Random Stuff

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So, we're home from all our travels this month. Dottie is so excited that she's helping us unpack:
The garden really took off (or maybe it's more noticeable since I haven't seen it for a week). I was eager to get the weeds under control and a weird one caught my eye in the middle of the Sweet William. Look what I found when I pulled it up:
A potato! (And yeah, I have pink alien hands.) I planted potatoes last spring but nothing ever grew, so I dug them all up last fall - or at least I thought I got them all. It's our first "harvest" of the 2013 garden, and I am pumped! Maybe I should just leave potatoes in the ground every year . . 

 I'm off to get caught up on cleaning and laundry (wheee!), but I hope you have a fabulous weekend! :)

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  1. Linda WalkerFriday, June 28, 2013

    lol! That potato made me chuckle...thank you for stopping by...my blog is not just about sewing...it's about everything I love which is just about everything! (Sewing, cooking, crafting, vintage linens and treasures--you name it.) I am already curious about all your wonderful looking dishes--so I will be back for recipes. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to follow me!
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com

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    1. AmandaFriday, June 28, 2013

      Yes, I just finished reading about your cake disaster - I'll be back for more! :) I hope you enjoy the recipes. I'm vegetarian, so most of the recipes are too.

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  2. Sarah LeonardSaturday, June 29, 2013

    I hope you get caught up nice and quickly :) My cats usually get in the case when we are packing to go somewhere, not on our way back :)

    Thanks for linking up!

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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    1. AmandaSaturday, June 29, 2013

      haha - Dottie likes to jump in when we're packing too. I think she's happy for suitcase time whenever she can get it :)

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  3. Margaret AlmonTuesday, July 02, 2013

    Dottie is being very helpful;-)

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    1. AmandaWednesday, July 03, 2013

      Yep, I can count on her for my daily cute factor :)

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