Can you believe what they are up to?

So we have taken a vow to limit the amount of TV our children watch.  On "School Days" the TV does not come on at all.  They are still getting used to me not turning on a movie whenever they ask.  I have seen a change, this is what I usually find when it gets too quiet.  Now instead of sitting they are jumping on the trampoline, playing basketball in the courtyard, riding their bikes or finding something interesting to read.  At least 10 times during the day, the twins are coming to me to ask if I will read some story they just found or one that they love hearing over and over again. 

Late in the Season

We planted a garden late in the season this year.  This is our first garden.  We have finally seen results.  We have our first zucchini.

And our first cucumber.  I have to say the cucumber plant is a weird plant. It creeps me out just a little.  Not only by the appearance of the cucumber itself but the plant.  It has arms (not the technical name I am sure) that reach out and grab onto whatever is near and then creeps along the ground.

Now we are waiting on tomatoes and eggplants.  Hopefully it isn't so late that we can't enjoy them.  I am anxious to taste. 

The kids have really enjoyed going out and seeing the changes in the plants.