Thursday, January 20, 2011

Veggie Seeds


IMG_0120, originally uploaded by edeggers.

So we're going to try once again this year to grow some stuff from seed. Last year we tried some herbs, and honestly didn't put a whole ton of effort into it. Hopefully it works out, and if it does we've enough seed for the next couple of years.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

bird closeup


bird closeup, originally uploaded by edeggers.

More Verdin.

bird on feeder


bird on feeder, originally uploaded by edeggers.

David has been using his new camera (and telephoto lens) to catch some birds in the backyard. Thanks to his new bird book we identified this little guy as a Verdin - a common resident of Sonoran desert. And very cute.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Kruegers come to visit - 2010


Kruegers come to visit - 2010, originally uploaded by edeggers.

Judy and Erwin were able to come up to visit for Christmas as well. Karl's friend Evan came over for lunch, which is how everyone is in the picture. ;)

Family Christmas 2010


Family Christmas 2010, originally uploaded by edeggers.

We visited Jefferson City for Christmas and Karl and Britni (and dogs) came by on Monday afterwards to celebrate. This is the traditional "Mom takes a picture of the kids in front of the Christmas tree" picture.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Winter 2011 Garden

So as most of you know, we love to grow veggies around the house. Fresh and tasty. Well, here's shots of our second attempt at a winter crop (last year's carrots and lettuces... um... we won't talk about). This year we're attempting a few things....



Two smaller Broccoli plants (soon to be transplanted to the EarthBoxes):




The winter crop

Baby Cauliflower peeking out from the inner leaves


Baby Broccoli showing off

The Gnome protects all


Piano!

A bit of a late report on this one, but in August we picked up a piano for the house. Erika has played since she was a kid, and me... I labored over one in college during my music theory days. She's been re-collecting her music she used to play as well as looking into some new stuff, and she's picked me up some technique books as well so I can learn where my fingers are supposed to go.

Piano:



Artsy reflective shot: