The Lee Family

2012-01-25T11:42:00.000-08:00

Carter vs. Grant

2011-10-02T16:11:00.000-07:00

Carter at 1 month

Grant at 2 months

2011-08-01T22:05:00.000-07:00

extra banana

2011-07-23T21:42:00.000-07:00

the latest

2011-07-23T19:26:00.000-07:00

#2!!

2011-07-16T18:28:00.001-07:00

3:30 pm July 14 2011
"I'm having contractions…this is it!” text message from Michelle.
I was expecting a call home soon but my day ended as usual and I was on my way home at five. Michelle was patiently waiting for each contraction (which had yet to reach an intense pain) and Carter was watching “Milo and Otis”.
Michelle called her Mom who left home (near Sacramento) at six and showed up at our place around 9 with Maggie and Kim, Michelle’s younger sisters. After a few minutes we went for a walk. Carter ran the whole time instructing us to stay on the sidewalk and admire the moon. Teresa, Michelle’s mom had the stopwatch on her phone and responded with minutes and seconds as Michelle called out her starts and stops. We returned home only for a few minutes before Michelle’s pain indicated (demanded) departure. We were at the hospital in 15 minutes. Michelle kept her composure, answering the “front desk” questions while contractions came every 2 minutes (I know every 2 min because Teresa kept an eye on the clock to be able to respond to Michelle’s request). an hour in the observations room determined admittance qualification.
The next 3 hours went by very quickly and details will be spared. I will say that Michelle has wanted to try an all natural birth and succeeded. In that delivery room I felt a great “call to duty”, an unquenchable responsibility and a determination to rise to the occasion…yet I could do nothing. I tried, but when it came down to it all I could do was watch. During the final moments, though, I watched Michelle’s mom Teresa hold Michelle with complete understanding and perfect motherly instinct. I watched as one demonstrated and one became a perfect mother.

So why couldn’t I do that? Today, the day after, I remembered a situation I was in that might illustrate the answer. I was working with Kjell Alsaker and we were carrying a water heater to the truck from a basement. I had my left hand under the main cylinder but my right fingers were wrapped around the little connecter nozzle sticking out of the casing on top. Once outside we set it down to get a better grip. While we lowered it to the ground the nozzle sunk back into the casing…with my fingers still wrapped around it. I was in a great deal of pain and told Kjell to do something. Kjell was very concerned and asked what I wanted him to do. He couldn’t do anything.
Now, if Dad had been carrying the other side of the water heater he would have hurried over, held my stuck hand firmly and on the count of three we would pull it out.
“All the world's a stage…a stage where every man must play a part…” Shakespeare

its about time!

2011-05-22T15:25:00.000-07:00

Who shot the turkey?

2011-03-27T10:44:00.000-07:00

TOP 10 reasons I'm glad I married Michelle

2011-01-06T17:40:00.000-08:00

1 Always has dinner ready

2 Loves to learn

3 Very good at teaching Carter

4 Very sensitive to others' feelings/situations

5 Always wants to improve (great new year's resolutions)

6 Very supportive of my goals

7 Loves her family (both Carter and me and my in laws)

8 Likes to save money

9 Makes really healthy foods taste good

10 Likes the outdoors and wants to live there...someday

Carter's first masterpiece

2010-12-05T16:29:00.000-08:00

Natural History & Nature Museum

2010-10-31T00:04:00.000-07:00

Making "fossils"

Dad's favorite of course

Carter wanted to make a donation

Park day

2010-10-26T22:50:00.000-07:00

Carter LOVES the park. I will say "let's go to the park!" and he will run to the door and try to put his shoes on, it's so cute.

The things Brian teaches him...hmmm

Ward party

2010-10-26T22:34:00.000-07:00

We decided to dress up as pirates this year...

Brians pumpkin creation

Oreos all over his cute face

and some more sugar...

What a cute little pirate!!!!

Pumpkin Patch + Carving

2010-10-19T14:10:00.000-07:00

On Saturady we went to a pumpkin patch with our friends to pick out pumpkins to carve. They had fun activities for kids and a hay ride, which Carter loved! We had such a good time!

Carter loved being able to walk wherever he wanted... the ground was covered in crushed almond/walnut shells... very creative!

Loving the dried corn pit

Carter watching over our pumpkins

Chad and Cute pregnant Clair

Carter loved all of the animals

On the hay ride, I love Carter's face and his rock that he carried around the whole time haha

Carter picked out a baby pumpkin. He loves it so much, he has been carrying it around the house the last few days

Our pumpkin. Carter did most of the carving, that is why it looks like a child did it...

Carter helping with the eyes

Carter's first popsicle, he loved it

The completed pumpkins! Clair, Michelle and Carter, Brian, and Chad's

Carter kept looking in the pumpkin with the candle in it.. he was so amazed

Clair and Chad with their cool pumpkins

Our family with the pumpkins we carved (Brian decided to carve a picture of me and Carter.... he only got Carter done that night, he said he will have my face in soon...hmm

I LOVE my parents house!

2010-10-17T22:28:00.000-07:00

For general conference we went to my family's house. I love where my family lives... it is so beautiful. Green hills and wildlife everywhere. The air is so fresh and it is so quiet. You can see so many stars... ahhh it is so nice. It is so dark and quiet at night, I kept waiting for a car to drive by with blasting rap music haha. I look forward to the day when we can live in the country... can't wait!
Going on a hike by the house (where Brian proposed) before Saturday conference starts. Isn't it so beautiful?!

My mom with Carter

On Saturday between sessions we went to the folsom fish hatchery/museum. It was cool to learn all about the life of a salmon. I hope Carter remembers everything he learned : )

Carter looking at all of the baby trout

Grandma and Carter playing with the chickens

He loves laundry day!

He has recently started sitting in everything... pots and pans, buckets, laundry baskets, or his wagon, it is so cute!

Carter's words

2010-10-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

Carter has recently started saying alot more words. At 15 months he says: Mom, Dad, Ball, Grandma (mama), Doggie, Tree, Duck, Bye, Done, Hi, Blue (I ask him what color something is and he always says "blue"), ni night, Ballon (ba oo), Belly (bu boo), Amen (men), Please (ease) and Thank you (dank do) He will now say please when he wants something, and always says thank you when anyone gives him something... all that hard work is paying off! Little things like this, make motherhood so satisfying. I love it!

Mistake...

2010-10-11T20:54:00.000-07:00

So on the post about Brian's birthday I posted a few days ago... I said he turned 28, well I guess he is 27. He wanted everyone to know that he is NOT 28 yet. It's a little embarrassing that I don't know how old we are anymore...

Lee Family Reunion August 2010

2010-10-05T22:12:00.000-07:00

The Lee Reunion was at Camp Baird in Colville, WA. We did a few things around Spokane with Justin, Rachel and their girls before heading up to the camp. We had so much fun! Carter loved playing with so many cousins.

Carter's first carousel ride!

River front park in Spokane... the garbage eating goat sucking up bubbles and trash

Carson and Brian playing badmitten at aunt Jane's home after an amazing dinner

Lydia trying on Carter's hat.. ,so cute!

The brothers

Sister in laws trying to do a sexy pose?

Shiloh had her bridal shower with the sister in laws at the camp site

Brian and Carson coming back from a crazy rafting trip on the lake...

Blair and Carter loved playing together

First rafting adventure with cousin Elayna

Dillon was so cute playing with Carter

Grandma Lee brought lots of treats for the grandkids. Carter loved his first sucker

Carter and Porter playing

Carter turns one! Michelle is one year older!

2010-10-05T21:48:00.000-07:00

Grandma McIntosh made him a blanket and a cute fish pillow for his crib...which he loves!

Aunt Stephanie made him a frog towel. It is so cute!

First bites of a chemical cupcake... yummy

My beautiful birthday present from Brian!

Carter loves playing with rice. He will sit on the kitchen floor for an hour playing like this!

One of our last harvests from the garden : (

Brian's birthday

2010-10-05T21:37:00.000-07:00

Brian turned 27! A few months ago...

Green beans from the garden that are a little overgrown

What we've been up to!

2010-06-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

Brian likes to see how far Carter can get before falling off the edge and take pictures of it. I have yet to understand why this is fun to him...

Peek a boo with the laundry

Carter loves to help me unfold all the laundry. He also has to make sure all the clothes come off their hangers. Such a good helper! : )

A daily occurrence... He usually eats them all haha

Carter loves to help me with cooking.

Me: "Carter, will you please get me an avacado out of the fridge?"

Carter: "Of course mom, I would love to! Hold on one second..."

I swore I would never have a picky eater... we are working on this.

Our garden!!! We have been harvesting alot of squash, zucchini, peas, and green onoins.

Eating some of daddy's crepes yum yum

Posing with one of the zucchini from the garden...

Videos!

2010-06-28T13:37:00.000-07:00

Update!

2010-04-25T16:08:00.000-07:00

Well, alot has happened the past few months!

-We went to Carlsbad for a week to visit Carson and Kandi (Brian's brother family)
-Brian got a new job, so we moved just 2 hours north
-Carter started crawling 100% of the time (9months)
-We planted our garden! We did corn, pole beans, beets, carrots, green onions, yellow onions, lemon cucumber, cucumber, peas, yellow squash, zucchini, parsley, basil, cilantro, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, roma tomato, better boy tomato, cherry tomato, and chile pepper.
-Carter got his first haircut (by his mom.) Let's just say I need a little practice!
-We went to my parents house for general conference and had a family easter egg hunt

Here are the pictures....

Children in Need

2010-02-23T22:09:00.000-08:00

In Ecuador there are hundreds and hundreds of abandoned and disadvantaged children living in orphanages. Often these children are in the orphanages because of poverty, societal conditions and political unrest. The good-hearted staffs of these orphanages are struggling to meet the individual needs of these children because their limited resources are strained and they can’t provide everything they’d like to. Because of having to deal with limited resources, when infants are not held, talked to and touched, some become socially impaired and unable to form loving relationships. This lack of attention may also lead to poor physical, emotional and intellectual development.

Orphanage Support Services Organization (OSSO) is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides volunteer opportunities to serve in orphanages in Ecuador in over 10 orphanages for the purpose of providing them with various types of support. Under the direction of our local Project Directors, volunteers (led by volunteer leaders) form the backbone of OSSO’s orphanage support program. Volunteers provide one-on-one nurturing to these disadvantaged children who might otherwise never realize their potential. Because our volunteers provide thousands of hours of service every week in the orphanages we’re in a unique position to understand the material and financial needs in the orphanages and are in an ideal position to see that donated funds and items are used most efficiently in the orphanages.The children are unquestionably benefited from this help and support, but volunteers and leaders are also benefited and changed as they make a difference in the life of a child in need.

If there is any way you or someone you know are interested in volunteering or donating, please visit: http://www.orphanagesupport.org/

New Years in Spokane

2010-02-08T18:08:00.000-08:00

We decided to fly to Spokane for New Years. We stayed with Justin and Rachel at a different siblings house each night. Carter loved all of the attention from his cousins. We had such a great weekend and it was so nice to see everyone!

Carter and Uncle James

Carter loves playing with his best friend Vincent!

Playing with cousin Lydia

Brian's friend Scott, with his son Vincent & Carter

Carter with aunt Alicia

Carter was the center of attention

Brian's dog pike

Christmas 2009

2010-01-17T20:58:00.000-08:00

This year we spent Christmas at the McIntosh home. It was great to have EVERYONE there!
Every year the whole family takes a short trip the day after Christmas. This year we went to Walnut Creek, and San Fransisco. We got to go take the BART (bay area rail transportation? I can't remember what it stands for..) and go through China Town. We also went to the Oakland Temple to see the beautiful lights. Most of the time was spent at the hotel, playing games and swimming. It was so fun and relaxing.

Grandpa with Carter

New beanies from the Johnsons!

Trying on aunt Stephanies eye mask

Kimmy with Carter

Entering China Town!

China Town treasures...

Good morning!

The Oakland Temple

Next year Christmas card picture...

Another Fishing Trip...

2010-01-17T20:37:00.000-08:00

Brian apparently NEEDS fishing. So, he is always scheming up new places to try in the "city" that we live in...poor guy. This time we drove to a river right off the freeway. For me it was a pretty scary place (notice all the graffiti.) Despite this, it was a pretty fun adventure.

Christmas Tree

2009-12-13T21:01:00.000-08:00

We decided to get a Christmas tree on Saturday (the one day that it was pouring down rain.) Not a very smart idea, especially considering the car we have to fit it in... nevertheless we drove to our local grocery store across the street. We decided to buy it there because we didn't think we would be able to fit a tree in my car, and Brian would have to carry it home...on his back... in the rain... Of course when we got there we had to buy "a few" groceries before we picked out our tree. Well about an hour later... it was raining harder than ever. Perfect time to get the tree! After looking at all of the trees we noticed that they were all pretty much the same. So I suggested we get one that was still wrapped up and be surprised ( and be able to squeeze it in the car.) We picked the shortest one, thinking it would not only be short in length, but in width also. Well, we were able to fit it in the car... Carter in the front seat, and me hugging half of the tree in the back with the other half hanging out the window. Still pouring down rain... we got home and set her up! We were surprised as we unwrapped the tree and found that it was the shortest AND fattest one. So it takes up about half of our living room. I like it because it doesn't feel like we need any more decorations, which is nice considering I don't have any other decorations to put up.
As we pulled out the ornaments I noticed something interesting... There were holes in a lot them. HOLES?? I thought, what creature would eat these!? Then, I remembered last year around this time... My mom bought Brian a pellet gun with LOTS of bullets for Christmas. When we got home he felt it necessary to shoot anything in sight. I remember finding apples, oranges, light bulbs, cans, every piece of trash... with holes that looked very similar to the ones in the Christmas ornaments. It's a good thing I bought them at the dollar tree! When I showed Brian he acted like he had no idea what had happened to them. Then, he started to show me that they looked fine on the tree if turned the right way. Those ones are on the back of tree which I have to admit, don't look that bad. I'm glad he accidentally left that gun at my parents house for the past year. We shouldn't have any more surprises in the ornament bucket next year!
The damage

Carter helping set up the tree

So we don't have a star... or an angel... so I used one of Carter's teddy bears.

Sweet sleeping baby

The Season

2009-12-13T18:46:00.000-08:00

So, not to get too mushy or anything but the other night I listened to The Statler Brothers Christmas and, just like every other year, was flooded with memories. They always start with us in the truck on the way home from the house we remodeled singing every word with ridiculous enthusiasm; especially the high notes: "the first n-o-e-l..." or, "the carols those kids use to sing s-i-n-g-i-n..." Then I can't help but remember certain phrases we understood a little differently; ie, "and that Christmasy cheer I still love to hear" or "and at Christmas each year I still love to hear". While we discussed our opinions Dad would always just smile and never take sides.
Those immediate memories always end up taking me on a trip through the white, recently plowed driveway, the packed trail to the yard barn or the view of the creek out the family room window after the first snow. Inside on Christmas morning at the top of the stairs in the hallway we'd be awaiting the word to go down and discover our stockings full of sugar and neatly wrapped treasures that, at the time, seemed to be the reason we were alive. Looking back I can only name a few of the presents I got but recall most vividly the feeling on Christmas eve when our ornaments were hung and testimonies born of who really matters.
Thank you all for the fantastic memories I have to pass along to my kids...something they can't buy.

My favorite baby

2009-12-10T17:56:00.000-08:00

Being a mom is so much better than I ever could have imagined. Just look at this cute boy!

Thanksgiving at the McIntosh home!

2009-12-09T10:38:00.000-08:00

This year we went to my parents for Thanksgiving. I was able to take the train up on Monday, so Carter and I could spend the whole week there. We had such a great time! Carter especially loved all of the attention. I love my family!!!

These pictures are at the Empire Mine in Nevada City

Dad taking pictures...

Carter's first Santa picture... he wasn't too excited about it

One of the many faces Brian makes when I ask to smile... looks like Carter

is doing one too

Jonny, (Sierra's friend from Taiwan) Sierra, Kimmy, Me & Carter, Mom

The amazing cottage

Loving the ride in the car seat

Brian and Kimmy looking for a Christmas tree

Brian wanted a picture of me hugging a tree...

That horse sure looks wild!

Me, Jonny, Robert, Sierra, Kim, Maggie

Our little family tree!

After two Christmas tree farms, and alot of looking, the perfect tree was finally found!

Mom and dad with their "recyclable" Christmas tree!

Carter with grandpa and molly

Carter loves his new elephant toy!

Our baby is a genius!

2009-11-29T20:21:00.000-08:00

Carter has already developed a love for reading books...

He likes participating in family scripture study... he even reads out
loud when it's his turn

He gets so excited when we talk about his favorite books...

I walked in from the other room, and saw this...

Pretty amazing huh?

That's my boy!

Marshmallows...

