Playing in the dirt

I have always loved playing in the dirt! I was a tomboy in a huge way and spent many hours outdoors as a child. I also love to garden! Now I haven't had much success with my landscaping but each year my vegetable garden does well. Some years I only plant a few things and other years we do more. Well this year we have some big plans for our side yard.

We will be moving the playset to the other side of the yard

Ryan has been adding stone to our decomposed granite pathway and he is making fine progress, despite the rain. This will be a nice addition to the stone that is currently in our back yard. 

Surveying his work! Nice job indeed!

Dallin has been a great help - pulling weeds, digging, getting water, etc. We are so lucky to have such a willing helper! 

Carson has tried to be helpful too! He has helped by picking rocks out of the ground and pulling weeds! Mostly he threw dirt and wanted to swing. He sure is cute!

We will soon be getting the large tree stump ground up (you can just barely see it over Ryan's shoulder - look for the stop sign and then look directly down to the grass) so the playset can move there.

In doing all of this we will open up quiet a bit of space for an expanded garden. We hope to try out square foot gardening and have plans to plant about 68 sq. ft of vegetables and to rotate our crops so that we can get veggies almost year round! The boys are excited to pick out the seeds for the veggies they want to plant and well, Ryan and I are trying to get to the point of planting. We will be getting seeds soon - I'm soooo excited!

My question for you is: What is your favorite vegetable to grow and/or eat?

Dinner Table Conversations

I'm not sure what you all talk about around your dinner table, but we usually talk about what happened during the day: how school was, church was, what was our favorite thing, what would we change, etc... We also hear a lot of "I don't want that" or "gross" and other kind things like that (yes that should be read with sarcasm).

The other night was an especially colorful conversation at dinner time. I must first first say that we are trying to teach our boys manners and one subject that we try to avoid at the dinner table is potty talk. It happens from time to time, but we try to change the subject and not make a big deal out of it. I'm not quiet sure why boy's think it is so funny to talk about their bodily functions and why they must share their burping techniques at the table, but it is hilarious to them.

Well the other night, we were enjoying dinner together and Peanut #1 asked to be excused 3 times to use the restroom. (For about 3 days straight he has had to visit the potty, every 20 minutes or so, even at school). So anyhooo, to the point of this post.... Upon his return from his 3rd potty break he declared to us : "When I'm older, I'm going to put on big people diapers so that I don't have to get up and go to the bathroom all the time!" Way to aim high my boy and thanks for sharing (especially at the dinner table)!

And the winner is....

... AMBER!!!! Congrats to you, my friend! Since you are local, I will hand deliver it to you!

Thank you all for helping me spread the love. I'm sorry if your name wasn't choosen in my very technical drawing (I could have used randomizer.org, but pulling the name out of a jar was just more appealing). I hope to have more Free Giveaways in the future- look for items from my very own business that I am working on getting up and running.

Until then, might I console you with a special offer from my friends at  eLLeMeNOPea.com. They are giving all friends of "Orange Peanut" 20% off of the regular price of the square wall tiles (for ordering one of the four). You may order any of the four but the price is good for one tile. The "Orange Peanut Special" will run through Wednesday, February 18th, and all orders must be placed through their website. So instead of paying $14 the price will be $11. 20 for you (plus Shipping). So hurry on over to their website, check out their beautiful home decor items and be sure to tell them that "Orange Peanut" sent you (in the comments section of your order). This offer ends Febuarary 18th. 

Free Giveaway - Love is in the air!

Can you feel the love in the air? Well I hope so.  In celebration of the most lovely month of the year, my friends over at eLLeMeNOPea.com are helping me spread the love with their latest creation. 

This beautiful Square Metal Wall Tile that measures 12" square is just waiting to adorn your house. It reads: Love-"Where there is love there is life." -Mahatma Ghandi.

To be entered into this free giveaway, all you need do is leave me a comment. If you should feel the desire to share this free giveaway on your blog, I will give you another entry into the drawing (just be sure to let me know that you did that so that I can put your name in a second time). The deadline for comments is Saturday, February 7th at 11:59pm. I will announce the winner on Sunday and ship it out to you so you can have it for Valentine's Day.

Much love to you, my loyal blogging friends, Megan

p.s. This giveaway is absolutely free - I will pay for the shipping. Anyone can enter (even if this is your first time stopping on by)!

Helpful Hands

I just love when I have a willing helper! Way to go C-man!

Reunited and it feels so good!

On Saturday night I had the opportunity to attend a reunion with some good friends from my college days! I was in a sorority, CHI DELTA, and forged many great friendships during that time in my life. We had many fun times together and I remember being the designated driver to all the events - I drove a red mini-van so I had plenty of room. I always felt better knowing my sister's would get home safely. I had many opportunities for leadership as well as many chances to grow and learn from the amazing women around me.

There were over 50 ladies at the reunion, from some of our founding sisters to the most recent to go alumnae! It was so good to see everyone!

Karen, Molly Kristen, Me, Jen (my Big Sis), Char, Jennifer

Me (with my shirley temple, should you think I was drinking ;-), Jackie, Lannette, and Jen

Brandi (my pledge mom) and myself!
Thank you so much Brandi for organizing our reunion. Beta Phi!