Beginnings

I started my first garden a few weeks ago. I went "all out" and planted seeds instead of established plants. I mean, I thought, "how hard can it be? People been doin' it for years!" I will admit it is a delicate process, but the beginnings of success (or yet to be determined failure) are popping up everywhere.

Cucumbers 1 & 2

Tomatoes 1-4

Jalapenos (lots of these are popping up)

Marigolds to keep the rabbits away!

On another sort of sad note, my Uncle James passed away this week after a very long and wonderful life. This rose growing in my yard, reminded me of him.

And speaking of beginnings, a freshly painted pool full of crystal clear water gets a girl to thinking about the beginning of SUMMER!!

before                                                                                               after

Notice the new darker blue color!!! I love it!

Until next time.....

XOXOXOXOX

A little spring in our step

Wes and I had a very eventful Spring Break. In short, his mom and Ron visited, we toured Beauvoir, took a sunset cruise, feed aggressive seasgulls, shopped, ate a lot, golfed, built and planted a vegetable garden, baked, and I painted. It has been tons of fun, and I hate to see it end. Summer will be here soon, and I can't wait!!

Here are few photos from our adventures.

This is a Walter Anderson print. These can be purchased in Ocean Springs in color or black and white. You can paint the black and white ones with water colors. I did these pelicans. I am planning on doing a cat next!

Until next time......

XOXOXOX

The Cat in the Hat

came back!

Hippity Hoppity

Easters on its way!

Great minds....

Setting: 2 days before anniversary

Wes: How was your day?

Me: Pretty good. Went shopping after school and bought a new wreath for the front porch.

Wes: Hmmmm.... (gets up off couch, opens front door, looks at wreath)

Me: thinks to herself, WHAT IS HE DOING? and asks do you like it?

Wes: I love it. It is awesome.

Me: really thinks to herself, WHAT?

Wes: grabs big package, tears off bag and unveils the exact same wreath that is hanging on the porch.

Me and Wes: die laughing

Wes and I celebrate our anniversary by giving traditional gifts. This year the gift was flowers or fruit. I nevered thought he would buy a wreath. Nonetheless, it turned out to be just the one I wanted.

Until next time...

XOXOXOOXOX

Endangered Jaguars

Jaguars evolved in North America before moving south to colonize Central and South America thousands of years ago. Historically, they were reported from California to the Carolinas. But clearing of forests, draining of wetlands, and introduction of livestock -- coupled with shooting, trapping, and poisoning -- pushed jaguars out of the United States.

Critical habitat -- the areas necessary for the species' recovery -- should be designated in the Sky Island mountain ranges of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico, where jaguars have been seen and photographed in recent years. The areas between these isolated mountains should also be designated as critical habitat to ensure that jaguar travel is not impeded.

The Gila headwaters ecosystem in west-central New Mexico, along with the adjoining Mogollon Rim in Arizona, should also be designated as critical habitat. The last known female jaguar in the United States was killed in this area in 1963.

Please click on the link below on or before Monday, March 15 to send a message that will designate these areas for the jaguars.
http://action.biologicaldiversity.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=2568
 
Until next time....
 
XOXOXOXO

March 11, 2006...

an unusual snow storm fluttered into Las Vegas, NV, a red convertible Mustang was rented by a couple hoping for nice spring weather on their honeymoon, a sleeveless dress was worn, the sun shined for about 10 minutes while a couple declared their love and commitment to one another outside in freezing weather.

Four years ago, today, a boy and girl set forth on a journey that brought twists, turns, fun, laughter, tears, and lessons that they certainly didn't expect. Today, they love and understand each other more than they ever thought they would.

Here is to looking forward to continuing the journey! Happy Anniversary!

Until next time...

XOXOXOXOXO