Fall Garden

The kids and I planted a Fall garden Tuesday evening.  Its small compared to what we planted in the Spring but nonetheless, its a garden.  Squash and beans....and flowers.  We did expand the size of the garden but we won't take full advantage of that until Spring.  And by "we" I mean my tiller guy, who happens to be big brother Tony, expanded it.  I just merely mentioned that I wanted something bigger for next year and he decided to go ahead and till it up now.  No harm in prepping early.  We'll see how it goes.  Tony has been having a heckuva time with his garden this Fall with hardly anything coming up.  He's given up on some and replanted others, but the radishes are growing like crazy!  Too bad I'm not crazy about them.  :(

Working hard to get it just right....

Pausing for a moment to capture of picture of mommy & daughter.  Do you like our matching boots?

Michael John

Happy Birthday to the brother I never knew, Michael John. 

I was named after you and consider it an honor.  My name is Michaela Anne.

I returned the honor by giving my son part of your name.  His middle name is Michael.

I have heard that you and I share some other things, blonde hair and blue eyes from our Mommy. 

You would have been 44 years old today. 

You and your brothers all have September birthdays. 

Your brothers love and miss you very much.

I miss that I didn't know you but yet, I feel very close to you.

I love you and miss you very much. 

Happy Birthday Brother!  I know it will be a grand celebration!

Love & Hugs,
Sis




   

Christopher's First Meet

My son ran in his first cross country meet this past weekend.  He ran 2 miles and placed 20th out of 36 boys running.  Not bad for his first meet and for only being at this for 3 weeks!! 

His partner in crime placed 1st!  They are the only two kids running cross country in junior high. In fact, they actually don't even have a cross country program at their level so they train with the high schools kids.  Pretty cool.  He tells me the HS kids are very supportive and encourage them all the time.  He has been so excited about running and training.  Makes this momma happy that he has found something he loves.  He runs again this weekend and I'm going to try my best to make it to this one to cheer him on.  So excited for him!! 

Happy Fall Y'all

Today is the first day of Autumn. 

Here's wishing you a beautiful day!!