Homegrown Cucumbers

This is a picture of the cucumbers from my garden!

Having your own garden is so much fun. I planted 3 ting cucumber plants. When I put them in the ground in late May, each had only 2 leaves. They ended up producing more than 20 cucumbers. The big suprise was the size. They were as big as the ones they sell at the supermarket! It was nice walking outside and picking a cucumber anytime we needed one.

Tomatoes too!

Luna loves cherry tomatoes. She eats them like candy. We planted two bushes and got plenty of tomatoes. She pickes them off the bush and pops them in her mouth. She will eat a pint in less than 15 minutes.

We also grew a pepper plant in a pot and it produced 3 green pepper that we used in a delicious marinara sauce! I also have a watermelon and cateloupe plant that I planted a bit late and have yet to produce anything.

Now I know how easy gardening is, maybe next year I will grow more!

Best soft serve ice cream in Louisville

Sometimes you just need a good vanilla soft serve dipped in chocolate.

When I was 13 I worked at a little pony keg (a small store that sells candy, liquior, "papers", lottery tickets, potato chips and soda pop) Attached to the store was a tiny area where I worked as the ice cream girl. It was basically a big enough area to make ice cream cones, sundaies, etc. There was one window where people would place their order. Needless to say I ate my share of ice creams. This store no longer exists, however there is one similar, but this is all in Cincinnati.

So this began my mission to find a good, small, ma and pa ice cream place, preferable one that is only open in the summer (that makes it more authentic!)
Here's what I found.

Dairy Castle Ice Cream -575 Eastern Parkway

Daurt Delight -Prestion highway

I'll let you know how it is!

Gratitude

Today I am thankful for

1. a "Morning darlings" text from my sister on my way to work. That was so sweet of her. She is a wonderful sister and friend.

2. That I found the energy and motivation to teach my aerobic class last night. I am so glad I did it. It feels good to exercise. It is good for my body and the baby. I felt good afterwards. And it was nice to see my happy, positive and kind students in class. One even brought me water in the middle of class because I ran out. I really enjoy their company!

3. Watermelon


4. Music

Gratitude

This blog is a great way for me to journal about all the things I am grateful for. I'll keep it to 4 things a day. In this moment I am grateful for

1. My supportive husband. I think everyday this week he has asked me, How are you? and reminds me to eat my protein.

2. The beautiful summer with all the green trees, flowing plants, and animals.

3. Luna's kiss to my pregnant belly this morning when I dropped her off at school.

4. A good laugh with my girlfriend when someone overheard her say "that was the funniest time I got hit by a car"

Pool Party

This past weekend I was invited to a grill out at the house of a Jazzercise student. It was all Jazzercisers, plus some husbands and my daughter. We had so much fun we stayed till 7pm!

Lisa and her husband have a beautiful house on 5 acres with a beautiful house, great pool and pond with fish!

Thank you Lisa for the best pool party of the year!














Luna loves swimming. She had a ball at my friend's pool . She could touch the bottom if on her tippy toes and that was very exciting for her.

Pregnancy, Estrogen, and WomenPREGNANCY Q & A & more!

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.
Q : I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.
Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she'sborderline irrational.A: So what's your question?
Q : My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel duringlabor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.
Q : Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while mywife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word 'alimony' means anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?A: Yes, pregnancy.
Q : Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.
Q : Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel andact normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.'

ESTROGEN ISSUES'10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE 'ESTROGEN ISSUES'
1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You 're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper stickerthat says: 'How's my driving-call 1- 800-'.
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from 'outer space.'
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.

TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10. Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.
7. Fat clothes.
6. Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time.
5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.AND, the Number One thing only women understand:
1. OTHER WOMEN

Louisville

Louisville is a great city to live in!

• Right now everything is green and pretty. Some cities are all concrete, but not here. The summer weather has been great and we've had plenty of rain so even the grass is looking great!


• It takes about 20 minutes to get anywhere. That's not bad, but if you want to spend even less time in the car you can bike! We have ots of side walks and even special lanes for bikes.


• Bumber stickers that say "Keep Louisville Weird"


• Lots of concerts and many of them are Free!


• Derby! and Oaks!


• We are the city with the most non chain resturants per capita


• Lots of fun things to do; a great Zoo, great parks, a six flags park, art galleries, museums and


• Farmers markets in every town where you can buy fresh produce from your local farmers