Iris, what's growing in my garden, and "Hi Mom"

I was a tiny bit ambitious and made a rug.  I started it last evening and finished her up this afternoon.  This is Iris.  I tried to think of a flower that could be blue or yellow and well there are blue irises and there are yellow irises.  Iris is made with thrifted sheets and shirts.

Here is what's growing in my garden.

::Row 1-Two types of watermelon.  There's something eating at the leaves though.  Grrrrr! I hope the plant doesn't die!
::Row 2-Cukes, of course, and I pulled my garlic.  I let it sit too long and the stems were too stiff to braid-so I just tied them together.  I think it's kind of pretty hanging there.
::Row 3-Looks can be deceiving-these pretty little green beans were horrible-I threw them in the garbage, sadly.  They were soooo tough.  I either didn't cook them right or let them on the plant too long.  I only had one plant-so that's good I guess.  Also, I've got quite a few canteloupes growing-I hope they taste good.  Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't.

My girlie is away this week.  She went on vacation-just her and a friend.  I hadn't heard from her in 24 hours-even after I had asked her if she was having a good time twice through text.  (I text through email, mostly.)  Finally-I texted-Send me a picture of something, anything!  A few minutes later I get this.  "Hi Mom" written in the sand.  I was quite tickled, because it's not what I expected.  And also because I knew she was alive!  She's in NYC today!  Who does these things?  Driving to New York City at age 19???  Apparently her and not me!

I hope you have a great day!