Long Overdue!

WOW! I cannot believe that it is been 3 months since we have written on our blog. Sorry about the lack of communication everyone. An update is long overdue. It has been so long since that I don’t even know where to begin. So in order to jog my memory of the past three months, I had to look back at my photos and thought this would be the best way to update you

Mid- February
As your probably remember, we got a puppy, Abe.
He has been growing so fast. When we got him, just a month before
this picture was taken he could barely reach the table.

Mid-February

We went to a Scottish Ceilidh with some students from the
University and the first CMF team members to arrive in Edinburgh-
Kate and Andrew. It was so fun. I dragged Nic out there to dance for
almost every song!!

February & March

For most of February and the beginning of March
both Nic and I were sick. It seemed that we kept passing our illnesses
 back and forth just as the other was getting better. But Abe kept
us company and was a great cuddler!

Early March

We had our first garden project work day! It started off rainy

and cloudy but we had a great turnout,

probably 30-40 people from the community.

And then it SNOWED! Yes those are our clothes
we left outside- OOPS :)

March
It kept snowing. This March was the coldest and snowiest in
Scotland since the 1960's.  This is me walking one mile to work
and one mile home in the snow everyday of March.
However- I cannot claim that it was uphill both ways ;)

Mid March
We went to Stirling with a few friends to see the castle! 

Mid March And here it is!!! Such an awesome castle and little city :)

Mid March

And here it is!!! Such an awesome castle and little city :)

Mid March
We attended BLINGO at Lorne Primary School! In case you are
wondering- Blingo is BINGO while wearing Bling. 

Late March
We have taken to walking, even in the snow and rain.
Surprisingly there were a few bearable days in March

Late March
We hosted our first Seder.
NIc made the traditional leg of  lamb and it was AMAZING.
We have decided this will be a ongoing tradition for us!

Late March
We invited 12 people to later realize
we only have enough seats to accomodate
12, including using the soaf and 2 lounge chairs.
Nevertheless- it was great fun and nice and cozy!

Late March- Easter Weekend!

Late March -Easter Weekend
We went on a 7.5 mile passion walk through
the city and up into Holyrood Park.
Abe even joined! It was great!

Late March- Easter Morning
Delicious food! Good Friends! and Sunshine!

Easter Weekend
Chocolate EGGS!!!!

Easter Weekend
Chocolate EGGS!!!!

Early April
Another Gardening Event!
The kids painted their own personal pots for the veggies.

Early April
Now time to fill them up! Sowing seeds!!!

Early April
Drawing out the garden plan!! It was awesome to see these
kids dream and draw out the garden as they would like to see it.
It even included a  roller coaster. Haha!

Early April
We went to Portobello Beach and it was SUNNY! 

Mid April
Mom came for a visit!!!!! Wooohooooo! So we got to be
 little tourists for a few days again!

Mid- April
Boat trip on the Firth of Forth!!! 

Mid April
Up Calton Hill to see the city-scape! And beautiful sunshine!

Mid April
LOVE!

Mid April
Nic's Birthday!!! Getting old over here! 24!!

Late April
The gates to the community garden were locked and this
sign was put up. So for now our garden project is on hold :(
We have talked to the owner and they are not opposed to
us using the space-they are just required to fix some issues. 

Late April
I hosted the first craft meeting at the Yellow Bench.
Mom taught us how to make Jewerly

Late April
Through my work we got invited to go to a Charity Ball!
All Expenses paid, plus a hotel for the night!

Late April
Isnt he handsome?

Late April
Mirror Picture 

Late April
Dancing till 1:00am at the Charity Ball

Late April
Sunshine on Leith! Gotta love it!

Early May
Ashley got a new book to read at work! Good Luck!

Early May
£6 date night! Ready to walk 4 miles in the rain!!!

Early May
On our date we went in search of a tunnel under
 Holyrood Park! Hidden Gems of Edinburgh!

Early May
Frozen Yogurt to finish it off. Delicious!

Early May
Since our community garden project has been put on hold for now,
Nic and I have taken to our back shared garden and trying to make
it a more beautiful and hospitable place for our neighbors to use.

Early May

Nic has really gotten into wood working. We found some

 wood in a bin on the street and Nic has been working away.

We has already made me a potato box, next he is making me a

herb ladder and a veg patch. He is doing so good, getting better and

better every time. 

Early May
Abe likes to help "garden" too!;) More like making
 flinging dirt everywhere and running around
 with giant balls of roots and leaving them all over the
garden! Haha!