Peas

We planted a ton of peas this year and only a few have survived. This little guy is growing strong, and it's growing on the trellis we built to replace the massive rhododendron. We thought our neighbor would be upset that it took some of his privacy away, but it had the opposite effect. He sits on his porch and plays his acoustic guitar while we garden. It is very nice. We are enjoying the company of our new neighbors as well. I've become quite fond of our north Delridge neighborhood. 

❤️🏠🏡🏠

Neighborhood Gardens

We passed these gardens on our walk to water the p-patch this afternoon. I'm always inspired by the planting others are doing. It's nice to see how our neighbors planned their gardens and what they have planted in them. 

Way to go Delridge!! 

Tengo celos.

I am EXTREMELY jealous of our north Delridge neighbor and their Great Pumpkin. Isn't it fantastic? We pass this haphazard garden daily as we make our way home from Matilde's preschool. They also have watermelons!  WATERMELONS!  Can you believe it? 

I am so jealous. 

Four days worth and I'm all caught up!

We have been out of town for a few days. We headed south and roughed it as a family for a bit. The girls had a blast, but our trip was hindered by a stomach bug that took out half the Smith population. We're better now, and we did end up enjoying our time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 

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Here is dinner!  We each caught a fish...errr...the girls and I each caught a fish. Well....Evan caught two, but one was on Tilly's pole, so according to Grandma R's logic Tilly said, "my pole, my fish!" 

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When we got home we noticed the hops were really taking off!  Nice big flowers are such a treat to look at!  Sorry the picture is so dark.  I'll attempt a better one soon.  

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I thought I'd be nice and start a basket of fresh veggies and eggs for the new neighbors next door. Andy reminded me that they are kind and I should also be kind. So here is a start. I plan to add more once the onions are done drying. Should only take a day or so. 

FREE Blackberries

Here are a few blackberries I found today. They are from the neighbor's overgrown, out of control bush. It hangs over the fence and is growing over our rabbit hutch. I absolutely love these berries, and I cannot wait for the yummy jam that will be made from them! 

Our Neighbor's Garden

Walking through our neighborhood, I noticed this cute little spot of land.  It was so neat and tidy I had to photograph it!  It just proves that you can plant a lot in a small amount of space. They saved their yard and only opened up a few square feet, but that's enough to feed your family fresh veggies throughout the summer and maybe beyond.  A+ neighbor! 

Nosy neighbor

Paved paradise and put in a parking lot.

Then they took out the parking lot and put in a house that is a mere 14 ft wide. Here is the view from that monstrosity's back deck.