We had a brief heatwave, 90+ temps, followed by a cooldown.  I started leveling and defining areas in the garden, and yesterday, May 1, planted my first plants of the season.  Unfortunately, I already see signs of Bermuda grass, and lots of little tomatillo sprouts.  No need to worry about that crop.  My first 54 plants were mostly peppers.  10 tomato plants, 44 varying peppers.  My mom was worried that I wouldn't have room for the plants she has started for me.  Given the picture (below), I think there's no worry.  That's the tomato/pepper area, not hardly full.



The other area in view will be cucumbers, to the right, green summer/winter squash.  Behind the area pictured, my yellow summer squash, and my blue pumpkins.  The remaining area to the right will be corn, and to the left and back, melons.  Directly to the left, beans and peas.  To the left of the cukes, the greenhouse.

Getting lots of sun, and trying to adjust to the heat, I'm glad of the cool breeze the last couple of days.  Everyone is looking forward to pool temps getting tolerable.  The 90 degree weather sort of did it, but not enough.  The pool is still in the 60's.  BRRRR!!! 

We celebrated my eldest dd's 16th b/day this week.  She's not ready to drive yet, but we did have a fun day.  We attempted to make a special Mexican cake, and it didn't come out quite as anticipated.  It was still quite yummy.  Next week, we have another birthday, and then, a little break.  Not so much break, though, when it comes to baseball.  Lots of practice, and ds is working hard.  He went 3 for 3 tonight, which is great, given his challenges at bat most games thus far! 

You know where I'll be for the next several weeks, given the above!  If I'm not in the garden, I intend to be in the pool...once it warms up enough! 

Blessings from the ranch!