Ear Infections Be Gone

Here are daddy and Nate before Nate's surgery

The whole family before surgery

Well this is a little late on the update, but on April 23 Nate had tubes put in his ears to help with the frequent/constant ear infections. It has been such a blessing, he hasn't had any problems since. Its going to be a bit harder to go play this summer in the pool and at the lake because he'll need to wear ear plugs, but its so worth it and I am sure he will get used to it... Hopefully!

He had 6 ear/sinus infections between December and April, and since then he's not had any, a couple random days of fevers, but nothing more than about 24 hours. So definitely worth it!

To Plant!

We did it we decided to plant a garden this year, we have planted lots of fun things and hopefully they will grow, I will post some pictures soon, but hopefully we will have: Banana Peppers, Anaheim Chili Peppers, Jalepeno Peppers, Carrots, Beets, Cucumbers, Potatoes (Blue, Red and Russet), Garlic, Onions, Sugar Snap Peas, Tomato, Tomatillo, Soy Beans and Artichoke... I think that's everything!

We keep praying for success, also we are praying for Jake to get a promotion at work, so if you are thinking about it - add us into your prayers!

To Plant or Not to Plant, that is the question.

So my community has a community garden that we can get a 10X10 plot for $20 including the water for the season. I haven't really done much growing before but I am really interested in trying it this year. I could grow lots of wonderful things - well try to grow them...

I am trying to decide if I think I can do it, I'd have to do some volunteering in the communal part of the garden each month, but that isn't a big deal, and I would learn so much about growing my own food.

Jake and I have talked recently about being prepared for times of emergency and I think this might be a really good way for us to get started on that goal.

The picture above is what the master gardener from the community suggested I do, I thing I would substitute some changes - like beets instead of radish's and maybe some other changes...

What do you all think- can I do it? Would you all be ok with getting some lettuce when its ripe?