We've had a mystery squash plant growing in the garden and I finally figured out what it is. Look, a pumpkin! We had pumpkins last year so I'm glad to see they decided to replant themselves and stay awhile. I'm really glad it's not the other squash we had in this spot once. I think it was butternut (the golden ones with the long curved neck that people carve into birdhouses). We never knew what to do with those (not really into the whole birdhouse carving thing right now).
Our hollyhocks are pooping out for the season (on the right side there) but the nice thing is all the dried out pods are loaded with seeds so I think we're going to make our own seed packs to give as gifts this year. I love coming out here with my coffee in the morning. It's already in the 100's during the days so morning's are the only time it's pleasant outside. It's also the best time to see the hummingbirds going about their business (I found out this morning they love the lavender plant).
I tried to get more roses (I only bought 1 new one this year) but found out I was too late. They can't handle the shock of being re-planted when it's this hot so I'll have to wait until fall and winter. I have room for about 9 more rose bushes on my back wall so I'm going to love shopping for them when it's time. This is my own personal garden space so nobody is allowed to plant zucchini here again (although that was nice last year).
The geckos don't mind the hot walls so they're out like crazy. We've always told the kids "If you catch it, you can keep it!" (we say that with the jackrabbits they see out at my parents place too). So far we've been lucky. Or else have slow kids. Whatever, I just don't want geckos or jackrabbits in my house.
We've been busy here trying to be not too busy. So far so good. We've decided to homeschool the boys this year so I'm trying to prepare myself by simplifying things around here. Fortunately I have a lot of help. I'll be leaving soon with Peety, my 17 year old, to spend a couple of weeks in Portland cooling off with family and friends. We're driving up with my parents so I'm trying to plan embroidery and binding projects for the drive time (in between the times I'm saying "I have to pee" and "Are we there yet?" to my dad).
I hope you're enjoying life! As much as I am perpetually compelled to sew I've actually decided to re-visit my love for reading and am on book 4 of the Harry Potter series (no end of series spoilers please!). I may actually have the whole series done in time for the last movie. Have a wonderful weekend!
