Bandit

OK....so I'm out in the yard thinking it is so pretty with the blooming azaleas and single hyacinths and.....

I get down on the ground to get a close up shot of some of the purple ones....
And WHO should appear?....BANDIT!!!

He is Cuddles' and my favorite doggie neighbor.


Who could resist that face?!!!!!!

Early Spring

Spring is bursting out! I love it!

In the backyard the plum tree and the bridal wreath are blooming together this year.

In the front bed the azaleas are about to burst open. I don't remember the name of the bush next to it but I LOVE it. This is it's second year and it has really gotten a good hold.

The Dogwood is opening at the bottom first but should be all the way out in a couple of days.

Papa thinks these tulips are ones he planted two years ago. They didn't do much last year but with all the snow and rain we had I think they are very happy!

These little Jonny Jump-ups are very sweet and last longer than the traditional pansy.

These are the single stalk Hyacinths are not blooming yet but by the foliage they should be very healthy.

Pink Dutch Almond, Forsythia and Bridal Wreath (actually it isn't Bridal Wreath but I call it that)

Periwinkle

Pansies

Papa's ducks hiding in the Periwinkle....

Matthew's Birthday Celebration!

This looks like a terrific way to celebrate a birthday! Matthew is FIVE now and five year olds can do so much and are so full of energy and curiosity!

One more month to go...... maybe......

So here are a few Pictures of the beginning of the ninth month.....

Pretty Mama!

Come swing with me.....

How did this happen so fast!

Mama and Papa Bear!