Arabelle's Day at the Bay

Arabelle

My mom and I left yesterday to visit relatives who live on the Cheasapeake Bay.  Mom says the trip was mostly about me so I could tell you about it today.

On the way to the beach, I got to eat lunch at McDonald's and share my mom's McNuggets.  I only get "people food" on special occasions. 

 

My cousin has a new kitten and what a terror he is!  He's tiny (about 10 weeks) but I was so intimidated by him.  He tried to smack my nose with his sharp claws.  I yelped and hid behind my cousin.  It was so embarrassing!  He doesn't have a name yet but I have a few suggestions...

The beach was beautiful this morning. I ran laps, played in the water and rolled on dead bugs.  Mom says she's still picking little seashells out of my fur.

 

I had a wonderful nap on the way home, except for a few nightmares dreams about that evil kitten.

What a Bargain!

I subscribed to Better Homes and Gardens when I retired and have really enjoyed it.  My subscription is about to expire so I went on line to see what kind of deal I could get on a new subscription.  I found a one-year subscription for $6.99 and for an additional $5, I got a subscription for Family Circle for a year.  This offer is available through the Better Homes and Gardens website.  I can't believe I got all this for $12.  Of course, I need to post the usual disclaimer.  I don't stand to gain anything from BHG. 

Miss Lily's Country Cousin

Minerva

My daughter recently introduced me to Bee Haven Acres blog which is written by Bev about her beautiful farm in Pennsylvania. Today she posted about Minerva May Honeycut (her master gardener).  I think she's Miss Lily's long lost "country cousin".  What do  you think?

Miss Lily

Mary Ann and Ginger

I hope you'll stop by Bee Haven Acres and tell  Bev I sent you.  I know you'll enjoy meeting her family and critters!

Reblooming Lilac

Lilacs are one of my favorites and I thought I'd share this information I read in my new Better Homes and Gardens magazine.  I'll be looking for one of these this week!

Luscious Reblooming Lilac

Enjoy lilac's heady fragrance in spring, and again from midsummer into fall with Bloomerang. This compact variety fits neatly in any garden as it grows just 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. It bears a heavy crop of lavender-purple flowers that are perfect for cutting.





 I also wanted to share this picture I took this week of my friend's cherry tree.  It was gorgeous! 

A Day of Corgi Maintenance

Today was a busy day at my house.  I had to take Hanna to the vet at 7:30 for a dental cleaning.  Later I decided it was time to give Heidi a good brushing.  Can you believe all that hair?  I always leave it in the backyard hoping the birds will gather some of it for their nests.  I'd be very excited if I ever found a used nest with corgi hair in it.  Miss Heidi's expression makes me think she'd rather be playing with the Frisbee.

A Facebook friend gave me permission to share this picture of her pretty little Ellie and her new puppies.  She has five girls and one boy.  What a mega dose of cuteness!

Hope you have a great weekend!

The Daffodil Farm

Today I met my sister and cousin in Gloucester, VA, for a tour of a beautiful daffodil farm.  The daffodils are a few weeks ahead of schedule this year and had passed their peak, but were still gorgeous.

The camellias were in full bloom and beautiful.  My sister and I decided that I have to find a space in my yard to plant one.

Can you believe these are tulips?

These gourds are dried and ready to be made into birdhouses.

I love the delicate, soft yellow border on the trumpet of this daffodil.

The afternoon was beautiful!  The temperature was in the 70's with lots of sunshine and a gentle breeze.  As I drove to meet my relatives in the morning, the fog was so thick on the interstate that I could hardly see the car in front of me.  We were all so happy when it started to clear just before our tour at 1:00.

I hope you've enjoyed my pictures!

Lily is Back!

Happy first day of spring!  I celebrated by putting Miss Lily (my garden lady) out in the daffodils.  She's wearing my niece's dress and a beautiful little jacket from last year.  She wasn't thrilled about wearing the same jacket again but I didn't find another to match her dress.

For those of you who are new to my blog, Lily is a flat board lady who gets a new outfit about once a month.  I buy her clothes at yard sales and thrift shops and have so much fun making her look beautiful.

Hope you've had a wonderful spring day!