We've gone nuts

In an effort to keep the squirrels out of the birdfeeder, we started giving them corn and peanuts. We call one "Notch" because she has a small crescent missing from one ear, probably from a fight. Notch has decided to let us know whenever we need to put out more food by coming to the back door and looking in, sometimes thumping on the door. She can be quite persistant, going from window pane to window pane in order to make sure we see her. We are extra careful never to leave the backdoor open now, for fear she would come inside and have a look around.

Falling water

One of the things we liked about the house when we were looking was that it had a water feature. It was in need of a complete overhaul however. Here it is as it was.

Here it is after the makeover. We think it is a big improvement.


As with all things, the backyard is still a work in progress. We hope to make it a lush private eden. Once plants start to grow in it will look even better.

Spring is busting out all over

We had a lot of spring color from bulbs, both from those and I planted and those that were a surprise.



Here are some other flowers.



It really is a beautiful time of the year out here.