providence

recently ben surprised me with a little weekend get away to providence, rhode island. it was perfect. we ate tasty mexican, watched a movie at a tiny theater, played some tabletop shuffleboard, slept in, wandered the streets of downtown providence, ate delicious brunch, visited the RISD art sale, stumbled upon a surf shop sample sale, walked the cliff walk in newport, ate at a clam shack, and went to a giant pumpkin festival!

ben picked out a pumpkin for halloween.

garden

we were fortunate this year to have a neighbor let us use some of their backyard for a garden. we started with tomato and pepper seeds in our window sill and broccoli and cabbage starters in the garden.

our broccoli grew great and we enjoyed it in many salads. we also got a few good cabbage heads.

we planted the tomatoes and peppers a little late, but we did get this little guy that we enjoyed!

not the best harvest, but still a successful first effort. thank donna marie for the land!