

I have allot of prep work for girls camp, and I need to get busy planning their rewards and camp necklaces.
Any ideas?

Funny thing about kids:

Why is it they have their own 27" TV in their play room, they can watch DVD's or VHS on it, but when I use the portable TV at a whopping 9" they all climb into bed with me and watch movies. Silly kids! tonight is 20,000 Leagues under the Sea... old school with Michael Douglas. Gotta love those cleft chins!

I am off for the night, with a full belly and an empty mind, what else have I got to discuss here tonight?

I am curious what the price of grapes are in YOUR neck of the woods? Curious so share in the comments if you can.

Chow for now.....

Glitch....

I have entered several posts in the past week, however they have disappeared into digital bliss, and all my thoughts are lost to me... and the world, what a sad day.

I have enjoyed a 3 day visit from my Cousin, Michelle Chandler and her adorable kids, Dumb me, I didn't get my camera out and take photos to document the event! (kicking myself now)

They are on their way to Nauvoo should be there within the hour. We Absolutely enjoyed seeing them,and realize it is too bad we don't make time for family (that we love) .

I had good news last week, Wes fixed my canon! Yep hooray


hallelujah!

Shout for JOY!

just in time to hear about the bill that came from my cell phone transmissions, YIKES! we shall not be doing that anymore!

So the house is coming along fine, but I have no new photos, the roof is on, the windows are almost completely done, and the electrical has begun, the power company installed the power lines up the driveway and we have an extremely ugly green box on the edge f the driveway that will eventually supply us our juice.

Good things:
1- having a garden and waiting for it to grow
2- knowing we have friends and family near and far who love us
3- Having a sure knowledge that the LORD has provided us with blessings
4- my children are mostly adorable 96% of the time
5- sleep is good

I have gotten allot accomplished this week, 2 gardens planted in cool weather seeds, made a trip to Winter Quarters Temple, cleaned as usual, our goat 'Angel' birthed triplets, and had a scrumptious visit with Michele and family.

We were going to have a camp out on Friday but it is being re-scheduled to May 21st. mostly because I need Wes home to stay with the kidlets while i play camp director .