Pool, flowers and Arrested Development

More herbs have sprouted and our flowers are still alive (I'm pretty sure this is some kind of record for me - LOL)!  We spent the majority of the day at the pool and Mia got to have quality play time with several kiddos her own age.  Today was the release of Season 4 of Arrested Development which we have been waiting on forever!!!  Needless to say that's what Ben and I will be watching once Mia heads to bed.

Basil, Boots and Petunias

When I went out to water all the herbs and flowers this morning I found that the sweet basil had sprouted!!!  None of the other herbs have made an appearance yet but our flowers are doing beautifully.  One of the seeds Mia planted has sprouted and the other plants are putting on all kinds of new blooms.

Mia and I went on a shopping expedition today to find me some authentic cowboy boots.  I have a pair of knock offs that I've had since before Ben and I started dating but now that we live in Texas I felt like it was time to get some real ones.  I decided on some beautiful Ariat books that are dark brown with turquoise stitching ... and I already have my eyes on a black pair - but I'll have to save my pennies for a while ... maybe for Christmas. :)

It's a holiday weekend!  We briefly considered traveling north or south and checking out some sites but in the end just decided to have a "no plans/do nothing" weekend.

A huge thank you to all the service men and women for your brave service and to your families for their sacrifices as well.

Sunday Fun

Flowers! Succulents! Herbs!
Mia and I put together two porch rail boxes, Ben did a really cool succulent arrangement and I planted some herbs (chives, cilantro, basil, rosemary, oregano and parsley) and an aloe plant.  Dinner tonight consists of all things from the farmer's market - a sausage and veggie dish I made up - here's hoping it tastes good!  Mia is a little under the weather - I think she might be dehydrated as she's complaining about her tummy being upset but there aren't any other symptoms and eating isn't bothering her.  I'm sure she'll bounce back quickly but we are going to skip the pool today just in case.  Over all it's been a wonderful weekend!

Update:
Turns out I didn't make the dish up it was one stored really, really far back in my memory - turns out it was a ratatouille and Ben did an awesome job cooking it.  The sausage he used was a czech style sausage and was very good.  I can't wait to get it again - next time I think I'll use it in a breakfast casserole.