How Does Our Garden Grow?

We'll find out soon enough!!

I spent the morning helping my Dad construct a raised bed garden on the side of our house. We've tried gardening in pots for the past two years and haven't been that successful. It was time to move up in the gardening world and plant straight into the ground!

Once the bed was assembled and the potting soil was in place, Lauren and I selected which vegetables to plant. If successful, our produce will consist of red and yellow tomatoes, yellow and green peppers, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers and green beans.

The girls helped dig the holes, plant the vegetables, place the seeds, and water the garden According to the seed packets, we should see results in 7-10 days. We'll keep you posted.

Our completed garden!

Thanks, Dad, for all of your help!!!!

Soccer Season...times two!

Lauren began her first season of soccer this spring. Excited to begin, she selected her own ball (metallic pink) and slipped on her sister's old cleats. She donned her dark green shirt, wearing #7, and began warming up with her new team. We were curious to see how she would fair on the soccer field...would she be cautious, aggressive?

During the first game, she insisted on running with her hands behind her back (obviously a nervous habit). Although she ran with the pack and kicked the ball several times, she didn't appear to be very aggressive.

However, after 2 rained out games, she finally took the field again this past Saturday. Showing tremendous confidence on the field, she proceeded to go after ball, dribble it down the field, and score 2 goals!!!! (Of course, this was the week we didn't have our camera. Note to self...bring camera from here on out. )

Looks like soccer may be in her future!