This & That

 We've enjoyed eating fresh veggies from our garden. It's been a learning experience and we'll make some changes for next year. Last week we were getting over loaded with tomatoes. I'm the only one that like to eat them plain & I've had a ton every day...all summer. So, I decided that this bunch of larger ones needed to end up in the freezer.
 I've never taken the skins off of tomatoes before, but it ended up being super easy. After a quick boil and a few minutes in ice water it peeled right off. Ben had to sit up on a stool and watch me.
 On Monday, after dinner, a hawk came and sat right by our bird feeders. It was a little freaky because it was really close the the house. It could see us through the window and was screeching at us. After about 10 minutes, it saw a bird flying and chased it down. I hope it doesn't come back often.
 Ben and I met some friends at the little playground by the YMCA this morning. It was REALLY hot out. There is no shade there, so the kids got super sweaty. Next time I think we need to go to a splash park. :)
Ben, Isaiah, and Will

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Mom said…
Wish we had some of those tomatoes :) We'd eat & freeze them too.
Scary Hawk....probably wanting to eat your little birds. Miss you !!! Give Ben a hug & smooch from us :)
Love, Mom ( Grandma )
Sunday, 21 August, 2011
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