There's nothing like waking up to artillery fire in the morning. Or going to sleep to artillery fire at night. That, my friends, is the joy of living on an Army base. I wouldn't trade it for the world. The safety and comfort I feel living on base is undescribable. I don't have to worry about my kids being picked right out of my yard or my stuff getting stolen from right off my porch. Neighbors are real neighbors, we share stuff and borrow a little of this or that when we are out. We know each others first names and our kids play all evening long in the great outdoors. If something happens and you need a quick sitter, your neighbor is there to lend a hand.
Being an Army wife is one of the greatest and hardest things in the world and I count my blessings everyday that we are an Army family.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Almost garden time!
The weather here has been pretty awesome lately, until today. Yesterday it was in the upper 70's, maybe even low 80's, but the wind was horrible. However, I was able to have my windows and doors open. Today it is cold and rainy. Figures. And the wind still prevails.
Last week (Tuesday I think), Addison and I planted 9 different types of seeds in a Burpee greenhouse kit that I got from Target. The seeds were also by Burpee I believe. By Thursday we had several plants already sprouting up and here it is a week later and they are growing like crazy! I definitely recommend the Burpee brand products. 2 years ago we used the stuff from Walmart and didn't get these type of results. The true test will be whether or not they live after being transplanted to pots.
We planted:
Sunflowers
2 types of Morning Glories
2 types of Daisies
Moonflowers
Sweet Peas
Zinnias
Nasturtium
The morning glories really took off and so are the moonflowers. The sunflowers are coming up great as well but at least 1 has already fallen over from the weight of itself. I don't know how to prevent that because they are still so fragile.
Chad put up two window planters last night. I'm just waiting for the weather to stay above 40 or so before I plant in them. I also bought one of those strawberry hangers and 2 strawberry plants so i'm hoping to get lots of strawberries this season.
On the 22nd, the community garden opens (I think) so i'll be able to start planting my fruits and vegetables there since I have a plot. I can't wait!!
What are you planting this year? Growing any fruits or veggies?
Last week (Tuesday I think), Addison and I planted 9 different types of seeds in a Burpee greenhouse kit that I got from Target. The seeds were also by Burpee I believe. By Thursday we had several plants already sprouting up and here it is a week later and they are growing like crazy! I definitely recommend the Burpee brand products. 2 years ago we used the stuff from Walmart and didn't get these type of results. The true test will be whether or not they live after being transplanted to pots.
We planted:
Sunflowers
2 types of Morning Glories
2 types of Daisies
Moonflowers
Sweet Peas
Zinnias
Nasturtium
The morning glories really took off and so are the moonflowers. The sunflowers are coming up great as well but at least 1 has already fallen over from the weight of itself. I don't know how to prevent that because they are still so fragile.
Chad put up two window planters last night. I'm just waiting for the weather to stay above 40 or so before I plant in them. I also bought one of those strawberry hangers and 2 strawberry plants so i'm hoping to get lots of strawberries this season.
On the 22nd, the community garden opens (I think) so i'll be able to start planting my fruits and vegetables there since I have a plot. I can't wait!!
What are you planting this year? Growing any fruits or veggies?
No house...
Well, the house we were going to buy we are no longer buying. Unfortunately when we had the inspector go through last Friday, there were some big issues that we just can't take on. None of these issues were disclosed to us so i'm guessing the seller never had an inspection when he bought the house, which wasn't very smart because now he's going to have a hard time selling it.
It has major foundation damage, i'm talking a whole side of the house has actually shifted several inches and it has affected the window frames and everything. There's no way we could afford the $15000-$20000 it would take to fix that problem by bracing the walls. Nor would we be able to sell it in 3-5 years when we have to PCS.
So we cancelled the deal. Now I have to think of other stuff to write about. I really wish I could write everyday but I can't think of things to write about. I guess I will try just writing about the everyday stuff and what it's like being an Army wife. Interesting to me but I doubt anyone else will think so. Oh well, no one really reads this anyway. haha
Later!
It has major foundation damage, i'm talking a whole side of the house has actually shifted several inches and it has affected the window frames and everything. There's no way we could afford the $15000-$20000 it would take to fix that problem by bracing the walls. Nor would we be able to sell it in 3-5 years when we have to PCS.
So we cancelled the deal. Now I have to think of other stuff to write about. I really wish I could write everyday but I can't think of things to write about. I guess I will try just writing about the everyday stuff and what it's like being an Army wife. Interesting to me but I doubt anyone else will think so. Oh well, no one really reads this anyway. haha
Later!
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