Moving

That's right! We are on the move again. This time out of state. Finally, we are headed to someplace warmer. We are excited for new opportunities and can't wait to get started! I'm excited for the extended gardening season, but I don't know if I will have a place to garden our first year.

Blessed

Feeling overwhelmed by the goodness of these last few days.
An amazing birth. A few unexpected bumps, but things worked out perfectly. I felt so supported, and cared for. Leaning against my husband in a tub of warm water. My doula coaching me through each contraction. Bringing my little one out onto my belly. A beautiful, HEALTHY daughter.
Incredibly, incredibly blessed.

New House: Here We Come!

Just a few pics for curious minds... Backyard

This is where my garden will go.

My Garden Hopes

I have so many great plans for my garden this year. I haven't been able to garden other years because I did not have the space for it. This year, however, I will. We will be closing on our new house Monday, and I am anxious to get started. We won't be able to move in right away since it needs some work, but nothing is stopping me from plowing up the earth! What better for my family than fresh, chemical-free veggies straight from our own backyard! Here is a list of what I would like to plant:

I am a little nervous about getting this stuff planted in time, but I'm hoping for the best...
Spring Harvest:
Cabbage, asparagus, plant strawberries(to harvest later), cilantro, carrot, radish, chives, scallions, german chamomile, bok choy, sugar snap peas, shelling peas, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, and chard

Summer:
tomatoes, bell pepper, eggplant, melon, basil, potatoes, mint, lavender, green beans, zuchini, butternut squash, and acorn squash

The plan is for my husband to make me 3 4X8 raised beds, and to have 3 more 4X8 beds on the ground. We will see if things pan out like I hope. Maybe next weekend I can plow up some dirt!

Sold!...Finally

Yesterday was the closing on our "old house." It was rented(because the market stinks), and the renters bought it. We are so excited to finally be moving forward with plans! Hopefully, we will be closing on our "new house" next week, but we are still waiting for papers to be sent to us, so who knows. We have a lot of work to do before we can move in, but I can't wait to plow up the land for my BIG garden. I want to plant so many things! And I'm sure Chili will love running around the yard. So maybe next week, I'll keep you posted...

Happy Birthday!

I'm so thankful for the many blessings in this last year. Watching my daughter grow, my husband, our health, friends, so much great stuff. What a great year this has been!