Earthday 2013

Dear Mother Earth,

Just want to say Happy Earth Day.  Thanks for all the beauty every day.

And apologize for driving a gas-guzzling Toyota Sequoia.  But we have to have something big enough to haul 5 grandkids around in when necessary plus pick up mulch, pull a trailer, make airport runs to pick up friends and family.  Still, sorry, I could probably do better.

In our defense, we recycle, have four rain barrels and one solar pump on a rain barrel so we can actually use it. Oh, yeah, we compost, too. We have a little organic vegetable garden and butterfly/hummingbird friendly gardens.  And have a natural front yard that doesn’t need watering. We even made all of our wedding guests separate all their trash into appropriate bins.  Resulting with a run to the recycle center in our gas-guzzling Sequoia.

While I’m at it, wanted to ask why do we have to have sand gnats (also known as no-see-ums) that no Off or Cutters have an effect on?  And yes, we have also tried all the natural remedies.  They bite.  Also those awful yellow flies.  And those little green slimy frogs.  Hate them.  I’m okay with the lizards and alligators and snakes.  But those other three–I could do without!

So, anyhow, enough whining.  We’ll keep trying.  Happy Earth Day.

KT

 

 

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Wednesday

Where’s Michelle?

Usually this is “Adventure’s in the Kitchen with Michelle” day but Michelle just started her own website so you can check latest posts here:  BadZoot

She will still guest post for me but this week she is busy, busy, busy getting ready for Jessica’s bridal luncheon.

More fun to come!

And here’s my first daylily of the season to brighten up your day:

Wednesday

 

My Weekend

Spring came back!  Let’s go outside!

A walk to the boat ramp

My Weekend
Too cold to ride our bikes but there were a lot of boats at the ramp. First time we’ve seen a line all winter.

A trip to the farm store

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Poor little bunnies destined for some small child’s wee hands.
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Sad ducklings headed for an Easter Basket
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I love this fat cat. He opens the bags of pet food and eats to his heart’s content.
My Weekend
One of several vats of peeps.  Not the marshmallow kind. Terry again wisely said, “No, you can’t have chickens”

Work in the yard

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Just a representation of the 1000 bags I put down this weekend
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New thyme and cilantro. Just wee babies now.

Some sewing

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My first attempt at the log cabin pattern
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Pretty pretty polka dots, hmmmmm, I think I know someone that’s a wee bit obsessed with circles that might like something made out of this!

Visitors

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A meeting of the wedding planning committee

Ready for Monday