Urban Wildlife

Once again, this just a shot of the wildlife that I get suckered into feeding. The wildlife here isn't so wild anymore though. I came within a foot of that squirrel before she decided that she I was too close. I accidentally dumped half of the bag of bird seed out between the trees, so we received lots of visitors today. The smaller squirrel farther away is one of four babies that show up in our yard and play. They play and wrestle as if they are wired on sugar and chocolate though most of the time. In the near future, I will try to capture some of that on video. It is a must see.

The Art Box

My husband and his friends have been working diligently on house repairs, including the latest set back-the water heater replacement.

It was very evident that the water heater was quite old once we pulled it out, after it leaked all over the floor. The bottom end had a rusted out hole that only time could have created. Although I will still be shaking my fist at the ghost that lives in the attic just for an outlet.

Once the new one was installed. . .the box became known as both 1. the choo-choo train, and 2. the art box. A box is still the best toy yet!

Potty Training Shirts

I can see that I am a bit out of practice with my sewing machine; however, both turned out to be wearable and more useful potty-training toddler shirts. Refashion success!

The Onsie Refashion

My daughter Ainsley is in the tail stretch of her potty training, and is just beginning to fit some of her onsies. These onsies will prove to be difficult on her to access undressing on her own, so I have decided to lop both of the snap bottoms off and hem to just a shirt-length. I think that will make these a bit more wearable.

Backyard Crop Progress

The strawberry plants (above) and the potato plants (below) are still going strong. The blueberries bushes (not shown) are also coming back from last summer.

More Starts

Lucky for me, I have a few more waiting on the inside to be planted!

Starts hit by the Last Frost

I put out several starts (Beans-above, and Corn with squash and beans-below) that I thought would be clear of any last frosts. . .and then BAM! Days later. . .a frost dried and shriveled all the starts that I put out.