WHERE DOES TIME GO?

First, I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter.  I am hoping that everyone is experiencing some beautiful Spring weather.

As we get olden things take longer to accomplish than when we were young, so therefore "Where Does Time Go?  I make lists and then check them off as I complete them.  When I looked back through my camera I realized that I haven't posted since the first of February.  So here goes some of my fun travels (not far) baby shower and my garden.....

This was a day venture to Huntington Beach and Long Beach with a dear friend.

We got hungry smelling the wonderful ocean air and wanted some Mexican Food.  The El Torito in Long Beach.

Here I am holding up the wall as I was starving LOL

We were seated right away and did not want the buffet, just some munchies........

Street Taco's, we shared and this plate full of nacho's

After lunch we headed over to the Marina at Long Beach into Sunset Beach and back out to Pacific Coast Highway.  It was a stunning day and so many people at the beaches.  I could not get over  how
built up it had become.

All these beautiful condo's upstairs with a spectacular view of the ocean - oh to live there WOW

This Hyatt Regency is located on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Blvd.  It has a spa and all the other amenities you could possibility wish for.

 It was getting close to dusk and here comes my humming birds wanting their dinner before bedtime.  They come at day light wanting food as they have been sleeping for so many hours.  It is something to see all those hummers flying around wanting their breakfast and dinner.  Of course they fly in and out all day eating.

Not a very good picture as it was getting late.  This was before day light savings time.  I have about 20+ each morning and night.  I had to go out and purchase another feeder as there were so many.
I make about 12 cups of nectar per day.  It is slowing down since a lot of flowers are in bloom.

This is a handmade quilt that I made for Janie - sorry it is not a very good picture.  Of course I forgot to take a picture after I finished it.  It has ballerina's dancing.  I also crocheted a throw for Sophia in pink.

We had some great Mexican food, but it was sure HOT..  Janie got a lot of nice gifts for Sophia.  Baby is due April 9th.

The dew on my nasturtiums and they are so pretty this year.  I am sure the rain had a lot to do with it.  They are everywhere. in yellow, orange and a variegated yellow and white.  Many years ago I planted 6 here and there in the backyard and now they are all over and some have made it into the front yard thanks to the birds.

Here are some more of my nasturtiums with my Lavender Marguerite bush, rose bush which is full of buds.

All most all of my iris have turned back to purple.  I had some different colored ones and this is the first time that this has happened.  Anyone know why?

More nasturtiums and my Rosemary Bush  I always have fresh rosemary for cooking.

My yellow orchid in bloom - first one this spring.

Chicago Peace Rose, it is in the front yard and is a climber cover my arch leading up to the front.

Look who is peaking under the gate wanting to come out front so I can chase him all over the park LOL

This is my newest iris and the color is stunning kinda of a rust color - this picture does not do it justice.

My iris bed just starting to bloom

The Easter Bunnies setting on the bench with their eggs,  Peter looks like he is very tired.  They need to be put away for another year

My Santa Barbara Daisy's in a pot by the front steps.  They really spread very nicely and look great in a arrangement.

Excuse the hose didn't realize it was there.  This is Waldo my Border Collie and he loves to photo bomb my pictures.

This is one of my most favorite roses.  Don't know the name of it as I purchased it at the 99 cent store.  It never disappoints me.

This is how I feel after a busy day of chores..

My flowers are so pretty this year and have bloomed early due to the hot weather we have been having.  I understand that next week it will be in the 90's again.  At least it cools off at night.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my garden.  It's not the way I want it but at my age it's hard to get out there and kneel and do what  I want. I have new gardeners and they are doing a wonderful job.  It will take time for them to know how I like things.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Please stop by and leave a comment as Waldo and Lili like to hear all about them.

Mary