Chickens

Well, I haven't written anything here for a while...and that's because my fantastic, beautiful, wonderful mom was here visiting last week. I SO look forward to her visits, and go into a mild state of dperession when she leaves. It's quite pathetic, atually. But it's just so NICE to spend time with my mom...and to watch her with Jacob and see them laughing and playing together. I even got to spend a little time with just mom, which was great. We went out for an absolutely scrumptious dinner one night. It was one of those dining experiences that will go on my list of favorites. We had planned to go to another restaurant, but alas, I did not listen to my mother and did not make reservations. So, after having read the menu and gotten all excited about the food we were going to order, we were told that we'd have an almost two hour wait. We decided to just put our name in and walk around for a while. In walking, we came across a new restaurant, staffed by tall, dark handsome men...and we made a change to our plans. Wow - fantastic food, great view, good looking Spanish waiters, and spending some quality time with my mom. A memorable evening.

Anyone who knows me knows about the horrific pond massacre that happened here. My mom greatly aided in my recovery by buying me some new fish. Ben also felt sorry for me and bought me a few fish, too. It was recommended by Mike at the KKRC (Koi Killer Recovery Center, AKA my dad) that I should get some new koi to ease the pain. He also sent along a helper - a stuffed koi (stuffed toy...not an actual "stuffed" and mounted fish) to protect me from the nightmares of man-eating koi I am certain to have. Apparently, I was quite outwardly distraught by the disaster, since I have been receiving sympathy from so many people. And you know how they say that "it's the thought that counts"? Well, sometimes that is really true. Kelly, I know you read this sometimes, so I just wanted to say that when I heard you were trying to order me a fish and have it shipped to me, I just wanted to give you the biggest hug. Now THAT'S a good friend...someone who shops online for fish to make you feel better. You're awesome.

I will post some pictures of the new pond inhabitants soon...

Ahh...I could write about so many things right now. BUT, it's much too nice outside to sit here for much longer. Here's the abbreviated version of what's on my mind:

Yay Mick! You got a job and had a birthday. I'm sending love your way.

Concern about Wendy, sending positive thoughts her way, too.

Jacob's doctor appointment this afternoon - shots are going to SUCK.

I need to get working on Kevin and Claire's landscape design. It should be a fun project, but likely not a profitable one.

I still have to work on Ken's website...I have some more images to scan in and still need to tweak the layout a bit.

I have some new fabric and I want to start cutting it for my next quilt. I can't start til I get some of the other projects crossed off the list :(

And, I am currently obsessing about getting chickens. I just want a few. I have always wanted chickens. and I think it would be fun to have a few hens running around my yard. And hello...there are EASTER EGGERS! They lay colored eggs!!! Come on...who doesn't want a few of those? I think I might be crazy.