O me of little faith!

I think it was the cry-wolf syndrome but I really didn't believe we'd get a driveway today. Much less a signed driveway with a cool little decoration. I think Autumn and Vicki may be somehow related 'cause I can just see you doing that, Vicki. Anyway, WHOO HOOOOOO!

Decoration in upper left

I love the little fleur-de-lis

Autumn's name is above Kimo's

Current doings - no house stuff

Well, we have promises made for Monday but I'm not holding my breath so I won't tell you about it again. In the meantime, Sydnie came and stayed a few days - but we made her work for her stay. Talk about "making your bed", the poor kid had to blow her own up. But we rode the streetcar and had a picnic at Audubon park and played lots of Slap Jack and War. Fun was had by all!! Then yesterday was my mom's 82nd birthday. Her cook-out was only a slight surprise but it was fun too.

Keep going kiddo.

She really didn't seem to mind. She'll do floors next time she comes!

My brother loves doing strange things with his animals.

Birthday girl blows out the candles. Daddy will be glad when he can get his new glasses!

Sydnie and Stella, apart for 3 days, were inseparable at the party.

Mama, Daddy, Sydnie, Rachel, Aunt Bobbye, & Ray

Ray & Mike contemplating the festivities.

Alice's hyacinths stand up tall and smell wonderful!

Happy Easter!!

Alice's hyacinths

Spring!!

Well, we have no driveway, gate or fence, but . . . In the dead of winter Alice gave me hyacinth bulbs which I had sitting in my fruit bowl for many weeks. Finally, a few weeks ago I threw them in the ground - along with some irises from Mike's mom. I did nothing right with them. I planted too late; I was too lazy to dig well and move all the mulch away; I wasn't even sure they were in a spot which got rain. Looks like it doesn't matter. Spring comes anyway!! Click on these to enlarge them if you really want to enjoy them. Hopefully I will fill you in on progress later.

Bits n pieces

Life is leaving little time for work on the house, but bit by bit we're still working. Hopefully the renters will also be working on Monday on the driveway/gate. I painted a bit of trim today, but most of it is hidden behind furniture. Mike put up shelves for my glass bottles - makes me smile.

This is where you can see the difference.

The bathroom door has improved.

Ahh-h-h good to get them up.