Our Garden

This year Amos decided we needed more garden space to grow more vegetables. If it was up to him we wouldn't have any grass in our backyard, we would have a giant garden. We compromised on the space. We still have some grass, but more garden area.

We planted a wider variety than we did last year. We are very excited. We also did a lot of flower pots on our deck and some flower beds. Our backyard is finally half way decent. Maybe one of these years we will have it all done.

We are going to get lots of peaches this year. The tree is finally going to put off some fruit.


We will also get some apples. We don't know what kind of apples. I guess we will find out!

This is our pumpkin patch. Last year we didn't have to buy any pumpkins for Halloween. We had more than what we needed. The kids loved going in the backyard and picking their pumpkins.

This is our new garden space. Amos decided to grow the squashes on the wire fence. last year we had some grow the fence we have for peas. Maybe these plants won't take over all the space like they did last year. We also have 19 tomato plants. I don't know what we were thinking!

This is our original garden area. We have all sorts of peppers, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, strawberry, blackberry, grapes, peas, carrots, onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, collard greens, cantaloupe, watermelon, and some herbs. So far everything is growing. It will be very nice when we start eating some of this stuff.

These are some of the flowers we have. As the others bloom I will post more pictures.

Moab

For Memorial weekend Amos and I went to Moab with some friends. We had a lot of fun. Only adults came, so we were able to do a lot more than we normally would when we have the kids.

Aunt Rhonda took our kids for the weekend. It was very nice of her to watch both of our kids. They had a lot of fun with her.

We left on Thursday after Grandma Eaton's funeral.

On friday we went biking on the Slick Rock trail. I was very nervous. I had never gone mountain biking before. It was hard, but very fun. It started raining half way trough the ride. The rock was very slick. Althought Trish had a little accident, we all made it back in one piece.






After our ride we went to the Moab Brewery, played a little pool, and had a few drinks.


On Saturday we went kayaking. The water level on the river was very high. We thought that meant the rapids would be calmer, but it meant the exact opposite. I was glad, because it made it a lot more fun and exciting.




After Kayaking we went to Castle Creek Winery. We tried a few different wines.

Then I decided I wanted to see what a tatoo would look like on my foot. I've always wanted one. So at the arts festival I had one airbrushed. I wouldn't get a butterfly for a real one. But I think I like the idea of having one. Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to get it.

On Sunday we went hiking on the Corona Arch trail. It was a short and easy hike. The view was beautiful. It was very sunny, and hot.





It was a very fun weekend. I definetely want to go back and go on different hikes and mountain bike trails.

Race For The Cure

It's that time of year again! Every year on mother's day weekend my sisters and I walk/ run on the Race For The Cure. It's always a lot of fun.

It makes you realize how many lives are affected by cancer. It makes you want to do something about it.

We love going every year. Hopefully next year we can get our brothers to go with us!


Brunch at the Porcupine. Yummy!!!

Jen, Erika, and Ilham

Camilla, Erika, Jen, and Ilham

This is for my mother!

With mother's day fast approaching I thought I would dedicate a post to my mother.

There's so much I would like to say about her. She has been there for me through the good times and the bad times. I don't know what I would do without her.

I often ask myself if I will ever grow out of the "calling my mom" phase. Sometimes is embarrassing to admit how much I still need her and how much she still does for me. I feel so spoiled! Whenever I need something or have a question, she is the first person that comes to mind. And she is always so happy to help me. I guess you could say is her fault I still call her so much.

My mother is a wonderful person. She is loving, giving, selfless, beautiful, caring; she is the most amazing person I have ever met. She has always put her family first. She has taken care of all of us, and still does.

I'm sure I don't thank her enough, or tell her how much I love her as much as I should. You could say maybe I take her for granted. But I really do appreciate everything she does, and I would do anything for her.

I never understood why she was the way she is until I had kids. I hope I can be half as amazing as she is.

Mom, I love you!

Isabelle's Birthday

Isabelle turned 7 this year. I can't believe how fast time goes by!

She is such a beautiful girl. She loves to sing! Isabelle sings about everything. She even writes her own little songs. And of course we save all of them.

This year she decided to take her friends to Color Me Mine. It was such a fun place to go. All the girls had a lot of fun painting their jewelry boxes. I can't wait to pick them up in a couple of days.

After painting, we had the family over for dinner. We had some delicious Brazilian food. It was a great day!

My sisters Jen and Sarah came to help with the girls. Thank you!


Isabelle and her cousin Crystal. They were inseparable! Crystal just got back from Brazil. They didn't see each other for a month!

Scouts

After Cameron turned 8 he joined the Scout group in our neighborhood. He had enjoyed every minute of it. We never have to remind him when he has meetings and what he needs to do.

Last month he got his Bobcat award. We are so proud of him.

Supercross 2009

A few months ago our friends Cody and Trish asked if we would like to go to the Supercross with them. Not knowing exactly what it was I agreed to it.

The day finally came and of course it was sunny and nice all week long, but the day of the race was super cold. We packed umbrellas, hats, gloves, and treats (after having kids, I always carry some).

We decided to take trax and make it fun for the kids. We went to dinner at Stoneground (yummy!), and headed to the stadium. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. The kids had a blast!