For those in the know, the fact that I have been neglecting (may be too nice a word) the blog is probably not all that surprising. This summer has been crazy with a capital C. Mimi has been in and out of the hospital with pancreas issues. She really had us worried because she hasn't had any problems in close to 30 years. Thankfully, things seem to have calmed down. She seems to be recovering and I cannot express how relieved I am. For a few weeks there I was carrying the weight of caring for 2 people with HP, and I am not sure how gracefully. I am not used to being the one everyone leans on. In between the hospital trips and doctors' appointments, my parents also have moved in with us. They are living in the nursery till mid-October while they build their house. I think by the time their house is ready, they will be running for the hills. I am very excited for them (this is a big step for them!!) and love that they will only be 15 minutes away (hooray!!).
Mimi and Pappy's house is almost dried in!
Mike and Ella have been working hard in their garden and gotten some good produce, while I sit and sweat in the A/C. We have had HUGE squash, watermelon, jalepenos, corn, basil, thyme, oregano, cantelope, tomatoes, green beans, and a few blackberries. Next year we are hoping to have some suar baby apples and mandrin oranges ... we'll see. Mike put in an automatic watering system and that made all the difference. It just gets too hot and too dry here in south TX. I love that Ella loves to "help" Mike in the garden.
Almost 19 lbs!! I think she ended up eating 16 lbs of it!!
We have had the chance to play with the cousins. Ella and I hosted A playdate ... definetly something we need to pick up again after things calm down post-Tess. All in all, we have been trying to fit in all the summer fun we can before we are home-bound with new baby Tess. We are so excited for her to get here!! We have had a full, hectic summer and are looking forward to a full and FUN fall!
