May Happenings

I always say, once May hits, the next four months is a total blur.

And here it is, almost the end of May. Kids get out June 17, baby is due the end of June (or so), Music Camp for the kids the beginning of July, family will be here for middle of June, camp for the kids the beginning of August, then fair for a week the end of August.

Poof!! My two favorite seasons will be over like that. Sigh.

But here are some things we're doing to enjoy this very short time.

Garden:

Coming along.

Growing a bit (if the bloody sun would shine for more than 10 minutes at time).

Figured out a way to stop the slugs from consuming my entire garden.

Also found a wonderful organic fertilizer that won't harm the pond or the trout.

Festivals:

The festival season is in full swing. Our first one was the Mt Vernon Street Festival. This year, it was nice and warm. Last year, we saw snowmen on the sidewalks. Never can tell.

Last weekend we attended the U District Street Festival. It was warm and crowded and wonderful! The smells of the food, the booths, and the totally diverse cultural experience is worth the crowded streets.

Thomas's favorite band.

So crowded!

Dingleberries!! Mmmmmm!

Trying to share a Dingleberry with Robee. Yeah right.

We're going to miss Folk Life (dang!) this weekend because Thomas and the kids and I will be in Utah visiting my dad for Memorial Day as well as celebrating Ryan's birthday. But the next festival is Pike Place Market!! Mmmmmm!! Chinese Dumplings here I come!

Can you tell we like Fairs and Festivals? Yep. We live for them.

So that's it for the month of May. We leave tomorrow (at 4 am!) for Vegas, hang out, drive to St. George, hang out for two days, go to the ranch (outside of Zion), then drive to Salt Lake and spend the rest of the time there until Tuesday afternoon. In between will be breakfast with my friends, BBQ for Ryan's birthday, brunch with the family, and the weirdest of all .... visiting my mother at the cemetery. Rob said his mother always said that Memorial Day was meant for remembering those who have died before us, not for BBQ's, water skiing or picnics. So, we're going to do that very thing this year and hopefully, Ethel in the heavens, will smile down on us.

I live for the Sun!! (and spf 30 sunblock)