The Garden Whisperer.....

Ok, so yes I know that Garden Whisperer sounds strange and funny, but let me tell you something....
my mother-in-law, Debbie, deserves that title!
             This is Debbie...

        She has totally taken over the garden this year!  She waters it, pulls weeds, hoes, and everything else that makes this garden one of the best!!

    Because  of all of her hard work, we are starting 
to reap the marvelous bounty!

   We have enjoyed Zucchini,squash, radishes, onions and we have so much more to look forward to!

peppers

potatoes

squash

green beans

beets

cherry tomatoes

    Wow...not much longer and we will be eating
good and healthy!!  So, while I love to see her doing what she loves by working outside......

   I'm glad she takes time  to rest and chat with her sidekicks, Willie, Joey and occasionally...Mocha!

Willie

Joey

Mocha

        Thank you Debbie for all your hard work!!!!                        

Happy Fathers Day.....

In honor of Father's Day....I would like to dedicate this post to two of the best Father's I know.   My husband, John, and my Father, Donald Brady.
First, my husband.....He is my best friend and a great Father!! 

                                      
 He has chosen to be a Father to 5 wonderful children and has always had a hand in raising them, especially our youngest two, our twins.  Even though sometimes it's under duress, he helps with school projects, and enjoys watching his girls and hopefully soon, his son, play sports.  Whenever they are sick, all of my kids want their Dad...sometimes they want to sit on his lap and some because of the special little presents he gives them.

   I don't even think my kids know the sacrifices Father's make for their kids.  He hasn't always been able to go the their special concerts, or school functions because he was at work.  He would have rather been with them, but he is a hard worker and always supported his family.  Even this Father's Day...he didn't feel good, had 2 terrible tooth aches and where is he at?  Outside under Crystals car fixing her exhaust!!  That is one Terrific Father! 

This year he wanted guns for Father's Day.  I think he's going to try something new and try his hand at hunting.  All our kids chipped in and here are a few pictures of his guns!

And a few random pics...

Here are pictures of all of his cards....

from Sharayah

from Crystal

from Emily

from Derek

from Ieshia

Father's Day weekend also included a fishing trip...every Father needs a day of rest and relaxation!

we seen a baby deer

and ducks

   Happy Father's Day John!!

I also want to honor my Father on this Father's Day post....

My Father has been gone for 19 years.  I still miss him so much!  I know I will see him again some day but until then...Happy Father's Day Dad!

                                                                          

Emily's Softball Game

I haven't taken very many pictures of Emily's softball games, so I took my camera with me last night.  We played in Ipava  and found out after we got there that we were playing the late game!   At least we had shade in the bleachers!  haha
       Here is Emily and Courtney waiting for their turn at bat...

                                    

                                      
     Emily sometimes plays catcher...here she is with all her gear on..

Emily and her coach

sorry about the fence

                      Her last time at bat  

                                 Wait for it.......       

      Good job Emily!!!!   Too bad you got out!!  

  Final score for the game was 8-9...we lost by one point!  For this season they are 2 and 2.  I really enjoy watching them play!!

How does your garden grow...???

I took a little stroll outside in my yard yesterday to check out all of my flowers and my vegetable garden.  Amazingly, everything is growing so well!  We haven't had any measurable rain for a long time, but my mother in law, Debbie, has been faithfully working in the garden and it really shows!  She has a wonderful green thumb when it comes to gardening, whether with flowers or veggies.  

                                      

                       Doesn't this look great?   
John was working in the garden as well, and picked a bunch of radishes!  My wonderful husband has been doing a lot of the watering of the garden.  He and my son, Derek, planted the whole thing.   But, don't worry!!  My time is coming when it's harvest time....I get to do all the freezing, canning, and cooking of the garden!  

                                      
               I found our first cucumber of the year!   

                                     
I also seen a lot of tomatoes growing and tons of blooms!!

Big boys

Romas

cherry tomatoes

look at all those blooms!

                                         
             Our squash and zucchini are blooming too! 

    Well, you've seen the vegetable garden....so here are a few pictures of the flowers that were starting to bloom.....

Mums already??

columbine

 Look at the best husband in the whole world...planting more flowers for me!!!

my husband, John

                                        
 I could spend all day outside with the flowers and my garden.   My kids enjoy planting and watching it grow.  It's how we got Derek to eat radishes, onions, and zucchini.  Emily loves helping to make pickles and salsa in the fall!  I hope you enjoyed all the pics.  Feel free to leave your comments below!