what a beautiful photo! y'all look so happy!! and congratulations on celebrating your 5th anniversary! (you know, 5 means “grace”, as far as biblical symbolism goes… so here's to your year of GRACE! ๐ )
you know, i'm not even sure if i've left a comment on here before. but i subscribe to your blog via reader & this post was the “I MUST COMMENT” post for me…so here i am, commenting.
you just need to know that your adorable little family is so inspiring ๐ your honesty about the ups & downs of mommyhood, marriage, & LIFE continue to keep me feeling at least somewhat normal ๐ i showed my husband your adorable “popi week” gifts & told him that although i hate surprises, i'd totally be down with a celebration like that. keep up the parties, the celebrations, the “rockin' mama” weeks & crafting. you are a blessing & a certainly seem like a beautiful soul.
Congratulations on the big number five! Okay, I've been married 8 years now and it seems like we had kids really fast, and we have three as well. I think you definitely hold the record for doing it in under 5, and not going crazy in the process. I don't know how you handle it!
i think all of your blog readers are aware of that. you two are one of the cutest couples i have ever…met? haha even though we haven't met. i can tell everytime you post photos how strong your love for each other is…and all that you do for each other.
Happy Happy Anniversary!!!! It just keeps getting better and better… just when you think it can't, it does! ๐ And you two are the cutest couple ever!!
We are already into our summer garden, but this is how our winter garden fared:
Romanesco (above photo, top left) - The 6 plants grew slower than we hoped. Started from seed at the very end of November, the buds weren't evident until a few months after. Unfortunately it appeared to be too late for our warmer temperatures because they bolted. The small heads that were there blew out like a slow motion firework and we never got to enjoy them.
Kalettes (above photo,ย top right) - This was the most anticipated veggie that's a kale-Brussels sprout hybrid. And now in June, month 7, the suspense continues to build! They are painfully sllllllllooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwww growers. All the leaves you see there are not the actual kalettes. Rather, the kalettes grow just like Brussels sprouts, attached to the stalk at the "armpit" of where the large leaves you see in the photo connect to the main, vertical stalk. However, instead of looking like mini-cabbages like Brussels sprouts, the finished product is more reminiscent of a shuttlecock. Three different varieties are there and the kalettes just started to form in the last couple weeks. We're almost there!
Bok Choy (above photo,ย vacated spot, middle left) - We harvested it just like the ones you see in the store. Oops. Evidently it's a gift that can keep on giving, so long as you remove some of the leaves (not all at the same time!) We enjoyed it, but could've enjoyed it more had we harvested it differently
Fennel (above photo,ย middle, center) - We all love fennel. Ben doesn't like licorice but loves fennel (which has a licorice flavor), so it's possible to like it even if you don't like licorice. This is one of the veggies the girls get unusually excited about! Unfortunately, it is a one-hit wonder (when it's harvested once, that's all), but totally worth it).
Broccoli Raab (above photo,ย middle right) - This bountiful and bitter vegetable grew so fast; we just weren't ready for it with all the fruit tree planting back in January and February. It bolted and flowered shortly thereafter. Bummer since it's one of our favorites. The girls, not so much... their palettes aren't as accepting to such sharp and spicy flavors.
Mixed greens (above photo,ย bottom left) - The most generous vegetable by far. Like grass (or hair)... you cut it and it grows right back. Saved a lot on bagged mixed greens over the 3 months it was in ground!
Carrots (above photo,ย bottom right) - All shapes, sizes, and colors. The girls had a lot of fun popping these with ease out of the ground.
We learn new things every season we have new crops. We'd plant everything again, just making the changes mentioned in the tending approaches. The jury is still out on the kalettes to see if they'll be worth hogging up nearly an entire bed for over half of a year! Tomatoes are now in the bottom 2 beds, but since the kalettes continue taking the scenic route journeying to their destination, it prevented a 3rd bed for tomatoes that are so dear to our hearts and tummies!
happy anniversary!!
happy anniversary! My hubby and I just hit 5 a couple of days ago!
Happy Anniversary! My hub and I will celebrate 20 years later this summer.
happy anniversary! lovely photo. ๐
happy celebrating.
what a beautiful photo! y'all look so happy!!
and congratulations on celebrating your 5th anniversary! (you know, 5 means “grace”, as far as biblical symbolism goes… so here's to your year of GRACE! ๐ )
happy anniversary!!! ๐ what a beautiful photo!!
Happy Anniversary!! Beautiful photo ๐
Happy anniversary!
Happy anniversary! We hit year #2 on the Fourth of July. ๐
Congratulations on five years! What a beautiful picture!
Happy anniversary!
you know, i'm not even sure if i've left a comment on here before. but i subscribe to your blog via reader & this post was the “I MUST COMMENT” post for me…so here i am, commenting.
you just need to know that your adorable little family is so inspiring ๐ your honesty about the ups & downs of mommyhood, marriage, & LIFE continue to keep me feeling at least somewhat normal ๐ i showed my husband your adorable “popi week” gifts & told him that although i hate surprises, i'd totally be down with a celebration like that. keep up the parties, the celebrations, the “rockin' mama” weeks & crafting. you are a blessing & a certainly seem like a beautiful soul.
blessings ๐
have a happy one:)
Congratulations on the big number five! Okay, I've been married 8 years now and it seems like we had kids really fast, and we have three as well. I think you definitely hold the record for doing it in under 5, and not going crazy in the process. I don't know how you handle it!
so sweet! happy anniversary. ๐
i think all of your blog readers are aware of that. you two are one of the cutest couples i have ever…met? haha even though we haven't met. i can tell everytime you post photos how strong your love for each other is…and all that you do for each other.
cutest couple award.
Congrats Dahling!!!!!
Happy Anniversay! Love the picture, and your beautiful lil' fam. We'll be five years as well next month! It's a great landmark!
You are such a beautiful bride ๐
Gorgeous picture! Happy Anniversary!
Aaaaw!! Happy and blessed anniversary to you two!
xo, Hazel
Happy anniversary!
Happy Happy Anniversary!!!! It just keeps getting better and better… just when you think it can't, it does! ๐ And you two are the cutest couple ever!!
aww what a cute picture! Congrats and happy 5th! ๐
Happy Anniversary Ruby <3
You are a lovely example of love.
BOTH of you:)
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congrats on the FIVE years! so, have you ordered your wedding photos, yet??? ๐
love you!
cheers!
Happy Anniversary! My husband and I just celebrated nine years earlier this week.
Happy Anniversary! It looks like it was a gorgeous day!
Yay for five fabulous years of marriage! It just keeps getting better doesn't it?! Cheers!
SO cute — happy 5 years to you + ben, you're both the sweetest! xo.
Such a pretty picture! Happy anniversary.
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Absolutely gorgeous photo! Happy Anniversary!
so pretty! Happy Anniversary…a little late! ๐
awww!! you guys are too cute for words!
happy anniversary ๐
i've been following your blog, you are truly an inspiration ๐
God bless!
we're almost to our one year and it's gone by SO fast! it'll be our 5 year before i know it. goodness. you two are adorable together!