Lions and Gardens and Mom, Oh My!

April brings the month each year that we get to enjoy a visit from Keith's Mom. This year we had lots of rain while she was here but that meant lots of green as everything came to life after the winter lull. Coming from southern California, she really loves seeing all the green of spring here in the east.

Mom, Keith and I with the green trees in the background.

One of our traditions each year when Mom comes is to make the journey to the greenhouse and get our salsa garden plants. Because of the rain we had to wait until after she left to plant this year but, "Thanks for the salsa garden, Mom!" I was able to finally get it planted yesterday.

 The tomato garden at the side of the house

Lettuce growing and newly planted peppers in the back yard.

Even though Mom wasn't here when I planted this year, I did have some fun company while I dug in the dirt. A little toad found a nice place to chill out under my potting bench and stayed there all morning while I worked. Then there was a shy little Skink who was feeling quite interrupted by my presence in the back yard! Usually we have a neon Blue Tail Skink but this one had some red instead of blue.

 The toad resting on the bottom shelf of my potting bench while I worked.

The Skink lizard running from me on the board walk.

We like to meet up with Keith's nephew, Dean and his wife Ali while Mom is here so they can visit and we found a great place to meet! We all got to together and enjoyed the "Toys And Treats Tour" at the Conservator Center north of Mebane. Not a long drive and it was so fun seeing the big cats ans smaller animals up close as they were given treats or things to play with. There are too many pictures to show you all of the animals but if you are local, it's a great place to explore!

The lion's roar shook the earth!

This white tiger was huge and so unusual.

 Mom, Keith, Ali and Dean grabbing some lunch after the tour.

In between tours and gardens I got to help Mom by making some curtains for her kitchen. We enjoyed sewing and chatting and just being together.

Mom's new curtains. There was also a valance for the top.

We are already enjoying the flowers in our gardens and the birds and squirrels continue to entertain us. What a blessing to be in a housing development that allows us to have woods behind us that invite God's wonderful critters to visit!

 The Goldfinches are so bright right now!

Blooming Sweet Williams

That's what's happening behind the scene at 2700 Pepperstone in Graham. What's happening at your house?