a garden walk...

it was another dreary, rainy day here...

but, finally, this afternoon, we got outside...

and the rains have brought forth many new things...

I love it when the ferns uncurl...

and as some pretties begin to fade, others are readying for their time in the sun...

our hydrangea...

the drought hurt it pretty bad, but it is still with us...

another project on the list of things to do...

cut back...

the asian lilies are up...

and after work, DH started his trim mowing...

mower guy called and he will be here tomorrow...

he is so far behind...

and it could start raining again at noon...

only one day this week without rain in it...

the columbine are coming into their time...

baling hay...

I think I am going to paint this a dark chocolate brown...

white would make it pop and over power the side yard...

I want it to fade in a bit and be a surprise when you walk through the yard...

front flower bed...

so delicate...

and so hearty...

like us girls...

and they bloom where ever you plant them...

the humming birds love these...

all you hear are mowers anymore...

the rains and warm weather are making it impossible to keep up...

and right before we came in...

the sun popped out...

for about 10 minutes...

and then it hid away again...

our green pepper plants...

going to mud them in tomorrow...

its been a long day...

just waiting around for the sun to come out...

and briefly, it did...

but there are stars out tonight...

so I am hoping to wake to sunshine in the morning...

its been so long, it seems...

God's blessings to you and yours...

and I hope you get some sunshine in, too...

it won't be long till the hot days of summer are upon us...

so just take the time to enjoy spring...

;)

the best of yesterday...

a lady cardinal coming in to feed...

the indigo bunting...

such a pretty boy...

she watching the smaller birds...

waiting for them to drop something on the ground...

once the leaves come in full, I won't get to see them very much...

its beginning to be a full house here...

then we took a drive...

this is the golf course...

and the pond at the golf course...

these loaded too soon...

but here we are back home...

peonies are growing so much every day...

the tulips are about done...

we spent yesterday cleaning...

and this morning was the Walmart run and breakfast at McDonald's...

did I ever show you my Paris box?

for the Dollar General last month...

new lamp and swags in the kitchen...

now to finish the drive...

at the end of the city park...

and for some reason, we have cranes in the area...

not many, with us being landlocked...

but this one was just below the dam...

standing there in the rain...

and we still have rain today...

so the sports channels are on and I may have to nap the afternoon away...

;)

got 3 nice days coming in...

then more rain...

got my green bell pepper plants today...

so we need to mud those in tomorrow...

been looking for a yellow knock out rose...

no luck, so far...

well, on my way to dream land...

have a great day!

furever homes...

got a couple of new birds at the feeders...

have no clue what they are, but they are so pretty...

this one is black and white with a red throat...

the bridge in place...

we were going to work on this this morning, but its raining here today...

Bebe trying to catch up on a walk yesterday..

the peonies are budding...

and the iris are shooting up buds...

I can't wait!

this one is the darkest purple ever...

we were just working out here 2 days ago and nothing was in sight then...

new growth on a baby shrub...

one bud on the rose bush!

my little girl is going to be covered in soft pink roses soon...

break time...

I put the lamp on the kitchen table yesterday and we worked in here until I couldn't do it anymore...

had a migraine yesterday...

and here is the other new one...

he or she is so dark!

the babies...

the left us yesterday after supper...

their new family...

they were all so excited and started bonding right away...

these were some very well behaved little boys and so sweet...

they live on a farm, and they knew how to handle little ones...

they have chickens at home, too...

you should see their new digs...

they have a huge bathroom to themselves when they are not out playing with the family...

the dad had bought everything they needed and it was all set up ready to go...

they posted pics last night, and I don't think they miss us at all...

;)...

oh, well...

that's the job we do...

so someone else can step in and have the best baby ever...

every hour of sleep lost, every bottle made, butt wiped and cage cleaned...

not to mention the snuggles and purrs...

is all worth it when you see them move on with people who love them as much as you did...

got rain today, too...

so we cleaned the living room from top to bottom...

walls, ceiling fan(gross) and even the curtains took a spin the washer!

going to try to get a quick walk in...

later!

;)

what a lot of rain and a few very warm days will do...

columbine with buds...

new growth one of the roses...

columbine blooming...

before the tulips can even fade, the rest is growing up and spreading out...

so much green...

one of its last days...

my father in law would have loved these...

he was partial to the two toned tulips...

grabbing some sun...

the neighbors lilacs...

she has two bushes in front that were marked 'Yellow'...

I kid her about what color yellow is that?

so while she was camping, I got photos...

one of the front beds...

my lilac that I transplanted the shoot right before the big flood took my full grown lilac...

the cats are sleeping in here...

but look at the ferns uncurling around it...

in a month you won't even see it...

lily of the valley really grew this week...

lilies in the back...

asian lilies...

mine are pink...

and the clematis...

will have so many blooms on it this year...

I really think I need to get another one...

the rain is here, so inside jobs will have to get done...

need to wash those lace panels and hang them up to see how they look...

a fridge to clean out...

dusting, mopping and just putting things away...

bills to pay and naps to take...

that's going to have to be the excitement for the day...

and one more day of babies...

there are three anxious little boys who need them...

hope you are not getting that snow that some have now...

but if you are, just spend some time here...

its warmer and a lot more green...

have a great day and get your plans made for the weekend...

its coming on fast!

;)