Up North

The sounds:

• The waves
• The sprinkler
• The doves (huuuuu huuu huuuuuuuu)
• The birds: gulls, jays, sparrows, and others... letting us know they are there
• Neighbors mower
  

The smells:

• Sunscreen
  
• Freshly cut grass
• Lake water
• Freshly bake spice cake

The sights:

• Seashells, pinecones, robins eggs, rocks, shells, drift wood - on the beach
• Fresh planted gardens, waiting to grow and take bloom
• Boats, tubers, beach walkers
  
• Sunset
• Neighbors... who were dearly missed last year!

WELCOME SUMMER 2009!

Spring Dessert

Butter pound cake cubes, vanilla pudding, strawberries & blue berries tossed in sugar and a little almond extract, cool whip and toasted cake crumbs.

Herbs & Decor

I planted my little herb corner yesterday. 3 kinds of basil, dill, thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, curly parsley, and flat parsley. Happiness is watching them grow and using them throughout the season. I just realized that I forgot tarragon. I'll have to add that to the mix.

Bottom right is a planter with sedum and hens & chicks. It's my go-to table top planter that I move around throughout the summer, depending on what needs a little greenery.

Picture of the day.

Picture of the pictures on my desk.
Me and my Dad.

She's Baaaaaack!

We are so happy she is safe and sound at home. She's quite the eater, she'll be putting back on the pounds she lost "out in the wild" in no time...earning her back her Missus Big Bottom nickname.