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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Making a Vegetable Garden

Dena, "We should make a Vegetable Garden!"
Dustin, "Why?"
Dena, "It would be fun!"
Dustin, "But I have to do most of the work."
Dena, "I know."
Just thought I would let all of you know how most of our conversations go when I want something. I just have so many great ideas...poor Dustin!
Most of our yard is shaded, but I have an area by the garage that gets sun. This is the site of our Vegetable Garden.

This is Dustin using our rented Rototiller from Home Depot.

After Dustin prepped the soil I began planting my veggies and herbs. I planted Big Boy Tomatoes, Yellow Pear Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Banana Peppers, Jalapenos, Basil, and Parsley. I also planted Marigolds between the plants to keep the Deer away. My garden also includes a trellis with a Joseph's Coat climbing rose and a Rhododendrun.




Sunday, May 24, 2009

Springtime in Ohio

Dustin and I have been spending many hours in our yard planting grass, flowers, and shrubs. We spent seven hours this past weekend just doing mulch! When we first moved in last year, the people remodeling the house drove all over the front yard and the house was last owned by an old woman who could no longer maintain the yard. So, we had alot of work ahead of us. Yardwork is ALOT OF WORK, but we really enjoy it!

Here is Dustin fertilizing!

BEFORE picture of dead grass and size of shrubs at time of planting.


AFTER picture...


BEFORE


AFTER


BEFORE

AFTER (Azaleas in bloom)


BEFORE


AFTER (the trees are green, again!)


Diesel "helping it grow."

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Just Cruisin'











Dustin and I just got back from a Caribbean Cruise!! We went to the Dominican Republic, St. Maarten, Antigua, and the Bahamas. We enjoyed time at the beach...sunning and playing volleyball, exploring the islands, shopping, and riding scooters in the Bahamas. We were able to enjoy the trip with friends from our childhood and were also fortunate to make new friends. Take time to RELAX!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Emma and Mya




Here are some pics of our nieces. They are happy and healthy and are too cute!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Vegas






Last week I went to visit my parents in sunny Vegas! Ohio's temp is in the 20's while the Vegas temp is in the 70's. Quite a difference...
I did gamble a little and now I am ahead $5.00. Starbucks here I come! I was so excited that I had my Dad take a pic of me and the slot machine.
I had so much fun that I decided to visit again next month. Can't get enough sunshine!!

Friday, February 13, 2009

Friday, January 2, 2009