In other news, our awesome neighbors introduced us to caffeine free diet Pepsi.
Have you tried this yet!?? I can't believe how good it is. The thing is, I totally prefer Dr. Pepper or Mountain Dew, but I cannot have caffeinated beverages after 5 pm or else I am up allll night. I'm like a little kid with a sugar high except I'm not bouncing off the walls. My brain just won't shut down. So, now I can drink soda late at night and not worry about being up all night on a night I don't have to work.Also, we have just discovered this awesome yogurt at Fry's (Kroger).
12 g protein and only 4 carbs and 80 calories! I have never been one to count carbs and I could care less how many carbs/calories are in the yogurt, but 12 g protein!? I sure do love me some protein! This is definitely better than the regular yogurt which has only 8-9 g protein and the lite yogurt tastes nasty so we never buy that anyway.
So our awesome neighbors who introduced us to ceffeine free diet pepsi also presented us with a couple of cacti for our anniversary last month! We wanted to show you one of our little babies. She is pretty cute, for a cactus:
Alas, the hot weather is finally taking it's toll on our beloved Halloween pumpkin. This pumpkin has lasted since October. We had the intention of carving it but never got around to it. Now we'll just have to see how long it takes us to make the effort to throw it away or throw it in our compost pile:
Our backyard: slowly but steadily progressing. Doesn't look like much, does it? Just you wait, it is going to be a tropical paradise soon. As you can see we are just trying to sift the rocks to clean out the sticks and random debris so we can plant grass seed. We may have to resort to sod. I am getting sick and tired of looking at a dead backyard. I want green and I want it now!
Now here is our pride and joy: our little garden starting to grow! We are so pround of these cucumber plants! Each day, one by one, they sprout up!
And our lovely tomato plant!
We're first time gardeners, so give us a break. It may not look like much, but we sure feel like proud parents!
Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas about what to do with our backyard? Right now we are just clearing the rock and dumping it near the back fence wall or transporting it to the front of the house. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
And here is a shot of Clark...nice face by the way
5 comments:
You guys need palm trees and a pool or a pond.-Jeff
I LOVE that you guys still have your pumpkin.. you guys seriously rock! Fasting is really hard for me. I dont blame you for eating that last couple of bites of the cookie.... I am pretty sure the Lord will forgive you. =) You definetly need a pool, with a slide.
That's so funny about your pumpkin. We rarely get around to carving ours at Halloween and they stay around for a while, but I draw the line after New Year's! Definitely go with sod for your backyard. We tried to plant twice, at good times of year, and it failed. Sod really wasn't that much either, and you've gotta get it in soon before the really hot weather hits so it can take root and survive the summer. Definitely plant a nice shade tree. We love laying under our shade tree on a Sunday afternoon. Oh, and before this gets too long--they do make caffeine free Dr. Pepper and it's great.
I love the garden! Last year I planted a garden with my cousins and I was so proud when stuff started to grow.
I agree with Em and just lay sod. Seed is such a hassle and needs lots of rain to help it grow. Trees are always good too! Add a little color with some flowers! Good luck!
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