Glasses and Noses

This post is not likely going to be what you think it is going to be.

See Mum we are using the "iced beverage glasses" I got for my birthday. Mmmm Disarono.



And this is what greets me everyday when I get home from work. A kitty on patrol (possibly a little perturbed that the dog has arrived) and the happy nose of the poopie.

Archie Wrangling

I'm not sure what I am trying to do here, maybe trying to untagle Archie from his long leash.

It's fun to run past me really fast.

Ha Ha, nice try lady.

As you can see he is much more interested in playing than listening and in the end, he wins.

Can't Get Enough Flowers

Apparently because spring has just recently sprung in Manitoba, my Mum is desperate for flowers. Since there are none in her yard she needs to see the ones in mine. So I apologize to those of you who are sick of them and those of you who aren't, can thank my mum.

This is the Devil's Walking Stick I have mentioned a couple of times.

In the winter all it's branches fall off and all you are left with are these big spikey sticks.

Here you can see how it grows new branches and gets bigger every year. All but the central vertical stem will die back in the fall. It's pretty cool actually.

The roses have started to bloom. We have red ones,

Orangey Pink ones. You can see how big they are.

And yellow ones. These come from a rose tree that is about 10 feet tall and 15 feet wide. I currently have it tied to the fence so it won't take over the whole yard.

Just over the weekend our pinky purple rhodies bloomed.
And these gorgeous red ones have just started as of today.

This bush is flowering and I am hoping it will synchronize so that at some point the whole thing is covered in flowers.

The flowers are delicate and short lived so if the synch happens I'll have to be fast to catch it. I know the anticipation is just too much.

The corner planters that hold the Devil's Walking Stick, the Flowering Bush, the Cedar tree and the Japanese Lace Leaf Maple. Joyce did a great job of putting this together.

Flowers from the ...whatever Mum called it this afternoon.

It has grown up around a dead Rhody.

Birthday Flowers

I was so lucky to have so many people remember my birthday this year. These are the pictures of the flowers that I recieved.

An Azalea from Kathy to put in the yard in a beautiful bright red. Exactly what I wanted.

Some of the plants that I admired in Richelle's yard to have for my very own. The little white ones smell really good and the purple one are SUPERtunias!

And a HUGE and GORGEOUS bouquet from Colleen, Curtis, Daniel and Claire.

Thank to everyone who called or sent emails or messages on Facebook. It was a sad day because my hormones took over but each thought from all of you helped make it a little better!

More Flowers for Mum

In case you hadn't figure it out from the title, we have had another round of blooming in the yard and this is what has transpired. All of these are currently in the yard:

We have three Lilac trees. One white

One Purple

and One Hybrid, which is totally cool.

These cute and vibrant blue flowers in the planter next to the driveway. They are so brillant they look like they are glowing.

White Rhodies.

Pink Rhodies.

Apple Blossoms.

The Yellow Tulips from the last set of pictures turned out ultimately to be orangey.

Red Fringey Tulips.

These Large pink flowers blooming off some kind of vine that is growing along the fence behind the devil's walking stick.

My attempt at creating a color spot at the front door. It consists of a chocolate mint plant (that Archie tried to assasinate, notice the edge of the small green pot) a yellow pansy, some small purple pansies, a baby geranium and two lavender plants. Hopefully as the summer progresses there will be a little more color there.

Miscellaneous Archie

I mentioned once before that Archie likes to go to bed early. He tends to dribble off around 8 o'clock and this is where he can be found. Laying on his blanket in the bedroom out cold until I flip on the light. Although he wakes up he rarely moves, even if you accidentaly bump him in the nose with your foot (not that I have ever done that ;) ).

This is what happens when you leave archie alone in the back yard with the screen door closed. You said two weeks, right Colleen. It took him less than a week to be comfortable enough to be bad. Apparently we have some things to learn about living with Archie. Wasn't it nice of him to pose for the photo op?!

Another choice sleeping spot. Up against the long wall of the living room where one can properly elevate one's legs. I think he might like doggie Yoga.

Puppy Love

Whenever Aaron sits down in this chair Archie comes over to get some lovin'.

He sits at Aaron's feet and leans back, just in case Aaron wasn't sure why his was there.

Then as he leans in, rests a big 'ol paw on your leg or arm and looks up at you in hopes of bestowing some puppy kisses on you. Which Aaron gladly accepts.

This will go on for as long as you can stand it because Archie can never get enough.