Monday, May 20, 2013

Planting Our Garden!


I finally got out and planted the garden! Ella and I had been sick for the past week and a half since we built the garden box {here}, and I was chomping at the bit to get it done. 


It may not look like much, but I am SO excited for all of my plants! Actually, I am so excited for the yummy fresh food that will come from these beautiful plants.


We planted zuchinni, yellow squash, cucumbers {I still need to add the trellis for these},  summer squash,


green, red, and orange bell peppers, spicy peppers, 


onions, carrots, lettuce, basil, cilantro, and spinach.


 I also planted 7 different types of tomatoes. Yes, I recognize that is a little excessive for a family of 3 1/2... but, I couldn't help myself. I LOVE tomatoes and I wanted to try out a couple of the heirloom varieties. I still need to put their cages on them.

Aren't these little onion starts so pretty? Ella had so much fun playing with them and "helping" me to plant. As a matter of fact she helped me to cover them with dirt... and then proceeded to uncover all of them while I was planting the cucumbers. I am going to giggle if I have onions popping up all over the place!


And here it is.... proof that I haven't killed the new sod! Ella and I are loving running around barefoot in the new grass.


I am going to be planting beans and sunflowers somewhere else in the yard. I sure love getting my hands dirty while being outside with my little lovely.


What are you planting this spring?

Thursday, May 16, 2013

A Very Special and Exciting Announcement

 

Ella has a really exciting announcement for you today. 


She is very excited about it too. 


Can you see it?
 

We are beyond thrilled. And we feel more blessed than words can describe.


Ella has been practicing with her babies. 
She will be the best big sister. 


At the 3 month checkup, I couldn't imagine anything more beautiful than that little heartbeat in there moving so vigorously. I felt the same way about our Ella. I am so happy that we get to experience this again. 

My little baby bump is showing... and really, really high.  


Our little bundle is due in November.
We are feeling so thankful for each other, for our sweet Ella, and our new little one. 

I told you it would make you smile ;)

xoxo

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Announcement Coming Tomorrow!

I know I told you all that I had a big, fun announcement today, but due to technical difficulties I won't be spilling the beans until tomorrow morning! 

This announcement is a very personal one... and it will make you smile so big your cheeks will hurt. 

See you in the morning :)
xoxox

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

My Spring Chalkboard Art!


Today I am sharing my Spring chalkboard art and free printable template over on Jennifer Rizzo's blog. I hope you will head on over and check it out! I just love her style and she is also such a truly kind and sweet person. I am so honored to be contributing once a month on her blog. 

I have also published an article over on SheKnows with a tutorial similar to the one I shared {here} and a free template for this fun quote:


Chalkboards galore! 

I have a very exciting announcement to share tomorrow. So, I hope you will come back. 
Trust me, it will make you smile ear to ear.