There have been some spectacularly cool late spring days these past few weeks. Being outdoors has been so refreshing. There are beauties blooming all over my yard. The hybrid tea roses are outdoing themselves. At last count there were eleven blooms on my bush called Gypsy, there are several Tropicana buds, along with a few Tiffany and First Prize buds. Next week they should really put on a show. The rose bushes are only one year old, so I am very impressed with their performance. Along with the roses, I have had yellow and orange daylilies, pink and white hybrid lilies, and lovely hydrangeas. I must admit, the drought is really taking its toll on my oak leaf hydrangeas which are too far away from my watering source to water regularly. I picked the first gardenia blossom today and the scent is just fabulous. I have it sitting on my computer as I type, so that I can enjoy the aroma.

These past few weeks have been a lot of fun with the ending of school and beginning of summer. We have been making plans for all the summer fun we’re going to have. Although I am a little worried that as it hasn’t rained in days and days, that this summer may be full of cloudy, rainy days. Let’s hope not; the kids are looking so forward to having the freedom to golf and swim. And speaking of golf, I got an e-mail from my mother today. She is in the United Kingdom for a few weeks. Here’s what she had to say, “….we are going to St. Andrews today. Rode the beautiful countryside yesterday …. Lots of sheep, castles. Had lunch on the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Saw Prince Andrew. Walked nearly 6 miles… We are well.” Well, indeed. Now, if that doesn’t sound amazing, I don’t know what does! I CANNOT wait to hear about the trip and see wonderful pictures of the Old Course! Maybe she’ll even let me share some with you.

Til then, dreaming of bagpipes…