Eventhough, it's not the end of the growing season, I decided to go ahead and take a couple pictures of our garden. Last year, I waited too long and it . . . well . . . it was hailed out around the beginning of August. Our garden is around 800 sq ft. Yes, it does take a lot of work! It does seem easier each year. When you harvest and eat something from your garden, it's all worth it!! I love seeing the excitement from my children, when they pick the produce. This year we have had a hard time with our tomatoes and peppers. On the flip side, we have produced more of everything else then we ever have. So far we have eaten, peas, onions, carrots, lettuce, spinach, Zucchini, a pepper, and some really large cucumbers. A few new things for us, that are not pictured. We put in a strawberry bed and an asparagus bed. No, not much harvest this year, but OOOH . . . Next year should be rather great!!
July 29, 2009
Our Garden
Here, Bunny, Bunny!
At the end of April, we purchased a couple Californian Rabbits. No, they didn't come from California, that's their breed. Currently we have 2, "Jasmine" & "Thumper". Yes, our goal is to start raising rabbits as a part of our farm.
An updated picture on our two cats. "Kitty, Kitty, Meow, Meow is our Siamese, he's Jarod's cat. "Spots" is our new kitten. He's well, kinda everyone's cat. He loves the attention!! We enjoy watching the two cats play, it's great!!
July 28, 2009
Morgan and her horse
Morgan informed me about 2 months ago, that "Dani" was her horse. Morgan's Reason: Dani is the only horse that will basically let Morgan pet her anytime of the day. Morgan likes to climb on the panels to Dani's pen and pet her. Our other horses, will let you pet them, but "Dani" loves the attention.
Yes, she is still in her PJ's and flip flops. Morgan is pretty relaxed and comfortable around the horses. I have to keep my eyes on her, she doesnot realize how little she is in comparison to them. She's our little cowgirl!!
We figured out Dani enjoys drinking the water from the sprayer, when Morgan is giving her a bath. How fun!!
Jarod's Horse Show
This is Jarod's first horse show for this summer, it was held in June. He also competed in the July show. Jarod has been participating off and on in the horse shows for a couple years now. However, the highlight for this year is . . . He is doing it by himself. Mom, Dad or grandpa have not been in the show ring with him. Usually, he is riding "Johnny", not this year, it is "Paint". The largest horse we own.
This is his "Showmanship" class.
This is his "Trail" class. Sometimes, Mom will step in to help maneuver the horse a little. Jarod just needs his legs to be a little longer.
We are home!! It is an all day event when you participate in a horse show.
Check out the placings!!
Independence Day Parade
Jarod wanted to ride our horse "Paint" in the Independence Day Parade in our home town. One of our friends rode our other horse "Johnny".
Rather, than trailering the horses to the parade, we rode them to the starting point. At least Jarod and our friend did. Mom had a nice little hike that day!!
Nap Time!
Morgan was the candy grabber. Since Jarod was riding, she had the responsibility of acquiring enough candy for both of them. She was very successful!
Dad was our all around helper, camera man!
July 27, 2009
A fun Monday with the kids!!
Jarod found a "spotlight questionaire" that we use for our 8 year olds in Primary. He was asking me when he was going to be spotlighted. I informed him it was in about 6 months, but if he wanted to fill out the questionaire now, he could. So, he did. Although, there was one section he didn't quite know what it was asking. It is "Something special about me". I proceeded in explaining the section.
Jarod says: I know what I can write.
Mom: What?
Jarod: I'm smart.
I'm telling you, between having a 7 year old who believes he's smart, a 4 yr old who thinks she knows how to run the place and a almost 1 year old who can eat 2 dinners a night, we are in for a ride!!
