first fruits

Last week, the girls told me that there were some pebbles growing in my garden.  I went out to see these “pebbles,”  and I was pleasantly surprised that they were, in fact, tomatoes! 

You might think that growing this garden has been a piece of cake (especially since I didn’t start from seeds).  However, I failed to check if the drip system worked properly before I planted (rookie maneuver).  Therefore, I’ve been tending to this garden of mine, the old fashioned way-  by daily hand watering. 

Today, the girls are excited about snipping some herbs for me.  Basil and cilantro is what I use most right now.  And they can’t wait until I ask them to pick some veggies from the garden. 

As far as I can tell, everything seems to be doing OK (except for maybe one watermelon vine).

Regardless, I am encouraged!        

"For if the first fruit is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy, so are the branches."   ~Romans 11:16

Birthday Party

Rain or shine, it’s a party!

 

This is the banner I made with the fabric I posted about a few weeks ago.  It was super easy and I love how it can be used for many different occasions. 

 

Our old neighbor, Mr. Mark (the Chicken Shark) stopped by in the morning.  So sweet.

 

 

 

Karah’s gift to the girls was her talent for face painting.  A big hit at the party!

 

 

 

We asked Kamiren, one of the worship leaders from church, to come and teach the kids some of her moves.

 

 

 

A girl’s gotta dance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even Grandma and Aunt Mary got their faces painted.  I love it.  Happy St. Patty’s!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seriously, SIX??

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After 80+ degree weather all week long, we had a cold spell enter on party day.  Thankfully, the rain and wind held off until the last party guest left.  It was perfect timing.  In fact, we are still praising the Lord!

The party almost didn’t happen- not because of the weather, but because I was sick in bed with the flu the day before.  We prayed and prayed and miraculously, I felt practically normal the morning of the party.  I am so thankful to my mother-in-law for watching the girls all day for me on Friday.  I’m also grateful that I decided to ask my parents to bring most of the party food this year (yummy Korean BBQ).  Otherwise, my goal was to keep things SIMPLE. 

The girls enjoyed every minute of it… their first piñata, the dancing, the face paint, and just being with their friends and family.

Thanks to all who came from near and far.  We love you all!