Tulip Killer Found!

This morning, Megan and I heard quite a bit of bird song as we were coming down for our morning juice and coffee. I walked over to the window to see how many birds I could spot at our bird feeder. That thing is such a source of entertainment around here! It wasn't there. Looking around, I see it on the ground. Grrr. I just filled it yesterday. Then I noticed that it looks like there had been a party in our front yard last night. I glanced the way of my tulips, not really wanting to see but having to anyway and sure enough, they are completely eaten. Remember the pictures? Most of them were half there and there were even a few not eaten on at all. Not any more. Every pl;ant is eaten down to the dirt.

Who would do this? There's tender grass everywhere! Why won't they eat my clover?!?

I walked into the kitchen and got my answer:

Look at that innocent look! "Who me? What'd I do?" Grrrrr

WHAT?!?

Someone HELP! Something has eaten my perennials! What kind of demented critter would do this to me?!? It doesn't look like an insect, although I'm not ruling that out entirely. If you know what does this sick, twisted thing to plants, please tell me so I can KILL IT!

 It likes tulips {cry} and hostas {which it ate to the ground. I couldn't even get a good picture to show. There's nothing left.}but has steered clear of my daylilies.

What Was I Thinking?

For the last few weeks, every time I saw an interesting book anywhere...blogs, magazine, wherever, I would get it at the library so I could take it on vacation. Last night, I pulled them all out and this is what I have:
There are 13 books there! 13!!! I won't have all those read between now and Christmas let alone one little week! Now comes the tough part...figuring out which ones to take :) One more day!

Breathing is Overrated

The day didn't end as I had planned. Todd and Brandon made it home safely but were running late so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to hear more details, but I can tell you this...that boy had fun! We were all glad to be reunited even though it was literally only for five minutes because Kristen is spending the night with her cousin ;)

It's always something...

The next time we will all be together is Thursday evening.

~Sigh~

Another "First"

This weekend has been a little different around here.

Kristen was at an Acteens (our churches all-girl group) retreat. Although she has gone on a FEW overnight trips without parents, it isn't a common occurrence. She prefers to spend the night in a familiar bed for the most part, with the occasional sleepover with her best friend. Don't get me wrong, she had a good time, but she's glad to be home! And I'M glad she's home :)

But...

Brandon is on his way to a boyscout camping and canoeing overnight trip. This is a first for him! Todd is going with him, of course. Otherwise the answer would be NO WAY! While I'm excited about his participation in boyscouts, I'm just not that brave. Where Brandon is concerned, I tend to be more cautious about these sorts of things (if that's possible!) because he is allergic to peanuts. Too much can happen. The risk is too great. So, you see, he can only go if Todd goes! I felt sick watching them leave as it was.

I know Todd will take good care of our boy, and I know they will have a great time (although Todd's not too keen on the sleeping on the floor part ;)) but I miss them! And I'm not the only one. Nicholas said he wanted to sleep on the floor in his sleeping bag tonight so he can sleep like Brandon. So sweet!

Tomorrow, everyone will be home together and I will be able to breathe right again :)