a sweet picture for a sweet day.

Doug gave me an Aero Garden for Christmas, and I love it. we started off with the herbs kit, but next I'd like to try veggies or maybe even strawberries.

I told him I wanted to do a stand with five or six Aero Gardens so we'd never have to buy fresh food again....I believe he might have rolled his eyes. LOL

these are the first flowers of Spring in our yard. Daffodils we were given by the neighbor. unfortunately, they are also the LAST flowers of Spring (until I plant more) because last year I only planted annuals. LOL (which, by the way...all the damn rabbits ATE within a month!!)

this year? this year I am planting a butterfly garden, with ALL perennials.

have a black thumb? can't grow ANYTHING? have I got a plant for you!! get a Peony bush, and I guarantee you won't be able to kill it even if you want to...I should know. I've watched Doug try every year when the poor thing grows back up. it can survive being cut down, the weight of bricks, gasoline, weedkiller...did I miss anything, honey?

Doug HATES this Peony bush, because of the ants that it attracts. (it's right next to the back door). this year he promised to leave the poor thing alone (its earned the right to live, imo) at least until it had blooms...and that's exactly what he did. LOL and then cut it down...again. it's in the fire pit, waiting for the next bonfire. silly boy. you might as well leave it alone. it'll be back next year anyway.

ahh!! we have more damn "tree rats" in our neighborhood...but damn are they CUTE! I know you really can't tell from this picture, but this is this season's new crop...it's a BABY! tiny, fuzzy, cute...and totally independant. now why can't human babies mature this fast? I might consider having one if they did. (no, I wouldn't...but it sounded good!)

Doug's Aunt Shari passed away a week ago yesterday. these are the flowers I got for her. aren't they beautiful? nice, bold colors for a bold personality.

I am slowly learning how to use my new Digital Rebel XT. I have some seriously shaky hands at times, tho. I can figure out how to do settings, but not how to avoid camera shake (without a tripod, which sometimes just isn't practical!).

Doug spotted this little darlin' while cutting grass. she's the first baby bunny we've actually discovered this year, which is unusual. last year we saw at least 7 or 8. I wonder what's eating them all? maybe we have a cat in the neighborhood...a BOBCAT!!

she let me get right up to her. poor little thing was probably scared out of her mind. she has since gotten much bigger and now hides in the wood next to our shed.