Busy busy busy...

Oh what a month April and May have been! It has been super busy for me...like, crazy busy!! April kicked off the spring gardening season. Veggie seedlings were planted and roses...so many roses...large and mini. The rose garden is so gorgeous (I have several now). The grapevines sprouted their first clusters of little grapes that have now developed into almost full sized grapes. I cannot wait to taste the first bunch...Mark would be so proud. There are zucchini, green beans, tomatoes galore, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cucumbers and bell peppers. This year I've added many basil plants, oregano and several hot chili varieties for David (the boyfriend) to enjoy...ghost peppers and habaneros. The dogs kept me busy with chasing lizards, birds and cats through the yard. One particular fight in the beginning of April lead to me breaking up a scuffle between Buster and a neighborhood stray cat. I ended up with gauges on my arm and hands, Buster got a few scratches on his chest and legs, Saydee got a ringside seat to view it all and I'm not sure what ended up happening to the cat. I suffered through a spring cold in mid April, thanks to the boyfriend. He ended up with strep throat, so just a cold was just fine with me. I got to get together with my girls for dinner one night and caught up with a few other friends here and there. I started Chi Gong classes (a mixture of Tai Chi and meditation/stretching exercises. Feels weird being the youngest one in class, average age is about 60, but I am enjoying it and looking forward to taking a Yoga class in the near future. Mom and I did a last minute craft boutique at our Curves gym. It was a lot of rushing to get craft items done, but worth the time and effort. We brought in a total of almost $200 together. Plus it gave us some daughter/mother bonding time. I was able to devote most of my Saturdays getting to know David better and spending quality time with him. He makes me quite happy :) Mom and I were able to get out to the graves for Mother's Day weekend and we celebrated together at my house the day after, with a home cooked dinner waiting for her when she got out of work. I've had the pleasure of being on call for Jury Duty (haven't had to report yet). Not knowing your schedule for the following day until 5pm at night kinda sucks, but I've managed to find things to do to keep me busy, like writing, filling out job applications and getting the house cleaned up for guests (my cousins) coming in from Denver for Glen and Janine's wedding. I've been asked to do name place cards and table number signs for the reception, which will keep me busy during the coming week. The wedding date is almost here and I'm really looking forward to a beautiful day with family, everyone getting to meet David, and sharing the special day with them all. I'm hoping a road trip will be in the plans for June or July, maybe camping someplace local too. Not to mention enjoying all the harvests from the veggie and fruit garden! :D