Wednesday, June 17, 2009

A Few Pictures

The best part of this house-- the covered, enclosed porch. Jake and Kylee (My brother Nate's daughter) always seem to end up naked and playing in the baby pool. Cool part is I don't have to worry about clean up or either of them running away, naked down the street.

Here is phase 3 of my garden. Eli built the rock wall because I kept sliding off the hill when I went to water. Peas, Snow Peas, Kale, Cauliflower, hot peppers, lettuce-- I can't wait.

This is the Gazebo. I bet Jacob will kiss a girl under those branches one day.

Here is phase 1 of my garden. Beans, squash, radishes, melons. This is the only spot not plagued with stupid moles.

The little explorer climbed under the covered porch and due to his large noggin' became stuck.

Showing off the nicest toddler shoes he'll ever have. Thanks to Auntie Brittany who was the costume designer for a recent play, Jake was the beneficiary of these sweet navy blue converse.

Jake's "Hot Tub"

We bought a 50$ fridge off Craig's list. We started noticing it was becoming less and less cold. The ice cream was more like froth cream (Hence Jake could eat mass quantities) once the diarrhea started we knew it was time for proper refrigeration. 3 cheers for the Home Dept Credit Card.

And lastly a graduation picture, Eli's parents awarded him with some sweet suspenders and a fence post digger. Congrats Eli. I am proud of you.

10 comments:

Jill said...

Congrats on your new house. It looks way cute, and I love your garden and yard.

Karen said...

Holey Moley, how big is your yard?! I want to see pics of the house. And the fabric you used on the valance above the sliding door is way cute. Glad everything is getting back to normal for you guys.

Brandi Schall said...

I thought the same thing as Karen and Grant--your yard looks huge! I wish I had a garden and gazebo! I can't wait to see more, you guys must be so busy with everything. Also congrats Eli on the job! I had to laugh about the converse thing. I always felt the same way about shoes, it's always wal-mart, target or payless for my kids. But Monday I saw converse sneakers on sale for $20 at Smith's Marketplace. I may have to go get some and store for fall when Liv starts school.

Greg said...

Hey! Your garden looks great! I wish I had room for one that big... oh well... some day we will move to a bigger place with a bigger yard! Your place looks good. And I am glad to hear Eli found a new job, that would have been really hard to deal with! Hope everything else is going good for you guys!

The Talbot Family said...

I am way jealous of your covered and enclosed porch and your huge back yard. That will be great for whenever we can come visit. I am going to save my dollars up so hopefully I can come during fall break, if my husband will let me. Lets keep our fingers crossed. Hoped to see you soon.

Rachael said...

ahh i just love you guys! your backyard is awesome! jake is getting so big! miss you guys

BriAnne said...

I love the picture of Jake in the Converse. He's a good looking boy....and he's getting so old! Glad everything's going so well for you guys.

Rachael said...

jake is so stinkin cute

Emma said...

Oh I love the porch! And your lovely garden & the converse shoes. Andrina has a pair of converse shoes that she didn't like to wear but i made her becuase it made me happy to see them on her.

And I am glad Eli wasn't unemployed long, that is so scary but it sounds like it turned out good!

jaesi said...

okay...how did I miss this post?
Im lacking bad in the private blogs...

anyhoo, I love your yard. I love that you have a garden! definitely 3 cheers for home depot credit!