My latest update on the porch at Mockingbird Hill Cottage: my husband went to my favorite nursery last week and, using his camera phone, took photos of the hanging plants. My directive had been vague ~ ” I always have purple hanging plants, please look for them.” He did, and found these ~ phlox ~ which is exactly what I meant. Excellent job, dear husband!
Yesterday morning, as I was slowly waking up, drinking my coffee and reading blogs, the phone rang. It was my husband requesting my presence on Skype. I dutifully signed on and found the dogs wishing me a Happy Mother’s Day. Scout had on a Red Sox t-shirt and Riley had on a bowtie (apparently he objected to a t-shirt, but consented to wear the tie). I was treated to a close-up camera visit with my sweet dogs and lots of howling and barking. (One of the things we do with the dogs is to make a howling/baying noise and watch as they both stop whatever they are doing and sing along with us. Scout is queen of the wolf-like howl.) I must say I got a little teary – the good kind – at the sight of my babies. It was a great Moms day present from my family.
Speaking of my dear husband – he will be winging his way to San Diego this Thursday! While I am much busier this time around, we will make the most of our time together.
Sounds like you are a much loved MOM! The flower baskets are beautiful. Warm wishes, Esther
I wish I could have been a fly on the wall and seen and heard all of that howling!!
Have fun together in SD
a basket of phlox! What a great idea….and they look FAB!
Terrific! Have a wonderful visit!
Claudia ~ How fun for you to see your “babies” and a visit from your hubby – how wonderful!
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What beautiful hanging baskets, hubby did excellent, and what a sweet greeting from your babies!! How fun!! Thanks so much for the great idea yesterday, I’m really loving the robin’s egg idea!! (now where do I find these?) lol I’ve seen beautiful ones on everyone’s blogs) just not in the stores. Thank you again, I love that idea!
♥ Teresa
I just saw the pictures of your pups on the sidebar! What cutie patooties! I can imagine them happily howling at their Mom!
I just saw the pictures of your pups on the sidebar! What cutie patooties! I can imagine them happily howling at their Mom!
I just saw the pictures of your pups on the sidebar! What cutie patooties! I can imagine them happily howling at their Mom!
I just saw the pictures of your pups on the sidebar! What cutie patooties! I can imagine them happily howling at their Mom!
I just saw the pictures of your pups on the sidebar! What cutie patooties! I can imagine them happily howling at their Mom!
I just saw the pictures of your pups on the sidebar! What cutie patooties! I can imagine them happily howling at their Mom!
I love phlox – your cottage is so fabulous, and the baskets adorn it perfectly. xJ
xJ
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Gorgeous phlox! And a creative Skype gift…know it touched you!
Well, what a sweetheart your husband is! I love those hanging baskets. I plant a lot of flowers that color too.
I hope you have a wonderful time with your husband. You are both so fortunate one in the other.
Lena