This morning the boys and I went to the local farmer’s market for the week’s fresh fruit and veggies. We got peaches, a lemon, watermelon, red grapes, a tomato, an onion, a green pepper and two potatoes. Oh, and a cucumber. I only had $11 dollars on me, so we got what that money could buy. We tried an herbal orange cranberry tea that was okay, made by duckylife. As we were coming home Amari…

Today we received a shipment of cherries. My mom gave us the gift of fresh fruit, and every month a box of fresh citrus or some type of berry arrives. I think she has a monthly subscription to a fruit company, we’re not really sure, but the fruit tastes great. Thanks mom!

I was conceived on Thanksgiving, which is quite fitting because my mom and dad were very thankful for the blessing I became. They found out I was in the making during their honeymoon to the Poconos on their one year wedding anniversary. Mom and Dad were thrilled. They began sharing the news in January and haven’t stopped since then. My parents read this book by Jackie Mize called “Supernatural Childbirth.” They prayed that I would…

Monday night we barbecued by the pool. Joshy got to run around behind his brother, and Gadget (aka Amari) took a dip in the pool fully clothed. Hubby grilled burgers, corn on the cob and warmed up some baked beans on the side burner (which is the coolest thing to have on a grill). This was hubby’s plate. He also goes it gourmet. He’s an undercover foodie, which is great because he’s my personal chef….

A dragonfly visited us. It flew straight into the living room and perched on a plant. Hubby took this as the perfect photo opportunity. Meanwhile, Amari and I were screaming and running around. It was so huge! And when it flapped its wings it made the loudest sound. Daddy was nice enough to carry the plant outside and shoo the dragonfly away for us. After the bug was gone, Amari remembered there was a dragonfly…