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’sΒ 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.
tana says
Chipmunks are so cute! We don’t have them around our house, only squirrels. I have seen them in the area.
Enjoy the apple pie! I remember my mom liked hers with a slice of melted cheddar cheese. Actually, you may not want to mess with perfection!
Claudia says
I’m not messing with perfection, Tana!
Trina says
I have heard our weatherman saying that you all will be getting a weather like a Nor’ester. Wet and rainy here until tomorrow.
Your Don is so thoughtful.
Chipmunks are full of cuteness. When living up in New Hampshire, I would see them in stonewalls that is so prevalent up there when I would go for my walks. They are among my favorite creatures.
Claudia says
Sounds like it – lots of rain and then winds on Monday. Yuck.
Thanks, Trina!
Linda @ A La Carte says
Yum to pie and awwww to the tshirt. That man is a keeper! Love the chipmunk photos. I think we will get rain this afternoon and some this weekend so trying to get things done before then.
hugs!
Claudia says
Yes, I have to mow today before the rain comes!
Shanna says
I saw a couple of forget-me-nots here, yesterday. There will be tons of them soon if this year is like others. No chipmunks yet, so I’ll content myself with admiring yours, to keep the circus music/news out of my head. Enjoy that pie!
Claudia says
I’m doing everything I can to avoid the news today! Pie will help.
Donnamae says
Thanks for the adorable cuteness…the world needs more of that! Pie…sounds wonderfully indulgent! More planting on the docket for today…I am reveling in it! ;)
Claudia says
Enjoy your time in the garden, Donnamae!
Wendy T says
I hope you get all your outdoor chores done, then you can hunker down with pie. Cute chipmunks! None around here, but ground squirrels are pretty cute too. I love how they lay on the grass with their hind legs straight back and soak in the sun.
Claudia says
Squirrels are adorable!
Nancy Blue Moon says
Yes that little chipmunk is cute…and so is your Don…if more couples were so kind and considerate to each other as you and Don are to each other there would be a lot less divorce in this world…Enjoy that wonderful pie!
Claudia says
Thank you, Nancy!
Dottie says
Awww, how sweet of Don! You are one lucky girl! Chipmunks are so cute. Around my house all we have are squirrels! But they are cute, too!
Claudia says
I love watching squirrels play with each other.
Laura Walker says
I did my bit of gardening yesterday before the rains came. After today our weather looks beautiful. Enjoy your pie and that adorable chipmunk. xo Laura
Claudia says
I will, Laura. Thank you.
Marilyn says
Don is so thoughtful.That chipmunk is cute. We only have squirrels that like to eat the flower bulbs. Enjoy your apple pie. Have a great week end and relax,no work!
Marilyn
Claudia says
I have no choice – it’s raining!
Chris K in Wisconsin says
And we have begun the trek across the bridge with them to let them live in wooded bliss. We have SO MANY holes in our lawn, it is really disturbing. So the live trap is set out, and they get their ride across the river to join their family members who made the trip the past few years. (And then I dream of them in their little backpacks hiking right back at night.)
Glad you got your weeding and mulching and mowing done. You will probably be ok to have a day or two to rest after all of that!! The news today is beyond belief ~~ over the brink and into another land ~~ or solar system. Seriously.
Claudia says
We have some holes but they’re not from chipmunks.
Jan says
You have a very thoughtful husband. I think chipmunks have to be one of the cutest animals on the planet.
Claudia says
I love them!