where the green grass grows

We have greeted the warm weather here with open arms.

Our sandbox has been busy...

We've been hanging out in the backyard...

Giggling...

Playing in the fort...

Walking barefoot in the grass. My sweet hubby has already succeeded in turning it into a lush, thick, green carpet, and it's only May.

We've been tricycling and chalking, which wouldn't be complete without zebra and "sir raf." Thanks Papa!

And growing....basil...yum, yum!

This sweet little girl made me an herb garden for Mother's Day. She had a lot of help from her daddy of course.

Here it is...I have enjoyed it so much! You will find me on the front porch clipping almost every night.

And since we're talking green, here's chives...

And mint...

And dill...

And italian parsley...

And oregano...

And rosemary...

I have sage, thyme, and cilantro too. Now, I am waiting for this one to bloom. Emma's got beans growing in the kitchen. You know, how we did in first grade? With a ziploc baggy and a wet paper towel? I just planted tarragon this morning, and Emma planted zinnia seeds in a pot. I think we are doing pretty well in the growing department :) Although, now I want a garden...a real one with tomatoes and peppers and squash, and green beans, and cantaloupe...and...I think I might need Rob's help for that one...maybe next year?

Here's my favorite thing that's growing at our house right now. He will be three months tomorrow. They grow so fast the first year. He sleeps through the night on occasion, but generally wakes around 4 or 5 am for a feeding. Somehow, I don't really mind. He naps four times a day and eats six times a day.

He laughs now, which is just beautiful.

And he has already attempted to roll over. He didn't get far, but nonetheless, he tried. I love my children and love to watch them grow. If only I could get them to grow a little slower.