Now these are SUNFLOWERS

Several months ago I (well, actually Octavio)  planted sunflower seeds.. I, and the cats, enjoyed the sunflowers so much last year that I decided to try again.  The cats had a great time watching the birds eating the seeds - they were right outside the kitchen window.

2009

Little did I know that I had bought giant seeds - just see what I got.  Well, the birds will like them, since they are so tall that the cats can't see them.

But they are beautiful!

Friday Moment

The project leaving Portland

A card from Lily

Friday

My daughter in law has started a new tradition that I am going to try to follow.  A moment this week, just a picture.  however, like my daughter I may have to say a few words.  Of course, they are posting pictures of their kids, but mine will mostly be my cats or house.

Now, this is a serious sized sunflower.  Can't wait until it blooms!

Garage Sale Find

I have long been wanting a chair or bench for my front porch.  However, I have not wanted to put out a lot of money for one of those cute benches.  Enter my friend Louise who loves to garage sale and goes out early every Saturday morning.  Several months ago, I put her on the hunt for a bench.

And voila!  Look what she came up with for $3.

A little paint:

The finished project:

Looks great doesn't it!