Learning the ropes.

Rope Trellis that is.

I had a small issue in my extremely small and basic garden.

How to I support my pea and clematis plants.

How can I make something fun and colorful.

So I started searching the internet saw so many fun ways to build a trellis.

Horizontal

Vertical

Circular

Conical

I figured I would try a fun design on the fence.

This way I could hopefully support the plants AND get some fence coverage.

So, to start I had to finished the second half of the 12 foot flower bed.

It had been raining the day before so the ground was damp.

It made digging up the remaining grass a snap.

Thanks to Jaime for the manpower.

Then we had to adding gardening soil and top off with mulch.

Michael doesn't use the wagon much anymore, so I snagged it for my project.

So much easier on the back.

All set for a trellis and plants.

Songs from the Vault Saturday #7

Welcome to week 7 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

In honor of Memorial Day

I've chosen a patriotic song for the week.

I remember watching this performance live on TV and thinking

WOW!!!!!!

I never knew this song could sound so cool and amazing.

I mean, I was 16 at the time.

The Star Spangled Banner -  Whitney Houston

My observations from this video:

• LOVE the track suit and matching headband.
• I still get chills when I hear how she belts it out.
• Whitney made it seem easy and continues to put many of the people who attempt this song to shame. ((cough, cough, Christina Aguilera)) 

XOXO,

How could I leave out the girl?

Happy 1st Birthday

Luna!!!

In all the hoopla over Michael's birthday last week, I forgot to mention that

our little lady also turned 1.

Luna's birthday is the day after Michael's.

Just another reason I knew she was a perfect fit for the family.

So just to keep things fair,

here is a look at Luna's first year.

This is the first picture we took of Luna when I brought her home.

All 2 lbs of her.

I know you can see the attitude already.

Michael and Luna became fast friends.

The picture below shows them both getting in trouble for not listening.

I find the expressions on both their faces priceless.

Luna's first Halloween and she rocked the

Princess Leia costume that I made for her.

And here she is today.

She is still crazy, funny and has been a great addition to the family.

Love you, LuLu Beans.

XOXO,

Pineapple Sangria

Today I'm sharing my 

Pineapple Sangria Recipe

It is one of my favorites

and one I make for most of our parties.

Ingredients you will need:

1 Large Can of Pineapple Juice

I bottle of white wine (your choice)

1 each: Orange, Lemon, Lime.

Sprite Soda

1 shot of Triple Sec (optional)

2 tablespoons of sugar

Directions:

Pour half of the pineapple juice (approximately 8 ounces)

and 

he entire bottle of wine into a pitcher.

Add in 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Taste.

Add in the second if you like a sweeter sangria.

Songs from the Vault Saturday #6

Welcome to week 6 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

SFTVS was missing for a few weeks due to me being sick.
But now we are back!

This week I decided to share 2 songs to make up for lost time.

To celebrate Michael's birthday,

I've chosen a party theme.

One song for him and one song for me.

His song is one of his favorites.

He loves to sing it out at full volume in the car.

And I like to tap my foot to it.

My song is an old school freestyle classic.

Yes, I'm showing my age.
It makes me want to sing it out loud.
Even if I totally embarass myself.

It's in my iPod.

LMFAO -  Party Rock

My observations from this video:

• LOVE the "zombie" theme.
• I really want to comb their hair.  ick.
• If you watch "So you think you can dance" you can see Hauk and Quest Crew dancing with them. :)

Stevie B. -  Party Your Body

My observations from this video:

• I wish there was a video.
• Hey, but instead I get to look at that super awesome mullet! And this is a good pic...

I hope you like them as much as I do.

XOXO,