ILUVWEEDS's Blog

Carpe Diem.....
Jun 15, 2008 | 5:20 PM PST

I knew today was going to be a washout, complete with cold and rain and lets throw in some more rain! No I didnt have to "Trust" the weather folks this time, lets say that I could just feel the change coming. We have had several days of hot (some extreme temps too) and dry weather. So dry in fact that we were starting to see those little dust tornado's in the parking lot! Late yesterday afternoon I felt the change coming! The air was so moist and heavy it was going to rain any minute (yeah right). So I put away my trowel grabbed the camera, snapped some pics and got ready to go shoppingf, after all if I cant be in the garden I might as well be at the mall! So we trekked to IKEA to buy some new office furniture. They actualy have office furniture thats made out of solid wood that cost under $1000! So we had an adventure at IKEA, that store is pretty awesome (once you figure out the little arrows on the floor and to follow them is your only route of escape!!!). We loaded up DH's truck with boxes of desk and overhead cabinets--the office is going to be GORGEOUS! Then once done at IKEA we ventured off to DICKS Sporting goods to buy a good badminton set--$99 bucks but it'll last all summer--we love that game so much! Then I spied the clearance BRUINS gear!!!!! Oh somebody pinch me I must be dreaming--so I filled up the cart with a bunch of black n' yellow. Also got a bunch of clearance tops for DD. After all that spending and still no rain.....I was going to give up hope for rain...

I woke up this morning to torrential downpours--water was gushing from yard to yard. The ground had been so dry that the water had nowhere to go! Its been raining ever since, the temp hasnt gone past 55 all day. I swear the grass is greener already and we have rain in the forecast for the whole week ahead! I am glad I snapped those pics yesterday, so at least I can remember the sunny afternoon in the yard.

Here is a cardinal that was feeding....

This is the first dill blossom!

I just LUV when Dragon Flies visit--or as my daughter used to say when she was little "Dragon Fly just stoppin by"!

I bet I'll have 1000 Daylilly blooms by the time the season ends--they are just starting now.....STELLA, S T E L L L A ...

It may have rained all day but I still have yesterdays sunshine! I must also admit that I havent minded being housebound today at all!!! The office furniture is just about completed. I had the opportunity to cook three big meals for DH and kids on this wonderful Fathers Day. Im on a roll with wins....First the Red Sox smoked the Cinci Reds 9-0!! Then Dale Jr WINS at Michigan--thats the first win in 74 races--I almost balled I was so happy to see him win again--its been a long road for him and he has stayed the course--I am so proud to be a Jr fan!

Of course i am holding my breath still though coz my Dear Celtics are playing in game 5 against the LA Lakers, they could take it all and become the new world champs tonight!!!!! Do I dare to exhale!!!

This rainy day has been anything but dreary! Talk to ya soon, Jo

 

 

Perspective.....
Jun 10, 2008 | 4:08 PM PST

I know that we are all feeling the effects of some extreme weather. Whether it be high temps or high winds we are finding it difficult or dangerous to go about our daily lives in normal fashion. I was reminded to put things into perspective when I received this prayer request in an email this morning. lease take a look at the weather forecast for Baghdad for the past 7 days! These are normal weather conditions in that part of the world. I know that there are weather threads in the forums, but I felt that this was material for the main blog area. I know how much you all care about each other and how caring the folks here are and I was certain that your prayers would make a difference for our troops and the extreme conditions they face on a regular basis. Also I do not litter cyberspace with chain emails -EVER, but I have forwarded this email several times today and have also gotten it back a few times - it appears that everyone is relating to the weather aspect (no surprise). Please keep an extra breath on hand for this extra prayer tonight. Sincerely, Jo

 7-Day Forecast for Baghdad,Iraq

115�F
117�F
120�F
122�F
122�F
121�F
120�F

Thats 122 Degrees!!! 

 
Prayer request .

According to the weather reports, it is our understanding that it is 122 degrees in Iraq right now -- and the low will be 111! Our troops need our prayers for strength, endurance, and safety.. If it be God's will, give these men and women the strength they need to prevail.


'Lord, please hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.'

Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops around the world.

 

 

 Just send this to all the people in your address book. Do not let it stop with you, please.

 

 

Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine & others deployed in harm's way,  Prayer is the very best one!

 

While I slept!?!
Jun 9, 2008 | 4:59 PM PST

I was up pretty late watching the Celtics beat the Lakers.....(WoooHooooooo). For all I knew that was the extent of excitment in my neck of the woods....

Little did I know that Mother Nature was holding an initiation ceremony right in my backyard! I never heard a thing.

When I woke up this morning it was still very dark outside so I hadnt a clue as to what took place 25 feet from my back deck! On I went about my daily rituals....Shower, make-up, Hair, Hair, Hair. By the time I bathed the bod, rouged the cheeks and teased the tresses the sun had begun to rise. Thats when something out back was getting my attention. Time to get dressed and wait for my ride (I carpool now and this week I get driven...) and wait, and wait. Now I am circling the house looking out all windows and doors hoping to peep a beautiful bird or maybe if I am lucky enough a hummer!!! Then my phone starts buzzing someons texting me--its my ride. She is running late and is just leaving her house. OK that leaves me WAITING another 15 Minutes---UGHHH So I kicked off my heels and went for a nature walk out back. Thats when I saw what had happended over night. These beauties were NOT here when I kissed my flowers goodnight last night, I make fulll rounds and gree each one as I water and these babes were not here last night! I am so glad that they did decide to show up though. I had to fight the most primal urges not towhisk them up and take em' to work with me!!!

Oriental Poppies. This is what I found when I ventured into the backyard this morning! They are so much bigger and more blooms tonight!

Close Up....

And the old fashioned Peony...

OK so now I dont want to go sleep or to work - i just wanna watch my gardens and watch the blooms ....just happen.

I wish my days were as magical as their nights are!

More Firsts
Jun 8, 2008 | 11:41 AM PST

My oh my it is sooo hot outside - 97 the last time I checked! Its too hot to be out there working on the yard so I decided to work on my photo album.....

I get so excited when a plant blooms for the first time and I am so happy I have somewhere to share all the excitement!

These two pics are the first blooms of Peony for me this year. My other peonies are the old fashioned varieties and arent ready to open just yet..

 

 These are the first Iris' in my garden this year. These are yellow and I cant wait for the Purple and Mottled varieties to open now! The mottled are mostly white with flecks or purple and yelllow in them!

 

This is the first rose in my garden this year, there are many others just conjuring a bloom, cant wait to see them!

These are almost poppies--they're gonna be huge and glorious! I have several colors all icelandic varietals--just magical.

 I cant wait too see what the garden has in store for me next week...