Bloggers Are The Best !!!!!

 Yesterday, I posted about carpenter bees. Olive from Olive Out blog, commented that her sweet husband knew how to take care of those bees. So I emailed and asked for a layout of the bee trap.

 Joe sent us a picture of his trap and a huge pile of bees, that were in the trap. This is our answer.

When Ted makes up some of these traps. I'll do a post on the results. I am sure others out there will need help with those carpenter bees also.
   These photos are of our Japanese maple( drawf) in the front flowerbed. A little pot of violas, that I planted in with the moss, that was in the pot. They are getting along nicely, the moss and the violas. The bottom picture is a coral bell plant. I love the color of it. Later some wee bell flowers will appear on wispy stems.
  I am heart sick about the lose of lives and homes in Oklahoma. Will all of you,please,keep these people in your thoughts and prayers?  xoxo

Growing Things....

Here is a bit of greenery. This is from some seeds, that Cindy from Hilltop Farm gave me. It's the 4 o'clocks.

 This is our bright green hosta. It's looking very nice right now. Not too hot yet. I transplanted a blue hosta, last year. Split it into four sections and now I have four starting to shape up nicely.

This is the blue clematis we planted last year. Ted made this nice frame with chicken wire on it. So it should be a great support when it's heavy from a couple years growth. I planted some wave petunias, this afternoon.  Can you ever have enough pretty flowers?
  We have some carpenter bumble bees around our dri-gas tank....yikes, they are very aggressive. I looked  on line for ways to take care of them....paint the treated lumbers around the tank. Because those bees return every year. They are paired bees...honest to pete....I have never heard of that before. They do not colonize like other bees. Dang, I am older than dirt and still learning, wow. But now that will have to be done next winter/spring...I am going to call the gas man and warn him. xoxo

Problems Again...

Why is it whenever things seem to have worked out, Blogger messes up again. I am going to blame them, because I have just read where someone else was having trouble making a post. My problem is when my page comes up to make a post...it's different than I am used too seeing. I hope all of you are safe , after all the storms. Please be safe. I'll check my site later today. xoxo

Sunday Morning....

I am thinking of many of you bloggers. Hoping you are safe and well. I miss Nana Diana's blogging funnies. That girl makes me laugh. Wonder how Gert, of Gert,Tom,and Rusty, is doing. She's needed some prayers this spring. Hoping Japolina gets all her cruising bags made for her son's bar mitzvah. Been wondering what the Garage Sale Gal has bought at sales. Has the Bee Lady from Hilltop Farm found her mojo...she says it's missing at times. Laurie , of I love a cloudy day, are you painting your art today? Sheri, Jess, and Nel, hoping you are spending some fun time together. Bee Emperious of the sea...get in that pool  and have fun.
  Many of you out there have become friends to me. I pray for you and your families. This is a beautiful Sunday morning, hope all of you are enjoying it very much. xoxo

The Rain Held Off....

 Here's Mrs. H and her fifth grade class walking to her house for the class picnic. Now that was a walk for these kids. But no lack of energy here.

 Here they are in the garage getting ready for some music and zumba:)

 Some are playing dodge ball. Some drew big chalk drawings on the driveway and sidewalks. Some got their nails done. Some got their hair french braided.Some rollerskated, some skateboarded.

Twenty-four children and their teacher, Mrs.H. All got fed and had a fun time. I was flat wore out.:):) Angie said after they all walked back to school, some whined they were tired. But I bet they all slept well last night. I know I did.  Do you find it funny how kids can play like crazy for hours on end...then the minute they have to walk...woe is me, I am wore out. LOL I truly enjoyed the day with all of these beautiful children. It didn't rain till after school was out. So thankful for that. xo

Picnic Day....

This is my daughter's house in the fall. They were just moving in. Today is her 5th grade's class picnic. Mrs. H (Angie) walks the class to her house. They play ball, run, skateboard, dance, and sing. I help them get fed. I do some of the girl's nails and hair. Some times I will give boys a manicure.  They have looked forward to this day all year. Well I better go. I make sure the food's out . Combs are clean, plenty of polish. I'll try to get some photos. Enjoy your day. xoxo

Flower Shop.....

 This is near the parking lot of one of our flower shops in town. I love just going by and seeing what they put out to decorate with..hanging plants, birdhouses.

This flower shop is in an old house . it has two stories of flowers, crafts, and seasonal decorations. These hanging baskets were out for mother's day. I think they are so pretty. I should have bought a couple, as I have not bought any ferns. I usually hang ferns. Hope all of you are getting ready for a nice weekend. Bummer, we are suppose to have rain for the next 6 days. Race time in Indianapolis, so I guess that's about right..rain, rain, and more rain. :):)