Un, Deux, Trois

Things are kind of quiet around here at 25th and Skillern, but I must admit it's been kind of nice. As rewarding as it has been to finish up major projects around the house, it's also nice to not feel like there are any deadlines for completion.
Eventually, I hope to take more pictures of all the DIY projects we've been doing so I can do step by step tutorials. Time will tell if that actually happens, though.

My garden hasn't been flourishing like I anticipated. With scorching temperatures in the 100's and my squash bug epidemic, it's starting to look a little rough. I had to say adios to my squash. I was sad about losing the plants, but I got a lot of fruit from them.  My cantaloupe is thriving, though. I should be ready to harvest some in the next week. As far as tomatoes, is there anyone out there who is getting any tomatoes this summer? I think I got 2 cherry tomatoes over the past 3 months. Oh well.

In other news, our friend, roommate, and previous french professor, Melissa, gave me and my sis, Erika introductory french lessons yesterday. I think the lesson turned into more of a competition for Erika and me, but I think that provoked learning for both of us. I can now count to 10 without help and to 50 with some assistance. Oui oui.

Our labor day is going to be very low-key. I think a trip to the grandparents might be in the forecast, but perhaps just a day with good friends. Any fun festivities planned for you all? Enjoy your 3 day weekend!

I'll leave you with an adorable picture of Kev and my baby brother post-Scales of Motion-ifying their skateboards. So sweet.