Friday, June 25, 2010

New puzzle

Present from Abu and Aba

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We just make things up as we go along

Insisting on “sleeping” outside one morning.

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Mama’s kitchen helper

Patrick helps make eggplant parm.  He’s a pretty good assistant!

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

New Bike

Can any of the parents out there explain how even with a new bike, he insists on playing with the one that belongs to the little girl across the street?

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Fancy new Harley Davidson bike

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Neighbor’s Princess bike

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It has a bell, so it’s cooler than the one he has.

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I guess I’ll be heading to Toys R Us this weekend to get a bell.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Backyard Projects, Phase II

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Peach tree

Saturday, June 05, 2010

Backyard Progress

My aunt and uncle came to visit and brought with them a multitude of plants to help “personalize” the outside of the house.  Naturally, Mike and I have gotten pretty inspired and have been working the last few days on the backyard.

Despite the lack of grass, it’s starting to shape up pretty well.

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Before

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Planting the fig tree.

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Mike and I worked on this for an entire afternoon and there’s still more to go!

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Still – not too bad looking.  I transplanted oregano, cilantro and lavender in between the hostas.

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My little garden.

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Green peppers

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Up close

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Banana peppers

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On the agenda for the rest of the weekend: finish up the right side of the yard.

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And plant this peach tree.