Spring Garden Update

Here is an update on Todd and Evan's spring garden, which I would call a success. Here was the blooming garden in it's Hey Day (It has really dried up now in the heat!).

 

Remember how it looked when we started?

We harvested a lot of tomatoes, green beans, jalapenos and corn. Here is a sampling of the green beans. Evan was so excited at how big they were he had to measure them!

 Evan's Sunflowers grew to over six feet tall. Here I am standing in front of them and they are way over my head!

 

Todd took some of the tomatoes and jalapenos and canned some homemade salsa. Yum!

Can't wait until Fall!

Happy Birthday, Evan!

I can't believe that my "baby" is eleven year old today. How time flies! It seems like yesterday you were that tiny baby that I brought home from the hospital. I have enjoyed watching you grow and become your own independent person. I love hearing your thoughts and about the many things that interest you. You have a great sense of humor and I treasure all of laughs we have shared.

Instead of going with a traditional birthday cake, the birthday boy picked out a patriotic flag cake to celebrate the occasion. He has been blog-shy, so thank you, Evan, for giving me permission to post a couple of pics on your special day. Hope you enjoy it!

 Evan with his flag birthday cake!

Hanging with his friends and playing lazer tag.

Here are a couple of other photos from when my brother and his family visited us a few weeks ago. The boys have a blast spending time with their cousins!

 

 Chad, Evan and their cutie cousin, Clark.

Evan and Darby Gene