Randomness

We've had a pretty quiet week around here. The weather was nice and we spend most days at home....just playing with a little cleaning thrown in for good measure. Lena Kate has a snotty nose that refuses to go away...poor girl has to run from somebody with a tissue constantly!

I'm happy to say that my attempt at a small garden is going pretty well so far. My green beans are up and tomato plants are growing nicely. The okra is my tricky one. I have some up...and some, not up. I've replanted some so hopefully in a week I'll see some more plants because really the okra is my favorite. If you aren't from the south okra may be a little foreign to you, but one of my FAVORITE things to eat is fresh fried okra...um yea, my hips don't like it but I didn't ask them, did I? I also have a nice little herb garden that I haven't managed to kill. I do think Basil and dill are my favorite. My goal is to cook lighter dishes and add flavor with these fresh herbs. We'll see how that goes. I'm pretty motivated to workout every day now, so hopefully the eating better will catch up in the motivation department. It is 1/2 way there, but needs a little push.

The wildflowers are just beautiful. The bluebonnets are fading but many other flowers are popping up EVERYWHERE. Yesterday I went for a long run at Mom and Dad's and it felt so good. The weather was beautiful to go in just a sports bra (and shorts, of course) ...I don't think I'd do that in public, but out on the ranch it feels great. It is so nice to have Mom watch LK while I get a nice run in. It is a good rejuvenation time for me. I have my little walkman radio tuned to K-LOVE and it just keeps me going and makes me feel good, even if I'm hurting physically from the run! Yes, I'm old school and do not have an MP3 player or Ipod. Honestly, I just prefer the radio...and I'm cheap. I then meet Mom and LK and finish off with a walk to the cattleguard and back. Translation: We walk the road the the main entrance which is about a mile 1/2 round trip. Lena Kate usually does pretty good in the jogger but is ready to get out by the time we get back. I entertain her with goldfish and rocks...she eats the gold fish...throws the rocks, just in case you were wondering. My intention is to do this every day if possible. If not, I'll be at home working out to The Biggest Loser Cardio Max. I really don't want my larger pants to fit tight anymore! I know I can't not bake at all because that would just be WRONG, so I'll try to have a little more self-control overall. Now-stop rambling Elaine. I know you could probably care less about my lack of willpower.

Back to the garden. I also have peppers planted for Lane. Well, the tomatoes are for him too. I don't like raw tomatoes, but I love them cooked as longs as they aren't whole.

Lena Kate is just so much fun these days. She is quite the character. She is funny, sweet, a will be a little stinker on occasion too. She is a little smarty pants and much prefers to eat with a fork over her hands. One of her favorite things to do is dig my underwear out of the laundry and were them around her neck! That might not be the smartest thing, but she sure is proud after she's put them around her neck. Don't worry, I don't let her go out in public like that! If I let her pick out her outfit at this age, she'd choose that.

Reading with Grandpa

Lovin Aunt Nancy's Moose

One night she woke up after being asleep for only 30 minutes (VERY RARE) so I let her get up and possible get to see Daddy, she decided that she wanted to go to sleep on the floor next to Missy instead of her bed. It was too sweet! Yes, those are Christmas jammies in April.

I hope you have a blessed Sunday and beginning of the week. Lena Kate and I are about to get dressed for church and head that way. She is going to wear her Easter dress again since we were out of town last weekend.