Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Tuesday April 30th

MrD leaves for work at 2am and this morning he took took the bike.
At home, our hanging baskets are starting to bloom
Filling the gazebo with beautiful colours
Meanwhile over in England, Little Miss is learning about The Creation in her RE class in school
so for homework.. she had to look for the beauty of it for herself.
Her wonder in His work was evident.. especially when finding a Ladybird 
and she described it for her teacher to see.
And talking of homework.... Little H had an assignment to find the most unusual place to read the English class assigned book. He choose half way up the wall...which makes him look like he's levitating
and finally.. Dinner tonight.... Chicken Frajitas..one of my faves...

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

Monday, 29 April 2024

Monday April 29th

Happy Birthday to this guy...
Thank you for everything you do.. and being a wonderful hubby and daddy to our girls.
We couldnt ask for a better son in law....
even if you are a Newcastle supporter
Its been a really hot day...
what my mum used to call a "shorts and t shirt day"..
When he got home from work... MrD went for a quick bike ride..
Then.. after working 12 hours... started his new project...
Digging up the old concrete in the back garden
Honestly... this guy dosnt stop
and really deserved his Sausage and Mash dinner

Have a great week and here's the rest of this weeks menu

 Weekly Plan - 29th April 2024

Monday              Sausages, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Onion Gravy

Tuesday              Chicken Frajitas

Wednesday        Barbeque Pork and Spicy Potato Wedges

Thursday            Shrimp and Spinach Alfredo

Friday                  Pizza 

Saturday             Ranch Chicken Tenders, Coleslaw, and Fries for MrD

Sunday                Leftovers 

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x




Saturday, 27 April 2024

Saturday April 27th

Beautiful morning for a trip to the park
Hubby works such long hours.. 
that its a great opportunity for him and Prince to get into some "rough stuff"..
 which they both enjoy. 
I'm the soft gentle player...which Prince likes too.. 
plus he gets cuddles from me...and.. I guess.. from his Dad too
Hes getting to be a really good pet
I planted some snapdragons... but for some reason...only one survived.
I may have to buy some more as  they are one of my favourite border flowers
And taking of favourites...
these are two are half of my four favourite Littles in the whole world

Just look at Little Tufty go...
and how caring is her big sister
I cant wait to give them cuddles again

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

Friday, 26 April 2024

Friday April 26th

It wasnt expected... but it rained again today,
It was grey and misty over the hills
but the garden loves it..
The flowers are are flourishing
and look so pretty glistening with raindrops
and the bottle brush tree is just exploding with colour.
And even though its raining... when my dear hubby got home from work he filled up the truck with the excess soil from the front yard. Once a month the city lets you dump your garden waste for free... and thats tomorrow...so he's ready
Looking through the kitchen window I saw an unexpected visitor... a little bird sitting on our hanging basket.. happily pecking away. Last year we had a birds nest in our basket.. and watched the eggs hatch and followed the chicks growth until they eventually flew away. But... not this year buddy... the basket is not for rent..
And nothing cheers me up on a dreary day than talking with the grandkids. Little Mr showed off his second wobbly tooth and told us he was expecting lots of money off the tooth fairy! Little Miss was already for Football practice. She was overheard assuring her little friend on the phone that she still loved her.. and would see her at school on Monday... but for now she had to concentrate on scoring goals.. so she can be famous! Shes six....so heaven help us!
As for Little Tufty.. shes just happy playing in the bath and reading a couple of books before bed

I consider my grey day... full of happy colours again

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Thursday April 25th

What a difference a week makes
From a dry dirt patch...
to a beautiful green..
Every thing is growing nicely at the Blue house.... The Potatoes
Zucchini
and cucumbers and tomatoes are just flourishing
Its nice having everything organized and all our ducks in a row... 
Just ask Little Tufty
Although Im afraid birds have been pecking at the gazebo hanging basket liners. I have a feeling they are stealing the fibres to make nests!

Pretty Little Pests!

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Tuesday April 23rd

A rainy start to the day...
and garden is loving it...
especially the newly seeded front lawn which is showing little shards of fresh grass
I had a bit of a surprise as I was working at the Kitchen sink... when I spied a squirrel running across the lawn and scooted up the tree in the front garden. I sat there for a while and we had a bit of a staring match...
but then he jumped down and scurried down the street. At least it wasnt a ground squirrel that would burrow through the soil
Todays dinner... Mexican Baked Chicken and Rice

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

Monday, 22 April 2024

Monday April 22nd

Monday dawned very misty, a grey start to the day. The mountains were totally hidden.
But as the day went on it became very warm making it very pleasant in the garden
The roses are blooming..
strawberries are growing
and the bottle brush is turning a lovely red...
attracting the first bees of the season.
Even a thirsty little bird cooled himself in a planter saucer
Tonights dinner was Garlic Chicken, with Broccoli Cheese and vegetables... real homely food

and here's the rest of the weeks dinner menu

Have a great week

Weekly Plan - 22rd April 2024

Monday              Garlic Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Cheese, Peas

Tuesday              Mexican Baked Chicken and Rice, salad

Wednesday        Pork Chops, Scalloped Potatoes, Veg 

Thursday            Spaghetti and Meatballs (homemade meatballs from freezer)

Friday                  Pizza (as always)

Saturday             Chicken Tenders and Potato Wedges

Sunday                Leftovers

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x