Busy day yesterday! Mass in AM, ran errands, cleaned out rain gutters, took flower pics (before the afternoon rain shower), did some reading, nice afternoon nap w/"boys", phone call visits w/family, family stopped by to visit...thus real Nice day.
Addendum:
Got a lot done yesterday (even watered all the flowers) BECAUSE IT RAINED ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!---Got pretty much what I set out to get done--except could not get the lawn mower started---Will try it again today after it quits raining. Think they refer to it as "fixin' to do it" in the South. If it doesn't start am thinking about "fixin' " to set it out for trash pick up tomorrow and go shopping. Cannot be without the tools of my trade and have no patience with a POS lawn mower. (Another pic of the Red Admiral butterfly on the Virginia Spire shrub)
Quiet day yesterday. (Went to Mass on Saturday evening.) Read the paper, coffee in AM w/Vicki and Joe, sat outside in the sun in PM, took some pics (Pic: Virginia Spire shrub in bloom, wonderful fragrance, and loaded w/blooms and butterflies), napped w/the "boys", watched TV...
Sun all day yesterday accompanied by the sweet sound of saws, sanders, drills, power tools---YES! That's what I'm talkin' about for a fine day. Went to Mass in AM, ran errands, did some laundry, pulled some weeds, mowed the yard, made calls, even filed a few things before turning in early last night. (Pic: Spider Wort-they are really beautiful this year---must like it wet)
Thinking it may be a sunny day. Things are dry, 53 degrees, sky clear, no breeze---Nice! Plan to go to Mass, pick up the house and listen to the wonderful steady sound of saws, drill motors, and carpentry tools running throughout the day, and possibly mow if dry enough later today. (Pic: Daisies before rain and Spencer)
Think we have been invaded by the sun thieves. Where have they taken our sunshine? I am working on getting downright grouchy about the cloudy, rainy days. Have to be more creative about things to do other than "boys", shopping, errands, filing, and being confined inside. I NEED FRESH AIR, SUNSHINE, TENDING TO FLOWERS/YARD... (A little Midas Touch Hosta pic for you).
Surprise, surprise, woke up to rain, thunder and lightning! Will I ever be able to get outside and work in the flowers? Have to be real creative to abate the boredom of four walls. Thanks heavens for the "boys" antics. They are such great company.
Cloudy, cool most of yesterday. Went to Mass, volunteered at the rectory, took "boys" to groomer, read, watched TV...Really a non productive day. "Boys" look great but were "draumatized" w/the trip---crying, shaking, etc. They slept most of the afternoon/evening.
Remember yesterday's rain--not yet comment? Spoke too soon or too loud--the clouds have ears or tears---whatever the case, they opened up in the AM. It was misty/rainy most of the day until evening time. Gave me some time to play w/my camera, readjusted/changed some settings in hopes of 
getting some better close up pics. (Do the double click pic dance to see rain droplets and closer details). 
Shhhhhh---don't tell anybody but it is not raining today--yet. Of course it is still a little dark outside. Worked out in the yard (in the drizzling rain) yesterday afternoon/evening--trimming shrubs, thinning out some succulents, weeding...Another certifiable event in my life. Can you have cabin fever in the Spring/Summer? Planning on finishing my path on the East side of the house. Will go to Augusta and pick up more rocks to line the pathway. (Pic: this was the ivy I had all winter on my kitchen window sill--It is loving its new home out of doors.)
Cool, cloudy, light rain here today. Mass this AM, breakfast w/a friend, ran errands, took a wonderful nap w/the "boys", took some flower pics, and plan to spend the evening picking up the house and reading.
Now for today---off to Mass, volunteer at the rectory most of day, and then home to work in the yard w/the pup (3 plus me) posse. 
Know the rain brings May flowers but come on----enough already w/all the accompanying storms, winds, lightning, thunder, hail and tornado sirens. Just rain, please.
Off to Mass, volunteer at rectory most of the day---weather cold, overcast, more rain, wah, wah, wah.
Nice AM, cool (50 degrees), rain coming down softly, no wind...
Today is another planning/planting day. Back from Mass, ate breakfast w/friend, sun shining, very slight breeze and all is well. Took some flower pics this AM and wanted to share more of that previously featured Columbine. The plant is still loaded w/blooms. (Please treat yourself to a double click---it is well worth the up close view. )
(Pic of Smoke tree buds.) 
S/W B. last night. Pic of the yesterday's fires in Conifer, CO.(compliments of Denver Post)---and I thought my yesterday was the pits. B. and Jax are okay. The area was evacuated until evening when the fires were under control. The fire crew stayed in the neighborhood all night to make sure the fires were out. The fire was down the road, around the bend, and connected to the forest area behind the house. Way too close for comfort.
Okay---remember seeing blog responses saying--"NOOOOOOO" when I mentioned adopting another dog. I have realized that 4 dogs are too much for me. They all get along great, Fonzie is a delight, 1 to 2 years old, lots of energy, and really sweet. Remember Pop was here to share the "fun" of the initiation of the other 3 "boys." Kind of in a state of funk to give him back to PALS. They will pick him up this evening. I also feel like a silly old fool doing something so impulsive. Be good to your silly Mom---she is a sad girl---silly but sad.
Took this Clematis pic yesterday evening. Can never capture the true beauty of the color---it is a deep purple.
Fonzie arrived (even the deer came to welcome him)---all is well---everyone getting along great----maybe a few long faces---and some vying for the "closest" spot to the old lady in the shoe. THEY ALL ATE THEIR SUPPER IN RECORD TIME!!!!!! 
Fonzie is coming today. Time for flower pics.
Spencer is asking---"Where is my new brother?" Buster apprears to be looking for his arrival. Should hear something today about getting Fonzie. His foster mom has been out of town and paperwork needs to be processed.