2009-11-15T21:30:00.000-08:00

Mountain Adventures

2009-11-08T17:33:00.000-08:00

Brian wanted to "expose Carter to the elements". So on Saturday we went up to shaver lake in the Sierra mountains. We hiked around and built a fire to roast marshmallows. It was so nice to get out of the city and feel the fresh air!

Brian LOVES these...

Carter likes to hold on to his pacifier... maybe it's a security thing?

Brian thought it would be funny to have the pacifier in his mouth... It's funny

because I didn't notice until I put the pictures on the computer

Oh man, I love these boys! So cute!

Our Little Pumpkin!

2009-11-01T18:18:00.000-08:00

Carter picked out a baby pumpkin at the grocery store. He didn't want to carve it, so we just let him play with it, and try and eat it...

He loved his pumpkin so much, he was drooling all over it!

Laughing with dad

Video of Carter laughing

Look at those smiles!

The little bat flying with dad

(I know his outfit doesn't really match, but it was the only

black onesie I could find.)

Brian carved a picture of Carter in his pumpkin...

The Fair, Rice cereal, and Jungle Gym Tricks!

2009-10-21T13:08:00.000-07:00

The Fresno Fair...

These 3 pictures are to show you how impatient my husband
gets when I take pictures. Sometimes it's like I have two kids that
I have to try and get a good smile from. I was trying to fix the flash
in these.... a total time of about 2 minutes haha it cracks me up

Brian let Carter pet ALL the animals and in between each one
he was licking his hands.... after the first one I cleaned them...
and then I gave up.

First time eating rice cereal!

Watching mom prepare the food...

Then I remembered my moms advice to strip them down...

Video of the first bite:

As you can tell, he didn't like it too much the first time...

He loves to sit on the couch with mom and dad

We love his cheeks!

A salesman on the street gave a ballon to Carter...

This is his favorite sleeping position, so cute!

Family Pictures

2009-10-11T21:24:00.001-07:00

A few months ago my cousin Chelsea was in town visitng and she took a few family pictures for us. She is very talented and I think she did a great job! Here are a few of them...

Labor day weekend

2009-10-10T22:29:00.000-07:00

For Labor day weekend we decided to meet up with Brian's brother and his wife (Carson and Kandi). We drove to Fresno (where we live now) and stayed in a hotel Sunday night then spent all day Monday together. Brian and Carson played Tennis just about the whole time... while Kandi and I had fun talking and playing with the babies. Carter and Elayna are only 5 weeks apart so it was cute to watch them together.

Playing at the park

Madison and Elayna, what cute sisters!

Carter loves his bouncer...

Nakie in the carseat

Dad can never get enough of his cute little boy!

Swimming

2009-09-27T16:12:00.000-07:00

Carter's first swimming adventure!

Slowly getting in the water...

Carter did not like the floaty idea.

Happy taking a break out of the water with mom

What a handsome little boy!

Back in with dad

Still in shock...

Finally out of that cold water!

3 1/2 months!

2009-09-25T15:37:00.000-07:00

Virginia Trip

2009-09-20T18:27:00.000-07:00

We had the opportunity to go to Virginia and visit some of Brian's family. We had so much fun! It was Carter's first flight and he did great! It was so nice to see everyone and play with some of the new babies in the family. Thank you Susan, Justin & Rachel, Todd & Kara, and all the kids for the great time!

Mount Vernon

Baby bear and Alice

Susan and the boys

Lydia loved playing with Carter

Todd with the Anderson kids

The Jefferson memorial (my favorite)

The Space museum

Brian trying to feed Carter to the hippo

Cousins!

Todd, Kara, Alice, Benjamin, Miranda, Bryant, Blaire, and Carter

Eliza, Rachel, Lydia, and Justin

Carter loves his daddy!

Tarter Sauce!

2009-07-29T20:00:00.000-07:00

He loves to look at the temple

Carter with aunt Sierra

It's about time!

2009-07-02T22:39:00.000-07:00

Our baby has arrived! Carter Scott Lee born June 21st at 8:00am, 8 pounds 8 ounces, 19.5 inches long. He is so amazing and we are so happy he is part of our family! These pictures are out of order, so start from the bottom...

We are going to have a baby BOY!

2009-02-02T15:15:00.000-08:00

We found out on Friday that we are having a boy. My due date is June 19 and we are very excited! Pregnancy has been an amazing experience for both of us and we couldn't be happier!

