PLANS WERE MEANT TO BE CHANGED

STAYING FLEXIBLE IS THE NAME OF THE GAME.  Tis best to be able to flex.  Our plans really did change as there were tornadoes on the ground near TOPEKA where we had planned on going to get LABS for HUBBY. 

When I woke and HUBBY wasn't already up, I thought he had overslept.  He had checked the weather to find out it wasn't proper to drive into stormy weather early in the morning.  He let me sleep until I woke up.  He rescheduled his appointment for a different day.

When I got up, a load of laundry went in.  Dishes put away.  I went out onto the front porch and shuffled some potted plants.  I reached on the computer, did some paperwork and read.  Got dressed decided that I needed to go to Manhattan to get some ETERNAL WATER and veggies anyways.  Hubby asked if we could go ahead and go to TOPEKA instead.  The storms cleared out.  No prob.  

Before leaving town, the City bill was paid and some mail dropped off.  I had a HUGE and I mean HUGE Salad from Jasons.  Even had a small amount of chocolate ice milk.  Went to JOANNs to look for two oval grapevine wreaths.  Since BOMGAARS was in the area, we went there.  I wanted to check the plants in the parking lot.  Walked around and the wind nearly blew me away.  Strong gusty winds.  Looked at the BABY GEM BOXWOODS.  hum.  They are soft and a luscious green.  Expensive so I will think about it.  Went to AUTO ZONE to pick up a car cover.  

Drove over to DILLONS for iced tea and to look at their plants.  They had LARGE FERNS for under $15.  Awesome price and they looked healthy.  Gave it some thought and decided that I want one to hang for the front porch.  BOUGHT ONE.  I asked HUBBY if we could skip Storehouse and go back to BOMGAARS to purchase the boxwoods and go on HOME?

He agreed and off we went back to BOMGAARS to buy 8 Baby Gem Boxwood plants.  Thought this would be enough for the front flowerbeds.  As Hubby was checking out, the young clerk said he forgot to give Hubby a SENIOR DISCOUNT.  Hurray.  We saved nearly $40.oo.  Every bit helps.

We loaded the plants in the backseat of our car placing the plants on an old comforter.  They all fit comfortably.  The Fern plant was carefully placed in the trunk of the car.  Drove the distance HOME.  Dragged Main Street when we reached our community.

There's one house that stands out from the rest.  The older couple that lives there were on their front porch so we asked them about the type of grass they have as it is truly a gorgeous lawn.  They didn't know as they have a Lawn Company tend to it.  After they retired they hired the lawn work done for them.  Very nice people.  

When we got HOME, I unloaded the Fern and the Boxwood.  Hubby took care of the rest.  He took a break and then mowed the yard.  It looks so much better.  I think I will get some additional large Geraniums for the urns instead of using what I already have.  Have mercy.  It's alright to change yo mind aint it?  It is.

When we go back to Topeka for Hubby's lab, then we will pick up two more Boxwood as Hubby believes the flowerbeds need them and I'll see about getting some large Geraniums for the front porch urns.  I had priced Day Lillies at one place and they want $15.oo for one plant.  The area we have along the side yard has quite a few Day Lillies that can be moved after they bloom and it's the right season to do so.  If this area is cleared of the Day Lillies then we can adjust the area.  

When my Husband says he wants to have a nice yard, I get somewhat excited that he will make it happen and the yard will begin to look so much better than it does.  It needs a great deal of work done to it to get it up to spiff.

We didn't make it to the Track Meet, but got a phone call from our daughter letting us know that Lil Miss ran the Mile Race and came in first place breaking her personal record.  This was exciting and then the Relay Team she runs on took first place and broke their record.  I'm sure the girls are thrilled.  We are. 

PLANS.  The Boxwood will be planted and the flowerbeds worked over.
Medical Appointment.
Need to purchase some groceries.
Continue doing the laundry.
Continue tidying the Utility room and the Kitchen.
Resting in the LORD.

I'm not in competition with anyone, but I truly want our COTTAGE beautified and neat.  I want to continue walking as I have a WALKING CAMPAIGN going on.  I want to study up more on the Biblical dietary laws.  I'd like to relax and be comfortable as a old Lady.  I am elderly after all.  GRINS.

HOME LIFE IS FOR ME,

~d