Tales from the garden...

On Saturday we spent the day digging up part of our yard and making a garden. (I guess when I say we, I should say Ryan. I spent about 20 minutes out there, died of heat exhaustion, and resorted to observing from the couch while I watched the Olympics.) Ryan was out there for a good 3 hours, and when I came out to tell him that USA got silver in water polo, half the yard was finished and planted with spinach, cilantro, and forget-me nots. It was so cute I had to take a picture.






I guess my job is to dig up the rest of it. I don't think that is going to happen for quite a while, or at least only in 20 minute intervals. :)

After digging, we got cleaned up and went to dinner at The Oasis in Austin. (http://www.oasis-austin.com) It has a beautiful location on a cliff over-looking Lake Travis. This is probably the first time I've uttered the words "Look at how beautiful this is" while living in Texas. It was beautiful right up until it started pouring rain and we were sitting outside. Yes, more moderately heavy rain.




In the next picture, you can see the looming dark clouds- and some cool houses built into the hillside.