Memorial Day

My favorite visitor to the Essex Junction Memorial Day Parade.

I wonder if they need a tuba player.

Let the Garden Grow

Yesterday I weeded the garden (with some help from a handsome handyman) and turned the soil.

Today I planted the stuff that came in my Burpee order.  I placed the order a couple of months ago and the shipment arrived the day after Joerg and I returned from our trip to Indonesia.

Two kinds of tomato (the third variety they sent was the wrong one - not what I ordered), two kinds a hot pepper, basil, sweet peas, and green beans.  I still have some herb seeds to sew, but I should be able to get that done this week.

I also set up the sprinkler system.  I really like my Mister Landscaper stuff!

Indonesian Sunset

Spring School Program

Each year, Trinity puts on a couple of programs.  This year's Spring Program was on Friday night and included three short plays, each acted by different grade groups.

The second and third grade class did the story of Johnny Appleseed and his missionary efforts.  The fourth, fifth, and sixth grade class did a story about six travelers who each had a special gift that would come in handy during their travels.  And the fifth and six graders did the story of The Proud-Minded Princess who had to learn some humility before she could fin joy and contentment in her life.

The stories were cute, well-acted, and funny.  Even the costumes were fantastic.

Happy Anniversary to Us

An Anniversary Bouquet from my mom! It's only a month late, but then again I was out of the country on my actual anniversary. :)

And really we should celebrate every month, not just in February.

San Andres, Colombia

More Vacation Bling

Phone pictures don't really do this set justice. I'm not very impressed with my wire-wrapping skills, but hope to remedy that with a class. However, I like simple coloring, and how the simple necklace allows the pendant to be the real focal piece.

The other thing that I like is that this necklace was also done completely out of inventory. I didn't have to make any runs to the bead store to "fill gaps".