AJ's 12th Birthday!

My baby is growing up.  He turned twelve a couple of weeks ago.  We took some pictures to commemorate the occasion.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Okay, it's not a chicken dinner, but we did win some free cupcakes!  Bake You Happy posted a picture on Facebook and announced that the first few people to visit their store mentioning the giveaway would win free goodies.  We won four, YUMMY cupcakes!  Thanks, Bake You Happy!

Pecan Pie

I'd never had pecan pie, so I decided to make one and try it out.  It turned out beautifully, but I've decided I only like the crispy top part (because it tastes like pecan brittle).  A friend sent me a chocolate pecan pie recipe, so I'm going to try that out before I declare that I do not like pecan pie.

Here are some pictures of my first attempt at a pecan pie.

Foam Fest 5K 2013

I've been talking about running a 5K for several months, but I wasn't sure I was ready.  John found a fun family 5K called the "Foam Fest 5K."  It involves a lot of mud, water, and soapy foam.  We decided to run it as a family.  Everyone but Jacob decided to take part.   Here are some pictures of the fun we had. 

I enjoyed it so much, I would definitely do it again!  And I would recommend anyone who is thinking about doing a 5K (running or walking) check this out in your area.  They are held all over the country and are not "ultra-competitive."

(Our shoes after the 5K.)

(The sprinklers went off as I took their picture.)

Disneyland with Friends

Last Thursday, AJ had a "play date" at Disneyland.  Some other friends came along, but I didn't take very many pictures.  Here are the few I have.

I Won Again!

I received a fun, little sweepstakes prize in the mail the other day from M&M.  Ear buds!

My Garden is Growing, Bugs are Attacking, and My First Harvest!

I know you'll tire of this soon, but here are some more pictures of my garden.  It's growing beautifully!  (Especially considering how late in the season I planted it.)

But there is opposition in all things.  I found another Tomato Hornworm Caterpillar and a cute little grasshopper.  I got rid of the caterpillar, but I let the grasshopper be.

And today, I had my first mini harvest.  I ate these yummy veggies within 5 minutes of picking.  YUM!