Pulling Weeds, Etc.

It took me almost a week, but I have finally finished pulling the weeds.  Next to the one lantana I have an Arizona Sun Blanket flower in a pot. I had never heard of this flower before.  I just thought it was pretty so I bought it.  Anyway, while I was weeding the lantana a butterfly was busy feeding on the Arizona Sun Blanket flowers.  It didn’t seem to matter that I was right there.  I guess I will have to start taking my camera outside with me while I am working.

 

I have been watering my plants and trees every other day since it is so dry.  However, we did have some rain yesterday (Sunday) afternoon.  There is a chance of a shower every afternoon now that it is so hot and humid.

 

The hummingbirds seem to really like my new feeders.  There are two of them at the feeders off and on all day long.  They were also feeding while I was weeding.  Awesome!  Actually, I think they are protecting their feeders.

 

Kevin and Renea were both home on Friday and they invited me to go shopping with them.  Couldn’t say no.  We even stopped at Chill while we were out.  Went to Lowe’s, Hobby Lobby and Kroger.  Came home, had a glass of wine then Kevin grilled pork chops and Renea made fried potatoes.  Good supper.  After supper I filled the birdfeeders and the birdbath.  Then I was done for the day. 

 

One of the reasons we went shopping was so Kevin and Renea could buy some flowers, potting soil, etc.  Kevin spent most of this week putting up a new flagpole.  He finished it on Friday morning and they wanted to put a few pots of flowers around it.  It looks great!

Kevin and his helper

Before I left Kevin and Renea’s Ryan contacted them on Skype and we all were able to talk to him.  He sure looks good. 

 

Saturday Kevin and Renea had a houseful of company.  I guess I should say the usual bunch.  Kevin fixed a pork butt in his smoker for supper and it was delicious.  We also had macaroni salad, cole slaw, backed beans, potato skins, and drinks.  Renea baked a red velvet cheese cake that was absolutely delicious.

 

Sunday morning I became a member of the church I have been attending.  FYI – It is the Landmark Church of the Nazarene in Phenix City, AL.  Kevin, Renea and Stephanie attended with me.  Kara was also there.  Her and Patrick (her husband) were the people who introduced Pastor Andy to me.  My friend Evelyn (Grandma) was also there to welcome me.  I am so glad I have done this.  After church I took Kevin, Renea and Stephanie to IHOP for breakfast/lunch.  Kevin was the only one who had lunch.