First off, I could get used to this scene on the freeway at "rush hour hour" just weeks ago with bumper to bumper traffic; sometimes at a standstill because of an accident ahead...but this weekend, whoa. Nice pace in the flow of the traffic when you're the only one on the road for miles and miles:
Yesterday, the sun was shining...the sky; cloudless! There was a brisk wind, cool, and just all out, a perfect day. Thing is, I stayed home-bound. Did some yard work, mowed and edged the front yard and back yard, watered potted plants on the patio, Worked on, and finished another jigsaw puzzle, and some crocheting. I took the clippers and cut Bud's hair, shaved the 'new hair growth' on my shaggy looking neck since we can't go to get our hair cut, clipped Isaiah's talons toenails, watched a movie, and then, to get back out in the fresh air, I walked around the yard getting cellphone photos of the new Spring flowers to put on my blog. Here are some highlights of the day. The following images are as follows: Our red hibiscus tree, the buds of my amaryllis, gardenia bush and purple bougainvillea, Don Juan Climbing Rose and yellow ixora, a single blossom of the gardenia and a ceramic gnome, macro photo of duranta bush -they are very small purple blossoms [about the size of a dime] and a resin turtle amongst the vinca vine.
Then, indoors, the Texas Longhorn painting in front of the fireplace with antique cavalry saddle and Isaiah worn out from the toenail clipping! And last, the latest jigsaw puzzle complete!
Then, indoors, the Texas Longhorn painting in front of the fireplace with antique cavalry saddle and Isaiah worn out from the toenail clipping! And last, the latest jigsaw puzzle complete!
In a day or two, I'll tear this one down and we'll begin another puzzle. This next one is 'holiday themed'....Halloween! LOL
What a fun Tuesday post and full of beautiful posies and Isiah's undercarriage is the winning photo.
ReplyDeleteWisely done on the Owl Puzzle.
Hugs Cecilia
Undercarriage...I like that reference.
DeleteSuch gorgeous flowers! And yes, you have been busy. I really like that crossword puzzle, especially that beautiful owl. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's the reason I ordered that puzzle...."hootin".
DeleteOh Anni.... I can't tell you how much contentment I myself felt, from hearing how your day went yesterday. I'm serious!! As I was reading about what you did, a "peace" came over me.... the peacefulness of time well spent. I loved everything about this post and about your day. Life hums on....! Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe whole time doing what I did made the day zip by.
DeleteLots of energy spent in this post! Lovely flowers! Just beautiful!!!! We are not supposed to go anywhere unless it is to the doctor, grocery store. Your must not have that recommendation. No one here is supposed to just get in the car and take a "Sunday Drive."
ReplyDeleteWe are allowed to go walk in parks. But, I went to cemetery this Sunday 'cause all parks were closed. I think a lot of large cities have parks open for exercise (since gyms are closed & too close in working out there & you can distance yourself in parks & on trails)
DeletePs...I will stay far from doctors & hospitals now, if God's willing. They are a petri-dish.
DeleteEnjoyed your post Anni, great photos. Smiled at them all, beautiful flowers, smiled at Isaiah lounging, loved your artwork. I haven't been out on the freeway since all this happened. I wonder if it is as eerie looking as yours. Thank you for the peek into your productive day. Time to get off my laptop and follow suit ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is eerie when on 'normal days it's bumper to bumper.
Deletethe most fun today for me is upside down Isaiah exhausted from getting a pedicure. the flowers are wonderful and the site of that road takes me back 50 years when there were lots of empty roads. your Tuesday sounds perfect to me
ReplyDeleteHe gets more p-o toward me when he tries to hide after seeing the clippers in my hand. Wears him out. Lol
DeleteHello, it is nice there is no traffic or back ups out there. I may have to cut hubby's hair soon, first time too. It should be interesting. Your flowers are so pretty, love the photos. I hope you are having a good day!
ReplyDeleteI know. Bud is more trusting than I would be with HIM & the clippers. I'll wait 'til this is over & get my hair cut then. Lol
DeleteThe Duranta and Ixora are me favorites because I love their color, and I have never seen or heard of them! I love the puzzle, especially the little fairy and her tree home. It looks like it was hard to make! Another blogger, Rose, told me how she does her puzzles. She does not put the border together first. She spreads it all out and has plenty of room to fill in the center that way. We tried it, and it worked. What an adorable picture of Isaiah!!!
ReplyDeleteI like to do the borders 'cause the copyright is always a good place to start. And they are on a corner piece.
DeleteGoodness you really worked poor Isaiah over. He looks done:) That owl puzzle is really pretty. Liked the little Tinker Bell giving him the eye to eye.
ReplyDeleteI liked it too. Only 550 pcs. this time. A bit quicker time frame.
DeleteThat's quite a photo album! No use in even trying to choose a favorite! With fuel prices so low and traffic at somewhat of a standstill, wouldn't it be fun to just get out and drive? I could have guessed the picture in the puzzle might have feathers! :~)
ReplyDeleteYa, the price is right! (We'll pay dearly for it someday in the future.)
DeleteWell that was a full day. Isaiah looks quite comfortable taking his nap. Who knew nail clipping could be so exhausting.
ReplyDeleteHe will confirm it...an exhausting ritual. Lol
DeleteBeautiful photos and it sounds like you are making the most of your days. We haven't got around to haircuts yet! lol
ReplyDeleteWith Bud it was nearing the braiding stage. (Kidding)
DeleteIt seems we are all finding ways to keep busy. I've been thinking of starting a puzzle, but still have not. Your flowers are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThey're hard to find in stores if you're thinking of buying one. (And ordering them takes,about two weeks for delivery).
DeleteSounds like you've been productive and had fun too. Our daughter picked up some puzzles from us. She's been working on them, but can't find new ones.
ReplyDeleteIt takes forever for ordering them, too.
DeleteActual flowers! We've got snow on top of daffies!
ReplyDeleteI really despise snow at my age. Tho it's pretty in pictures.
DeleteI saw these yesterday...I saw it on my phone and knew I wanted to see on the computer. I enjoyed the flowers...I love the hibiscus so much.
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