Spring is popping up!

These pictures were taken on Saturday. I think the plants would love some new dirt here.

The Lily of the Valley really took off after the rain. A week ago, there was no evidence of them.
Kris, I think you gave this to me last year. It looks like a peony, am I right? I have chives coming up all over the place, the oregano survived another winter too. I'm also pleased to see that the lamb's ears are back. It's a fun time of year for gardeners. Especially fun when you forgot what you added the previous year!!!!

Decorating-Chairs

I'm sewing new slipcovers. The last step will be to add a 6 inch white skirt that will go all the way around. I haven't decided if it will just be gathered or maybe a box pleat would be nice. I used some of this fabric to sew a little valance for the kitchen window too. I think it's a summery look and the stripes should work well with all the florals I tend to use.

Loons Last Night

We have a few loons hanging around this spring. This pair came close enough to make me run for the camera. I still had to crop the pictures a lot to bring them in. There was a lot of wing flapping going on and they made the best pictures.

Sunsets in late March

It began like this and then turned to this...

The sky looked like it was on fire this night.

Waiting for summer...

Sunset over Sandy Point

Ice Out Pictures 2010

Slushy ice all over except in the distance where it is open. It always opens up there first and then expands north and south. The wind really helped things along this year.

By April 1st the ice was officially gone.

Glee and Thunderstorms

Always good advice! :)

I watched Glee tonight and I'm a fan! I enjoyed them on Oprah last week and that motivated me to finally watch. The music was great!! Shelly, I made need to borrow Season 1 when it's available.

I thought the thunderstorm last night was wonderful! I woke up a couple of times, was happy to hear the rain and went promptly back to sleep-luckily for me. The perennials loved the inch they received here and the tree buds should burst out soon. Ahhhh, spring!

Gardening Inspiration

I was looking at Andy's website and ran across this gorgeous house and gardens. Sadly, the owner passed away, Ken Anderson, who owned a nursery and hostas were his expertise. He developed new varieties too. The nursery is for sale with the property. Mom and I used to go there often but it's been a couple of years now since I was there. Aren't these pictures stunning? I need to add more impatiens & begonias for color along borders like they have done or put elevated pots among the hostas. I'm still planning on doing red and pinks. The hostas are just beginning to poke up, if we get some rain in the next 48 hours that would be very welcome. I can't wait!

These pictures are just breathtaking! It looks like they were taken at the Arboretum.

Encore-Las Vegas 2010

We absolutely loved the Encore. In this picture, we are at the Wynn pool with the Encore in the background. You can see one of the darling cabanas above Beth's forehead. It was so nice to see green again!
The Fashion Show Mall is right across the street-normal shopping here, they even have a Payless. Kinda looks like a spaceship has landed!

One of the pretty cabanas at the Wynn.

Our room-we were VERY pleased!

The TV turned from the living room area to the bedroom. Nice!

This wall (above) looks like a mirror, but it was a floor to ceiling window-great view of the strip.

The bathroom was beautiful.

Hallway to the bathroom, closets and entrance. I liked all the black.

Are we in Vegas or Hawaii???

The Wynn pool

The Encore pool

Encore

Walking down the Encore/Wynn "hallway" that they call the Esplanade.

Butterflies are the theme at the Encore.

The elevators...

The floor...

The hallway to our room...

Beautiful tiled artwork in the Esplanade/Passage to the Wynn.

We were on the 7th floor and this is the elevator area on our floor.

The cabana at the Wynn. Our pool chairs were right here on Friday-loved this view.

Took this picture right after we met Beth & Rusty.

Pretty Pantry

Love this pantry! Hope you enjoyed the beautiful day we had today. We are grilling tonight for the first time in 2010...steaks and veggies! We're also starting to pull out the patio furniture-it's a great time of year and especially nice since it's early. The loons have been very vocal in the last week and we enjoy listening to them in the spring. Most of them leave after a few weeks. I've been very busy at school and at home I've been working on some sewing projects-chair covers, curtains and things like that. I'll take photo's when I'm finished. Steaks are almost done-gotta run!

Happy Easter!

Hope you all enjoyed a beautiful Easter weekend. I have pictures of the weekend to post soon. We spent a good part of the weekend in Cyrus. Dan's highlight was attending the Twin's exhibition game and watching their first unofficial win. He had a great time with his HS buddy Brian. Yesterday, Kris left an exciting message on our machine, Teri had a baby boy on Sat afternoon! Congrat's to Teri and Joe and of course Grandpa and Grandma Huemoeller!!! And how could I forget Auntie Tami!!! We can't wait to meet your little guy. We're so happy for all of you!

Speaking of babies, head on over to Farmgirlfare.com to get your fill of farmyard cuties! I think I'd like a little farm.