Isle of Palms!

Kristen called last weekend and proposed that Ansley and I join her down at Isle of Palms for part of last week...how could we say 'no'?! We drove down Tuesday and enjoyed a full day on the beach and in the pool Wednesday, and a morning in the pool Thursday, then headed home. It was a short trip but these short trips help me keep my sanity in the monotony of staying home full time.

This was our first night after dinner, Asher peacefully enjoying his apple...

until someone started to follow him around begging for bites!

even in the seemingly clever hiding place of sitting in his toy bag, he could not escape my little girl!

This was his breaking point! He said, 'now what are you going to give me!?'

Wednesday morning, ready for the beach!!

Asher is a little more adventurous than Ansley!

A little after beach play in Mommy's sunglasses!

another garden update

I've been puzzled as to why our squash have been growing like crazy but we haven't seen any zucchini yet...well, I was outside with Ansley this morning and walked over to inspect the garden and this monster thing caught my eye! I guess because the actual zucchini plant is so large that the actual zucchini was just blending in with it and the dirt. Only the middle plant (of 3) is actually producing any vegetables, it was so hidden I just wasn't paying enough attention. I guess we're having zucchini with dinner tonight!!

I put it in a frying pan so you could get an idea of the monstrous size of this thing!

Picnic by the lake!

We get together with the Herrings now every other week for dinner. Our small group disbanded so we've replaced it with this...which has been very refreshing (no agenda=a welcome change)! This past week Jessica packed up sandwiches and other goodies and we met at Winthrop Lake for a picnic.

Ansley is just absolutely smitten with babies, especially this one! She spent most of the evening kissing and touching Emme!

...and then Jessica let Ansley 'hold' her which was like Christmas for Ansley

You can see Jackson in the background of this picture chasing after the aquatic wildlife!

More chasing, except with the ball this time!

Ansley and Freckles!!

Troy's parents have a new puppy, her name is Freckles. She is absolutely adorable and just the sweetest little thing.

This was their first meeting...Freckles was very excited!

First garden picks!!

So apparently I have a green thumb after all!

Oh, the things we do for entertainment on rainy days!

Garden Update

Last time I mentioned the garden, we were having issues with Sampson digging. It became a regular occurrence and Troy had to make-shift a barrier so he couldn't get in. It looked a little ghetto but it served its' purpose...

...until yesterday

Our garden got a makeover with a little help from some rabbit fencing!!

I can't believe how fast everything has grown in just over a month! Hopefully I'll have some pictures of fresh produce soon!