Tomatoes

We received our first tomato off of our plants today. C and I were so excited. We haven’t been spraying fungicide on them so the bottom leaves are a little sad. It’s not stopping them from growing though. I think we will have way too many tomatoes to handle than I thought. I should have planted green peppers. I eat those more than tomatoes. Does anyone know any good recipes or canning ideas for me? I would hate to waste them. C said her “little cute mato” is “a-licious” (delicious).

M bought a barbecue grill yesterday and we had friends over to grill some chicken. It’s a big grill! What a fun time we will have this summer. Oh, an idea. Grilled tomatoes!?! Does anyone have a recipe for that?

Gas Prices

Isn't it funny how people get mad at gas companies when they charge too much for gas, but they don't get upset at fancy restaurants or nice new car dealers when they over price. If it is costing too much; then use less. I think it is a great step towards conservation. If it is costing too much then maybe people will make an effort to use other methods of transportation. I hate that gas is high priced, but I hate that houses close to downtown cost so much too. Demand determines the price!!!

Thanks to the Coovers and other good friends M and I are doing better at conservation. We are starting a garden and a compost pile too. These are good steps to being more self sufficient and friendly to the earth as well. Here is more info on how to be self sufficient. http://www.providentliving.org/channel/0,11677,1706-1,00.html Does anyone have good suggestions about how to implement good conservation habits?

Bird Watching

These first two where taken at our apartement

These next two were taken at our house.

I love our bird feeder. We got it back in February when we lived in an apartment. I was able to watch birds all day long. I loved it. Now that we have moved into our home I thought the birds wouldn’t come. Luckily I was wrong. Beautiful cardinals are coming and feeding on the seed we have set out.

I am enjoying this moment; kids are napping (never happens at the same time! Or at all.), I am relaxing on the couch, and I get to watch these beautiful birds. Wonderful birthday moment!

I have been watching these cardinals closely for a while and I have come to a conclusion that they are such a romantic bird. The red ones (male) are beautiful, but not arrogant. If you watch closely after they gather some seeds they fly back to the female (brownish/yellow) and give them their seeds. He actually feeds her. Oh, my heart melted when I noticed them taking care of their sweetheart! You can see in the picture the red one sharing with the brown. Right when the male starts flying towards her she starts to fluff her feathers rapidly until she is done eating. I even saw a few females up close to the feeder; even on the feeder, but they wouldn’t be eating the seeds. They would wait until the male broke it open and fed them. It is so much fun to watch birds. I have to thank the Coovers for getting us interested in bird watching. M and I have decided that when we are old and retired we will be traveling bird watchers! Who knows – maybe?

Comical Kids

Sucking on toes is alway a favorite past time.

It makes him so happy!

C fell asleep in her little chair. She has been skipping naps here and there so sometime she decides to fall asleep with out telling us. Talented sleeper. By the way this is her favorite play dress - thanks C.W.

Abby Grace

We were invited to a fun birthday party that had a clown and a monkey! C followed that monkey everywhere, wait we aren't supposed to call her a monkey - her name is Abby Grace. The clown was particular about caller her by her name. Abby would run around picking at everyones plate of food and C would feed her nuts - she loves nuts. It was so much fun! Lisa - you are probably jealous. Thank you so much C and E - it will be a wonderful memory forever.

Fancy photos

Pics taken March 15, 2007

I received this Gerber daisy from a Releif Society meeting. I love the Gerber daisy.

Blue
I am experimenting with the one color option on the camera.

Red

All colors on this one! He is as handsome as can be. 5 months in this picture.

Party with graduate friends

Pics taken on February 18, 2007.

My good friends got together to roast mallows and have a good time. It had been a while since I have seen them so it was a fun reunion.

Texas A&M

Pics taken Feb 16, 2007

Texas A&M buddies! M and J love to play. When Daddy comes home it is play time!!!
J has the cutest little jeans!