Oh Sunday night, we meet again. It was quite a lovely weekend, actually … the sun came out midday on Saturday and it was glorious. I really do love fall when the days are like this – warm sunshine, cool evenings, and an explosion of oranges, reds, yellows, golds, and…
Teacher Man and I headed up to St. Cloud later this afternoon to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary a couple of days early. The official day is Monday but we’re both working (Teacher Man is painting and I’ll be in Alexandria and then Melrose for most of the day). Plus…
I’ve been away from home for most of the past two weeks but my garden carries on without me. Perhaps a little weedy in spots, but overall, everything is looking pretty good. My zinnias are just starting to bloom (one of my faves!), the hydrangeas are looking lush and gorgeous,…
I have just spent two days without wearing any makeup. None at all. And we have had absolutely no schedule. I even had two naps yesterday. Yes. Two naps. Bliss. Total bliss. My son has probably had too much screen time – but he has helped me with watering the…
Oh my goodness. I actually cannot believe I haven’t blogged since after Memorial Day weekend. I knew June was crazy busy but I never purposely intend to ignore my blog that long – it just makes me sad when that happens! June was full. Work, graduation parties, birthday (Teacher Man),…
Is it Sunday or Monday? i don’t know – I’ve lost track. 😉 I suppose I better get my act together soon, though, so that I make sure we all get off to work and school in the morning. We had a fabulous long weekend, spending Saturday on some gardening…
It was a miserable weekend, weather-wise … 40s and cold rain. Is this really May 21? But on the flip-side, my cousin and her daughter visited from Iowa and it was a blast to see them! Plus … my 13-year-old had his first date! I know – whaaaat? He and…
Finally. Gardening season is here! Time to get my hands dirty. Time to get planting. Time to create beautiful pots of flowers to pretty up the front porch. Time to get out the chicken wire to deter the bunnies. Hey, not everything about gardening is fun. 😉 Here are a…