Fun day with Jenny and Kevin!

This morning we got up and headed to Jenny and Kevin's house in Concord, NC. It is about 40 minutes from our house. They wanted to take us to this antique place called Cline's Antiques. There were so many barns filled with antiques and antiques outside-we were there for about 2 hrs. and we just couldn't look at anymore! Then we went out to lunch in Harrisburg, NC about 15 mins. from their house. After that we headed to Lowe's because I told Kevin and Jenny I would help them pick out shrubs for in front of their house. We finally settled on Japanese boxwood and they were on sale! 3-gallon pots with huge shrubs for $9.95 each-can't beat that bargain! Then we went back to their house, John had to leave to come home with Teddy and then he had to go to work. Jenny and I planted their 2 raised bed veggie garden. They are so funny they no nothing about gardening at all. They were amazed at all the gardening things I know. Where was Jenny all those years when I had 3 acres of veggies, herbs and flowers-was she not living in the same house for all those years??? Silly girl! Then I helped Kevin plant the shrubs properly (he had dug all 12 holes-thank goodness!). Jenny had to come down here to go play Bunco with Megan and her neighbors so she dropped me off at home. I came home and moved my 3 palm trees, 1 lemon tree and my ficus tree outside. Sprayed all my roses (6 bushes) with Safer Insecticidal Soap for the aphids. I'm on here catching up and then I'm plunking myself in a chair and read. I'm done and I'm tired! It is a good kind of tired and we had alot of fun today!! Hope everyone has a great weekend!



This was a glimpse from inside one of the 12 barns at this antique place Jenny and Kevin took us to this morning. Outside there are antiques all over the place. It is a shame so many things have been ruined or weathered because of being outside.




This field was on the property at the antique place Jenny and Kevin took John and I to. It looked so serene and reminded me of our farm we had in NJ.




This little cute iron bird bath has 2 little birdies sitting on the edge. I just couldn't pass it up when we were at the antique place! I'm going to spray it a cream color and leave a little of the iron showing through. What a cute bird bath or bird feeder.

TGIF

I am so glad it is Friday! Let the weekend begin!! There was hardly anyone at work today, which was nice so I could get my work done. The afternoon really drug on though. Tomorrow John and I are going up to Kevin and Jenny's. We will be helping them start a raised bed veggie garden. Should be alot of fun. Kevin already made the raised beds and filled them with dirt, now we just have to teach them what veggies can go where and what ones not to put next to each other. Jenny is all about growing alot of the garden from seed. We will be buying tomato plants though. Sunday John and I are definitely just chillin' out! Everyone have a wonderful weekend!

I have finally finished the watercolor and here it is!

Here are 2 photos of the Queen Anne's Lace watercolor painting I did. This is my second attempt at painting Queen Anne's Lace in watercolor paints. My Mom takes watercolor classes and when she was down visiting about a month ago, she showed me a different technique to paint these beautiful wildflowers. I have always loved them and she remembered that! She is coming down in June and I hope she brings her watercolors with her.





This is a closeup of 2 of the Queen Anne's Lace blossoms.


I have decided to take the watercolor painting course offered at the community college. Megan has decided to give this to me as a gift for my 50th birthday, which is in July! I can't wait! Hope you like it!

I was awarded not 1 but 2 awards from Mary at Book-fan Mary!

The first award is the Friends Award-thank you Mary! We have been on-line friends for a long time haven't we!

I'm going to pass this on to:

Kay at http://travelerswife.blogspot.com/
Sarah at http://www.britgalusa.com/

They are great online friends!!

“These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. "





"The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken - excellence, grace and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words. As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all..."

I have chosen not to pass this award on to specific people, since alot of people I would pass it on to have already been awarded this. If you would like to use this award to pass on to someone you know, feel free to do so!

Have a great day everyone!!

The Tree Peony looks stunning right now!

This tree peony has travelled a long way with me. I first had it in NJ on our farm, then when we sold the farm I moved it to our last house in NJ and then I dug the poor thing up again and moved it here to Charlotte with us! It has done the very best in NC. I just love the color and the location in my garden. I will be moving it with me when I move to our new home, whenever that is! But for now I hope you enjoy looking at this wonder as much as I have!



This stunning blossom was the best one I think I took tonight. I just love this plant. When we move I will be taking it with us!



I tried something different and took this shot really upclose. It is different but I like it!



I love this blossom because it shows the peony fully open. This one blossom measures almost 10" across!



I stood back and took this picture. These blossoms are truly amazing this year!

April Showers bring May flowers!

Well we are going to have more rain until Wednesday here in Charlotte. After such a beautiful weekend I was really sorry to see the rain move in. Oh well the old saying April showers bring May flowers will be true this year! After last years severe drought it does look exceptionally nice having nice green lawns, flowering trees, flowers popping up left and right! Our reservoirs are back to the level they should be, which is a good thing! We can water our plants (when it isn't raining) and wash our cars if we feel so inclined. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter holiday and have a wonderful day!!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

I wish everyone a very Happy Easter!! Enjoy the day!