Settling In

It seems like since spring is here we are settling in to our "new" house all over again. It's been warm(ish) for the past month or so. We've been spending lots of time working outside an discovering our yard and plants (or lack thereof).

I decided this time I am just going to post a bunch of pictures and few words, but I can't forget to mention this:

SCHOOL IS OUT IN 12 DAYS! WOO HOO! :)

I've still been sewing and making jewelry as often as possible. Recently, Steve's mom gave me some old ties. I decided to experiment and make Moose a collar out of the tie. It's soooo cute! Yesterday, I made him red/white/blue one to wear to the parade today. He looked pretty handsome! On a related note, I am going to be selling my jewelry at a local hair salon this summer. I am so excited!

A week or so ago our house/yard got struck by lightening. It fried our cable, garage lights, garage door/sensors and our invisible dog fence! The fence guy came out to fix it and wanted to take the transmitter back to the company because he has never seen one blown into so many piece. We were/are so lucky our house didn't catch on fire!

We are continuing to work on our yard. We didn't have many plants at all when we moved in. Luckily, Steves mom loves to garden and was hoping to clear out many of her flowerbeds. So, we are contiuing to get more plants every weekend. I did pick up a few annuals and pots for the front porch. I just love my collection of pots. :)Our lilacs are blooming about a month later than all the other lilacs in town. That's ok. I'm just glad they finally bloomed!