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.