Chronicles of John Peter Way

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Garden Update

Brussels Sprouts survived the snow and freezing of January.

Man, are they yummy!

Purple cabbage is already coming up. That's a tiny tomato plant behind the Brussels Sprouts.

Morning Glories from last year.

But they are at the front of the flower bed, not at the fence line where they grew last year.

The peach rose bush is already big. I can't wait for it to bloom.

Yes, the shovel still has the tag on the handle... amazing.

Randy's blackberry bushes are making a come-back.

Finally, all three peach trees have flowers.

They can now pollinate each other and we'll have peaches!! Can't wait!

Love my new camera with the Color Accent setting.

Collin takes his job as Garden Assistant very seriously.

Three out of the four hibiscus plants are looking good for another season.

The Easter lilly from 2009

baby English pea plants

I love watching the tomato plants grow. They start so small and end up so huge.

My New Toy

My new stand mixer makes baking much easier and more fun.

Another angle... ;)

Monday, February 28, 2011

On Sunday Randy and I went to see Meredith and family to celebrate her birthday with her. We had a wonderful time visiting with Meredith, Steve, Andrew, and Heather; and of course, Emma. Every time we get to see her I'm amazed at how intelligent, sweet, and beautiful she is.

Tea Party

Tea Party with Grandy

Tea for Emma

Kisses for Grandy

Reading her coupon book

Tea for Grandma

Helping Mommy open her birthday gifts

Reading Mommy's card

Reading a book

Little bit of mischief in those eyes

Yummy carrots

Eating carrots with Uncle Andrew and Aunt Heather

Sweet

Precious little hand

Mmm... carrots!

Coloring with her favorite purple

Coloring with Grandy

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Milestones of Life

Randy and I went to dinner tonight at Golden Corral. Randy at the register: "Two buffets, one senior and one regular."

Randy's first "senior discount" meal. Way to go, Randy!!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Wordless Wednesday

Monday, February 14, 2011

Year of the Garden 2011 Has Begun

In celebration of this past weekend's nice weather, Randy and Collin worked in the garden Sunday. They dug, soaked, and planted potatoes, onions, and snow pea pods.

I'm not looking forward to the hot weather, but will welcome a green backyard again.

We are also interviewing apple varieties to choose dwarf or semi-dwarf trees for the backyard. So far the leaders are Golden Delicious and Fuji. Stay tuned for progress.