Saturday was a day of many jobs. The usual job or laundry and meals, the same and not so terribly exciting, and then the other jobs, which were a bit more thrilling, and so I will share them with you.
I went out for a walk with Anneliese early so she could get some good exercise. We enjoyed the walk, despite the already warm temperatures. We arrived back home and Anneliese came in and lay down on the rug and stretched out to rest!
Can you just see that big beautiful puppy belly? This picture really made me smile!
Then I took Greta and we went to the garden to do some cutting. My garden is so lush this year and extremely prolific!
The things that are growing the best are the squash and zucchini and the cucumbers. In fact, after giving away more squash today I still have enough for more than a week in the fridge. My friends had better watch out or I will bring some over!
I then stopped to cut some of my Japanese eggplant, called Ichiban. They are long and thin, but oh so sweet and delicious! Here you will see them in the basket with the summer squash and zucchini.
I decided then to make our bed with fresh sheets and a clean blanket, but while I was stripping off the old bedding, Arnie decided to help!
Then I decided that I’d better use up some of my cucumbers before they went bad! I got them out and made my first batch of Bread & Butter Pickles. I made 7 pints of wonderful pickles! Oh, how I love those!
As the day passed, Anneliese took another nap. This time stretched out on the sofa. She really is looking pregnant and happy.
You know, she is due three weeks from today!
I can hardly wait!
I heard a story about some people trying to get rid of their squash… They wrapped a big one up in a baby blanket and set it on a friend’s door step. I thought that was so funny! Just a thought for the Queen of Squash! Love YOU, Mel
wow! Hard to believe just a few DAYS ago we couldn’t really TELL if she was pregnant or not. Your garden is GORGEOUS! I wish I could have one like that! When I was home yesterday, my little deck garden was not doing so well… it needs to be watered 3 or 4 times a day in this heat – and with me gone, it is suffering. And my squash and zucchini’s were COVERED in stink bugs!!! COVERED! Ugh! Sooooooo sad…
Your garden looks like a vegetable shop ! With dog pregnancies it’s quicker then with humans, I have to wait until end November, lol !
Lovely! Everything is growing! Even her belly! *giggles*
Those pickles looks yummy, almost the same as some we bought here on our summer paradise island. They’re excellent to BBQ meat. Mixed with some Creme Fraiche & Garlic they make a wonderful BBQ sauce 😛
Anneliese is due so soon?! That sure will come quickly. Your garden is looking awesome! I guess you´re eating lots of veggies these days. 🙂