The Hollow Tree

In our side yard, we have a beautiful old orchard that is many decades old. Three pear trees, two apple trees, and a mulberry tree still bear fruit. This tree, though, is special. It's totally hollow, yet still throws these beautiful blossoms every spring, and delicious snow apples for fall picking.

When the triplets were 4, I took these pictures of them standing inside it's hollow trunk.

Now, 5 years later, I had them awkwardly climb back in to see how much they've grown.

Jacob,

Jason,

and Jordan happily obliged! And Jordan had me take this last one, which is a real hoot!

They want to continue the tradition yearly, even when they have to squat, which I think will be the case next spring!

Magnolia Blooms?

Ah my sisters magnolia tree, in full bloom! Unfortunately, these are last years pictures. Just as the blooms were ready to put on there magnificent display this year, the winds blew all the blossoms to the ground. So Kathy, here is a look back, as we look forward to next May!

Sunshine! PLEASE!!

This has been one of the strangest winter/summers I can ever remember. Here we are half way through May, and the weather is still more wintry than springy. Today was no exception. With temperatures in the mid 30's, and wind that went right to the bone, it seems that spring, is eluding us. So tonight, when I looked out the window to see this sunset, it gave me hope that maybe tomorrow will bring us a little sun. That would be such a welcome relief to this crazy season. How are you coping with the weather where you are?

What's up with Blogger?

What happened with Blogger!? I notice my post from yesterday is gone, along with any of yours that were posted yesterday. The notice came up for some time saying they were doing work on the site, and then everything disappeared. Anyone else notice!?

Bubbling Boys

My triplet nephews received these neat bubble wands, and Jordan wanted to share the excitement with me.

Jay Jay had fun chasing them around the yard,

As Jordan put on quite the show!

Toby's Big Day Thursday!

V Day for Toby is Thursday! Last week was his pre-op appointment, but I couldn't get him into the crate to take him, Ken startled him and he ran. So today he went, and Bart told the girls to put him onto the Thursday surgery schedule, even though he has three major surgeries that day. He said the sooner the better, and though it isn't a guarantee he'll stop spraying, in most cats it does work. Bart also explained that spraying isn't a sexual thing, it's psychological, and very stressful for the cat. Then we had a long talk about Lucy, and how hard it was to go into the exam rooms after visiting her there. He was so empathetic, and talked about how bad it was when he had to put his dog Hannah down because of cancer, and that he misses her terrible. As I've said before, no one can beat this guy. I wouldn't take my "kids" to anyone else.

The real religion of the world comes from women much more than men-from Mother's most of all, who carry the key of our souls in their bosoms.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

Dear friends and family, I wish all of you a wonderful Mother's Day, filled with love.