We all heard that from our parents at the dinner table, to eat our vegetables, when we didn't want to finish our meal.  I couldn't leave the table until my plate was cleared.  There were starving children in the world. And I was leaving food on my plate. When I was a kid, I didn't believe my parents when they said that.  Now that I think of it, I have even played that "card" on my kids.  Why is it hard to get the kids to eat their vegetables? How can we get them to try new things? I hope by having the kids help us with our garden, they will have more appreciation for it.

I have always wanted to talk about my garden.  It's really my husband's garden, but we will talk about that later!

This is a few weeks back; the guys were looking over a few things, and the tomato plants that were just planted.  Scouting is important in the fields and in the gardens.  Bugs are detected at an earlier state. Any problems with the health of the plant can be closely monitored. I think this picture was taken shortly after a heavy rain we received. We were lucky we didn't lose many plants in the garden.

I have been contemplating for months, MONTHS, on a creative blog name.  I am not creative enough to come up with a brand, or identity.  I asked many for ideas, hints, somewhere to start? The other day I sat down and started writing down names, descriptive words that describes our family. Outdoors, hunting fishing, farming, crafting, late, ……what should I call it?  We are crazy-busy, never home, always on the go.  What do I look forward to? Saturdays! What do I think about first thing Monday mornings? Wondering how soon the weekend will get “here”.

I know my husband works for the weekends, it's a time for family, spend fishing with the kids, or time in his hunting stand or duck blinds in the fall.  You will see lots of fishing pictures and hunting pictures here.

When I think of weekends, I think about ball games and laundry! I think I need to find a new hobby!! Crafting is my hobby, but that is done late nights, after everyone has gone to bed, sound asleep. That is my down time.  CK Designs by Crystal Kellner is my outlet for my creative side. I started this when Macie was little, and she wore bows everyday, and I made one, to match each outfit.  Now I offer other things in my store, lace rompers, and chunky necklaces.  I have also sold Uppercase Living for a few years, and helped many people decorate their homes.

There are not too many Saturdays left in Summer Break, 10 to be exact, before school starts again. What are you going to do with your family this summer to make memories?  Make your Saturdays count!