Please Don't Take Me Seriously

                                      This is my butterfly and hummingbird garden                        I love my new garden(s). I have become HIGHLY motivated to plant them to maximum capacity. I have big plans with little plants. I can't wait till they start getting bigger. I also have lots of flowers and vegetables I'm starting from seed; so delightfully entertaining! I must check my seedling trays several times an hour . I know - crazy making. I really get a kick seeing the seedlings pop out of the soil. I think God will give me a gigantic garden when I get to with Heaven with tons of seed packets, perfectly lush, fertile soil and gobs of planting containers. The dirt won't get between my fingernails. I will obviously not need to wear gloves. W...

No, not at the same time or in the same location. So, here's the story: last Tuesday my backyard was getting prepped to have the concrete poured in all the patio areas and the curving, sloping path around the yard. There were about 12 guys getting everything ready and waiting for the concrete truck to arrive. I had to run out to do an errand and as I was driving down Michillinda I saw it slowly approaching uphill: the massive concrete truck. Whoo! Hoo! I was excited! Here it was: the end to a gopher-tunneled, caved- in backyard lawn that was both dangerous and ugly. In its place was going to be solid level ground in specific, carefully laid out parts. I was finally going to have a REAL back yard suitable for bbq's, playdates, family gatherings and - gasp- weddings! (eventually, that is). As the girls and I watched them pour the concrete and fill in all the spots we got excited. It was incredible and amazing to watch.            ...

I'm such a blogger drop out. It's been very busy and eventful these last couple of weeks, but I just haven't feel inspired to write about it. However, shortly I'll post pictures of our massive backyard project that is nearing completion. I've been looking at my new garden areas and getting ready to plant seedlings and get my garden up and running. I'm so excited! I've dreamed about, imagined, prayed for, talked about, and planned for this backyard for about six years. It came sooner than I was anticipating, but I'm so eager to start working on all the planting and  finishing details. It will take years for it to really be all that I want it to be, but the exciting thing is that I have all these fun projects planned for it that involve Tim and the kids. So fun! Such an adventure! I'll keep you posted.