Life in Michigan

Well reading about all of the gardening going on in Oregon, I thought I'd post some pictures of what my garden and yard looks like here in Michigan (since none of my extended family has ever been out here. Hint, hint)

View from my front door.

Below are pictures of our backyard. Tom built our deck last year and we can't believe how good it turned out.



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This a view of my raised beds. Quinten, Mikaila, and Kierstyn all have a bed that they plant. We are also growing peas and potatoes. The big bed on the left is our "Oregon Garden." We planted nasturtiums, zinnias, and bachelor buttons all from memories of loved ones in Oregon.
We also have a garden plot out by the pond with popcorn, pumpkin, and watermelon.

We have also been busy with the all American past-time. Kierstyn has just finished up pitching for the JV softball team for the Allendale Falcons. It was a long season and and the ended up 14-14. She was one of 2 pitchers and we are very proud as she is only a freshman. She continues to be a straight 'A' student and is in the middle of studying for finals. School finishes up this week.







Quinten has been playing machine-pitch baseball. He loves it! Actually he loves just about any sport. His great-grandmother would have been so pleased. He is remarkably good at which ever sport he tries (hockey, baseball, soccer, etc).
Mikaila plays machine-pitch softball. Her team is not near as into it as Quinten's team, but she sure loves to slide. She has many hobbies like reading, writing stories and illustrating them. She also has been known to compose a song or two.

Lastly, I am now in limbo after graduating from my program and trying to find a teaching job. Late spring not such a good time to be doing that. Oh well, better get going. Take care all.