First Harvest

OK, so it isn't much but, here is the first of what we got from our garden 2 weeks ago. I took this picture specifically for the blog so here it is finally. I am so excited because my brother encouraged me to plant carrots and they are doing so well here! Yay! Since this first harvest I have picked 5 tomatoes, 12 carrots, 15 peppers (variety), and 4 zucchini!!

Scared Hiccups

Hey, did you know that if someone scares you when you have hiccups it really works??!!! I found this out last night at my friend's husband's surprise party!! I announced that I had the hiccups and went into the kitchen to get a drink to try to get them to go away. I was standing there talking to my friend's husband and he commented on me having the hiccups, next thing I know... Baaaahhhhhhh! I jumped and screamed so loud, I haven't been scared like that in years... I mean my heart was racing! So funny. But, guess what, my hiccups actually went away! Thanks!

Horses and friends

Here are 8 and 2 with 8's best friends K and M. They are loving it--I just had to take pictures! So cute!

Don't change his mind

OK, I have to post about my son's friend K who is also 8 years old.

I have been having yard sales to earn money to go toward my trip for the Fragile X Conference. Yesterday was my last one. My friend sent her kids over to buy some things with their dollar bills. Her daughter K asked why I was having a yard sale and she explained to K that I was going to a Conference to learn more about 2 and 8's minds to be able to help them better.

And K replied,
"What's wrong with 8's mind? I like it the way it is."

Oh, how sweet--I am so blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people. Kids are so sweet!!!

Tagged by Mary

Rules are: all answers must start with the first letter of your last name.

What is your last name? Gibson
4 Letter Word: goat
MakeVehicle: GEO
Boy Name: George
Girl Name: Glenda
Pet Name: Goober
Occupation: Geologist
Something You Wear: green galoshes
Celebrity: Grace Kelley
Food: Grapes
Found in Bathroom: Gilette (shavers)
Reason for Being Late: Got stuck in traffic
Cartoon Character: Goofy
Something You Shout: Get outta here!!! (say it like a redneck)
Animal: Giraffe
Body Part: gizzard
Word to Describe You: great
Something You Like To Do: Gallop my horses
Place You'd Like To Be: Germany

I tag, Amy, Ashley and Amber

Camping, Hiking, and Fun

Boy, we had so much fun on our campout last week. We went 3 days and 2 nights at the Skyline--we love that place! It was even more fun because my brother and sister-in-law came too. Boy, can my brother cook over a camp fire--woo! So here are the pictures of our hike, foOd, swings, fun and just camping! Enjoy!

Here is Halley and 2 in the hammock.

Here is our campsite.

Daniel was always making sure the fire was going
and chopping wood

and cooking food
Tynelle and Halley are ready to go on the hike
2 couldn't wait


On our way on the "little" hike that Marc led us on
2 and 8 were so excited that they didn't want to wait for anyone
12 and 16 ....
We come to the streams and everyone explores





Thanks to Tynelle, we all know that I was actually on this campout!



8 taking a breakReflections in the pond

Back at camp, relaxing


and swinging

and carving
Marc took this great sunset picture on our last night. I think it just sums up how beautiful this place is and why we go there so often. It is our favorite spot.

"X FActor" in TIME

I am so excited to post this link for the article on Fragile X Syndrome in Time Magazine. Great article.

Click here to read The Fragile X Factor, TIME Magazine