Yeah not so much...

After the flip on the four wheeler last year, Todd has gotten a little (some might say over) protective. He went out and bought us helmets for riding, and insists that I wear it all the time. So now I am wearing this HUGE thing on my head while driving. I know its safe, but it is super uncomfy and very restricting. I cant see all around me like I used to, now I can only see in front and a tad on the sides. I love him dearly but come on for reals?!

Here is a pic


I know he is being sweet so I wont stay grumpy, I just miss riding with the wind blowing through my hair, and being able to see everything. Because it is important to him though it is important to me, so goodbye old days and welcome restricting and uncomfy new.

Catch up

Oh man so much has been going on the past little while, where to start....

We ventured out to North Carolina for Mothers Day, oh and to go through the temple with Jeff!!! Yay my little brother is growing up. He heads to the MTC next week so get ready for that emotional post. It was an awesome trip, and all of us kids were back home so we got to take some fun family photos. Sarah an old friend of mine (she isn't old, but our relationship goes back to middle school, so thats old) is an awesome photographer and took some wonderful pics. I wasnt sure if I am allowed to copy them here, so follow this link to her blog for photos.

We got back and I quit my job. Yay!! It was just a bit too much for me working that much. It was an awesome opportunity but life was a little too hectic, and not enough productive. I didn't have time for my family, or personal responsibilities so I had to let something go, and I chose work. So now I am home and loving it. I am serving in the ward, helping friends, working in the garden, and strengthening me. I am one lucky lady.

Speaking of friends my awesome and lovely friend Tisha had a beautiful baby girl, and I got to be there. It was an amazing experience and I am grateful to have been a part of it. She has all of her kids at home and all natural. This was her sixth so it was a piece of cake, not really. It was a long long long labor, but so worth it in the end, Miss ToriAnne Serene was born healthy and happy!


Both Mom and baby are doing fine, and enjoying life. Thanks Tisha for letting me be there and experience that.

Life has been crazy fun, so there is the some of what you missed. I will stay on top of the blog from now on, or so I hope. So stay tuned...

Whew

The Cottle garden of 2009 is planted and underway. Yay!! So much time and energy has gone into this thing, so we are awfully proud. I thought I would post a few pics.





Here is the main garden. We have planted corn, onions (yellow and white), pumpkin, cucumber, carrots, peppers (jalapeno, cayenne, sweet california, habenaro, yellow and green peppers) tomatillos, cherry tomatoes, and beefsteak tomatoes.



This section is along the back of the property. It is home to our zuchinni, chives, salad blend lettuce, regular lettuce, red cabbage, kale, red kale, raspberry bushes, comfrey, marjoram, roma tomatoes, and peas.



And finally here are my melons. We have moonstar melons, honeydew, watermelon, and some other melon. We also have cilantro, basil, and parsley growing here.

It is a rather large garden and a lot has been planted but our goal is to have one year of salsa and spaghetti sauce bottled by the end of the season. Wish us luck.

Did you forget what we look like??

So much has happened lately that I don't know where to start. So here is a pic so you don't forget what we look like. I will update more when I have time to sit down and remember the last few weeks. Love you all...

Week 2...

Yay, we have growth!! This is super exciting, I think this is my favorite part. Seeing these cute little seeds coming up and growing into something productive. I love it!!! This is a pic of one of Roma Tomato plants. Cant wait to see what comes next!!



On an awesome side note, check out the lights Todd jimmy rigged for me. Pretty neat huh? Apparently the seeds will grow 3 times faster if they are warm and have light. I love having a hubby that come up with things!!

Last pic of my new obsession, I swear!! Check out the size of our garden this year. We completely expanded and are way excited to see how we do this year.


That delicious looking top soil, is fresh cow poo. Don't you worry about it, I help spread it. That's right while Todd was driving to pick up loads of it, I got in there and moved it all around. It was surprisingly fun and relaxing.



Here is where my berry bushes/herb/lettuce plants are going to go. Oh my, I cant wait for this garden season to start!!

Week 1...

So this year Todd and I have decided to be a bit adventurous. We have expanded our garden (pictures to come), and we are starting all of own plants from seeds. We started a bit late, but hey at least we got them in the dirt, right?

Tomatoes, herbs, and peppers need to be planted early, so we started. Here is a picture of week one. Nothing yet..



Next weekend we hope to get lettuce, melons, and onions in dirt. I am super excited about this years garden. Wish us luck!!

"M"

Thanks so very much to my most awesome friend Jen for tagging me, I really appreciate it. So here's the name of the game..List 10 things I love that start with M.

1- Moon bounces (need I say more)
2- Mexican food (Im sure Todd wishes I would stay away)
3- Music (I love to get down and boggie. I know I stink at it, but I just dont care)
4- Mother (love you Mom)
5- Miracles (happens everyday)
6- Marriage (Love you Todd)
7- Mozzarella (MmmMmm)
8- Moments
9- Mello (this reminds me of my brother Jeff, "whatever happens is good")
10- Mondays (haha)

So I think I am going to tag Leslee with the letter K, and Amy with the letter U. Have fun ladies.