Where I'm From - by Matthew

I am from incorrectly assembled Lego sets,

From Pokémon and oatmeal bars,

I am from the swing set in the backyard

(Wooden, sturdy,

It looked beyond perfect.)

I am from the milkweed,

The cherry tomato plant

Delicious and fresh and in excess

I’m from Christmas at Grandma’s and

From Elizabeth and Kenneth

From the praying before dinner

And the healthy eating

From respect and try your best

I’m from God loves you

And what would Jesus do?

I’m from Nebraska, Schillings and McCleary's

Pancakes and chicken lip dip

From the money my brother put into the outlet

To my sister’s slammed finger

Placed within the albums

Right on the shelf

I am from my childhood

The building blocks for my tower

The structure of my building

Lovelies

I know you think I am crazy posting a picture of our peppers.  You must know, we have NEVER grown a good pepper.  We have tried before, but they have been yucko.  These however were left to vine ripen.  It helped that we only spotted them (fully grown, but green) last week.  We are getting a total of 5-7 snack size peppers, but aren't they beautiful? 

The family is doing well too :0)

Joel's knee had to get "braces" (staples) last week when he fell ON his bike (not off).  The nurse said he was the first kid his age they didn't have to hold down to do the staples (well the lidocain before the staples).  Very brave.  And I will spare you the picture!!