Our little "Jungle"

Yes we are still here, just on the run! Like most of  you too.

 

Pa's Shop is pretty much up and running and so our focus has been changed to our little "jungle".

 

The former owner planted some beautiful flowers, however, the only thing to eat in the yard is walnuts from our 2 walnut trees.

 

He also liked to plant lots of plants side by side..Thus our little jungle.

 

So, we got busy and went to the back yard and added Raised Bed garden #1, which has our tomatoes.

 

In the little holes of the cinder block is radishes and onions!  Notice all the plants in the corner where the brown is.  There are 6 huge plants there... Lol. All but 2 are going away.. On the other side of the porch is our 2nd raised bed garden. Needs filled with dirt, but we will have our peppers, and other things, in the little holes goes our garlic.

 

Also garden #3 for the year will go about where the wheel barrow is... next year we will put one (raised bed) on the other side of the house for our green beans.

 

There is a pretty plant growing in the back right now too.

 

Our little light purple Clematis!

 

We have lots of pretty ones in bloom in the front yard.

 

Dark purple Iris

Pink/Purple and white Columbine.

White, light and Medium purple Iris.

Yellow Columbine.

And next to that a purple and white Columbine.

 

In the front we have a bed that is almost empty except for a few straggling Iris plants. Our green beans will go there this year.

 

So, If you wonder where Ma and Pa are, we are in our little jungle...

 

Hoping all is well with all of you!

 

Hugs, Ma and Pa

 

 

 

 

 

 



 





Back to "normal", whatever that is!

Wow, what a busy 2 months we have had... but we are now done.  Our little trailer sold, closing was this week. God chose a middle age lady that needed an economic place to live!  Praise God for His step by step leading!

 

So we are getting back to normal again.

Dad's shop is almost up and running...

I have pictures to put on the wall and that is all.

 

Outside has gotten a little attention as well, but needs alot more.  However we are excited to see all the flowers coming along.

Pansy Party!

Lilacs are so yummy! Love them!

Our sister cities on the East slope of Colorado got snow again... we got rain last night.
All needed moisture, but poor East slope has had a bunch of snow this year.

We hope this finds you all enjoying your spring!

We are settling in and happy,
Hugs, Ma and Pa

 

 

 

Spring is coming!

Well today is a wonderful Spring day in the rockies!  People are out raking in their yard.  The temperature is in the 50's and although there is some wind out there, no heavy coat is needed!

Another sign of Spring is watching wild life around.  This year we have totally gotten hooked on watching the eagles in Decorah Iowa.  If you have not gone to the site, you are missing a blessing.

Last night mama eagle laid her 3rd egg. It has been fun watching them, Mom and Dad, and how they interact, and you feel like you are right there.  This site is run by donations, and it is well worth it to contribute if you are so inclined. 

You can view the site at http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles.  Warning, you will soon become hooked as we have.  The eagles mate for life.  It has been so enlightening to watch them interact, take turns on the nest, and care for eachother.  Each time before Mom laid an egg, Dad brought her something to eat before hand, making sure she had strength for the task.
Now that the nest is full it will be fun to watch the eggs hatch, and chicks grow, and fledge on their own.  Last year they put a monitoring devise on one of the fledglings and they have monitored D1's travels all year long.  This is quite a project!  The dedication by Bob Anderson the exective director of the Raptor Resource Project is amazing!  He runs the feed from Mr. and Mrs. Holthaus' garage that is near the cottonwood tree the eagles are in. Bob is always busy showing us amazing shots of the eagles, and the surrounding country.   The Raptor Resource Project also has links to other nests that they have scattered across the country.  Owls, Hawks and other Eagles.  We like the Decorah site the best as the view is fantastic and images are so clear.  However it is fun to watch the progress of the other sites as well.


Many things have been written about the projects, and others are busy capturing pictures for all of us to enjoy.  I hope you go to these links, they are wonderful as well.

Looks like Spring is trying it's best to come in. Tulips are coming up, and other flowers as well have started peeking through and the lilacs are budding. The neighbor tilled up his garden, and ours will not be far behind.  We will still have some snow and rain soon, but as long as there are days like today with the front door open to enjoy we are happy!

Hugs, Ma and Pa