A Weekend in the Arizona Heat

This past weekend we got out and did what every family in Arizona does when it is 100+ degrees outside, we got wet! On Saturday, while Dad was at Mobifest (No, not the band, the mobile tech festival) Amie and I, went to Desert Breeze park and enjoyed the cement animals spit water at us. It was a little crazy with about 20 other kids there raging in age from 1 - 40, but Amie held her own and had a wonderful time. Okay, I have to admit, I had a great time to running around like a 2 year old - If you can't beat them, join them!Elephant Sprinkler

To be 2 again...

On Sunday, Chris and Amie and I celebrated our 6th Wedding Anniversary by staying home all day, making wonderful food, playing in the sprinklers and spending time as a family. It was the most relaxing day I have had in a long time. No stress, no worries, just my little family having a great day. The simple things in life really are the best. Give me a day with my Amie and Christopher with nothing to do, and I am in heaven. It is on those days that I really get to watch my daughter, listen to her, and watch her grow, which is scary and exciting at the same time.

Amie and Daddy Running Through the Sprinklers

Yummy Food

When Did This Happen?

So, my daughter who is only 2 years old, has decided that she can do everything "All by my myself!" (Not a typo, she says, my myself) Well, the other night while we were doing our nightly bed-time routine, she decided that she could put her pajamas on all by herself, and except for getting her head completely through her shirt, she succeeded. Here are the pictures of the big event...I know I take pictures of absolutely everything. I know Gee Gee likes it, and one day, Amie's high school boyfriends will get a kick out of all the glorious pictures!

The Shirt
One Leg
Two Legs
All Done!

Gardening in Arizona?!?!??!

Yup, I have ventured into growing vegetables for the first time since I have been married. I love to garden, and plant flowers, so I finally bit the bullet and planted tomatoes, squash, and carrots. I decided that even if I failed that I would do so having fun playing in the dirt. Well, the pictures are worth a thousand words....my garden is flourishing! My squash has taken over, and it is covering my poor carrots, but my carrots are survivors and they will make it! They are buried under the huge squash leaves, so you can't see the little guys right now. I planted the tomatoes (Roma tomatoes on the left, and in the pot is a regular tomato variety) and squash from plants, and the carrots I planted from seeds.
During Spring Break, I decided to not only plant some veggies, but I wanted to surprise Chris while he was away on business and build a garden! I chose the perfect spot. I cleared the rocks away in the corner of our yard that has a purple plum next to it. Put down the concrete borders all by myself, prepared the soil (Yes, I used organic soil, but I did add Miracle Grow...how awful!) and gingerly planted my lovely plants and seeds. I even made a blueprint, and measure the garden out! Chris was not as thrilled as I thought he would be, but he was impressed with my garden building skills none-the-less.It is not a big garden, but it is just the right size for the three veggies I decided to grow. I also threw in a tomato plant that can be grown in a container for some experimentation. I never thought that my squash would extend the little garden area sooooo much! One shoot is beyond the tree to the right of the picture, and I don't think it is done growing!
Almost every other day I wake up to find another squash bloom opening, and I love the contrast in color, and the potential for yet another squash. Seriously, those squash leaves are bigger than my head!
The heat has not posed a serious threat to my garden yet, hopefully this continues! Otherwise, you may have a very depressed Melissa on your hands. I am excited that I finally got off my duff and did something I have been wanting to do for years. I love my backyard, it is my sanctuary, and adding the veggie garden has made it even more so.

Now I am a blogger too...

Yup, I am a blogger...never thought it would happen! But, here I am in front of my computer typing away about my silly, crazy, fun and sometimes, more than often, boring life.


I was reading some of Chris's family blogs when a funny little story came to my mind. Amie has just started to name her babies. But, they are all named the same...Laura, which comes out as aura! She is so cute it cracks me up. She has named every baby aura, and even her kitty that she got for her birthday from her loving babysitter. I am sure there are other stuffed animals named aura that we will find out about later.









At least Tinker Bell, is still Tinker Bell!







My daughter is the light of my life. Her smile, kisses, hugs and funny ways brighten up my day. On Mother's Day, I am reminded that without her, I would not be a Mother. My life would be even more boring! But, with Amie around, it is hard to be that bored.