must be spring

our garden is in full bloom.   we are already enjoying fresh zucchini and the tomatoes are starting to ripen.     here are some shots from a couple of days ago.

Bob the Builder ROCKS!

Just a few pictures from around the old homestead.

We had some rain this winter - this is a rare thing.

and now we have some flowers:

and some veggies:

(so glad to see the ladybugs stopping by...they help keep my plants healthy)

and, in my garden, Bob the Builder guards the gopher traps:

Yep..I can put up with the earthquakes cuz while most of the nation is still freezing, we're counting days until the pool is warm enough for swimming.   Although, I hear Nashville is having some incredible weather this week.   And Homer, Alaska was 45 degrees yesterday...flippin' heat wave for them.

garden pics....cuz it's that's time of year

I finally got all the plants in the ground....it always makes my heart smile when I see all the little plants lined up in their beds.  

yep....that's a blossom. can't wait for fresh tomatoes!!!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!   

finally friday 18 -- the one with spring stuff

It's here!  planting time - lots of lilies this year and veggies galore!  love spring time!

I cheated this year and bought a couple large plants....fresh tomatoes in less than a month!

so done with store bought...ugh....  

Spent the morning weeding and prepping the beds.  I would have planted but my arms and back protested.

Tomorrow is suppose to be a glorious day in the southland, so I'll finish then.

Next week, I have to finish up the tax stuff...this is the time of year when I don't like being self-employed.  So many things to keep track of.

family update:  boy1 just got accepted for an internship at a large church in Florida.  he'll be working with the worship team.   girl1 is busy with wedding stuff and has decided to improve her cooking skills.  she's in charge of one dinner a week.   boy2 is loving Alaska....a week on the job and he's already been given a raise.   hubby1 is spending the weekend hooping for lobsters.  It's the last weekend of the season and our supply is very low. 

That's about it....family is coming in on Monday and want us to join them at Disneyland.  It's rude to say "no" to family, so we'll probably have to force ourselves to go.   =D

have a wonderful weekend!!!!

got spring on my mind

I know this weather won't last....it's just a preview but it has me in major spring mode.   Yesterday, I threw open all the windows and and just enjoyed the fresh air while I cleaned the house.   It was BEAUTIFUL!

Rain is in the forecast for most of next week so we won't be gardening just yet, but soon....very soon....