Spring in the Garden

If you follow me on Facebook, you've probably seen my garden picks. Yet, I couldn't resist sharing them with the rest of you. My perennial garden looks awesome! It's all wild and tangled, just the way I like it. The ferns and hostas are coming in on the other side of the garden in the shade. The herb garden, however, needs some TLC. As soon as I get to it, I'll post some pics. I also have some new raised beds that Tim and my father-in-law built for me in the side yard. I am excited to be growing some actual food this year. Right now I have broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, onions, bib lettuce and romaine lettuce. I'll be adding tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and beans as it gets warmer.

Welcome Baby Girl!

As you all know, I have been anxiously awaiting the birth of my niece! Lillian Tyler Markun was born at 6:05 am Saturday! Tim and I, as well as Tim's other sister Michelle, their mother Robin, Paige's mother-in-law Mila, and, off course, the Daddy, Jeff, all were present for the birth. It was probably the most amazing thing I have ever witnessed. We are so grateful to Paige and Jeff for allowing us to be there. Paige worked so hard and was absolutely gorgeous the entire time. Jeff was a great birthing coach and really supported Paige. Lil did wonderfully. Once Paige started pushing, she was out in 40 minutes. She is so beautiful and alert. I'm sure she's going to be a genius like Mea and Brennan. Speaking of Mea, she is adjusting well to her new baby sister,

giving her lots of kisses and even taking her on a tour of the house when they arrived home. LB is smitten. She talks about Mea and Lil of the time. These are a few pictures from our amazing weekend.

More Camping and Another Etsy Shop?

Don't say I didn't warn you. I've uploaded the pics from the camping trip that Tim took. There are some nice ones that I couldn't resist sharing with you. Most of them are from two of our hikes. One passes over a smaller waterfall than Blackwater and the other I like to refer to as the "fern trail" because it is literally like walking through a sea of ferns. Of course, this meant that I loved it! My love of ferns and mosses is rubbing off on LB. She gets excited when she sees them. Ahhhh...the power of parenthood. At least I use my powers for good!

I've been trying to get Tim to open a photography shop on etsy, and I think I finally convinced him. I told him I would facilitate it for him. He does amazing work that I believe he needs to share. Some of it is more commercial and the rest is a bit closer to fine art or nature photography. He got into the nature photography to meet my needs! Anyway, check back. I hope to get him moving with this in the next couple of days. Now if I could only get my mother-in-law to get on the vintage shop I want to open with her....

LB on the Elakala Falls Trail







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