Without a microwave
We have been without a microwave since last August. One day I was heating up diced zucchini on a paper towel and BOOM …
The tomato thieves
We had been growing a huge amount of tomatoes this year. We actually even had some volunteer tomato plants pop up from …
Smart birds!
The scrub jays have really come to know that we leave peanuts out for them. When we forget to toss a handful …
A peachy day
I had seen that our peaches were ripening a while ago, and I remembered to go check on them today. I was able …
A little harvest
I had planted carrot seeds so long ago. I can’t even remember if it was before I was pregnant, or maybe while …
Fresh salad any time
Last month we decided to order the aerogarden! I’d been getting advertisements for it in the mail for a long time, and …
Out in the yard
I was finally out and about in our yard again today for a little bit. I get very exausted so easily now, …
Apples and Lemons
I haven’t had many cravings to speak of during this pregnancy. I guess I’ve been feeling too sick to really enjoy eating …
Wild Parrots
There have been wild parrots in this area, and near where my parents live, too, for a very long time. They have their …
Some berries and a bird
Lately the scrub jays that frequent our yard have been flying over us and scolding us if we don’t leave out peanuts …
Update on the tadpoles
We had kept our tadpoles in the little screen pocket in the pond for weeks until they got big enough to where …
Comets, Ryukins, Moors…and Crickets
Yesterday we went to Petsmart again and bought some more creatures to add to our menagerie. Somehow or other, a few of our …
A very rare find!
I guess this is our lucky day! We found a FOUR LEAF CLOVER in our yard as we were gardening today! I …
Operation Tadpole: Success!
We finally succeeded in finding tadpoles to import to our frog pond! I guess we couldn’t officially call it a “frog” …
More planting, first picture of a woodpecker, and seeing a hummingbird’s nest!
Today was spent outside planting, yet again. We had a break for a couple of days this week due to the rain, …
signs of life
Here is a photo of a nest that a pair of house finches are building in our fire alarm. So cute! Today …
Fruits of our labor
Here is the first fruit we’ve picked and eaten! One little strawberry! It was good; maybe a little tart. I probably should have …
Busy Days…
We have been busy most days with planting, planting, and more planting…and we’re still not done yet! Today we planted our Avocado …
I’m participating in Outdoor Wednesday
I wanted to join my first blog party, and I love the sound of posting outdoor pics, so I joined A Southern …