Mockingbird Hill Cottage
They’re fading from the deep purple that they were. And we’re going to get a lot of rain this weekend. So I thought I’d take one last group of photos.
I love you, lilacs.
My niece and great-niece are seeing Anastasia this afternoon. I’ve arranged for them to meet Christy backstage after the show. I hope they have a great time!
Happy Saturday.
A sunny, lovely day today, which I will take full advantage of, since Saturday and Sunday will be rainy. I did a lot of weeding and mulching yesterday. There’s still a bit to go but the bulk of it is finished. I think I’ll hold off on potting the impatiens until the weekend and Monday’s winds are over.
Or maybe not. We’ll see.
A big old Julian apple pie arrived via FedEx yesterday. Ordering one to be sent directly to your home on the other side of the country is expensive, as Katheryn mentioned in yesterday’s comments. That’s why we rarely do it. Since Don is working at the moment, we are indulging – just a wee bit.
Also in the box? A T-shirt for me! Red, long-sleeved, with the logo on the front and the back…I love it! Don’s message on the note enclosed with the pie was “Sugar for my baby!”
Ain’t he the cutest?
His show is in previews now and he’s having fun. First preview was full of Jimmy Buffett fans and that made all the difference. They get the jokes, they sing along, it’s a great evening for all.
The leaves on the sugar maple.
And the forget-me-nots are getting ready to bloom.
Finally, for yours truly, there’s not much that’s cuter than a chipmunk. This little chippie has been seen in the back forty, on the porch, in the area behind the kitchen – always busy – and yesterday I saw him in the memorial garden, so I took some pictures of him.
Some adorable cuteness for your Friday.
Happy Friday.
I was the lucky recipient of a package from Barbara. Inside were presents for Caroline and Mini Don and a couple for me, as well.
For Caroline: two Petite Princess chairs, a lovely wooden tray (looks like tole!), three pieces of china in a sweet bird motif, a pillow and a Maxfield Parrish!
A clearer shot of the Maxfield Parrish.
Also in the package for Caroline:
Three Nancy Drews with cover illustrations by Russell H. Tandy. It took me a while before I realized that they actually open.
The famous orange silhouettes inside the cover.
More illustrations and text. Amazing.
Mini Don received some treats as well:
British-themed pottery (perfect for a Beatles fan) and a metronome.
And two beautiful Swarovski Crystal bunny rabbits for me. Aren’t they sweet?
It ain’t easy taking a good photo of faceted crystal!
Thank you so much, Barbara! We are thrilled with our gifts and humbled by your generosity.
I finally got a shot of the violets that grow under my sedum. It’s actually larger than this, but this is all I could capture without trying to lift the sedum branches and handle the camera at the same time:
Today, I’m buying mulch, more potting soil, impatiens and maybe some other plants. Then weeding and mulching, which will continue through tomorrow, potting and planting.
Happy Thursday.
