Rain and Growth....

  Big rains moved through yesterday afternoon.  The predictions are for possible rain all thru the coming week.  Right now it's Saturday morning and the sun is shining. :):) You can feel the humidity rising.

  Oh look who's hungry.  The little robins are stretching their necks.  All mouths and tummies now.

 The lilies are blooming too. I should have plenty from all the buds I have seen.

Here's the shorter yellow ones.  On the west side of the house, it's lilies, lavender and one coral bell. When the blooms on the lilies fade and die, their greenery is still nice for some time.
   I went to lunch and did a bit of shopping with my daughter Angie yesterday. We always have good conversations and laughs. We laugh at ourselves mostly.  How many dresses can we try on? Do these pants make my butt look big...bigger??
  Hope all of you can find joy in your lives today.  XO

Kathy's Rose....

    Once again the rose that my daughter Kathy gave me to tend for her, has at least one bloom. That little rose fights so hard to live. I give it fertilizer and that is all . I love the way it looks with the daisies behind it.  I thought one day, possibly Kathy could take it to her own yard , so I must keep it going.

   The hydrangea is getting some heads on it. I am amazed it's still here too.   Weak plants don't have much of a chance around me. LOL 

 This is beginning to look like a jungle in front. The barberry, black eyed susans, Russian sage, bird's nest and some pachysandra....all needs more room. Well I can tell you today was not the day to thin things out. It's in the 90's....way to hot for me.
  Hope all of you are enjoying your day.  XO

Today....

    Today I feel much better. I thank all of you for your prayers.  Here's a storm that blew in on Monday evening. Rain, lightening and thunder...the works.  Plenty of sticks to pick up for the yard trash pile.

  Lilies growing very tall here and ready to bloom.  I can not name these as I have no idea what variety they are.

 This is the group next to the ones ready to bloom. I think these are tiger lilies.  These can grow wild in the ditches around our area. I love all kind of lilies. I have seen some red ones that are very pretty.
  I rode along with Ted , yesterday. He picked up a load of wood chunks from his brother, Mick's place. I let Ted do all the heavy lifting....I know shame on me...but I am still not 100 percent yet. :):)
  I haven't much to post about. Just trying to finish getting well. I'll vacuum and wash sheets. Hey, that's enough for me. I think I'll do a deli lunch today. Too hot to cook.
  Wishing all of you a great day. XO

Surprise ! ! ! ...

   Yesterday , in the mail, I received the book I won from Kris' (JunkChicCottage)give away. It was sent directly to me from Nana Diana, who wrote the book. She also wrote the book on , "how to gently torment your hero and get by with it" due out some time, I am sure.:):)  Diana signed it personally for me.  That makes this book more valuable.  I am planning on reading it this weekend .

 Yesterday, the robins hatched, amazing. There's one more egg, making three in all. I thought there was a gap between the first two eggs and the third...never knew that could happen. I sure hope these tiny fellows make it.
  I am starting to feel better. Never got through to my doctor yet.  Nothing new on her answering machine either.   I am beginning to feel just like a number. LOL.  But I am getting better. More liquids.  You do know that a chocolate shake is liquid. LOL. Just kidding.  Can't remember the last time I ever had a chocolate shake.  :)
  Today is to be sunny and pretty. Ted and I have a bit of running to do, so I better get my chores finished. Wishing all of you a sweet day. XO

Town Planters....

Throughout our little town are many of these containers.  They are even in the park and by the pool.  They are by every store. Beautifully filled with flowers and plants. Makes me proud of our town when it is taken care of so nicely. I saw many new containers this year. Some by the library.  
  I have not been out too much this past weekend. I did see two of my daughters yesterday. Today, Ted is taking me out to lunch. I missed the classmate brunch this morning. Just wasn't up to it. Did not want to be hugging my friends either...no sense passing this cold around. LOL  Trying to get in to see my G.P. (doc). They never have enough help , no one to answer the phones only. I want to get a check up and talk with the Doctor, for my peace of mind.  Got to get busy here. Wishing everyone a great new week . Hopefully today will be a good day. XO

Catalpa Tree....

   Our catalpa tree is in bloom.  The catalpa tree is the last to get it's leaves in the spring. Then along the end of May to the first week of June, it gets it's blossoms.  They are very pretty. I really have never noticed any fragrance to them.

Then when they fall off they look like it's snowing. To me the blooms resemble popcorn on the ground.  I know that Claudia at Mockingbird Hill has a tree like this, so now I think of her at this time. Hope she is enjoying her tree also.
   Today I did not make it to the yard sales. If I am feeling better even before this afternoon, I may still just go looking.  Hope all of you are well and having a beautiful Saturday.  XO

The Moon....

  Got a shot of the moon this week.  It probably has many names, but I have strawberry moon on my calendar. I love seeing the moon when it's full. It lights up the night.
  I just got out of bed from being sick for two days . I think it's a head cold I caught from my Teddy Bear. It gave a me a horrible headache.  Even my tylonal wasn't taking it away.  But this morning, I have had a shower, put on a bit of make-up....bound to get well.  Think I will just sit on the porch and write letters.
  Ted's thankful to all of you for your kind words and prayers. So am I.  The memorial service will be next week, for Ray. 
   Wishing all of you a very happy weekend. I may try to go to the city wide yard sales with my sisters. If I do and buy anything, you know I will show you.  XO