Monday

 We had a great time with our family yesterday.  At one point my DH and I were just sitting on the porch swing listening to youngest son playing his guitar and his sisters singing along. Sheila saw us and snapped a picture.

 One of the gifts I received was this gazing ball on a stand.  I know gazing balls are meant to be put in a flowerbed but I think I'll keep mine on the porch. I will try to find a spot that gets sunshine though so the iridescent glass bits can reflect the light.

Eldest daughter painted these tulips, matted the picture and attached dried tulips onto the mat.

 I also received this unusual Geranium. "Crocodile" is a trailing ivy leaf pelargonium that has yellow- veined, green leaves and pink flowers with deep pink eyes.  Mine has no blooms yet but I found a picture on-line.

 I'm looking forward to a quiet week. The forecast is for showers every day with a chance of sunny breaks here and there. During one of those breaks DH and I tied up some Clematis which had grown a lot since we last checked them and needed tying up. I really should have paid more attention and avoided  buying Clematis that grow 15' or more in height. I know I've mentioned that many of our shrubs and perennials didn't make it through the winter. Sadly the Spring Clematis that every year covered the pergola seems to be dead.  We'll cut it right back and hope for the best. It could let out again.

I hope your week is off to a good start. Thanks for visiting.  GM