Mother's Day

I had a very lovely Mother's Day

Karen and Duane sent this very pretty azalea.


Keith and Denise got this neat bicycle planter and plants.


Eddie and Trudi had a nice brunch at their house, with quiche, ham, Mimosas and Bloody Marys


A couple of plants and new purse from Eddie and Trudi

Eddie II's Birthday

Eddie Blowing Out Candles


Trudi Cutting Cake


Keith, Denise and Eddie



Sophie and Gail

Eddie II and his new car

I snapped this picture of Eddie II and his new car, a Subaru Impreza. He is here for Jaqui's grandma's funeral. We will be celebrating his 22nd birthday on Sunday before he goes back to Fort Bragg.

More Flowers

My azalea and hostas always are a good show this time of year. I really did take this picture yesterday, but I know it looks just like last year and before.

Spring Flowers and Fish Pond Surprise

When Eaven was here last summer, he caught several fish in the pond or the river and put them into the fish pond. We never saw them after the fall so when I clean out the fish pond to prepare it for some goldfish that neighbor Ed gave me, I found 4 good size Blue Gill that I tranferred to the washtub while I replaced the water.
Glad the goldfish will have some company.


A couple of years ago Eddie and Trudi gave me about a dozen Japanese Maple seedlings from their yard and I have cultivated them in this strip. Most did very well and we are digging some up and passing them around.



This is the first year the Wisteria has bloomed. The Snowball bush Teresa gave me from Balsam Grove is just budding on the left and Dogwoods are blooming in the back.

Aaron Making Fajitas

Aaron came up last weekend to go fishing with Keith and Denise and they invited Frank and me up for Fajitas which Aaron put together. Enjoyed them with my margaritas.

Frank's Twilight T-Shirt

Keith and Denise got Frank this T-shirt in Pigeon Forge. Looks just like Twilight.