Matt loves his bike!

Matt joined bike team Cucina Fresca.

Sarah and Libby visit from Virginia

Joe got a tent and a sleeping bag for his birthday, and it's summer. That being said, we headed over to Lou's AMAZING house and gave the outside overnight thing a whirl. If everyone survives (aka, if I can handle the dark) then we will upgrade to the actual wilderness real life thing in August. We had veggie dogs and beef dogs and of course, s'mores. We put up the tent, and we also put up the canvas awning we got from my parents ( thanks again, mom, we LOVE it).

new old house, new landscaping, new things!

i bought hanging baskets. the first things i have added to the house...hooks and all. Second, Matt bought an American Flag. We love how it looks with the house! Then we weeded FOREVER and pulled out the old and dying plants and replaced them (thank you Doe and Ned) I think all that is missing is some bark. That helps with weeds, right? I am learning to garden, and the hanging baskets are my first attempt. Matt mows and waters and edges and does more to that lawn I ever knew you could do. I am keeping with the baskets and think herbs in a pot or square planter might be my next attempt.