I planted a garden and it was slow going but once the spring rain stopped, things really took off.  I planted way to much for the space and I hate to pull it out, just to pull it out.  I have dried some of the herbs, so trying to use what I can.  I have to admit, I knew that cucumbers and tomatoes grew on a vine, but didn't realize how the flowers factored in.  Sure is fun watching it all grow and love being able to go pick food for dinner.  I have started canning some of it and decided to use the sous vide method versus hot water bath on the stove.  We will see how it all turns out.  I planted some bell peppers and jalapenos.  Little did I realize I bought a pack of bell pepper seeds that got mixed in with wax hungarian peppers.  So trying to get creative with the produce.

Recently went camping for the weekend.  Took the camper out to a designated camp ground and enjoyed 2 days/nights of just hanging.  Whenever I camp, a day feels like 3 days, so felt like I was away for ever.

We recently embarked on our first ever family 'trip'.  Actually, Benjamin had to work but the four of us set off.  We wanted to go way south but decided we will need to wait another year on that one.  We headed to Mt. Rushmore for 2 nights.  Take in some of the activities there.  We drove all night and decided to catch Rushmore at sunrise.  Took in an indoor water park, miniature golf, air and space museum, go karts, etc.

Some random pictures from the summer