I’ve got spring in my veins and I want to plant things. We don’t have spots yet for a full blown garden but I have hinted not so subtly that that is what I want in the backyard with the credit we have with the landscaper. I want to put in some raised flowerbeds up near the patio that has a drip system for summer veggies. There are a few things that do really well here in the summer. Squash (but really, is there anywhere you can’t grow zucchini?), melons, tomatoes, and peppers. So to satiate my need I pulled out the buckets I have been saving and cut holes in the bottom, lined the hole with 2 coffee filters, filled the buckets with soil, bought some small tomato and pepper plants, and a variety of herbs. Brian’s job today while he is out is to find some hooks that we can attach to the patio to hang the buckets from. The tomatoes and peppers will grow from the bottom and I’ll plant the herbs in the top. The idea is to keep the tomatoes from burning and to keep them away from bugs. The ground gets so hot here in the summer that all my tomatoes in the past have a big brown burn spot on the bottom where the ground radiates excessive heat. We’ll see how it goes and I’ll take a picture when all is said and done.
Last week we acquired, free of charge, a trampoline. Someone in our old ward moved back into their house after having renters for a while and the renters left the trampoline. Their yard is not really big enough to have anything else except the trampoline and she wanted it gone. I was more than happy to take it off their hands and the kids spend lots of time outside in the backyard now that there is something else to do. I can’t keep the Wes man inside now that he has discovered there is a world outside the walls of the house. He threw a big time tantrum today when I made him get dressed before going outside this morning.
The pregnancy is going well. We are at around 22 weeks. Some days, like today, I feel so good I forget I’m pregnant, until I sit down and feel a little kick or two from the baby girl. Yesterday, I was so tired, I fell asleep in the afternoon and dragged all day. So the days I feel good I go go go like a mad woman trying to get everything done that needs doing. Wes seems to be sleeping better at night sometimes. Last night he stayed in his own bed all night. It makes a difference to both Brian and I when he spends less time in our bed. He is a bit of a hog when it comes to room and likes to kick us.
The day of Dallas and Melinda’s wedding I started feeling a cold coming on and by the time we got home I had full blown sinus issues. A week and a half later I had an appointment with my OB and I mentioned I hadn’t been able to kick it yet. He perscribed a z-pack for me and within hours of taking the first dose I was tons better. By the next day my sinus infection was gone. What a difference a day makes. My carpel tunnel hasn’t been bothering me very much lately so I have put off getting the shots. I am sure I will need them closer to the end but since we’re saving pennies I’ll wait until I really need the shots to function.
We have had lots of adventures this month so here is the evidence:
I took the kids on the Ethel M chocolate factory tour and then they got to choose a treat after. The also had a botanical garden outside that we spent a few hours perusing. We all had a great time although for some reason Rosie was very sad in this picture.
The next day we headed to Logan for wedding and festivities and we were “treated” to (depending on who you talk to) 2 feet of snow. The kids were more than willing to brave the elements even though their snow gear was sadly lacking.
Rosie and Princess Melissa head down the hill behind the house for some sledding action.
Did I mention the 2 feet of fresh powder?
Rosie decided the sled was optional. Maybe that is why her legs were frozen stiff.
By the time Rosie had had enough she was one frozen little popsicle. Evelyn on the other hand laid down for one more snow angel.
We threw blankets in the dryer to get warm and bundled the kids up when they came in. They hung out together in this beanbag for a long time getting toasty.
And the next day they went out for more frozen fun…this time it wasn’t snowing though.
And the reason for coming…the Wedding. Here are my two handsome men in their suits.
A few of the grandkids with the blissful couple.
A bad spot for a picture…way too bright.
This time we have all the grandkids although Rosie is zonked and Evelyn and Jane ornery. Ethan doesn’t look to happy either. Actually I think Landon was missing, as nap time is more precious than a photo at times.
The three muskateers quite pleased with their floral aquisitions. Joseph took charge of Wes for a lot of the reception. That was really nice. How do you aquire one of those 13 year olds?…and I think Wes’s head is almost as big as Josephs.
Rosie slept for most of the party. Wes is the MAN!
We got into the 80′s for a few days when we got back and headed to the park to enjoy it one afternoon. Serra is a good big sister and helped Wes play on the big toys. Wes also had fun hanging out with other kids at the park.
Trampoline fun!
Eric’s family from Idaho Falls came to Vegas for a few days and we spent some time with them. The kids spent many hours in the grandfolks pool.
Wes discovered a new thrill ride at the park. He really loved this thing and when he was made to get off to share with cousin Jill, he waited patiently nearby until we let him back on.
So we tried to get a picture of all these Anderson cousins and as we stepped outside to take it Violet took that moment to empty the contents of her tummy all over her mother. So Violet is missing from this shot as she and mommy were showering. You will notice there are only two boys. That’s right folks…we Andersons seem to like to reproduce females. Wes and Christian will have to stick together.
By the way…Kathryn who is sitting next to Rosie is 5!!! She is the tiny one in their family and Rosie has caught up to her and possibly surpassed her in size. My little Amazon Rosie.
