tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes and toddler in the garden

tonight we headed out to check the garden. This is the amount of tomatoes I could get to- there are more and they are ripe. Bucket- 3/4 full- which is alot of tomatoes

The bucket from the front- I think this would be 2 quarts approximately.

We also had a zucchini- but Bug decided to bite into it multiple times while I was picking tomatoes- so now that is in the compost pile since his bite rendered the zucchini uneatable in my mind- especially since they usually sit on the counter for a few days. I think the zucchini plant is almost done for the year- the onions have fallen over and the potatoes leaves are starting to brown up.

The cucumber, peppers and tomatoes are still going strong.

Tomorrow night- we start painting Mariposa's room- yea!!! She arrives in 3 weeks, I think we will be done in 2 weeks with everything in her room.

Love and hugs,

Deb

2nd post- annual reunion picture of Bug

Here is the annual review of Bug at the FTIA reunion
2007- home about 8 weeks. he looks so tiny here

2008- refusing to smile or look at the camera. Still has the "baby" look- but becoming more little boy

2009- All littl boy. Wow- it is amazing to see how much he has grown over the last 2 years.

Love and hugs,

Deb

Pictures for Mariposa- electrical outlets

Mariposa-
here are pictures of our outlets and the 2 types of plugs that can be used here in the US.This is a standard plug- or an ungrounded plug. Most small household items have this type of plugs- radios, lamps, etc.

This is a grounded plug or 3 prong plug. This is the plug on my computer. These types of plugs are used for appliances that draw lots of electricity- like computers, stoves, etc.

This is an outlet- it accepts both types of plugs.

Again, I have an adaptor you can use and I can gt more at the computer store near us if need be.

Love to you,

Deb

recap of the weekend in Indy- lots of photos

We had a great time in Indy, the visit culminated with an evening with D and his family. It is hard to believe that these 2 are a year apart in age. D is going to start kindergarten this year, Bug is maybe an inch shorter. Bug wears a larger shoe size, but both boys wear the same size clothes. Unbelievable. It is hard to get both boys smiling at the same time.

Rock star D

Bug loving on D's sister A.

This is how the picnic ended- the kids digging in the sand

Y preparing to bat

M batting

Little M batting

Bug preparing to knock the ball out of the park. Seriously- he was hitting them and they were going beyond the shelter we were sitting in.

Bug's future wife E. Unfortunately for A and I, I think the kids are already deciding to follow their own hearts. bug declared that Y is his best friend and refused to talk to E. E refused to look at Bug.

Little M, T and Y- our pals.

This is Bug's accident. Bug pushed a bi fold door shut and it pinched his hand. We ended up with bandages and his hand wrapped. Debbie from FTIA helped to show me how to wrap it as I only had band aids on it to start the day. It is looking much better today.

Bug and Momma at a the park

Ye,s the carousel was a hit.

And the annual picture on the swing. I will post the previous year's pictures tomorrow.

Looking for his friends

are they here yet?

digging in the sand. last year he could not work this- this year, he was all over it.

Playing Frisbee with Momma

swinging along

Y and Bug having a great time together.

Momma and Mam (picture by Bug)- we are covering up our name tags.

And in fairness- Momma and Bug in the pool

And that was our weekend. we had lots of fun and are already planning for next year.

Love and hugs,

Deb

Off to Indy for hte FTIA reunion

Some pictures of the hotel hot tub (mam) , playing at chick-fil-a and Bug and Momma. We had a toddler accident tonight (not serious) and I need to go to bed with Bug to help him feel better.

Love and hugs to you,
Deb and Bug