We are a tomato eating family. We love them cooked, we love them off the vine, we love them mixed with other things, and we love to grow our own.
Last year we planted two tomato plants and by fall we were beginning to grow tired of our friend the tomato so this year we decided maybe one plant would do.
We went to the store as family, picked out our beloved plant (added in some cilantro because we really like to eat salsa) and took it home to plant it in our small garden spot.
We cared for our little plants growing them and longing for the day we would be able to pick the fruits of our efforts.
Interestingly enough something began to happen in our little garden and before we knew it seven tomato plants had popped up. How did that happen? The only thing we can think of is that some of those tomatoes we didn't get picked in time at the end of the season planted their seed in our wonderful soil.
We are going to have tomatoes running out our ears. Oh dear!
Today our first tomato was ready for picking. Yum-O! This will be the first of many for us this year because there is just no way we can get through seven plants at a time.
We'll be sharing with friends, family, and neighbors.
I am not the canning kind. My grandparents did, my mom did, but man, helping them was about as much fun as I would like to have. So, I was wondering do you have any good suggestions for the tomatoes in our future?
Send your me your favorite recipes too. Thanks! And if you like tomatoes and live close by you are welcome to enjoy some from our garden.
first to wake up at our house. Often it is too early to be starting the day so we ask him to go back to bed. Most of the time he listens and then there are days when we find out what he really has been doing. This is one of those days when he got caught. I woke up to find him asleep on the stairs. I took the pictures and he slept through the whole thing. Just couldn't quite make it back up the stairs to his bedroom. : ) This cracked me up and I thought it might bring a smile to you too.
Finally they get use to water temperature enough that they can pose for the camera and Madison is not afraid to soak up a few rays. Both kids enjoyed themselves and walked away with sunburns, but both will tell you it was worth it. When can we do that again?
You go barefoot and begin to play. The kids were out playing in the yard and a summer rain came up suddenly. They really did not want to end their fun so we ditched the shoes and had some fun playing in the puddles. Here are a few shots from their outdoor fun.
Noah is 3, Madison is 6, sitting with Kristi's parents.
Madison wanted to have her picture with Papaw next the CAT truck in this picture.
Scott, Jennifer, and Makayla at 2.
We were able to make a family trip to the Children's Museum in Muncie Memorial weekend. Here are a few highlights from our trip. Noah was pretty excited to see the dinosaurs, but when we got there they had recordings of dinosaur noises and he decided he wasn't a big fan.
Madison takes her turn fishing. Notice the stylish life vest.
Madison takes her turn caring for the animals at the vets office. We all enjoyed our afternoon in Muncie.
Softball season is upon us. These are a few pictures from Paul (coaching College) and Dad (coaching Lakeview) and Scott face-off.
Dad is pitches for Lakeview
