Hidden Gardens Tour and Early Birthday Treat

Two very good friends and former co-workers treated me to a very special Sunday afternoon/early birthday treat. The Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour featuring seven very lovely, private gardens in the historically-signigicant West Side neighborhoods of North Hi Mount and Crestiline were the afternoons activity. It was a nice look into some of the private gardens both large and small. D & L not only provided this wonderful tour, but also took me out for a late lunch and presented me with a potted planter to add to my own garden. What special friends I have. Thanks, girls!

The front yards were planted with lots of color.

This yard wasn't on the tour, but just in the neighborhood.

This is one of the terraces in the back yard of Ft. Worth's Martha Hyder.

Looking from the back of the house you would be overlooking Ft. Worth and part of the Trinity River.....unbelieveable vista.

Happy Anniversary to Us!

Today, Smitty and I celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary. Beautiful roses arrived at my workplace early this morning and then I was treated to a wonderful, quiet dining experience at Saint Emilion, a country french restaurant in Ft. Worth. It was a relaxing evening with wonderful cuisine in a quaint little french cottage. We spent a wonderful 2 hours enjoying good food and good conversation. Thanks to our kids who called separately and wished us a happy anniversary. You make us proud!

Dinner for two $100+...good food and conversation with your best friend and husband of 38 years......PRICELESS!

Mother's Day

I am thankful that I have a husband who remembers that I am the mother of his children and always chooses the right card with just the right words to express it. I am thankful for a daughter who is creative in her gift giving and selects verses that come from the heart. I am thankful for a son who loves his mother and is not afraid to express it and who prepared a wonderful meal especially for me. And, add to that, they each married someone who I truly call "my children" as well. Of course, I can't forget LilE who brings such joy to my life. Thanks to you all for making Mother's Day so very special.

Smitty, my best friend for near 40 yrs.

All my children: Elle, B, Klee and JD

LilE...the face says it all!

May Flowers

It doesn't seem like I have a lot to blog about these days. Our lives are pretty routine and I don't have much to post that would be of much interest to many people. But, I do have some pretty spring flowers that I thought I would share with you. This clematis blooms early and is just stunning. I have it in the driveway to the garage and see it when I leave out each morning and return each evening. I also included one of the blooming azaleas this year. They were really pretty.