Walking In The Park...

 This first photo is at my sister's apartment complex's playground.

This is the entrance to our city park. Ater the flooding , there was a lot of clean up in our town. With no till farming, the corn stalks floated off with the rains and floods and they were about a foot deep in lawns, parking lots,the golf course and the park.

 I loved all these trees along the drive at the park. This is where we walk in the park. two laps around is a mile.

This trip we walked about 2 miles. My sister's Pam and Barb were with me. After walking, we went to lunch, then a bit more walking. Then I went to my sister's apartment , we watched our soap opera.
 I can home and Ted was mowing again. He had just arived home from golfing. We filled the birdfeeders. Cleaned up the hummingbird feeders and hung them. It was a nice day. Some fun and some work. xo

Apple Blossoms....

I went to the neighbor's and took this apple blossom photo. Then I picked a couple twigs off his trees.He has told me I can do that any time.,

 This is a plum bush we have in one of the flower beds. I love the burgandy leafs and pink blooms.

 So I picked a plum twig and put it with the apple twigs. To make myself a May day bouguet. I used an old milk bottle as a vase.

It won't last long, but looks very spring like to me. I love the smell of the apple blossoms. Hope you are getting some nice weather. I hate that there is snow out there in May...so unreal. Let's pray for the people of California, in the path of the wildfires. That is scary. xo

Wedding ......

This is where Ted's brother got married last Saturday. It's the country club in Frankfort, Indiana. Called Amberwood.

 This is a poor shot of the couple. First I must tell you, Ted's brother 's name is Mickey. His  bride's name is Micki. They are now Mic and Micki. This photo shows Mic standing facing my way, I had to sneak into the corner to get this shot, as everyone was taking pictures. They were also being asked by the minister" to please be seated" The bride is being escorted and given away by her two sons.

 The quest were greeted with mimosas, with and without. It was open seating to encourage mingling and getting to know new people. Server here checking ID's. :):) Too funny.

This is a chocolate fountain with lots of things to dip into the chocolate. I did eat a marshmellow without chocolate. But I didn't eat wedding cake. I didn't get a picture of the cake....I think I was enjoying the wedding so much, that I forgot to take photos. I just wish the new couple  a great life together. xoxo

Tin Can Dog....

 This is the tin can dog, that Emma just had to have. She's been saying it for a couple months. We saw it on another's blog, but I can't remember where, so sorry. So it is not our idea.

 Emma painted the tongue pink, it's made from an old key. She also painted the tail and ears brown.They are made from pipe clamps.

 Papaw assembled this dog .It had some bolts for eyes and a nose. Then we let Emma run pieces of wire through the holes drilled for legs. Then she added the nuts for it's feet.

It's legs are not on in this photo. We added a wire to hang it outside. Emma sure was happy with it and named it Ginger.  Ted did smooth off any sharp places , so Emma would not get hurt. We did the international coffee can planter and the tin can dog, while Pooh was here. It was a busy time.
  Hope all of you have a great day. The sun is shining here and it's a true spring day. xoxo

Emma's Gift....

 Here's Emma holding the gift she made her mother for Mother's Day. We had to start early, because I helped her , while she was here.

 Screw three international coffee cans to a board. Try to have all the seams on one side...you know, like I didn't do. Doh ! Paint with craft paint, any color. We chose yellow orange, to go with the violas I had . You may have to do 3 coats.....this is the first one.

When it's dry, put some small plants in the cans. Emma put a teddy bear in the center one, along with a bit of pachy sandra. Then tie a ribbon around the cans. We used the burlap ribbon I had bought at Horton's . I may make more of these...although now international coffees come in a plastic can. I think it would still work. xoxo

I 'm No Edward Scissorhands....

When am I going to learn?? I need to let this little tree grow natural. I ran the string in a spiral around this tree again. But for the life of me, I have the most difficult time trimming out the right twigs. Or this tree needs to be bushier. See the little dried looking clump to the right...that's a grass plant that I took from a container. I am hoping it will revive, after being planted in the ground. From the looks of this photos, I need to snip on the evergreen behind this tree. Hope you have a great weekend. xoxo

This Morning's Beauty....

Here is a full moon , still high in the sky for 6:50. The sun is just starting to lighten the morning skies. So I am thinking of another beatiful day here.

Of course there are things to do everyday, or so it seems. We have taken the Jeep into Goodyear for a tune up. It is running a bit sluggish.  If I were running a bit sluggish, I want to go to the Bahamas for  a tune up...just lazing around on a beach ..you know, what better cure for the winter blues.:):)
  Ted's woodworking this morning. He got his 18 holes in yesterday, said he didn't use his waders. :):) I will be getting things ready for Emma pooh.
Gosh, I just thought of something...I need to layout my clothes I intend to wear to Ted's brother's wedding tomorrow . That is when we pick up Emma, after the wedding. Hope all of you have a fun filled day. xoxo,Susie