Sit, stay, heal

 May 21st was my first day back to work after having the heart cath done. I think that was the day that I came home to a sweet surprise in my mailbox.

I got one big envelope and inside was not one but two cards. This one was so cute and the dog reminds me of Gibbs.

There was also this beautiful pop up flower arrangement. 

These came from Denise at An English Girl Rambles. Thank you so much Denise. This really brightened my day

Around the yard.

 Another walk around the yard to see what's blooming or getting ready to bloom.

First up is the Lupine. I don't have much of this left but I still get some every year. This was one of those plants that I got from my dad.

I also got the iris from my dad. 

The peony was a transplant from Wade's house when we first got married. No blooms yet but it won't be much longer.

These are the Japanese Iris. I got a little clump of these at a yard sale years ago. I now have them in two spots. This is next to my deck. I also have them under the tree in my back yard.

Frank's Farm Market

 On my way to and from work every day I pass Frank's Farm Market. They have the most beautiful flowers. Inside they sell garden items and gifts, produce and fresh baked goods. It's a really nice place but they are very expensive. It's one of those places where I look but don't touch.

I do take home some pretty flower pictures though. You might be able to see the price on the one container. It's a beautiful arrangement and it is large but $229 is a bit much.

Before I left I took a picture of the building. I didn't notice the woman that was there looking right at me. I got home and saw the picture on my computer and the expression on her face is "why are you taking my picture. I thought it best to cover her face.

New door

 I needed to have my front door replaced. It's a bit embarrassing to admit this but I went all winter long and my front door would not latch. I had a chair propped up under the door knob to keep it from popping open. I was going in and out through the basement door. The reason I waited so long was because of the weather. I couldn't exactly have the door replaced while it was freezing outside.

I had found a couple guys local who I actually knew that would do the job. I paid for the materials and I just needed to work out a day that both of us could do it. After I got home from the hospital I texted one of them and said that I would be home for the next two days if that was convenient for them. I got a reply that they would be there the following morning at 9:00am.

Unfortunately I didn't take any before pictures of the door with the chair under the doorknob. Here is after they were done. They did a fantastic job and not only does my door close and lock nicely now but it looks good. I have to say that they gave me a decent price as well. I'll definitely keep them in mind for any future jobs I have.