I haven’t talked about the weather lately but it has been warm. So warm. We are finally in the 90′s every day and the backyard is transforming itself from spring to summer. Flowers are blooming and the citrus is growing. Our grapefruit tree is doing the best so far. We have at least a dozen [...]

A few weeks ago we were driving through the neighborhood and we noticed that one of the houses on the corner has a big peach tree. I am not even sure why we noticed it but as soon as I did I was a little envious. Then yesterday I was driving Lily to swim team [...]

Do you remember last month when I told you about our new Mexican Lime Tree? If not you can click here to see the day that I bought it. When I bought it I knew exactly where I wanted it planted in our yard. The next time my yard guy came he told me it [...]

This afternoon we were out in the yard looking at our citrus trees. We can see lots of new growth on the grapefruit tree and a bit of new growth on the satsuma tree. I have been a bit worried about the satsuma because he hasn’t done anything in a few months. No growth.. no [...]

Back on June 1st JP, Lily and I went shopping for lemon and lime trees. They were sold out of those so we ended up with a grapefruit tree and an orange tree. They were in pots for about a month until our yard guy told us they needed to go in the ground. He [...]

I was walking through the produce aisle today at the grocery store when I spotted this box. Not only do they have an awesome name but their orchards are located in Washington State. Funny how being all the way down here in Texas how I always find so many ties to Washington.

I ate two more orange today and I saved the seeds. Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside a seed? We started the germination process today and if it works like it should we should have buds in no time. Then in about 10 years we will have fruit producing orange trees.

Last week JP and I were parked down the road sitting in the truck while waiting for Lily to get off of the school bus. I can’t remember where we were going but we wanted to leave as soon as she got off the bus. As we were sitting there talking I noticed that the [...]

The good news is my friends are awesome. Seriously how many grown adults do you know that will come over and play dress up with you? Cain is doing his best Batgirl impression, I am Minnie Mouse and Selena played Wonder Woman. The bad news is this morning I walked out to check on our [...]

Back in May of 2010 I did a post about Loquat click here to read what I wrote back then. Only back then I didn’t know what it was called. Today Lily and I were at Selena’s house and there were like 3 huge trees of them growing in her neighbors yard. Lily jumped out [...]

I was walking through the produce isle at the grocery store when I noticed some little tiny orange things sitting there next to the kiwi. I asked the produce guy what they were and he said they were kumquats. I know that I have heard the word before but I never in a million years [...]

If there is anything I know about Lily and JP it is that they like to snack. They like to be able to walk into the kitchen and grab something quick out of the pantry or fridge. If the snack they want involves any work they will move on to the next option. When I [...]

I was at home alone today during the middle of the day and the door bell rang. This is weird for two reasons. First reason is I wasn’t expecting anyone and secondly because we live in a gated neighborhood and in the last year and a half only one person has came to the door [...]

For my entire adult life I was under the impression that I didn’t like grapefruit. I would hear the word grapefruit and cringe. I think it goes back to my childhood when I would eat them with a huge pile of sugar on top but never really enjoy the taste. The funny thing is that [...]

I don’t think I have ever told you guys this before but I am a big fan of fish tacos. My love for fish tacos started a number of years ago when I discovered them at a place in Seattle named Blue Water Taco. I used to go there on my lunch hour… so good! [...]

I always try to have a small side salad with every dish that I make. On days when I am feeling lazy about dinner I make what I think might be the easiest salad in the world. Lately I have been adding fresh fruit to them. I usually use strawberry but lately I have been wanting to try [...]

A couple weeks ago I was making breakfast and I had the idea to try something new. This seems somewhat familiar so I may have had this as a child but I am not sure. Regardless I have since named it “Daisy’s Eggs Nests”. I made it again today and based on what I learned last time [...]

Have you ever seen or used one of these before? When I was a kid my Mom had one so I kinda thought that everyone had one. Over the last couple months at least 4 people have told me that they have never seen a tomato slicer before. How do people without a tomato slicer [...]

Remember those plants I told you we planted a few weeks ago? They are growing like crazy! I took some pictures today when I was watering them. I don’t think I told you before but in a big planter in the yard we are attempting to grow tomatoes, strawberries and cilantro. They were very small when we started. Here is [...]

I am about to share a secret recipe with you! Have you ever been invited to a get together but you were not sure what to bring? Problem solved. I can’t make any promises about the calorie count but I can totally promise everyone will love it! These are the only ingredients you need. Put the block [...]

There are days when I really really enjoy being a mom. Sometimes Lily is in this great mood and everything is perfect and she is the perfect most amazing daughter ever. Today was one of them. When we were at the grocery store today I told Lily I didn’t feel like cooking dinner so she told me [...]