Ridge Orrin

Ridge was born on Friday the 28th of August at 4:48. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz and was 20 inches long. Less than 2 hours after we entered the hospital he was in my arms. He was born in the caul. This means that my water didn't break until after he came out. The midwife told us that this is considered very lucky in some cultures. He did not want to give up that swimming pool. We are all doing well. Thanks to all who helped. Sarah took these photos and there are more on her web site. http://sarahturnerphotography.com/

Summer Fun

I cannot believe that we are in the middle of August already. I really do enjoy being outside. We have done and seen some interesting things. We were introduced to 'bed racing' in Rigby this year. Kind of weird but funny at the same time. Teams push a bed through a course while throwing water balloons at each other and the crowd.

Steveo has had a few 'work parties' this summer. One was at the

zoo and another at a Chuckers game. I have also been introduced to Rigby Lake this summer, it is nice to get out and get in the water once in a while.

We took a trip up north to Canada. We pulled Steveo's car, Blue Dart, on a trailer the whole way up. We needed to take it back to Canada because we cannot use it here unless we import it, but Steveo decided that it probably wasn't worth it. He loves that car, I cannot believe that he parted with it.

We visted Writing on Stone in Canada and climbed on the HooDoos.

We have had a few visitors this summer also. Doug and Sarah are moving to Idaho soon and they have spent some time with us as they have looked for a house and finalized things with work. We went to the International Dance Festival with them.

Last but not least, for all of you have been asking for a 'belly shot,' here it is. (I find it funny that most of the people that keep asking for this picture are also pregnant yet I see no belly shots on their blogs, you know who you are, I will be watching) They guess that I have a little less than 2 weeks now. We shall see.

Gardens

I love produce. Carrots are my candy, salad is my favorite food, and there is nothing better than eating fresh peas out of the garden. Steveo and I planted a garden this year. It has been real fun, I have my own farmer's market in my back yard.










Almost everything that we planted has sprouted but the weeds have been the most successful. I can fill the big garbage can with weeds from the garden every week. The first photo was taken about a month ago, everything has grown so much since then.
I've learned a lot for next year's crop. For example radishes grow real fast and there is no way to preserve them and even if the recipe says that radish chips are delicious they are not. I also have enough lettuce to feed a small army so if anyone would like some please come and get it.


We also have a new horse. Just kidding, it is not ours, we just let the neighbors put their horses in our pasture to help to eat it down.