Busy in the Yard

I am trying a new spot for Pumpkins this year.  I have never had good luck with these, so hopefully they do well here.  I love decorating with pumpkins in the fall.  I have planted 3 different types of seed:  white pumpkins, Jack-O-Lanterns, and mini pie pumpkins.

I am so far behind in my blogging.  I have been very busy at work.  My last day is the 27th of May.  I can not believe it  -  I am retiring -- well, almost.  I gave my notice 2 months ago and they just hired someone yesterday.  So I will work as I am needed if we are in town.  I will be able to work at home, which I won't mind at all.  I am so looking forward to retiring and spending more time with family and enjoying many of my hobbies and my hubby of course.

 We are having a great crop of strawberries this year!Found these comfy, colorful chairs at Joanne's, I would like some more in other colors - this is all they had at my local store.Bandit is with us where ever we go.  We just adore him.Our Home - we love it.Oh yes, another one  - Dave had to have a pond in the front yard.  I have to admit it is very cute.  Our yard looks better than ever- I think it improves every year.  It is fun to watch things in the yard come back strong and hardy.My hydrangeas, hope they have lots of blooms this year.  Daylillies!I cut this Butterfly Bush way back this year, but it is taller than ever.I am not sure what this tall flower is?? But it looks great in my "cottage-y garden".  The pink flowers are called "Pinks"  My aunt Jeanette gave me these 3 years ago and they come back every spring.  This climbing rose will be bursting with blooms soon.This is new and doesn't look so great now, but hopefully....My Fig bush looks good.A turtle showed up in one of the ponds - he was gone the next day.We deserve a rest on our front porch;  I love hanging out here knitting and relaxing.My Favorite Summer Beverage!Knitting a washcloth in one of my favorite colors.Things look a little bare, but not for long.And the pool is looking great."Knock Out Roses" are our favorite, we don't have much luck with the traditional roses.Tomatoes.Cukes.Rhubarb.I have also planted green beans, melons, squash, mixed lettuce, peppers, brussel sprouts, okra and zuchinni.

I have started a new mint garden.  It use to be where our pool is now.

There are many types of mint.  So far we have Spearmint, Peppermint, Thai Mint, Chocolate Mint.

Spring At Last

We have our hands full and our work cut out for us getting the yard in shape after winter.  I bought some seeds and plants for the garden.Rhubarb plants.  The shades on our outside lamp are in need of replacement.  I bought some black material and need to get out the sewing machine.I love this nightlight I found on a trip to pick up the twins.I finished this blanket for a new baby girl, expected in May.I made these hats for a co-worker's grandaughter.  This book has so many cute patterns.  I started a hat for Meg.Isn't this cute?  Meg will look adorable in this.I use this yarn a lot.  Very soft.  Ben Franklin puts it on sale often. Hat done in "Dusty Purple" and the flowers will be done in "Purple" and a sweater to match in "Purple".  Flowers on the hat will be done in the purple shade.Plus, I am busy making these = washcloths = I will need to make a bunch, I will let you know the details later.  They are so much fun to make!Cooking on the grill and making a great salad to go with the main dish.  We love cooking and eating outside.I love red wine - cabernet!Dave is not much of a wine drinker, but every now and then likes Zinfadel.I love Target!  I found this great mug the other day - it is their "LIBERTY" series.  Plus I found some goodies at Michael's:  couldn't resist these sprinkles,or this "cherry tin".and these....plus these cute cupcake baking cups.And I always have a weakness for magazines.I got these cute measuring spoons at Joanne's- I had a 50% off coupon - they were a steal.I have also picked up a few pieces in this pattern, which I love.  I found the plates and mug at Hobby Lobby in our travels out west.Found this notebook at Target.This is a wonderful shrimp dish I made recently.