A quick review of my week...

We finally have corn!  Monday evening Nathan picked this wheelbarrel heaping load.  We spent the rest of evening husking, blanching and bagging corn and only made it through half by 11:30 PM.  After giving some away and working on it yet another evening, we ended up with 25 quart bags of corn for the freezer.  I was pretty proud of Nathan's garden and the yummy corn for our freezer!  He said we'll get more yet...if that's the case, I'm just glad it didn't all come on at once!  Whew!

Nathan has been wanting and saving for a grill since Spring.  The money always seemed to go towards something else, so when he finally saw it again (and on sale!) I encouraged him to snatch it up!  He was so excited to bring his grill home and put it together.  So of course, I made him pose with said grill, which of course, made him feel silly! I'm guessing that is only because he knew the picture would appear on the blog!! He was right...just never tell him I actually admitted such a thing :) 

All of that to say we have been enjoying some yummy grilled food this week.  AND I'm super appreciative of the help when it comes to dinner preparation!!

Birthday Thoughts

 I had a wonderful birthday weekend.  It wasn't extravagant, but it was a 4-day weekend and was good for me none the less.  I was able to catch up on a few things at home and I simply needed the down time. 

We were also able to have some enjoyable moments with friends and family.  My friend's 7 year old little boy got everyone's attention when we were sitting around the table so he could wish me a Happy Birthday and then had everyone sing to me.  I just love him! 

While we were out to dinner with friends, the waitress brought me a complimentary mini hot fudge sundae which I promptly proceeded to dump in my lamp.  I tell ya what, can't take me anywhere!

 So now I'm starting my 29th year...

I have been one blessed girl and I have so much to be thankful for! 

Just for the record...30 isn't looking so old anymore! :)

2011 Garden Update

Off work today.  Spending time with fam and soaking up some sun.  Busy weekend finishing up VBS @ church.

 I guess we figure go big or go home, because with our first garden attempt, we went big!  Well, I think so at least.  Nathan didn't want me to take pictures of the garden because there are lots of weeds :)  However, I still think he's done a great job growing some produce for us to enjoy.   

 Our pear tree is also starting to produce.  It isn't ready but at least they resemble pears now! Before you know it, we'll have a cow and pig fenced in trying to grow our own meat too!  Now that Nathan would love to do! :)  Oh help me!