Getting ready for Christmas

Bulbs and birds

Mike and I got all of my spring bulbs planted today! We planted camassia quamash, camassia cusickii, allium  neapolitanum, allium caeruleum (azureum) Nectaroscordum siculum and a lovely little bulb I originally found at Brent & Becky's called dichelostemma. I hope the critters will leave me a few.

We moved a bird feeder from a pole at the back of the house to sit on a wrought iron stand Tim built and gave me for Christmas last year. It fits the top perfectly. I love this feeder. It has a roof cover and has grates in the bottom to hopefully deter the pesky squirrels. They try to consume every scrap of seed and suet I put out for the birds. I was delighted today when the chickadees found the feeder. Next visitor was a nuthatch, followed by tufted titmouse and then a wren. Just a few minutes ago, the cardinal came to check it out! This makes me so happy! I can sit on the couch and watch the birds feeding. Another plus is being able to fill the feeder without leaving the front porch.

I also had to share a picture of the beautiful fairy garden Angie made for me. It has grown so full and lush over the summer.

Trying to catch up with the class

Been trying to catch up with the rest of the class. Can't help but wonder if I am the only "slow-poke". Just finished Day 3 and we are already at Day 5. But, I'm having fun, learning and moving forward.

Day two card finally completed

I finally completed the card for day two after too many attempts to count. It's been a long time since I have really played with my stamping stuff and I was just working too hard to make it perfect and forgot to "play".  I didn't have a heart die but instead used a jingle bell as my center piece.

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First day blogger

   

Learning from my wonderful, intelligent, computer-wise daughter how to blog and how to share pictures. These are cards made for the Day 1 Holiday Card Workshop.