Thursday, April 30, 2009

Random Thoughts

1. Gardening
Buttercups are one of my favorite flowers that I haven't tried to grow in my garden. I also really love blue flowers. I think mostly because they're so few of them. I'm in the mood to start planting but the weather isn't cooperating and we've been so busy. Maybe this weekend we'll make a trip to Lowe's and a garden nursery.

2. Patio
I saw a patio set that was pretty affordable in wrought iron. I'd really like a table and chairs to eat outside on but part of me feels silly when our dining and sunroom tables are just on the other side of the windows!
3. Exercise
Yoga 3 times a week and elliptical trainer 6 or 7 days a week 40 mins plus I started running a bit. I ran/walked 2 miles yesterday which is not bad considering my feet problem. Today my feet are doing okay but not 100% after running. The elliptical is a lot easier on them. I think I'll invest in a good pair of running shoes since I'd like to run outside more this summer. U2's Beautiful Day is the best running song ever!
4. Summer
I'm looking over summer classes and thinking what to sign Connor up for. There's tumbling, tennis, T-ball & soccer, swimming, Kindermusik, VBS, and outdoor camps. Now what to do with Lucas? I like to keep them busy and out of trouble!

3 comments:

MoDrake said...

Are buttercups the second picture? I don't even know what they are! I'll have to post a picture of our garden sometime soon. Flowers are just beginning to bloom! Also, I bought my first pair of papillios (sp?) and am currently breaking them in. So far I love 'em!

Nico Drake said...

Hi Maureen,
Buttercups (Ranunculus) is the orange flower and the blue one is an anemone. Now if I could only get rid of all the rocks around the house! You should post pictures of your garden. I'd love to see it! Which pair of papillio shoes did you get? I wish I could find a Birkenstock running shoe.

Kristen said...

I think you definitely need the table and chairs. Eating dinner outside is one of my favorite parts of summer! You can't fully enjoy the beautiful weather or smells of the grill when you are sitting on the other side of the windows!! Actually, I could really go for a juicy burger and a cold beer right now :-)