The latest

Life has been a bit hectic around here the last several days. We had a great weekend together at home and it was nice to get some random projects done, including planting some flowers and a few vegetables and herbs. We tried our hand at a garden two summers ago and it wasn't really what might be considered a success. That was in large part due to the fact that I was in my first trimester, sicker than a dog and couldn't stand to be outside in the heat. The garden I was originally so gung-ho about, was sorely neglected. But this year, we are going small, very small. Just a few tomato plants and some basil, cilantro and thyme. I'm hoping to take better care of my plants this summer! And not be pregnant.

We had a picnic with a few of our neighbors for Memorial Day. We had a great time hanging out together and great food. I made these and they were a big hit with everybody. They are going on the list of things to make for our family vacation. We had one small incident that involved Haven falling off the deck and down the steps. She's okay; she just has a nasty looking goose egg on her forehead that's turning black and blue. She was getting perilously close to the edge of the step and one of our friends went to help her down. When Haven turned to reach for his hand, she lost her balance and down she went. He felt horrible, as you can imagine, but she really did recover quickly and is no worse for wear.

Amber and I are feeling the pressure to get our conference room done at church. Both of our husbands and all the kids came with us last night to get the furniture in place. Some wonderful servant spent a week putting all of our furniture together. I can't even tell you how happy Cale was to walk in and see it all put together last night. There is a bookcase or two left, but rumor has it, they will be done as well. We still have several things to finish up, including framing and hanging all the art work, but it's functional as of now, just not finished. Amber and I could not be happier with the way it turned out. I will post pics of our handiwork when it's complete.

We are hitting the road again next week. Cale has to go to the Nashville area for work so we are going to go stay with my brother's family for the week. I'm not really looking forward to being away from home again, but at least we will get to spend it with family. Cale usually doesn't have to travel this much, but at least we can all go together if he does.

Alright, that's life as we know it around here. Haven and I have some important playing to get to!