Thirst Buster

Nothing would do until Hank got Marshall's Thirst Buster.

Finally a cup big enough for Hank.

Charlie's Garden Week 2

Charlie's garden is doing great. Most of its survival the first week is due to the rain and the automatic watering. He was really excited to take these pictures all by himself on Sunday.

This is my garden.

These are my peppers. See there they are. Can you see them?

These are my strawberries.

These are my 'matoes.

These are my squash.

A Sweet Deal!

This Wednesday, 4/28, is Baskin-Robbins 31 cent scoop night! Get any flavor you want and enjoy a fun night out. The ice cream deals start at 5pm -8pm at stores across the country. Each person can get up to 3 scoops!

This is a fundraiser for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The NFFF honors America’s fallen fire heroes and their families by developing and expanding programs to recognize fallen heroes and assist their families and co-workers.

courtesy of Southern Savers

Hank's 1st Haircut

On Thursday morning while Charlie was at school, Hank and I went to get his hair cut. He was really good which would surprise some people since he is typically in perpetual motion. However, Hank is usually really still when getting his nails clipped, at all doctors, having blood drawn, and now, a haircut. Way to go Hank!

Here we go . . .

Can't get a haircut without a train.

Don't worry, we fluffed those curls right back up.

Hank's favorite part . . . the lollipop!

Planting the garden

Charlie is getting ready to plant.

Getting plant to put in the garden.
We've got tomatoes, squash, carrots, and basil.

Tomato seedlings

Strawberry plants too and we can't forget the bell pepper plant.

"Is it time to turn the water on yet?"

Imagine this statement repeated about 50 times.

Journaling his observations. It started out a very technical diagram of the garden, but he showed me over and over again how the water travels.

HAD to wear his boots

My Garden Box

Charlie has been very persistent about starting a garden. I am pretty sure that Curious George and Bob the Builder have had a lot to do with this. People have the nerve to say that media does not influence children.

Charlie found what he calls "my garden box" at Sam's in Morrow. We did not buy it. He was relentless, so we went to Augusta. The Sam's in Augusta is remodeling and is not carrying the "garden box." Of course, I had to go to the mall while in Augusta. When we pulled up, Charlie said, "Oh, this is not another Sam's." I called Pappy, and he went to Sam's in Morrow the next day to get the "garden box." I told Charlie the good news. He was really excited and called Pappy. He asked Pappy to bring it right then. Pappy worked out his schedule and came the next day. He surprised us. Charlie and Hank were so happy. Marshall was really happy too because Pappy also assembled the "garden box." Today we are going to work on getting dirt and doing some planting. Charlie, Hank, and Mam-ma did a little planting of squash, carrots, tomatoes, and basil all from seeds in Solo cups. I guess we will transfer these plants to our garden and go from there. Charlie wants to get more seeds too.

I have always liked the "idea" of gardening but never really wanted to do the work. I think this is going to be a really fun process and hopefully something we can continue. I know that I will enjoy cooking with all the veggies and herbs. Now, we just have to decide whether or not to go with organic dirt or the cheaper alternative.

Charlie brought his red plastic tool box out to help.

He had his drill and hammer ready.

"Mommy, we are working."

Curious George has also educated us all on compost too.

Maybe we can start that if our garden goes well.

Some fun pictures . . .

Charlie requested that Marshall go get the camera and

take pictures of them going down the fire pole.

So, here are the pictures.

Easter Weekend

Easter weekend was really special this year. Although it was one of the hardest times for our family, it was good to be together. It was really fun to celebrate momma and Rich's birthdays, have a cookout and egg hunt, go to church, and have a family dinner, but the bottom line plain and simple, Hodges wasn't here. It hurts so much. You couldn't help but have fun, but there was a silent aching for him and other times comfort in sharing memories of last Easter. It is tough to articulate in words the weekend, but Ashley does it so well on her blog Living to Die. All in all, we had a great weekend.

A family picture that wasn't meant to be.

Pappy and Hank are missing.

Hank wouldn't cooperate, and

Pappy had to fix an air conditioner at church.