It has been so beautiful this spring. It will warm up for a couple of days and then get cool again. I have been wanting to get some yard work done and I figured I better finish up this week because this cool weather won't last.
But, FIRST, I needed to go to the grocery store......
On Sunday my husband said,
"Well, if your goal is to empty the fridge, you're almost there....."
I had some meat in the freezer but in the fridge I only had eggs, feta cheese, parsley, carrots, lemons and limes, 2 more kinds of cheese and 2 packages of bacon. Could have been an interesting casserole..... ;))))
And on to the chores....
I worked on the front yard first.
The center of our new circle driveway was looking pretty sorry so I cleaned that up.
Now you can actually see all of the new plants that Bill dug all those holes for!
Next I worked on what will be the steps area up to the porch.
I cleaned it out and then hauled up some wheel barrow loads of river rock and gravel. Looks a bit more welcoming even without the steps. I hope to start working on those next week!
Next project.
I have had a snake plant in this pot for at least 5 years.
It was looking pretty pathetic.
Not sure if I killed it or not but I dumped the whole thing out and selected a few of the best looking ones and put them in a new pot.
Sure hope it lives! These are one of my very favorite plants.
Also this week, my daughter sent me a text wondering....
....how she has EVER got by in life without one of these?????
Nope. I didn't offer to make her one.
Instead I did another yard project.
Because I wasn't feeling well this spring, I decided I would not plant a garden this year. Bill went and put in a few seeds but the garden was a mess.
I don't know what all he has planted, but for sure green beans and carrots.
There. Now his plants don't look so woebegone. :)
And the best part???? In AZ you usually only have to weed ONCE and you are done til next spring! :)))))
And as a reward for myself...
I planted some of my favorite flower seeds. Zinnia's and giant marigolds.
I also had some sweet potatoes that were a bit past their prime. My daughter says they grow like weeds here. So I followed her advice. I broke off the sprouts and plunked them straight in the ground with just a bit of the top leaves exposed. We shall see if they grow.
Also this week, I have been working on making tassels out of felt and yarn.
I want to make a garland. I am following this tutorial: http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2014/11/make-tassel-garland-felt-yarn/
And now it's Memorial Day weekend.
I hope you have a fun weekend planned with your loved ones and on Monday, whatever you may be doing, revel in the freedom and lifestyle that our countrymen died to preserve.
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Remembering those who gave their all.