Friday, June 26, 2009

My yard in the spring.

Well, I meant to have this posted earlier this spring when things were starting to bloom, but time seemed to have escaped me.
But, I figured better late then never!

Purple Iris...a transplant from my sister-in-law Meghan.
I was so happy to have tons of blooms from them this year.

I can't tell you how HAPPY I was when I saw that my Hosta had survived the winter!
(Side note: It did not stand up so well to the hail storm we had last week. A post for another day)

The very back of my yard. My work in progress. Last summer/fall I transplanted a few of my Irises and Lilies back here. This "hill" is always in need of work!

These little beauties have grown from seed that my sister-in-law Abby gave to us for Christmas.
Thanks Abby.
(p.s. could you remind me what these are again? I don't remember. Thanks!)

The first buds on my rose bush.

The sugar snap peas.
(Pretty sad to say that as of last week we have harvested the peas. Boy were they tasty!)

The garden was put in just after Mother's Day.
(everything has since quadrupled in size, I have some tomtaoes, bell peppers, jalepenos, and zucchini already. Just waiting for them to ripen.)

Another picture of the back "hill". The strawberry and raspberries are planted over here.
The strawberries have done great this year. Not only have we eaten to our hearts content, but I've also made two strawberry pies!
Tasty!

I love my garden. There is nothing better than growing your own vegetables. I love that my kids can go outside and pick peas, grape tomtaoes, strawberries and such from the garden and eat them. It doesn't get any better than that!

Monday, June 22, 2009

Another Birthday at the Kilpack house!

Dallin turned 9 on June 13th. It started out as a great day. Everyone wishing him Happy Birthday wishes and such. As time grew closer to the party time, (Dallin wanted to have a friend party) Dallin was getting a little nervous. By 2:30, no one had arrived yet! The party was supposed to start at 2:00 p.m. His birthday party was ruined and he was devastated!

So what does a family do when things don't go as planned?
Well, we improvise and make it better!
The kids and I snuggled in to watch one of Dallin's favorite movies (one of the old Pink Panther's) with some homemade popcorn and after dinner Travis, Vicki and family and Carter, Rozz and family all came over for some cake and ice cream and to celebrate with Dallin!
What better way to spend the day then surrounded by those who love you the most!

Happy Birthday Dallin!
Know that you are loved by so many!


Dallin's cake.
Thanks to Megale for another fantastic cake!

Singing Happy Birthday!

Making a wish!

Thanks family for rescuing Dallin's birthday!
We love you guys!

Saturday, June 13, 2009

This Girl...

is officially a "tween"!

I cannot believe that she is already 12. Time has gone by so fast. Sometimes it feels like it was just the other day that she was born, and I blink and she's starting Jr. High. She is beautiful, smart, funny, caring, creative, happy, healthy, and wonderful!

Happy Birthday Shawna', you are growing up into a beautiful young lady. I am so thankful to have you as my daughter.

Shawna' turned 12 on June 6. She celebrated by having a party with some friends.

Opening gifts. This is Bob. Bob is a box of popcorn that is wearing a grass skirt.
Bob is special.

Getting ready to blow out the candles on the cake.

Shawna's birthday cake.


Shawna' chowing down on her birthday dinner. She had lobster and crab.
(I enjoyed some crab as well....mmm...crab!)

Happy Birthday, I love you!

p.s. A shout out to my sister-in-law Bethany who had her baby boy Leif Griffiths on June 6, 2009. He and Shawna' now share the same birthday (which she is totally excited about) and to make it even cooler they both weighed in at 8lbs 8oz! Crazy...life's miracles and blessings!