Something I Never Thought I Would Say

Anyone else enthralled with the spirally pattern in the sunflower's face?

I was talking with Brien this afternoon about all the outside work I needed to get done and I said to him, "It's rather nice outside, really, not too hot at all.  Only about 90." 

Um, ONLY ABOUT 90?!?!?  Have I lost my ever lovin' mind??  Sheesh!

Blue Chip flowers

But, the thing is, it was rather nice.  The humidity was low, there was a bit of a breeze, and it was lovely in the shade--which is where I tried to hang out this afternoon.  The backyard is always so nice and shady late in the day. :o)

It was time to stake the tomatoes.

The Sungolds' stalks are rather spindly, and those little drops of candy are heavy. 

Lil and I also worked in the shade bed, trying to tame the mess that was the remnants of the Johnny Jump-Ups.  Any guesses as to what this might be?

If you guessed the "dam nest" covered in yard debris, you'd be correct.

Bitty wanted to make it nice and soft and spent almost an hour out playing in it this evening.

Another volunteer--I just had to snap a pic.

As much as I adore (and you know I do) my Johnny Jump-Ups, they are a spring and autumn flower and just get leggy and ugly in the summer--I suppose the heat is simply too intense for them.  So, I spent some time ripping them out of the bed.  Look, you can actually see the azaleas again! ;o)

I spent time mowing and weeding, and in general, enjoying being outside.  When the weather is humidity-free, you must enjoy it.

I also spent time trying to revive my poor, pitiful hanging baskets.  This one soaked overnight, and then got a good watering this morning and again this afternoon.  I have its mate soaking overnight tonight and will give it a good shot of water tomorrow. 

Oh, and Lil and I FINALLY transplanted her marigolds.  They've been living in their pitiful little peat pods for months now, poor things, so they are looking rather rough.  I'm hoping they'll perk up now that they are in more spacious digs.  :fingers crossed:

So, while the outside had quite a bit of work done today, the inside fell apart.  Isn't that always the way?  Lil shall be joining me in a few minutes to help get the downstairs back in some semblance of order.  :shakes head:  

Alas, I'm no superwoman.  I can do either the inside, OR the outside.  I didn't even cook dinner tonight.  :oS  Oh well.  The kids didn't mind and had a smorgasbord, and since B and I want to clean out the fridge, we'll have leftovers later after they're in bed. 

All in all, though, I'm pretty pleased.  It's nice to be out in the sun, soaking in some vitamin D. :o)

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Today's Sparklies:

1.  LOW humidity!

2.  I made this for a light dinner for us:

Okay, okay, so I didn't cook.  This was so wonderful and light and refreshing. :o)

3.  Making plans for the Fourth with B. 

4.  Audiobooks--I swear, they are getting me through all my chores these days.  Gotta love it! 

5.  Summer flowers that are blooming, and all the butterflies and bees we have buzzing around.  No, under normal circumstances, bees wouldn't be a sparkly, but given the hive collapse that's been happening over the past few years, I'm always happy to see a bee. 

6.  I was on Pinterest today and found my bathroom had been pinned a number of times.  I can't tell you how excited that made me--other people like my style!  I know, I know, cheap thrill, but still...

no milestones.