Impatiens

My Wave Petunias

Guard Kitty

Good Kitty -- Using Scratching Post Instead of Our Furniture

Can You Find the Kitty?

Caught In The Act...( of Being Himself)

I Like this Chair

Guess Why the Office is Now Off Limits

News on Phyllis

Phyllis has three more radiation treatments left. They call them the "grand finale" because she'll get double doses. She is coming to Indiana August 29 til the 19th of September. Most of the time she'll be in Valparaiso visiting with Guy, Jill and the kids. But she plans on spending 5 days in Indy. It will be great to see her again. Her Radiation Oncologist told her she'll be extremely tired for two more months. Looks like her anitdepressant is starting to lift her spirits a bit. Keep praying.

More Rose of Sharon with lots of buds still to open

Bye-Bye Wicker Chairs...

Our beautiful, comfy wicker chairs "bit the dust"--sitting out in the elements took its toll on them. We had to replace them with our park bench. Guess next time, we'll get the faux wicker (polyresin).

Impatiens

On the front porch railing

Self explanatory

Rose of Sharon

We have a huge, beautiful Rose of Sharon bush--wish I'd taken a photo when it was in full bloom--it was awesome.

Hollyhocks

I planted white and pink hollyhocks behind the house-they grew to 7 feet tall.

My superbells

Out by the garage, I have some superbells--a hybrid of petunias, I think.

Golden Sundrops

I have two "bushes" of Golden Sundrops planted alongside the north fenceline.

A Rose by Any Other Name...

Here is one of the roses that has blossomed on the rose bush that Jean and Gregg gave us to plant in memory of John's dad.

MEET ""Tux"

We adopted the most precious 4 month old kitten from the Indianapolis Humane Society. He is up to date on his shots and has been neutered. This is the first pet John has ever had and he is having a ball with Tux...so am I. He is so loving, affectionate, playful, and "athletic" (per John). Another interesting tidbit--He has a microchip implanted that enables him to be tracked back to us should he get out of the house and someone finds him. The I.D. Number on his tag is registered with 24PetWatch and he would be scanned if brought to a vet or the Humane Society; or the 1-800 number on his tag can be called and we would be notified. How cool is that?

UPCOMING VISIT FROM PHYLLIS

Mom called and said that Phyllis is planning on a trip to Indiana in September after her radiation treatments are over. We are all looking forward to having her here. She'll stay with Guy and Jill and little ones one week--she hasn't even gotten to see the new baby yet. Then she plans on staying with Mom the second week. Can't wait.

TOBY'S BACK

Toby spent a week out in Colorado with Phyllis and got back a week ago. She said it was the best visit she's had out there...weather was perfect...saw tons of deer...Phyllis was in good spirits and even laughing again...they worked in the backyard and got all the weeds pulled and mulched. They sewed curtains for the master bath and bedroom, which Phyllis has wanted to do for ever so long. ..she's had the fabric but hasn't been up to it. Sounds like her Nardil is kicking in. She is extremely tired from the radiation treatments. Three more weeks to go.