Fish Kisses

A couple of months ago, I received these ceramic Koi fish as a gift. I love their color! As I was cleaning this morning, I got this wild hair to let them swim. In their separate jars (they wouldn't both fit in one jar), they looked like star crossed lovers.

"It is surprising how much of memory is built around things unnoticed at the time." ~ Barbara Kingsolver

A great quote from one of my favorite authors... I found this bottle a couple of weeks ago at a "junktique" shop. The minute I saw it, I had to have it as it brought back many happy memories of spending time with my grandmother on her farm. She loved Tab and because she loved it, I loved it.

It was totally worth the $1.50 to own rights to the memories.

Itsy bitsy or not, I prefer these guys to stay in their corner of the garden

Since I've been out of school for my short summer break, I've spent a lot of time in the garden. In that time, I've walked through many, many spider webs (which always ends in a little freak out and the question "Where is the *@%! spider?!"). I spotted this guy after a little morning rain shower. He is one of the few who built his web in an area where I don't slink around.

I think I like him,

Over easy

Just messing around with my son... We found this empty bird's nest last weekend and saved it. The emu egg fits inside it perfectly (thanks to the hubs for the suggestion)!

Actually, I wanted to put this on his head. He wouldn't let me. Spoil sport!

Now we are getting ready to go to a party! Good thing I ran off some calories this morning!

Survival of the fittest... knowing the right people edition

What a beautiful day it was today! My husband and I worked in the garden all morning and then went swimming at a friend's pool (so, why build a pool when you have the right friends, eh?). Tonight, we are going out for sushi.

On a sad note, two of the caterpillars were eaten by the *%@! wasps today. First, went Booger (though in hind sight, it was probably wrong to name him after salty mucous) and then went Fred. Now Martha and Phillipe are all that remain.

Instead of chancing Martha and Phillipe to the dastardly wasps, we moved the fennel plant (upon which they feed) onto the screened-in porch.

It should only be a few more days before they begin to pupate! :)

Memories by the wayside

It was time. I cleaned out my closet and parted with many items I'd been holding on to despite knowing I'd never wear them again. This was my senior prom dress that I wore 25 years ago. I can still get into it (though it is a little snug in the hips).

Farewell asymmetrical prom dress...

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I'm halfway through my 365! Yay!

So clean you can eat off of it...

Today, my husband and I sealed the tile floor and grout in the foyer, den, and kitchen. This involved me vacuuming and steaming the floor several times.

As the saying goes, it really is so clean you could eat off of it.

Truthfully, this picture didn't turn out as I envisioned. I probably should have put myself in it eating from the ice cream sundae on the floor - but that would have meant you would have seen me looking pretty shabby after cleaning all day. Instead, I slapped a texture on it. It will just have to do for today.