Lots of updates

Richie & I are hard at work on our landscaping. I've planted two tomato plants which are already producing tomatoes! I also started a little herb greenhouse that I keep inside. My goal is to grow things that we buy on a regular basis. This will be good for our wallet and the environment. Next up, I'm going to plant zucchini and an apple tree. Each week, I buy tons of tomatoes, apples, herbs, zucchini and onions. Now I'll just have one thing to buy! I'm loving it!

Richie also set up the lattice that we will use to grow jasmine. I can't wait to get our patio all squared away. The gardenia bushes are blooming and smelling fabulous, and our table is all set up. Now we just need the set up the umbrella and add some cushions. We are almost there! Next spring, it should be a wonderful place to sit and visit.

My tomato plants! The one on the left grows cherry tomatoes.

The one on the right grows roma tomatoes.

Our front porch plants. I've already killed one set of flowers.

I'm working hard to keep these alive.

My little herb greenhouse. They are growing super fast.

The lattice & future jasmine grower.

What a wonderful surprise last week when Andrea & the little boys came through town on a visit. I was sooo happy to see them!! I didn't realize how much I've missed them until I saw them. It was so nice to snuggle with Max and dance with Bo. And talk with Andrea. We sat outside on the porch, with the fan blowing, as the boys napped, and caught up. I'm so glad we had a few minutes to ourselves. Oh, I miss them so much!

Richie & the boys snuggling.

I love my boys!

Max & I snuggled for our afternoon nap. I couldn't

resist snapping this pic. I love Max!

PS- Sorry the pics are blurry. Sometimes I can't get the camera working right.

Another reason I told Richie I should get the Canon Rebel :-)

Last but not least, I'm heading to the surgery center tomorrow for a little procedure. It is my usual bladder & kidney thing, but I'm still as nervous as ever. I hate going under anesthesia. Really, really do not like it. I know I've done this many times before, but it doesn't get easier. It gets harder if that's possible. Oh, well. My amazing dad will be going with me. I don't know what I would do without him. Through all of my medical stuff (and if you've been around awhile, you know how much stuff that is), he is always there. He does more for me than I deserve. I know I'm in good hands with my dad by my side!