Vivi

Vivi is just getting cuter and cuter as she grows up!  I can't believe how quickly a year can go by, but it has.  Enjoy a few delicious photos of this babe!

Butterflies and Kitties

A few beautiful pictures of my busy butterfly bush and two of my favorite felines, Beeker and Sam.

Baltimore

Hubby and I spent some time in Baltimore a few weekends ago.  The weather was gorgeous and we we able to enjoy our time together walking around the harbor, a few ferry boat rides, and a trip to Fort McHenry.

Keeping Busy

I don't have many days to laze around and twiddle my thumbs. Most weekends are full of activities of some sort, like a summer concert or a visit with my favorite niece.  The past two weekends, though, I have had the opportunity to complete a few projects around the house. They're still not complete, so there will be a follow-up post at some point, but here's a quick rundown:

- Cleaning, sanding, and staining outdoor chairs

- Repainting plastic outdoor chairs and tables

- Making pillows for outdoor chairs

- Starting and assembling queen quilt top for. Mel and Thom 

- Staking plants, primarily the Russian sage

- Painting front door and shutters (!!)

- Cleaning :)

There is still at least one more project I would like to add to the list, but I have to do a bit more research and brainstorming on my idea to know if it will work or not.

So, if you care, stay tuned!

For now, here is a pretty panorama picture of the garden. Double click on the image for a larger view.