Author Archives: allyanne

Here are the photos to prove all my big talk yesterday about eggplants and peppers and such. Also, my very cute garden gnome, who helps me water and weed (sometimes. ok, almost never) and keeps me company. (always).

June is the best month for my garden. Until July. But right now, it’s June. I planted these lettuces and chard back on St. Patrick’s Day, when we were having that crazy March heat wave. They are so yummy. You … Continue reading →

Because I seem to have dropped off the face of the planet. Actually, and this is embarrassing, I changed my computer settings to clear all my cookies, and couldn’t remember how to access the dashboard of my blog. And I … Continue reading →

I think this is the first time I’ve ever gardened in February. Monday was warm and sunny, and I cleaned out my front bed. Tuesday was winter again. Then spring came back on Wednesday afternoon, and I finished the front … Continue reading →

Or trying to be, at least. The impulse comes and goes, and sometimes, the creative juice I need doesn’t coincide with the desire. But I get some done, nonetheless. Ha, I guess I’ve really been loving that marker-stroke alphabet!

Not a whole lot going on around here in the way of outings and events and big deals. Just playing and tea parties and baking and puttering about the house and yard. Wanna see?

Here are some recent pages, since I’m the worst blogger in the world.

We found Ada 13 years ago, abandoned at a gas station in the middle of the night. She was a sweet, affectionate cat. Always looking for a lap to snuggle on, a chin to head-butt, a dog to rub her … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! I love January and the feeling of a fresh start that comes with it. We’ve had a full week of people we love and fun things to do, a great way to start 2012! First, Chad’s parents … Continue reading →

That is Aiden’s favorite line in his favorite Christmas carol.  He is quite enamored of carols this year, and has several memorized. He bursts into them frequently, at full volume, with great gusto. He totally charmed the lady at the … Continue reading →

Still recovering from the feast last night. (And the late night Wal-mart fiasco for Legos. But that’s another post altogether.)

It was cold, but beautiful. Winnie-ther-Pooh was hot the whole time, of course. (Don’t you know what ther means?)

It’s been a good month, albeit a very rainy one! We’ve had lots of trips to the county parks this month, going on nature hikes and riding a big-boy bike for miles on end. We’ve had a lot of fun … Continue reading →