It was pretty nice here today, a little chilly but the sun made an appearance. Things are really green and poppin'! I pulled out last year's mandevilla and prepped the space for the wisteria that I bought. I am planning on having the family build a pergola over the patio for my mother's day/birthday present I think I can train the wisteria to go up the side of the pergola and across the top which will be pretty and shady!

I found a few fun things too. These wood violets are in full bloom along the edge of my property and are also scattered all through my yard.


My daffodils are about finished but a few are still showing their pretty faces.


The Bleeding Hearts are some of my very favorites



When I tried to take pictures of the bleeding hearts I discovered a secret. I have a little mama! I was going to trim back these butterfly bushes and trim out the little invasive tree but I found this nest with a single egg in it. Mom has been sitting in it (now that I found it I can watch and avoid) and I can't wait to see the baby robin.

Of course now I can't do any trimming!

I lost a great deal of my apple tree this fall when we had a tremendous wind storm. I have very few flowers at all but these are so pretty. I will sure miss the sweet scent of a tree full of them outside my kitchen window.

I have made spicy beef and potato burritos for dinner and a kahlua cake for dessert. All in all, not a bad day! :-)