Saturday, December 17, 2011

A Saturday Visit in Our Neck of the Woods

I've been trying to catch up for everyone's blog posts....so much going on right now....our house is decorated and ready..but still have to wrap packages is all...today, we put up the last of the outside Christmas lights...

Our weather here has been cool and cold.....down to freezing about every night and we've had rain on and off....feels like holiday weather for California...its predicted to rain for the next 3 days..wish it would snow! There is snow in the mountains.....

As you may or may not remember..Alan built boxes for planting late last summer...about 6 weeks ago, I did an experiment and planted some lettuce...well..here is the result.. I  just took this photo...

I think I may get enough with two boxes to have a nice salad soon..meanwhile, I've been pulling off leaves for sandwiches and hamburgers..cool, huh? the boxes don't seem to freeze and keep the plants protected in some way.....its just leaf lettuce but as they are doing so  well....hope he will get encouraged and build a few more boxes....we can always cover them with heavy plastic if the weather gets really wicked.....



Jayden is 4 months old now...and almost 20 lbs.......we got him a cute little stocking cap yesterday and of course, had to take his photo......




The kids got him this wonderful toy which he just loves..he can hold onto it with his chubby fingers and plays with it constantly.....
I know its hard to find toys for young babies...usually they are made for 6 months or older...we found just a few things for his age range....

and as I won't be posting tomorrow...here is a lovely video of "Do You Hear What I Hear" by the Mannheim Steamroller.....with Christmas lights..

Posted by Anonymous at 2:05 PM

5 comments:

  1. Carmen S.December 17, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    OH Dani, you are going to have a wonderful Christmas with that adorable little boy!!! Mine will be here on Tuesday:D Fresh lettuce sounds so good right now and yours looks great!!!

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  2. nancy hugginsDecember 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    He is sooo precious Dani..Are you going to print some of his pictures to put in album? Not much rain here and NO snow yet but I am sure it is coming..Did u get my email?
    Have a Great Sunday

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  3. CatherineDecember 18, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Your grandson is adorable.

    It`s great that you have lettuce! We are building a greenhouse in February so we can always have fresh vegetables. Our spring usually starts in March. I want to till my garden plot soon.

    Have a great holiday Dani!

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  4. AmritaDecember 20, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Our temp in the 50s and 40s but its too cold for us.

    I love your lettuce.

    Jayden is so cute.

    Merry Christmas you all

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  5. PaulaDecember 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    He is so cute, Dani! How do you keep from just pinching him? *grin*
    That is pretty neat about the lettuce... fresh greens this time of year would be wonderful!

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