Married...

2008-12-04T11:49:00.000-08:00

First off I'd like to say how much I enjoy being married; now that that's out of the way let me tell you about one manipulative tactic i've been victim to for the past 6 months...

Before i say anything else you should know how much i like my inlaws. I know, like and inlaws...yeah; but i really do like them. In fact Michelle's Dad, Scott, and I have quite a bit in common. we're both interested in guy things like construction, cars, fishing, hunting, nice trucks, living in Montana, guns etc.. The only difference is that Scott has done and is good at all of the above activities, whereas, i like to talk to him about it as if I'm good at it too, or will be soon. So, someday, i would like to talk to someone my age but with all his experience. Now that you know that, i can tell you that Michelle knows that too...all to well. Throughout our dating time and even early into marriage i was glad to hear her inform me of how i was doing something her Dad does. When i'd pick out a certian tool, wash the car really well, tell her what movies i liked, tell her how i want to live in Montana, fish, hunt...you get the idea. I have recently been analyzing some of the things her Dad likes to do and noticed a slight difference; not only in the activities being reffered to, but also when Michelle lets me know. About 6 months ago i would do or say something, then find out what i had in common. Every once in a while, in an almost inconcievalbe manner, she swithes it up. IE.
Brian: "When I go camping, I only sleep under a tarp, thats how we should do it."
Michelle: "No, thats scary, and mosquitoes come in..."
Brian, "i'll have my gun and some repelent, don't worry,"
Michelle, "I dunno...i still think...well, my Dad only uses a tent..."
See, even reading it it's hard to find. Go ahead and re-read the last part. She knows she can't say that her Dad doesn't camp, no way i'd beleive that, but maybe he only uses a tent. Thats how it happens. A peice of information that there is really no way i could verify. I dont want to call my Father In Law up and ask him if he only uses a tent...then call him a sissy. It's like finding out that Fezzik (the giant from the princess bride) got so strong by doing pilates; what can ya do?

There is a bright side though. We were at her house for Thanksgiving and her sister started talking about the movie "Twilight" (yes, the one that we went to, and yes, i thought it was good, even though i was only one of three guys in a sold out crowd of girls 13-16 yrs old. I didn't know it was such a popular book among girls that age...Michelle failed to tell me that in her suggestion of finding something to do.....oh....like see 'some' movie). anyway, thanksgiving weekend the 007 movie came out and i wanted to see it...along with Michelle's Dad. The girls were trying to convince him to go with them (for theird third time) to Twilight. Michelle used the same tactic by informing him that "Brian liked it". while i was a little embaressed and had to defend myself by telling him that there were vampires, i was flattered to know that at least Michelle thinks her Dad would be influenced by Brian's opinion. anyway, now that i know, and once i post this, Michelle will know that i know (probably 5-10 min after its up) I think things will change a little.

I Love Ecuador!!!

2008-10-29T16:53:00.000-07:00

On top of the Wheeler's roof

Some houses

Driving to Santo Domingo

Rafting with the anacondas!!

Playing in the waterfall...

What a beautiful drive!

Playing pool in the city

Amazon Museum

He is not supposed to be there...

These are real human heads! Crazy huh?

Anaconda from the jungle

Brian thinks he's Jason Bourne...

Our friends: Sonja, Osmani, Sandy, & Colby

Crazy Ecuadorians

Bumber cars!

Brian and Colby went on this ride....

At the top of the mountain

Brian loves to play with Maibay

Our garden is growing!

2008-05-04T18:05:00.001-07:00

So, it has been about a month since planted our garden! Brian says that it is "flourishing." haha Here are some pictures taken recently:

A couple weeks ago

A little strawberry! That was eaten by a bug later : (

Today

Our First Garden!

2008-04-07T10:23:00.000-07:00

Brian and I decided to plant a garden for family home evening. We had to build a box because we live in an apartment. We bought some scrap wood at home depot and Brian got to buy a saw! (he was pretty excited) We bought some dirt but it wasn't enough, so Brian went to a parking lot with his shovel... and filled up his trunk haha. We planted green beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, raddish, carrots, and a couple flowers. We are becoming quite attached to our little plants and seeds. Brian reminds me to "take care of the garden" everyday before he leaves, and one of the first things he does when he comes home is check on it. I can't wait until we can eat them!