In Honor of Mother's Day

In Honor of Mother's day here are some pictures of my mom through the years. Her hair will tell you when each picture was taken! 

Gardens in Bloom

Our first annual garden is doing really well. The kids help tend to it which makes it a fun family project. I have used a lot of herbs (especially cilantro and basil) in my cooking and the spinach and lettuce are ready to use. Hopefully I can keep the plants safe when the summer heat really kicks in! 

Hot Days!

So far this spring more days have been rainy and cold then sunny. I think today we made a breakthrough! Audrey broke out her bathing suit (she apparently is opposed to two pieces because she wants to cover her belly- a trend I hope continues into teenage years). It went from cold to too hot to play on the playground in one day.  Audrey is such a summer baby she loves it!

Through the Years

 2010

2011

2012

 2013

Strawberry Picking

Strawberry picking has become an annual tradition for our family. Both the kids love it (even though Ryan doesn't actually eat them). This year was the first time we had company. We now have lot's of strawberries and I am looking for something good to make with all of them! 

Durham Bulls Date Night

Don and I went out for a date night to the Durham Bulls! It was a great night- we went out for dinner at Mellow Mushroom for some fantastic pizza. Then we walked over to an awesome game- a triple play, a grand slam and the first fireworks of the season. We very rarely get out just the two of us and I'm glad the stars aligned just so to make it happen. 

Updates!

I admit that I have been pretty bad at updating. The truth is that the more that goes on that I should be blogging about- the less time I actually have to blog. So let's see- quick update.

- Audrey essentially potty trained herself- I helped her for about a day and a half and then I didn't even have to remind her anymore. She can go out and in the world- and she tells me when she has to go.
- I have been on a reorganization/ redesigning kick. I have painted our dining room chairs and the living room (purple and green- no worries- different rooms!)
- We have started a garden that is actually doing very well- we planted tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, strawberries, basil, rosemary, cilantro, thyme and raspberries. I thought it would expand Audrey's palette .. but so far all it has done is made her not like store bought strawberries anymore :)
- Ryan joined a tee ball league. he loves it. My friend Amy is his head coach, I am one of the coach assistants.

I will be better about updating so that everything doesn't land in one entry.

Rugged Maniac

First Beach Trip of 2013