Community Garden

Those of you who know me, know that I am a Type A, linear-thinking, analytical person...who is quite emotional and intense as well...quite a combination. I do feel sorry for Alan sometimes:). Creative, artsy types of things have never been my strong suite, although I do feel I have grown in this area throughout my life...well, I decided to take on a new endeavor to further my learning. We joined the new community garden in our neighborhood...now this is me, the one who stood and watched my mom weed and garden my entire life and would have rather run off and mow than do any of what she was doing on her hands and knees. But, I thought this would be such a great way to get to know our neighbors, grow some fresh produce, and have fun outside with Alan, Oak, my mom, and anyone else who wants to help during our beautiful Michigan summer. So far it has turned out to be a wonderful venture....

The land during vision planning

The land today as everyone began their planting...what a great sight!

P.S. I also somehow got roped into being on the leadership team for the garden...which has used some of natural gifts, like organizing and planning. But, when garden members have come to me asking how, what, or where to plant certain things, I just shrug my shoulders, point to some of our garden veterans, and say "maybe she can help." But, it sure looks like you are having fun out here!"

Family Reunion in Dallas

We were able to celebrate Alan's dad's birthday, mom's graduation, and Mother's Day with the Carter-side of our family...it was a great time catching up with everyone, many of whom we haven't seen in a few years! We ate a lot of good food, had some great laughs, and celebrated some very momentous occasions. It was wonderful!

Oak waiting for our plane...he did such a great job on his first big "trip"
Alan and our niece, Brianna, whom we haven't seen in 2 years. She is such a wonderful young lady and so fun to hang out with!
Oak with cousin Christy, Uncle Tiny, and Aunt Jan...our favorite Aunt, Uncle and Cousin, whom we love to go visit in Colorado!
Alan's Dad and Mom, Grandma Jo, cousin Dani, and friend Harry...enjoying Dad's birthday dinner celebration

Pizza Picnic

We had a picnic in our backyard this evening with our friends and neighbors...enjoying our neighborhood pizza, the beautiful weather, and great laughs.

The two most handsome men in my life! Boy, am I a blessed woman.
Maxwell and Oak are only a month apart...aren't they so cute together?
All four boys hanging out...

Mark and I grew up together and actually worked together in high school. Then Alan and he were in the same dorm in college. Mark was in our wedding, and Alan was in Mark and Carolyn's wedding. And now we live down the street from Mark, Carolyn, Bella, and Maxwell...isn't it great how God weaves our lives together with friends and family? It is wonderful to live near the Baas' again and to rekindle our friendship during this new stage in our lives.