I am just so proud of how my tomato plants are doing. I want to show you a before and current photo.  I stood beside the tomato plants in the current photo. I wanted you to really see just how tall they have grown. Not the best photo of me, but HEY….I was gardening.  It’s hard to look cute while you are sweating. *laughs*

We have green tomatoes on the vine. It won’t be long now and we will have tomato sandwiches!

While I am at it, I might as well show you my squash plants….

< That’s a pepper plant growing just in front of the squash.

And…. I am going to let ya see my cucumber vines too. *laughs*

Since this is turning into something like a home movie, I have a few more pictures to share with ya that were taken in the past week.  Check out Grandpa sleeping on the job…

 

Last but not least, here’s a picture of my 27 year old son that I am trying hard to marry off. *laughs* Any interested single ladies out there? :)

 

 I had one of my grandaughters spend the night with me on Saturday night, and to keep her happy and occupied, I asked her if she wanted to paint an old garden gnome that my son found in the woods this past Fall.  I have let her handle the project totally on her own. She has picked out the colors for the gnomes new clothes, and has painted all by herself.  I must admit, she is painting extremely well to be only 4 years old.  This project not only serves to keep her happy and occupied, but it aids in boosting her self confidence, and quite possibly it will be the start of a life long talent.  Too, she is also making memories at Granny’s house.  I am going to show you a “before” and “after” picture of this gnome.  Then you will be able to see what a great job she has done.

Holding the “before” image of our garden gnome is my oldest son,and my youngest daughter. Now, I will take you to my grandaughter who is hard at work to improve the gnome’s appearance.

And the final completed project….

And now the moment of truth…

I somehow managed to gain 5 pounds this week? May be water weight gain or may be too many Moon Pies. Who knows? :)  Today is a new day.