home away from home

So, I'm off for a few days to Winnipeg to visit with family and attend my - one of many - dearest friend's wedding. It's a very interesting thing when you watch your friends reach this point in their lives, as it serves a bit of a reminder that we're all growing up.

Will return with more to share.

green fingers

So, gardening.

It looks like I'll be learning how to garden this year, as I now have full responsibility over a garden in our backyard; Thanks to Barry and Judi for a clever birthday present. I now have the proper tools, seeds, instructions, tips and dirty toes I need to start my first vegetable garden. Which has me feeling giddy about having all of the peas I want from it by the end of the Summer. I could eat a million! I also planted zucchini, carrots, and tomatoes. Oh, and some stinky Marigolds to keep the pests away. Orange makes me smile, at least.


As well I'll be planting some flowers in our front flower bed, once I get a few more things to assist in keeping the cats and bunnies away. I'm pumped to see how it all goes, and to also add some earthy bits to our home. Now I just have to remember to practice patience while I wait for my thumb to turn green in the process. Gardening is surprisingly intimidating at the start, but now that I've gotten my feet dirty (a ridiculous phobia of mine I may have to explain one day) I am having a great time so far.

sunny flowers

The sun may not be shining too brightly these days but I am just absolutely in love with my little dwarf sunflowers that are waiting to be set outside for the summer.

I have some fun gardening news to share once the sun reappears. First I need to find some green paint for my thumb.

closet

Fancy anything from the top shelf, maybe? It's raining outside and we're a bit bored. I was putting things away, with Tim in hand, and when I noticed his curiosity over my Grandma's down comforter on the highest shelf, I let him have a moment to explore.

By explore, I do mean nap.

tim time

I love this photo of Tim - even if it is upside down. We were sharing a moment during the most recent rainfall and neither of us had any intention on moving. Well, one of us was more stubborn on that part... but that's why I love him so. I'm going to miss cozy blanket season when Summer sets in.

Did I mention that I just simply love my kitty?