Backyard oasis...

There are very few things that make me as happy as getting my garden in!

My tomato and pepper plants got to my door step today

and I almost assaulted the UPS man getting the box:)

 The tomatoes are all in!

Amish paste, Brandywine, Mortgage lifter,

and Cherokee Purple: 

my mouth is watering already!

The black pots and the crate are growing my potatoes 

and doing well.

 I was so excited to get out my "map" of this years garden to 

guide me in my planting. 

 I decided to pot two of my pepper plants and see how they grow.

My seedlings didn't so as well as I hoped:( 

Good thing the girls and I went to the Amish the other day so 

I could pick up a few.

 I just love my hanging basket on my garden shed.

My strawberries are flowering! 

The idea I got from pinterest of replanting cut green onions 

is working great. It will be nice to cut when needed.

 My basil transplants got put into the dirt today.

I will be planting my seeds in the other containers to get them started. 

 My little helper put out our rock strawberries for the birds.

 I love seeing the girls diggin' in the dirt.

 My Aunt Mary got me this beautiful hanging basket for Mother's day.

 My wonderful husband dropped everything when I said,

I needed the flower boxes for the screen porch done so I could

get the rest of the flowers planted.

Not only did he make them,

he helped me plant all the flowers too.

I'm such a lucky woman!

 I just love my little backyard sanctuary!

My grandpa's glider will be the finishing touch.

 My apple trees are blossoming!

 My cherry trees are budding.

It feels good to get a little vitamin D 

and dig in the dirt.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week.

Around the house...

With the weather getting warmer, 

my helper and I have been busy.

 She has been finding toads and LOVES to water

or should I say over-water the flowers:)

 I went to the Mendota Greenhouse for our flowers-

the girls helped me pick out the flowers.

"Please mom, can we get this one?"

How can a mom resist?!?

 We have had an influx of birds.

The newest addition to the feeder is the indigo bunting...

it's has been like an airport around here lately.

 We have had the most varieties of birds 

I've ever seen living here. 

 The girls helped plant too.

 This was Joey's pick-Begonia.

I was busy landscaping the side of the house by my new screen porch.

Two lilies came from church on Sunday...perfect additions.

My sister-in-law has some other plants to add and there is plenty of room. 

 I love thinking about where all

my plants came from. 

A Blessed Day....

spent with family and friends.

Oscar celebrated his 1st Holy Communion on 

Mother's day.  

What a special celebration with God and people we love...

there is nothing better.

I'm feeling so blessed and loved today.

Thanks to everyone who made today so 

special for us.