I planted many things Thurs, 04-23-09. Mostly from seed: parsley, dill, basil, eggplants, squash, watermelon (who for I wonder...), spinach, many wildflowers. Prayer, diligence, and water will help it all grow for me to share with my family and friends. I'm already planning on my fall garden. R.D. (my daddy) gave me weed-block cloth. It's down between the rows to keep down weeds of course and my labor. Nephew Robbie drove long metal rods into the ground very secure for my tomato trellis on top of my straw-bales. Life is good...

Robbie, my oldest nephew, tilled my garden for me the other day. Looks so wonderful and I have planted heirloom tomatoes. This is achingly sweet and touching because until this year it's been my precious older brother, Donnie, that has tilled and "gardened" with me. Robbie has admirably stepped into those great big empty shoes in my life, and so many other out here on "the property" as we usually refer to it. Or maybe it's just me that calls it that.

I have done a little straw-bale gardening this season. Along with the Heirloom tomatoes I've put cucumbers and lettuce. Still have bells to plant and herbs.

Last but not least, the chickens... chick - chick - chickkkkkk.

My sweet little Schnauzer sent to me by the Lord I believe, Tigger but I call her baby girl.

(She and I are in the chicken pen)

Bull, my faithful watchdog, watching the garden and porch and the nephew's horses.

Now here is my wonderful front porch and rocker. I spend alot of time here.

Here are two more great-nephews (different parents) and their little cousin and their beloved "MoMo', all eating cookie dough. Seth and Silas.

Here is my oldest nephew and his family, LaRhesa (wife), Tessa, Fern, Robert, Jude, Rose, and baby Solomon. Oh, his name is Robbie.

Hi everyone. Today starts my life of blog. Soon I hope to have pictures of the kids, dogs, garden, and chickens.My life, ahhhh, what a good one. I am blessed. Sixteen years ago, after my last divorce and my step-father's death, I moved in with my mother. I didn't have to buy a new home and she didn't have to go back to work. After she became ill and needed 24/7 care (5 years ago) my sweet sweet brother, Donnie, made me two raised beds totaling 9' x 32'. He's gone now too, very recently and left such a big void. Lately I've gotten chickens, 5, and named them of course. I can only imagine what he would have to say about that, lol. More later as I learn how to bloggggg.