Spring has sprung! 'Squeekers' has made his annual return. He is quite content with his daily supply of peanuts.
The ducks have decided that they want in on the good stuff. No more bread tossed into the pond. Oh, no. They are up on the deck and even pressing their beaks against the glass doors to announce they are ready to be served.
Mother and I went out to Flower World to pick up some plants and were greeted by their resident rooster. I love the colors on this fellow.
And of course you all know 'Blackie' and his wife 'Brownie'. They have taken up residence in the cattails now for the past 3 years. We are happy to see them back. They don't mind us hanging out on the deck with them. His chirping is the first thing I hear in the morning and he doesn't let up until he is fed. He doesn't mind sharing with the squirrels, but the crows are another story. Names of the critters provided by Molly.
Mother spent a month and a half with us this spring. Doesn't she look beautiful? This picture was taken on Mother's Day. She has on a new outfit and new pearls. Rick bought her an orchid coursage and Amanda gave her a new hair cut. She is so darling.
The ducks have decided that they want in on the good stuff. No more bread tossed into the pond. Oh, no. They are up on the deck and even pressing their beaks against the glass doors to announce they are ready to be served.
Mother and I went out to Flower World to pick up some plants and were greeted by their resident rooster. I love the colors on this fellow.
And of course you all know 'Blackie' and his wife 'Brownie'. They have taken up residence in the cattails now for the past 3 years. We are happy to see them back. They don't mind us hanging out on the deck with them. His chirping is the first thing I hear in the morning and he doesn't let up until he is fed. He doesn't mind sharing with the squirrels, but the crows are another story. Names of the critters provided by Molly.
Mother spent a month and a half with us this spring. Doesn't she look beautiful? This picture was taken on Mother's Day. She has on a new outfit and new pearls. Rick bought her an orchid coursage and Amanda gave her a new hair cut. She is so darling.Usually Mother comes around Thanksgiving and stays for a few months, but she decided that it would be nice to see the rhododenrons this year. They really put on a show for her. Since different colors bloom at different times she had a hard time deciding which were her favorites. I think she decided on the dark purple.
Isn't she the cutest little mama ever?
And doesn't she have a handsome son-in-law?
Sadie decided she needed to be in the photo. She loves mother 
Even Mt. Rainier was nice enough to make an appearance.
I love this mound of evergreen azaleas. It really showcases the red in the leaves of the maple tree above it. Here the davidii is in bloom and the flowering crab apple is too.
Isn't she the cutest little mama ever?
And doesn't she have a handsome son-in-law?
Sadie decided she needed to be in the photo. She loves mother (not to mention all of the extra attention and treats she gets when mom is here).
Yep, she spoils us all, even the dog.
Even Mt. Rainier was nice enough to make an appearance.
I love this mound of evergreen azaleas. It really showcases the red in the leaves of the maple tree above it. Here the davidii is in bloom and the flowering crab apple is too. Ahhh, spring!
A few years ago, I picked up this heavy iron fence at a garage sale for $50. I placed one section here in the rose garden and then added another section along the upper lawn (to the left of the photo) and planted roses in front of it also. One can never have too many roses. I will post a picture with them all in bloom - gorgeous!
Here is a new addition to the yard. A white deciduous azalea
A few years ago, I picked up this heavy iron fence at a garage sale for $50. I placed one section here in the rose garden and then added another section along the upper lawn (to the left of the photo) and planted roses in front of it also. One can never have too many roses. I will post a picture with them all in bloom - gorgeous!
Here is a new addition to the yard. A white deciduous azalea that is as fragrant as it is beautiful.
The many colors of spring in the front yard.
A favorite pink of mothers.
Here is one of the
The many colors of spring in the front yard.I love the chartreuse green on the lime mound spirea,
tom thumb cotoneaster's red berries
and the burgandy of the crimson pygmy barberry all together.
A favorite pink of mothers.
Here is one of the fragrant deciduous azaleas
'Glowing Embers' up close.
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