How does your garden grow?

 

 

 

What started out as a six inch tiny tomatoe plant has now completely overwhelmed my tomatoe cage to the point of needing rope to hold up all the branches that are bursting out. I can't wait to taste these yummy looking tomatoes.

Flower Girl Turning Six

This past weekend Sara got to be in her first wedding as the flower girl. She had so much fun being in the spotlight and getting all the reactions she did. I wish I would have video taped her going down the aisle because it was hilarious. She started out a little nervous with everyone watching her, but the fist aawwhh she heard and she was getting the audience to eat out of her hand. I didn't get very many good pictures but hopefully the 5 photographers did.








She also got to go to American Girl for her sixth birthday while we were in Dallas for the wedding. She had so much fun! Then today Clayton set up a special tea birthday party for her and we had a simple cake at home. We are hoping to have a birthday party later in the month for her once everything slows down a little bit.

Easter Morning

Here are a few snapshots of our fun Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Morning.

All That Glitters

This was Sara's 2nd year to do a science fair project. I know that she is a little young for the science fair, but each year she learns a little bit more about the scientific method. This year she grew crystals from Alum for her project. She enjoyed the process and loved telling the judges all about crystals. That kid loves to have an adult listen to her speak. She told me today, "Mom, I love speaking with you. It is so fun to have you listen to me."
While we were waiting for the judging to be completed we headed over to a nearby park to get out some energy.

A Place to Call Home

Yesterday was a great day! We were invited to a Dutch Oven Pot Luck and the transformation I saw in my family during this evening was wonderful. Even though I did not have a camera I will never forget the picture I saw. Sara chatting with anyone and everyone who would listen. Clayton running around screaming, "I am a salami." Instead of I am a zombie like the the other kids. And Jason having a great time talking to someone about cars and old friends. It was a moment that eased my heart and told me,"Yes, this can be our home."
It will still be a while longer before my children stop telling all the kids at the park how much better Dallas is. And Clayton doesn't scream that he wants to go back to our old house when throwing temper tantrums, but progress is being made. It is nights like the one we had yesterday that helps us all to feel like we can feel at home here.