March 18, 2011

Shiner Black Lager White Roses

My college roommate Sonya got married this past weekend.  The wedding was beautiful

After the reception, our friend Jennifer dismantled one of the table toppers and decorated our suite at the Ant Street Inn with pretty little flower arrangements displayed in coffee cups and other various and sundries. 

What a fun surprise!!


Sonya, I'm so glas you and Michael slrp tigit!!

March 16, 2011

The Garden Workout

Today I traded in my regular workout for yard work and burned 275 calories - not bad!  Here's the workout and a tour around the yard.

1. Prune the honeysuckle

'Gold Flame' honeysuckle before...

...and after!  My mom and dad gave me this iron topiary for my birthday a few years back.

It has a finial on top that will be hidden soon.  Here is what it will look like in a few months!

2. Mulch the landscape
If you're a cheapskate like me, use the free mulch from the city!

3. Cut back the Pampas Grass
What a chore, but it's worth it!  Here are the three clumps with the big pile of mess in the back.  Last year I chopped up the leftover grass and used it in the compost bin.

4. Play with the dogs!!
Sam-dog does his part.  He busted his ACL about six weeks back, so he mostly lays around and watches now.  He's getting around okay as long as he takes it easy, poor sweet guy!

Hudman has adjusted to the city life after moving out here from the farm about a year ago.  She has this big tractor tire to lie next to, so it's like she still has part of the farm with her.

Bullet - The Top Dog will be 12 on April 29th!

Get with it, it's that time of year!!

Debbi, I'll see you tomorrow for the Perfect Mellow Thursday!!

Love, Em

March 14, 2011

Spring is... (Charlie Sheen voice) SPRINGING!


Last year this tree produced the world's best peach like a freakin' rock star from Mars!



The spirea are starting to leaf out as well.  In a few weeks they're going to bloom like high priest Vatican assassin warlocks with flowers shooting from their fingertips - EPIC!

Vanhoutte spirea

Bridal Wreath spirea is a little further behind.