Welcoming...

Miles Everett... born May 14th at 7:01am. 

He weighed in at a whopping 8 pounds 4 ounces!!  He is a sweetheart, and we are all enchanted.  He has the most expressive face and already generously gives out many little smiles a day.  God has sent us a precious gift!  Thank you so much to my parents who were here to help with the big kids and hold down the fort while I was in the hospital.  We couldn't have done it without your help!  Thank you so much to our church family who has already gathered around us in support!  We thank the Lord for your fellowship and love!  I will try to be back on regularly to post pictures, but this week will be a little crazy so check back with us in a few days.  We're still adjusting!

Zig Zags

 I just recently finished this project for the baby.  I didn't think he really needed any knitted hats or booties- it's already  been over 80 degrees several days.  Not that he really needs this blanket either, but it is special thing to have and to make.  It's really the first time I've done anything like this for one of my own babies!  The pattern is from the Purl bee and it was just wonderful to knit.  Obviously, I picked colors and different yarn.  I have been wanting to use the Spud and Chloe Sweater yarn again because it is just deliciously soft and wonderful.  While I think the Purl bee color choices are beautiful, I wanted something just a little brighter for my little May baby.  Big Sister can't seem to stay out from under it, so I guess it is "baby approved!"

growing...

My garden space is growing and growing!  I have been really looking forward to having a vegetable garden this year.  I missed my garden so much while we were in AZ, and I was ecstatic to see that the owners of our home here already had a raised garden bed.  I promptly filled it up with seeds and waited anxiously for those first few seedlings to pop up.  I almost couldn't believe it when they actually did!

Of course I was excited to see my little plants get bigger and bigger, but I soon decided that I didn't have nearly enough space.  So Everett lovingly put in a second raised bed... and all this without even getting to anticipate enjoying the "fruits" of his labors. 

Even more surprising are these brave little seedlings.  These are from Morning Glory seeds that I collected our last summer in North Carolina.  They have been sitting, waiting patiently through all the AZ heat and two moves.  I can't believe they were brave enough to poke their heads up, but here they are.  They will be such a cheery sight by my deck this summer!