Where ya Goin Owen?

Discovery Place!

2010-10-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed a fun afternoon at the Discovery Place in Downtown Charlotte!

Polaroid Fun!

2010-10-25T10:50:00.000-07:00

Here are some old pictures I revamped with poladroid.net If you like the vintage look check it out!

Freedom Park!

2010-09-23T07:53:00.001-07:00

As I was explaining in my earlier post, we came across this bridge in Freedom Park. Owen was really into it. I let him explore around and boy did he! At one point he was laying on his tummy with his heavy cheeks almost touching the boards of the walkway. He hardly moved for a minute. Like he was checking something out between the slates of wood. I took a picture of what he was viewing during that time. And it was the river flowing underneath us!

Charlotte Family Vacation!!

2010-09-23T07:18:00.001-07:00

Our trip to Charlotte was packed full of fun and nature! Grandma Beth (also known as Bah!)took us to Freedom Park. Owen discovered this bridge around the corner which led us to the entrance of a childrens museum. I was surprised to find this little treasure of a place. Owen and another boy (born in the same month) were the only ones there at the time and had a great time crawling through burrough owl tunnels, splashing in the kid size play river, and checking out the bug room. Beth and I loved the butterfly garden. Which has inspired me to plant my own butterfly garden at home. (more pictures on this progress later) I was proud of Owen's attention span to sit still and quietly as we strolled through the silent glassed in atrium. Beth made me laugh several times as she spread her arms out patiently waiting for a tiny creature to rest on her finger. I'm sure if we were there long enough shed have made contact. All in all a perfect day.

Hand Sewn Savannah Blue Crab

2010-08-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

Post op Day 2

2010-08-18T10:48:00.000-07:00

Wisdom Teeth Removal and my cheeks are bigger than Owen's today.

I am in the mood to rent a spine tingling thriller. A movie that is hair-raising and electrifying. I've been looking forward to this particular documentary since its shortlived theatre debut. . .

Also Ive yet to meet someone who has seen it.

The Movie? . . . Babies

aaawwwwwwww

It follows the lives of 4 babies around the world, whats not to love? Here are some stills from the movie.

Splashin' Around!!

2010-06-16T09:59:00.000-07:00

We had a great time playing in the pool at Owen's Great Aunt Louisey's! After our Pool time she cooked us a delicious dinner and then we watched old family movies that were originally shot on 16mm film back in the 40's! I saw my dad when he was a child on Christmas. I loved the footage!

The Emperor walks the royal perimeter.

What are you growing?

2010-06-05T09:16:00.000-07:00

Chances are we've shared a conversation recently concerning something I've been trying to grow in the backyard, in a bin or on the kitchen window sill. I've been learning alot from friends, family and of course my dear companion- google. Everytime I give something, I manage to recieve ... please share with me what YOU are growing in Your Backyard!!

Here's a link I find inspiration from... check it out.

http://www.homegrownevolution.com

Happy Birthday!!

2010-05-30T09:17:00.000-07:00

How we make Dirt!

2010-05-27T12:19:00.000-07:00

We have taken Red Wigglers from the bait shop. I've been feeding them vegan kitchen waste. All of our Vegetable and fruit cuttings. Also things that have spoiled in the fridge we seal in an airtight container. The microbial breakdown of this produce make excellent worm food. I mix this with shredded cardboard soaked in water. This is called bedding. I feed the worms about 3 pounds of waste from our kitchen a week. I stated this project Earth day weekend. In less than a months time. These worms have doubled and tripled in size and are reproducing. This project has big rewards. I've already removed potfuls of beautiful moist black worm dirt 'castings.' Its organic potent plant food at its best. More pictures to come. I've also collected 16 oz of 'worm tea' This is liquid worm casting that collects in a separate bin underneath the tub where i'm feeding my worms. I'm putting this in a spray bottle giving our garden tons of vitamins without risk of burning our plants or adding any synthetic chemicals to our edible garden varities. Vermicomposting has been alot of fun.

Spring Harvest..

2010-05-27T12:05:00.000-07:00

This spring we have shared some delicious meals with ingredients from our garden. Our caprese salads have been spectacular thanks to our bountiful Sweet Basil plants,we have 10 thriving Basil plants throughout our yard. Also the Oregano, Lemon Balm, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage and Parsley are delicious on vegetables. Olive oil and these fresh pickings are all we use on vegetables. I had no idea fresh herbs could taste this good. Please come over and pick some!

mmm poppy seed roll...

2010-05-27T11:48:00.000-07:00

more pics from the garden...

2010-05-15T19:07:00.001-07:00

This milkweed is new to the garden. Its a host for catepillars of the monarch butterfly. its the only plant the endangered monarchs will lay its eggs on. I bought this at a benefit for Monarch Butterflys. It seems to be doing well, but i haven't seen a butterfly yet. When the leaves begin to get eaten, Ill know the catepillars found it!!

This confederate Jasmine smells so sweet, it reminds me of honeysuckle.

We just harvested the last of our swiss chard. Our summer heat would make it bitter if we kept it in the ground. All those plants and it cooked down like spinach. We will definately be planting more of that next spring.

Infant Sign Language!

2010-05-11T14:03:00.000-07:00

Owen's First Sign!!

2010-05-11T13:34:00.000-07:00

Our Spring Garden

2010-05-11T13:17:00.001-07:00

mary mary how does your garden grow?

2010-05-11T12:52:00.000-07:00

I've been so excited to take some pictures of our garden this year. Here are some of my favorites this spring..

Happy Easter in the Garden!

2010-05-07T17:23:00.000-07:00

Easter!!

2010-05-07T16:23:00.000-07:00

At the Lake...

2010-05-07T16:10:00.000-07:00

Blog Pause Explained..

2010-04-23T11:56:00.000-07:00

Ok, I am in the process of putting an entirely nwe operating system on my laptop. I'm purchasing this. from here...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=windows+7+upgrade

Then I will be able ot upload all kinds of pictures.

thanks for your patience and also thanks for those impatient emails about picture delays.. love yall!!

kiss kiss

2010-03-21T09:31:00.001-07:00

a Bath, a Book and a Blueberry Bar!

2010-03-21T09:18:00.000-07:00

Greening of the Fountain..

2010-03-21T08:51:00.000-07:00

In Savannah we dye all the downtown fountains green to celebrate St. Patricks day. There was a huge crowd this year and you may have seen us on CNN. These are pictures from the famous park Forsyth. Owen loved watching all the people!

Daffodils in Bloom!

2010-03-21T08:30:00.000-07:00