Our Little Corner: Front Flower Garden

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Front Flower Garden

We worked very hard on Saturday (yesterday). Mom came over and worked all afternoon on our front flower garden. She & I pulled weeds, planted flowers and spread some mulch. I had to stop spreading mulch after awhile as it was giving me a rash. I think it was just an allergic reaction. We also made a run to Walmart and picked up a few things for the house - pillows for our bed (Mom's treat!), a special light bulb for the bathroom, a new toilet paper holder for upstairs, a new shower curtain & liner, 2 small planters & 1 larger planter for the front of the house. Later in the afternoon Tim put the first coat of paint on our front steps. Mom did the 2nd coat and Dave & I did the 3rd and 4th coat together. Dave & I painted the lattice, railings, & sides of the steps too. Next will be the trim around the front door & the front door itself. Any suggestions for a color for our front door? Our house is a grey/green. I'm undecided.

I tell you my Mom is a hard worker! I have always known this but was reminded of it yesterday as she plugged away with no complaints. It would have taken me at least 2 full days if not longer to do that garden by myself. I'm very thankful for all her help.

Looking New Again!

Front Garden After Weeding & Planting

A Closer Look

I wish I had thought to get a before pic.

Bags of Leaves

Mom took a bunch home with her yesterday to dump in their woods. Yay!

New Plants

Mom brought some lilies & violets to spruce up the garden. Don't they make this back spot look great?

2 comments:

Mama Teaching 3 said...: You guys were BUSY! Looks grea. ;); Monday, May 26, 2008
MOMMY said...: Everything looks great!!! I am sure all of your hard work will pay off very soon!!!; Thursday, May 29, 2008

SUMMERTIME 2012

2012

It was a year full of learning not only educational-wise but life lessons too. We have come to treasure those we love more than ever. Family time is to be savored and memories to be created and viewed as priceless. And our Lord is to be praised, trusted & loved.

We are enjoying our summer. It is full to overflowing with VBS volunteering & attending, Taekwondo, park playdates, gardening, Staycation, camp, birthday parties, visits from loved ones, adventures & day trips, friends, outdoor fun, swimming, summer treats, church & lots of trips to the library. It is wonderful to have some time to renew & relax.

OUR 12th YEAR

It is hard to believe we are in our 12th year of homeschooling. Where does the time go? It seems as if I should feel like an expert by now. But that's not the case. I learn more every year & always look forward to the opportunity to grow.

This year we have made some big changes. At first I was a little cautious wondering how we would handle this. But God has been amazingly gracious. We have made many new & wonderful friends. Even with cutting back our schedule is full to overflowing with fantastic & fun opportunities & experiences.

I look forward to seeing what more God has in store for us this year and sharing it with you, our friends & family.

Summer, Here We Come!

We are winding down our school year. We've finished our co-op studies & had our last classes of the year. AWANA is almost over as well as TKD. The spring soccer season is in full swing. Soon summer will be here. Swimming, park days, field trips, VBS, popsicles, gardening, bike rides & fun with friends are things we are all looking forward to. We will be doing some fun studies over the summer as well. Some we have already begun!
As always our days are full to the brim. Many like to comment that Dave & I have our hands full. I agree. Our hands & lives are full of fun, laughter, learning & growing. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

A New School Year

School has begun! It isn't officially fall here yet but our fall activities have started. We are now back in AWANA, Wednesday night groups, Sunday school, soccer, homeschool & 2 family learning co-ops. This week we have added Taekwando to our schedule. Yes, we are busy! On top it all off I am co-leading our large, church homeschool support group. We kicked off the new school year with a picnic. It was an amazing time & lots of fun was had though the weather tried it's best to ruin it. God prevailed!

This year we have a 9th grader (How did we get to high school already?), a 6th grader, a 3rd grader and one in Kindergarten. And don't forget our little toddler!!!! As many like to comment yes, we have our hands full. Our hands are full of blessings, of life and of love. Some days bring more challenges & tough times but through it all we grow stronger & closer.

Announcement *

She is here! Safe & sound & BEAUTIFUL! We are all wrapped around her little fingers. Our little princess arrived on
April 6 at 8:06a.m. by C-section. She surprised us all by weighing only 7lbs. 9oz. We had expected her to be at least 9lbs. based on the ultrasounds. She is also 19.5 inches long. A little peanut!
As you can see from some of her hospital photos she is already learning to accessorize. Lol. The nursery nurses at the hospital stuck a pink bow in her hair. I love it!
I will not be publishing her real name on my blog due to safety reasons, (just like I have done for my older children), but if you'd like to know feel free to email me privately and I'd be happy to share.