Cult of Snuggie

So, we're at Andy's hockey game this afternoon and in walks these folks. They sit down on the bleachers, get their drinks & cushions situated.... and then... proceed to unfold their Snuggies and wrap up in them to watch the game. Ahhhh!!!! But you know, they really were able to function normally with their Snuggie on - just like in the commercial. They could talk to each other, laugh, cheer, point - everything! It was magical!!

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Saturday in the Garden

The Sweet Bay Magnolia is in full bloom. This has to be my favorite bloom to smell. Its sweet, delicate perfume wafts on the gentle evening breezes with just a hint of lemony citrus - it is intoxicating!

Only at the Walmarts

So we're at Walmarts's's'sss's on a Friday night - don't ask why, I don't know - extreme boredom, maybe? Anyway, we're walking down the crackers & chips aisle when what comes towards us? No, really, what is that? Looks like a labradoodle, only not cute. Can people not look in the mirror?

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Prison Break

Notice how on the right side, the razor-wire prison fence kinda blends into the background? And on the left, it's all shiny and obvious that we're being held captive? Yeah, not really liking the newly painted fence at the office. Why could they not paint it black, or brown, or green - to continue to let it blend into the surroundings? I reckon it doesn't matter what I think since no one asked me, and I'm not the "big boss" here - but I can still gripe about it!

Weeds at Work

This beautiful flowering "weed" is growing all over the field next to my office. I've got a few spots in one of the beds at home that still need some filler. I think I'll dig some of these up and see if I can transplant them successfully. It should be low maintenance since it's just growing natively in the field. Now to find out what it is!!

** I found the name - it's called Moth Mullein

Garden Must Haves

I saw these wonderful lanterns at Tuesday Morning this evening. I really want them for the house or garden or my office or somewhere! They're large, well made, and adorable. One of those timeless purchases that I'd keep for ages and regret if I don't go back and get them.

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Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me

I've planted a large limerock coreopsis this year and it's just started blooming. Apparently this fly like it as much as I do! The pinky/purple petals are so pretty against the yellow bits of the center.

Snack Time

I was in the garden trying out the new Canon Powershot SX-10 and captured this little guy landing to enjoy the pollen on the coreopsis. I'm really impressed with the camera so far, and so thrilled at how well my coreopsis is doing - especially since it was in a pot all winter!

Stop Looking at Me

Ada adores having her picture taken so very much! She's always seen glaring at me whenever the camera comes out. You'd think she was self-conscious about her weight, or her nappy hair, or her stinkiness, or being retarded, or looking like a pot-bellied pig! But no, she's just lazy and won't open her eyes all the way - but I love her to pieces anyway!!!

Throw Those Damn Things in the Trash!

For some unknown reason, Tim bought 5 pairs (not 1, but 5!!) of these little pantyhose looking footies. You know, like what you use at the store to try on shoes when you went out shopping for a new citrus juicer, ended up at a shoe store unexpectedly, and hadn't worn socks that day but just had to try on that fabulous pair of summer loafers. That happens to everyone, right? Anyway, they are the silliest looking things I've ever seen - and he wore them to church this morning - in public - where people can see him!!!

Donna Turns 50!

Donna's birthday was yesterday and she turned the big 5-0!!! Woohoo!! She can be seen here entering our house with a little assistance from her cane and walker that Randall so thoughtfully brought over for her. All I can say is, I hope I'm that fit and trim when I make it to 50 - of course, I've still got many, many years before that happens!

Through the Dill

I've planted a "kitchen garden" just off the deck in large terra cotta pots. It's beginning to take off - I'm so excited about the great herbs we'll have this summer. Murphy is seen in the background checking out the dill while I'm snapping pics.

Through the Weeds

This clematis vine has succeeded against all odds. The bed that this is growing in is absolutely covered in weeds and crabgrass. It's awful - I've been very remiss at tending this bed. But even in the ugliness of the flower bed, this beautiful flowering vine still lives.

My First Peony Blossom

I love peonies, but have never grown them before planting a bareroot one late last summer. The blooms are so Southern, so fragrant, so old-fashioned. I had two blooms on this one this year. They were delightful, but oh so short lived. Hopefully the plant will get larger and have more blooms next year!

Sweet Murphy

Sweet little Rin-Tin-Tin Murphy spots something in the distance - did Timmy fall in the well, is Laura Ingells stuck out by the crick, or is it just a squirrel in the yard? Always on the lookout, she's gonna watch after our back yard!

Raindrops in the Garden

Most of the garden is now growing. I've almost finished getting my containers put together. This is an osteospermum (African Daisy) in a combo planting that I actually picked up at Home Depot - so it already has an advantage over the new stuff. I love these flowers, but can't keep the plant alive for the life of me. It will be beautiful for a few weeks, then turn yucky and mushy, finally dieing completely. Oh well, I have to try anyway!

Nap Time

Murphy has found her new favorite napping spot - stretched across the recliner with Daddy Tim. She slept there for 3 hours this afternon! You can also see Ada asleep in the floor- she's too fat to sleep up there with Tim!

Rain Rain Go Away

We received about 5 inches of rain today and caused much flooding. Tim worked feverishly at the house to keep it from coming inside, thankfully. We've been on 'flood watch' all weekend as it's continued to rain off and on. With the ground already saturated, it could start flooding again at any minute. I'm ready for these Spring showers to go away!