small packages

Ellie, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

peach blossoms

peach blossoms, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

It's a shame the spring blossoms on the trees don't last very long.

words of wisdom

words of wisdom, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

Prom Dresses

Prom Dresses, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

We had a little more rain yesterday and it looks like it will be the same today. Saturday was nice and sunny, though, which helped to lift my mood. Too many gray days in a row can be kind of depressing. But the flowers are loving the rain!

Red Oak

Red Oak, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

There is new life on my puny red oak in my front yard. It's such a sad little tree. Part of me wishes it would die just so I wouldn't feel guilty about replacing it with a new, stronger tree. But it struggles on and so I will keep it.

Good versus Evil

Good versus Evil, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

I finally watched Star Wars Episode III. I don't care how good or bad people say those last three movies were. I love that story. I may need to watch A New Hope again soon. And I'm glad I have a son who likes Star Wars, too.

He froze when he saw us coming.

he froze when he saw us coming, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

If toys really are alive, like in that movie, why don't they put themselves away? It would make things so much easier for all of us. And no one would get left out in the rain.

Front Gate

Front Gate, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

There is a prediction for more rain this week. Yes, bring on the rains! It makes everything so lush and green. I spent a good three hours working in my yard on Saturday. I've got a nice sized bed all ready for planting. I'm paying for it now, though. One half of my head is completely swollen due to all the oak pollen.

Sunbathing

Sunbathing, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

This weekend looks like it will be a nice one. There are a few events in town that we might go check out but I'm hoping to get out in my yard to do some work. There's a flower bed I'm cleaning out and hope to fill with new plants. The recent rains have made the ground nice and soft and I need to take advantage of that.

acorn hairs

acorn hairs, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

rocket

rocket, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

From a recent trip to the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

White

White, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

I took this on Saturday morning near my office. Saturday night we had torrential rains. Monday morning these flowers looked so sad and ragged. But we needed the rain and I bet next weekend there will be new flowers looking better than ever!

Pink

Pink, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

Spring is in the air!

bubble tube

bubble tube, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

Jump!

Jump!, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

Procession of fire

Procession of fire, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

Backyard sky

Backyard sky, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

A couple of years ago, it snowed on Valentine's Day. I was so excited that I woke the kids up early so we could go out and play in it. Sometimes I wish we had more mornings like that.

wink

sunflower 8/21, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.

I think I'll spend some time in the yard this weekend. My youngest wants to plant sunflowers again.

, originally uploaded by MonicaSmoot.