Beautiful Days

My vacation is quickly coming to an end.
It was a wonderful two weeks.
I managed to turn 40! I received a wonderful T-shirt to commemorate the occasion.
If you are offended by cursing, you might to scroll past the next photo.

My parents visited with us for a week. It was a very low key affair.
Lots of good food and drinks. Just a very relaxing, barely moving sort of visit.
Something I believe we all needed.

We also enjoyed a lot of the outside.
Who knew there were so many different types of insects roaming around out there?
I had no idea!
If you are squeamish about bugs, you might want to scroll past.


Do remember those mysterious pod like plants from last post?
I finally found out what they are called!
Sicilian Honey Garlic!

I found a wonderful link that helps explain this plant. Louis the Plant Geek.

Lots of wonderful plant life happening all around us.


There have been feathery and furry visitors as well.


I have also been knitting a little bit.
I am working on a pair of socks.
I have misplaced my yarn label but, I remember the colourway is called Beach Towel. The pattern is called, Scatterby Socks. The pattern asks you to select either the fish lips kiss heel or you can choose your own.

Since the sun is starting to show, I am going to find something to munch on and enjoy the rest of my remaining day of vacation.
See you later!

More of This and Some of That

The days were growing warmer.
Were is the key word that sentence.
The last week has been a little chilly.
It does not stop Jackie and I from exploring.
We have taken lots of wonderful walks.
Her favourite path is around the nature trail in town.
There is always something new and exciting on this path.






My little garden is going well. Lots of greenery at the moment with pops of colour and another round of mystery flowers.


Does anyone know what these are?
As it grows,it reminds me a bit of a Lily. Then the outer-covering breaks away and tiny white buds are noticeable.

I do not remember planting these mysterious flowers.

I did however try something new in the garden.
I am starting sunflowers off from seeds.

So far, so good. The little sprouts are quite strong.

Looking closely, I found they have a neighbour.

The little fellow was difficult to spot, at first. Then the ground moved and there he was! He likes to sleep in this little hole during the day. By the time evening comes around, Mr. Toad is off and exploring on his own.

I learned my lesson last summer when I planted and lost quite a few tomato plants. This season, I have kept a few plants in containers mixed with some herbs.

They are doing quite well!


I'm off to do a bit more outside before the rain returns.
I hope you are all well! :)

May!

When last we spoke it was March. And it was really bloody cold.
Then April sprang up out of no where.
It was still really cold.
I was very happy though! My beloved Toronto Maple Leafs made the playoffs!
It was short lived.
They were eliminated by the Boston Bruins in seven games.
Still! That is a big deal.
If you are a Leaf fan, you will understand why.

I have been quite crafty.
I completed my shawl, Wind Rows Shawlette.


I am now working on a pullover, Jess' Birthday Sweater.
I do have pictures but, they are in my Ipod, which is charging downstairs.
The difference between the written pattern and what I have knitted so far is, I have cast on 200 stitches and so far, not done any shaping.
I am a bit on the lazy side as of late. Plus, I really like a baggy sweater.

With April came the start of spring hidden in all that snow.


We started to get a bit excited thinking, maybe, just maybe, Spring has sprung!
Then we had second winter.
No photos.
I was just a bit gobsmacked by it all.

Then more wildlife started to make appearances!


Now it's May!
We were so happy to discover our little Wren has returned!
The couple had disappeared so suddenly last summer.
They had built up their nesting spot and then all of a sudden they were gone.
This past week end, we heard that very distinct little chirp.
I looked out the back patio window and voila!
There he was hard at work on his little nest.


Just down from the Wren nest, we also have a Robin nest!


I don't know if they are exchanging parenting advice but, quite often the Robin comes over to see what the Wren is up to.


Few other feathery friends.


...and not so feathery...


The tulips are more visible! So are the Daffodils!
It is almost a scene out of Alice in Wonderland.


I don't know what these are. If any of you do, please let me know. :)






Finally I have been practicing my watercolours.


That was a longer post than I anticipated. That will teach me to skip a month.
Till next time!