Whitney Farms

My kids and I  did some gardening today when we came back home from our family walk.  We decided to   re-plant some bean seeds to replace the ones that we planted earlier.  The birds were picking the leaves  that their growth was affected.  II am a little disappointed about  the progress of our  plants this year.  Everything seems to  so slow and   don't look as healthy as last year.  I think, it would have something to do with the crazy weather that we have had from last month.  I may have to invest into a good  plant food like organic plant food from  Whitney Farms®.  They also have organic soil which is perfect to use for a family like us who has kids and dogs that want to dig into the garden all the time.  In fact, I got upset with our little Max   a couple of days ago because he ruined the herbs that  me and my daughter have planted.  Even the lettuce got tore up because he  ran around it and dug some holes on the ground.  Oh boy, when you have pets and kids, they are your main  concern and priority so you have to take them into consideration  for the things that you use in the garden.  My flower garden seems to be ding well but my vegetable garden isn't.  Maybe, it just need a little TLC front  Whitney Farms.  Visit the link above gys and  enjoy the $3 coupon off.  Nurture your love of gardening with a little hep from the above company.

Sharpening Skills

We decided to Chester last weekend to visit my brother-in-law, Rick and his wife Jill. It's a 45 minutes drive from our place but we love to go there because they own a big piece of land and we enjoy exploring the woods.  

The couple have put some  chemicals to clean up the swimming pool, they said that it would be ready in a couple of weeks.

We brought Dad with us and we also  brought his two old guns together with my husband's 45 caliber.  I never had the courage to  fire a gun  before  but this time I conquered my fear.  

Ms. Burrito is braver than me actually.  She never hesitated to fire Dad's 25 pistol.  Mr. Burrito on the other hand did not want to do it.  He was contented  with his toy gun.  Please don't be alarmed, my husband has  training  when it comes to firing so  it was really safe  to take the kids with us.  We just want to sharpen our skill in handling a gun.

We set up a piece of wood as a target.  Hubby can shoot pretty good.  I  fired twice and Ms. Burrito  tried one shot.  

We went down the hill where it's safe, far from the house.  Going down is fun but coming up is a little hard for Mr. Burrito lol.  Nevertheless, we had so much fun!

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Dandelion Treats

Our two bunnies (Wubzy and Matilda), love to eat dandelions.  Since  there are so many in our neighborhood, my  kids and I always picked some when we go for a walk or coming home from school.

These two  gets so excited whenever  they see these flowers. It is like a sweet treats to them.

If Ms. Burrito is serious in picking flowers, the other one is  seriously   spreading out the dandelions wahhh.  He would always "Make a wish!"

I read an article about dandelions or the Traxacum Officinale  and  found out that as pesky as it is these weeds to some people,  the herbalists consider it as a valuable  herb in treating some health condition like liver problems, skin problems, heartburn and more.  It said on the article that Dandelions are rich in Vitamins A, B complex, C, and D and minerals such as Potassium, zinc, and iron.  It is interesting to note that dandelions can be used as an added flavor to  salads, sandwiches and tea.  The roots are used in some coffee substitutes and the flowers  are used to make wines.

Birds of the same Feather..

Flock together.  

Photo was taken while we were on the intersection waiting for the red light to turn green.

Chewing Gum

I was browsing my old posts when I just started blogging and I found this one and thought of reposting it.


This was original posted on July 21, 2008 when we were still living in S. Korea.

My daughter Rylie love chewing gum. The other day we went to the store and as my husband was paying at the counter, Rylie slid a roll of chewing gum in front of her Dad. She was so sleak.. The cashier laughed to her gesture.

When we arrived home, she immediately opened it and stuck the whole thing in her mouth. Me and my husband were laughing but at the same time concerned that she might choke on it. Well, I think that she got tired of chewing it that she fell asleep. I tried taking it out but she resisted so we just let her took her nap with the gum inside her mouth.

My husband went to the bedrom to check on her and he came back and told  me  "where's the camera?" I said "why?". He said "I have to take this awesome pose". And here it is: Poor little thing!