Bird Feeders.....

Oriole feeder, made with cup of grape jelly and orange halves. Hummingbird feeders. We try to keep the birds feed. Today, my sister Jeanie came to visit. She got to see the blue bird and while we were looking for it again, a hummingbird flew right in front of her. Now that was funny.  It was a nice cool morning, we sat out on the porch watching the finches. I dug up some more plant starts for Jeanie. She left to go plant them as soon as she gets home. Enjoy this beautiful day. xoxo

Little Pink Houses...

This really isn't a little house. But I had to post this pink house for Sharon of  "A Wild Thing In Sweet Repose". Sharon lives in Iowa , in a pink house. I took these photos from the car window, as Ted drove by it. I love looking at this house. So cute. One day I'll stop and get better pictures. Maybe look around.:)

Memorial Day....

Any direction you can look at Arlington Cemetery....is row after row of white headstones. That is just a portion of those that gave their all. Take a moment of silence today for our fallen. Hug your own service person today, if it is possible. xo

In Memory.....

This is the World War II memorial in Washington D.C.  Remember each star represents one thousand fallen, there are 400 stars. Ted standing at the Indiana monument. Ted is named after his uncle Theodore, who died  in Italy during that war. Theodore  was just ninteen, his first time away from the farm he was raised on. Ted has some of his uncle's letters home, from when he arrived in Italy. He treasures them.

Still Painting.....

I painted this little wooden wagon and stamped some ivy on it. I put some wave petunias and a sweet potato vine in it along with a green dish. Made a sign that says wild flowers. That poor duck has been painted many times.:):) He's kind of sad actually. I'll show photos of other things I have painted later. Hope all of you are staying cool, as best as you are able. We turned the AC on today...I just always hate to do that. But I have to admit it feels nice. It's set at 78..that's not too bad. xoxo

In the 80's....

Hot , but looking like snow in the backyard. The truck of a tree you can see is our catalpa. It gets beautiful blossoms. They do not last long. when they start falling they look like big snow flakes. This weekend is going to be serious hot...so water your flowers, plants, containers, and your animals. Drink plenty of fluids , stay safe.xo

Emma's First Piano Recital...

Emma and her father played "When The Saints Go Marching In" at her recital. Her father took lessons for years growing up. They did very well.I hope Emma wants to stick with her lessons, she seems to enjoy playing so much.  It is fun to listen to her just playing. She does not pound the keys, thank goodness. xo