In May 2022 we had a lot of fun at home and a little bit out on the island as well. The finca keeps growing and so does our little guy!
Rincon from above
Overlook spot in Moca
A quick update. We have been tackling house repairs and building of the deck railings, keeping up with the cabana (recently painted the entire interior again) staying on track with all the mowing (we maintain about 2 acres of green areas) as well as planting and watering the tropical gardens when it’s dry. When we are not at the farm, we go out for drives or on searches for more plants as well as just normal chores like grocery shopping and things like that. We have also had the opportunity to spend some time with friends which is always nice.
The farm always feels so refreshed after we mow it, it’s like our own personal park
It would be a rare occasion at a plant store that I don’t find something to buy
Quick stop at Borinquen Beach in Aguadilla
Aeden loved it!
We also went to TARS in Mayaguez. It has been a long time since we’ve visited. Now that we’ve been doing this tropical gardening for a good long while I can appreciate the collection that they have there even more. It looked to have suffered some damage from the hurricane, but overall it is still quite impressive. So inspiring to see what’s possible here. So many home gardens are plain and this is extraordinary!
Britton and Aeden under a huge palm
Me and a HUGE Panama Canoe Tree
Britton and Aeden with a large agave
Me and a jackfruit tree/fruit
We just started a pandanus. It would be amazing to see it grow into this
Back at our farm
We are growing a new variety of microphone/beehive ginger
Another turkey came out of the woods with babies
Early morning sunrise at the finca
Peaceful serenity in the gardens
A mango tree releafing over head
Newest additions to the farm -2 tortoises (I think sulcata but not sure)!
Amazing number of torch gingers to take to the farmer’s market lately
At the farmer’s market with the babe
Celebrated my very first mother’s day as a mother. Here’s the mother who made me, and who made me a mother (around the same age 8-9 months)
My precious boy
Crossing the suspension bridge in San Sebastian
Everyone loves Aeden, everywhere we go. His hair is so “llamativo” and many people want to hold our smiley coloraito/ cano
Doing a photoshoot with friend Laura. Going to miss her so much! We always have fun together. And I have loved being her muse!
Tree-mendous!
Going away party for Laura and Kara
Receiving party (Hawaiian themed) for someone who got out of hospital with our neighbors
A normal day in Rincon -cows crossing the road and mangos falling from the sky
What a beautiful life!
Here’s our 8 month baby update video!
This weekend Sunday was Mother’s Day so Britton and I decided to take both of our moms out to lunch. We went to our favorite restaurant, Bisetti’s in Fort Collins. We had a great meal and then took a little walk around downtown Fort Collins afterward. It was nice to take a moment to appreciate our mamas. Without our parents, none of this could have been possible. Thank you, we love you!
Out with our moms in Fort Collins on Mother’s Day
We had a nice weekend today and I was able to put together our first spring flower bouquet. This bouquet is made with columbines, tulips and bleeding hearts from our flower garden!
Flower details
For Mother’s Day we went over to Britton’s parents’ house and helped to put up a lattice area with his sister as a surprise to his mom. Then later in the afternoon we had my parents and grandma come over for some shish-kabobs. It was a nice, sunny and windless (thankfully!) day. Happy Mother’s Day!
3 generations plus 2 chickens