Off To The Races

 

It is full on spring here in California. Last week, I was released from the doctor. I am already two weeks behind in spring training. Around here we call it spring training, because we begin our weekends before the sun is up and work until we drop. I was a little scared because I hadn't held a hula-hoe in my hand for quite a while. I was so encouraged though by the amount of work we accomplished. Now, moving was a different thing all together.

We managed to start seeds too. We have this lovely bathtub in our bathroom. We never use it. We decided that it would be a good place this year to start seeds. Ron went out to the wood pile and made this wonderful table. ( We use the shower because it is faster, it is that OCD thing you know.)

After our seeds are sprouted I will find some place to use this lovely table. It is just right up my alley.
I just love what he manages to come up with, out of that magic wood pile.

I just loved the way the pieces all match.

 

Here it is sitting in the bathtub. Those plants sitting there have been there since fall. They are the ones that can't stand the cold. He was able to save his pepper plants from the cold and when needed was able to pick them.

He brought in the heat mats and put the trays on them. I used to start seeds in my kitchen windows but I think this will work out better since almost all of these seeds are gourds. Gourds need a long growing season and we have wonderful plans for them.

We have one more seed tray to put on the end but I want to start some more tomatoes and peppers and I didn't order those kinds of seeds. Well, I got Ghost Chili Pepper seeds. They are the hottest pepper with a 1 million Scoville rating. The packet only came with 10 seeds. I also bought these tomatoes seeds called a Indigo Rose. They do look dark blue and red but I need big tomatoes. Lots more.

 

Last night Ron asked if I thought perhaps we had a problem with plants. I told him no, I didn't think so, we just don't know that many people who use their bathtub for growing plants.

This week our oldest grandsons will turn seven. The three oldest. They were born 3 days apart. Seven years ago when our Daughter-in-love went into the hospital to have the twins it was scary. I would ask that if you remember if you would hold her sister, Rachel up in prayer. She is pregnant with twin girls. The girls only weigh 2 pounds and they have put her in the hospital now until the babies will be born. They aren't due until May.

We also had two deaths in the family last week. I don't know why I ever expect March to be any different. It always comes in like a lion and tests us at every turn. I still love March though, and I am thankful that God always, always has a plan. He is always there in asking, " Will you trust me?"

Thank you for stopping by today,
~Kim~

 

 " Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
(Psalm 51:10)