Mother's Day

I'm a little behind, but I have a good reason! I got a new laptop for Mother's Day! With me there is a technology learning curve and I am still feeling my way through! All the kids (except those in Alaska) came by to hang out poolside Sunday afternoon. Alaska girl was on the phone listening to her brothers splash in the pool! No pictures were taken for 2 reasons. I forgot to carry the camera out to the pool and I have poison ivy- until that heals I will be camera shy! I didn't get any Mother's Day hugs.... I will also be exempt from yard work for a while!

And speaking of Mothers

one of our friend's- a certain beautiful red head- is having a baby girl. In hopes that the baby has Momma's red hair I made her a dress. And since Big Brother had to have a matching outfit - I made him one! These are for next year (since she is not even born yet) !

When my job was making kid's clothes- it got very old!!! Now I only do it once in a while - I really love to do it!

Mother's Day Part 2

I got my Mother's Day surprise today! When I went out to take out the trash I screamed when I saw this flock in the back yard! I have wanted a couple of flamingos for some time. DH located these and had them flown in...they didn't make it Sunday. I wonder if they will scare away the blue heron that has stopped for lunch at our fish pond??

While I was taking pictures I had to show off my lily that is blooming! I planted one last year and hoped it would return this year...it multiplied. This is the first bloom and there are several more about to open. I've been looking for some more to plant but have not found any this year.

And this is the Bonsai azalea that DH gave me 2 years ago for Mother's Day. It has bloomed for 3 years on Mother's Day! I am so happy I've been able to keep it alive!