May

May has been a fun month. Anna and Matt both had b-days. Anna had her bridal shower which turned out great. She also had her bridal pictures taken, which was so much fun to watch. She is going to be a beautiful bride! Ryan and I finally planted our garden and it's looking really good! Everything has been blooming like crazy with all this rain and it is looking awesome! But please sun, will you come out soon?

Thanks to Sister Wallace who brought her camera, we have some great shots from Anna's shower. There was such a fantastic turnout! Most of the laddies that came are all good friends of my mom's. All of these wonderful women have done so much for us this last year and we are so grateful for all of them!

So since we spent a pretty penny on this cage for Recon, it hasn't been used cause he just howls and howls when we put him in it. But we have found a new use for it. Instead of keeping Recon out of our yard, it will now serve the reverse purpose of keeping him out of our garden. Whatever works right.

I have attempted to plant some herbs in my pots again this year, braving the mouth of the yard beast. So far, they have lasted over a week and I even have cooked with them twice already! Keeping my fingers crossed that they will last.

And we now have a new protector of the yard, that has yet to be named, but perhaps he is the reason my herbs have not been shredded yet.

Ryan had a genius idea of planting these cute trees as a wall behind the basketball hoop. I'm excited to watch them grow. 

 I'm not the best landscaper, but I'm happy with how our yard is blooming so far this year.

 Our peaches survived the freeze a few weeks back! I can't wait for these juicy, mouth-watering treats!

Our new maple tree is really growing fast! I love it.

 Recon has been having fun just being a dog. If only my life consisted of the every day simplicity of gnawing on bones and playing tug-a-war.