I lost the blogging bug

I just checked my blog and realized that I haven't posted in July, and my posts in June were short and few. I must have lost the blogging bug. Even now I'm not to excited about writing, but I am forcing myself to do it, or I know I'll stop forever, and I will kick my self in the butt latter. Well maybe I'll start with a few updates.

Topsy Turvey-
Well, the plants grew, and they flowered. I watered them every day hoping to see fruit, but after weeks, and weeks, nothing. I'm not sure why, maybe lack of bees? Who knows. In any case.... I was ready to give up on them when we left for vacation. (We have been in Utah for the past week) When I came home I was not surprised to see a mostly dead tomato plant. I was in shock however when the kids told me that they had two tomatoes on them. They were small and green, but they were there. We hurried and gave them water, but I'm not sure if they will live or die. we'll see.

Mom and Dad-
Well it's been a few hard months. As you know we were in the hospital with the baby, and just made it home in time for mothers day, however the baby was still sick and stayed that way for weeks. He was just starting to get better when Chris left for Hawaii on Fathers day. I was more then a bit JEALOUS! Chris's mom came down to help with the kids while he was gone. That helped a lot, but I was Counting the days until he would be home. He came home just in time for our 18th anniversary which landed on a Sunday. The only problem is that we were so worn out by that time, that neither of us remembered. On Monday, Grandma left with the three older kids to Utah, and things started to calm down. In two weeks we would be driving down to get them. We just rested for the first week, and on the second week started cleaning things up and started getting ready for the big trip. It takes a lot when you are traveling with a medically fragile baby. Anyway, the nurse said that she had to come in early that week, so I thought it would be a good time for Chris and I to have some time with just the two of us. The nurse came at 7:00 and I found a babysitter for Adam, and I was off on my first date with Chris in over 18 months! I met him for dinner on his way home from work. After we sat down, he said happy Anniversary! I was so surprised, for a minute I could not remember what day our anniversary was, then I remembered. I couldn't believe that we both forgot, and he was the first to remember! If he hadn't remembered, we may have just totally missed it this year. How sad is that. Oh well whats 18 years anyway? I just hope we don't forget our 20th! The next week, we went out to pick up the kids. We spent some time with my family, and then went up to Wolf creek in Eden Utah to play at the condos with Chris's family. We had a great time.

The Big kids-
As I mentioned earlier, the big kids when home with Grandma Hart. Kayla stayed in Utah to hang out with the grandmas, and the girl cousins, and the boys went to Idaho to hang out with the boy cousins. They both had a fantastic time. Kayla had fun Hanging out with Kelsey, they had tons of fun. She also went to a play with Grandma Brown (Joseph and the colored coat) it was awesome. She also went on a few dates with some boys she knew. All and all she had a wonderful time. The boys were busy doing boy things. Along with all the video games they went to the lake, played with fireworks, went to the water park, and went rafting down a river. They had a blast and came home just a little burnt.

The little kids-
While the big kids were gone, Adam had a birthday. He is four now. I just love that age. We had a birthday week, getting one gift a day. It was fun. His favorite was the "big boy" bike. He loves it. I love to see him growing up. It is so much fun. Then we went to Utah. He had so much fun playing with his cousin Payton who is about the same age. They were so cute together. It made me wish Adam had a brother closer to his age that he could play with. Talking about brothers, Zachary is doing well. He has gotten so much better this month. He was wonderful for our drive, and all vacation. Thank you so much Zach. It had to have been hard on you, but you did it. You are such a cute and loving baby all of the relatives just loved you and your smiles. I love you so much, thanks for letting us have a vacation!

Now it's time to get back into the swing of things, and get ready for school to start! Who knows what fun things this year will bring.

THE RETURN

The kids came home from trek safe and sound. They were worn out and dirty, but had a fantastic time. The next day at church Chris and I both received loads of comments about how amazing our kids were. It's nice to know that they are the type of kids who are leaders, and hard workers, and not whiners. Well, they are Harts, and Harts can do anything. I just wish they could keep up that attitude at home. House work seems to be their undoing. Oh well. I guess it's just a kid thing.

GONE TREKKING

The kids have gone on trek this week, and I hope that they are having a wonderful time. For those of you who don't know, Trek is the ultimate camping experience. They kids go dressed up in pioneer clothes, put their supplies in handcarts, and go trekking across the mountains. the whole point is to learn what it was like for pioneers, and leave the world behind. It is an amazing thing to leave all worldly things behind, and just focus on yourself- body, and spirit. They looked so cute as they left on their long trip to nowhere. Lets hope they all come home in one peice.

The first test

Well, The plants have passed the first test. It's been a few weeks now, and they are still alive. They are growing, and the tomato plant actually has a few flowers on it. The second test will be if they bare fruit...the third will be if the fruit ripens or rots....

Grow baby grow

Just in case the title of this blog got you wondering. No I'm not pregnant. I'm not talking about babies or kids today, I'm talking vegetables. In my fondest dreams I am living a totally self sustained life. Growing and making all that I need, and being blissfully happy in my simple life. Of course in my dreams, nothing is hard, and life is easy. Lets wake up now! I have always wanted a home garden, and I have always failed. It's not easy when you live in places like Florida, the Upper peninsula of Michigan, or New Mexico. I would love to blame it all on the harsh climates of those places, but the truth is I can barley keep a house plant alive. This year I have decided to try the Topsy-turvy. I will start with my favorites, cucumbers and tomatoes, and we'll see how it goes. If they die I might as well give up. Well at least until my dreams convince me to try again!

GETTING ON WITH IT

Well, we are slowly all getting better. Adam is developing a rash that I am keeping my eye on. I think that he may be having a reaction to the antibiotic that he has been on for an ear infection. Tomorrow is the last day of school for Adam, and Aaron. The other two are already out. Summer is officially here. My Grandma Maisak left yesterday. She came to stay with us for a week and a half to help us recover after the hospital. We loved having her. She was so much help. When she said that she was going home Adam said, "I don't like that". Well Adam, I did not like it either, but we can't keep her forever. Today is my first full day with out her. I woke up this morning to a sink full of dishes, crumbs on the counters and floor, and wondered how the house could have gotten so messy so fast. I took a deep breath as I took a look around and realized that I would be doing it all by myself today. I know that the kids could always help, but for now they are to busy celebrating the fact that school is coming to an end. I'll have to get a summer work schedule in place soon! Now that Grandma is gone, I just cant think of what to have for dinner. I have such a hard time with that chore, and it happens every day. Just one of the reasons why my kids are addicted to fast food. One of my Goals for the summer will have to be eat out less. Wish me luck with that!

final update

Zachary is still in the hospital. He is better, but not 100%. They asked us today if we wanted to stay and have him seen by more Doctors, or go home. I bet you can guess what we said. WE WANT TO GO HOME! Now we just have to wait for our discharge papers which take forever, but I hope to have my baby home by bed time. It's just our luck that our nurse is going out of town and wont be back until the 22nd. It will be hard not to have a break at night, but anything would be better then another day in that hospital.