Weekend Projects

We are in the process of getting a barn built in our backyard.  To do that, we'll need a drive that will go right through our current garden.  So, we decided to build raised beds since we needed a new garden anyway.  Matt worked really hard to build the boxes and get load after load of dirt to fill them up.  We were just going to build one, but then realized that we wanted to plant more.  We planted strawberries, tomatoes, peas, herbs, green peppers, kale, carrots, and zucchini.  The kids helped with the planting and raking the dirt.  We are hoping that with more sun, water right next to it, and raised beds to keep out the critters, we'll get a better crop this year than in years past.

 At the end of April, we bought an RV.  We had been looking around and found a good deal on a 10 year old RV that we couldn't pass up.  It needed some major cleaning and could use some sprucing up on the inside, but it's in good shape and will fit our needs.  We can't wait to take it out and learn how to use it.  I am super excited to sleep off the ground and have somewhere to go if it rains.  The kids are having a ball playing in it.

I'm hoping to redo the wall paper border.

There are 4 bunk beds in the back.

REALLY small, but usable bathroom

The picture does not due justice to the ugly curtains.  I want to get new fabric for all the curtains and cushions.  But it works for now!

I am loving that the weather has been nice enough for us to get outside and get some things done.  Counting down the days until summer break! :)

Surviving the last few weeks

We've had a very interesting last couple of weeks.  Below are some pictures documenting our experiences! :)
Our 6 year old house apparently had the worst built septic system that our septic guy had ever seen! :)  Yeah!  So the week before Labor Day, we had workers digging up our yard and rebuilding it!





We planted potatoes in our garden for the first time and the kids enjoyed helping dig up the potatoes.  We got quite a few good sized ones.

Landon had his first visit to the ER (it was after hours at the doctor's office) to find out he had a bronchial infection.  Sis wasn't far behind and they both ended up doing breathing treatments 4 times a day, while watching "Dora the Explorer".

The kids absolutely LOVE an ap I found on my phone called Kid Mode.  Whenever Em sees my phone she brings it to me and asks "Name?  Own?" (Game? Phone?)

I'm hoping things slow down a little, but with birthday parties, Halloween parties, and the holidays coming up, I doubt they will! :)

Memorial Day Weekend

What a beautiful weekend full of family and friends. We must've worn the kids out... We spent Saturday on the lake with the Frye's and Davis' (minus John who was fishing). It was a gorgeous day and the kids LOVED the lake. Emerson floated around on her back and just smiled. Landon went deeper with Daddy and liked walking around. The boat ride didn't go quite as well. Emerson seemed to enjoy it, but Landon kept turning around to get the wind out of his face! Here they are after getting off the boat in their lifejackets.

Then on Sunday after church and naps, we got the little pool out for the kids to use. They liked the water, but Landon had more fun getting in and out than actually sitting down to play. Emerson liked to sit on the edge of the pool and let all the water out.

Then on Monday it rained. So we spent most of the day inside. Matt got the garden planted just as the rains came pouring down. We planted cantelope, peas, tomato plants, zucchini, and onions. We're planning on getting some green pepper plants too. So hopefully we'll be successful in growing our own plants.

Hope your weekend was fun too!