Assorted Visitors

Today was a good day for us even though it rained off and on most of the day. Valorie and Chris came to see us on their way to Kansas City. This was their first visit since RJ and I got married. Wished we had more done to the mobile home but it was good to see them. Here is a picture of RJ, Valorie and Chris.

While they were here, we saw a new bird at the feeder. It is yellow and black. Does anyone know what kind of bird this is? We also have a red-headed woodpecker. RJ saw a cat this afternoon trying to catch a bird at the feeder but missed. We will definitely have to get a bird book soon to see what kind of birds we have here.

For some reason it was drinking from the hummingbird feeder. What a way to enjoy a wet afternoon.

Blue Bird of Happiness

I have heard of this bird but I have never seen one. This is what I am calling them. Today I saw two of them. They are not blue Jays but are prettier. RJ took a picture of one of them while I was at work. If anyone knows what they are, let me know. We went from buying large bags of cat food to large bags of bird seed.  Here is the picture. They are beautiful.

A green thumb

Yesterday RJ and I got to plant some of the plants that got from the farm. I was surprised at how well they had grown. Because we do not own the land here, a lot of them are in pots.

Here is a view from the driveway toward the end of the trailer. We can see this from our living room.

RJ suggested that we put some plants around the birdbath. The hostas were from the farm. I didn't know that they had gotten so big. I have 3 large ones and a small one. The concrete came from the farm and RJ placed it over where there had been some kind of tree that was cut down. They used something to mulch what was left of the tree. Anyhow RJ had to level the site, place the concrete and then the birdbath. The concrete was heavy.

Here is our hanging baskets and bird feeders. You can's see it but we have a regular bird feeder on the opposite side of the humming bird feeder. The plants in the circle were what was planted around the deck on the farm. They are perennials so I hope they will come up next year.

Here is my gardenia plant on the left and a double bloom hibiscus on the right I think I might put them on the deck in the back.

Here is my azalea, has pink blooms. I think I might have to take this in this winter. Hope I can keep it alive till next year. It is near the white table and chairs in the front.

Here are some flowers that I planted in boxes that were on my deck on the farm. They are petunias and not sure what the others are. I know this is something that I will have to plant every year. They are placed in front of the trailer instead of digging flower beds. Too many rocks in the ground to do that.

And here is RJ proud of the work that he had done. I must admit that I think we did a great job. Now if I can only get motivated to finish the walls in the house. It was just too nice to be inside yesterday.

Happy Mother's Day

I hope everyone had as great a day as I did. RJ and I took my mother and Tom out to eat at Prairie Band Casino. We had a great time. Tom and I won, Mom and RJ lost. I guess that balances things out. After we left Prairie Band, RJ and I went shopping with my winnings. He helped me pick out something to plant in our yard. I wanted something that will eventually hide our gas line. I think we did quite well. What do you think?

It is to grow to be 3 feet high and 3 feet wide. The black pole at the top of the picture is the gas line to our home. I hope this will grow to cover the gas line. I don't think I have ever grown roses but a lady at Lowes said that this kind was very easy. I have a 1 year guarantee. Will see what happens. But I think it is very nice.

This is what the Easter bunny left me on Easter while I was at work. It is what I always wanted. If you know me that is what we say when we get something new. It is a gas stove with sealed burners, broiler in the top of the oven, drawer on the bottom for pans and a self-cleaning oven. Never had a oven chime when it got to the preset temperature. Let us see if this will help my cooking. I hope so. I need all the help that I can get. Am still working on the walls very, very slowly. I hope to have the walls done by the end of the month so we can get our carpet. Have a great day.