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New plantings

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After taking down the lump of rock last year we have been thinking about what would go in it's place.  We now have a few plants; prickly pear, a limon tree (what's that? who knows (something like a mexican cross of lemon/limes) and a few rosemary plants!  Early is happy with all his projects and our generous neighbors want us to take one of their little fan palm trees and another plant that is popular down here (no idea what it is called).  So our plain little yard is changing.  Tonight the "sock hop" so we'll see how our 1st Halloween goes... ha!

Oh the American dream

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One of my favorite things about living in the desert are the fantastic sunrises and sunsets every day!  Seems as there are very few days when one is not out there either in morning or evening.  Sometimes I have to hurry to get dishes done so I can run outside just to watch the sun set!  It's crazy but they don't last long so have to hurry.  And speaking of lovely days, we just finished piling our new little raised garden with dirt and sand!  Ah, now we are ready to plant!  So excited.  Our little garden is about 4 by 15 ft.  It's not huge but should be large enough for now.  Have to plant something that will be able to stand the winter and be done by the time we leave in spring. ha!  So we'll see what we can do.  Have two little tomato plants that have to be moved into this area and then we'll go from there!

Our neighborhood hawk!

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Oh good morning Mr. Hawk!  I looked out the kitchen window this morning (standard procedure) to see our daily gathering of neighborhood birds and lo and behold guess who is standing there in bird bath!  Mr. Hawk is looking quite pleased with himself.  Needless to say I went running for camera and found it on wrong setting so took a little while; meanwhile calling Earl's attention to our backyard visitor.  As soon as camera was ready he took off and we noticed a dove caught in these wires (to be used for garden yet to be created) - anyway, Mr. Hawk decided now was time for breakfast and I couldn't stand it so sent Early out to chase him away.  He did not go until last second and fortunately dove was ok.  As soon as Earl lifted fence dove flew off.  We think Mr Hawk nicked him and had him trapped and would have picked him apart if given the opportunity.  I love hawks and feel bad but ya know, that is a tough call right there in your back yard!  So, Mr. Hawk will have to go elsew

Now the Wall!

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We were so impressed with the workers who put this wall up in 1 day working from about 8 to 4!  What  great job and it's so wide and tall!  Looks good though now we are getting all the misc junk cleaned up!  Will make a little raised garden and we'll be set.  No more communicating with backyard neighbor but oh well.  That is what they wanted so for now that is one thing we can check off the "to do" list! ha! 

Our new wall

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This is it!  No more open back yard!  Quite a process of having the blocks delivered and the cement truck coming and pouring the foundation.  3 day curing period and then walla!  A brand new 6 ft wall 80 ft long... good grief Charley Brown!  Our guys really know their stuff or appear to anyway.

Getting read for new block wall!

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Our man is the "Concrete Cowboy" and he has been hired to build a new 6 ft block wall in our back yard!  OH my goodness!  What a mess - but shouldn't be for long.  As I am writing the blocks are being delivered!  Still prep time to get ready for cement truck tomorrow! How exciting. Neighbors should be happy when done!

Birthday time

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Made it back to Arizona in time for Missy Jaylee's 4th birthday!  Fun to see Daddy putting toys together - nothing like having to be a mechanic for play time. ha!  All this during Sunday morning football. We had a great time visiting with them.  Nice to see Roy's new house too.

Cleaning up the dead tree fronds

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This year upon arrival we found our tree looked pretty bad with all the dead fronds... so to work we go.  All sorts of little projects and one by one they are getting knocked off! Notice the cute bike helmet this year!  Beats getting banged in the head with end of a palm frond! 

Palm Springs

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After leaving family and friends behind, we stopped over at a truck stop on the Grapevine overnight before pushing on to Palm Springs.  Oh my, it's been years since we were at this park and the best part was it wasn't crowded!  Nice time of year to visit this one for sure!  Of course that wasn't really the best part - the best part was seeing our little friend the real "Roadrunner" in the park!  He is a cutie and not all that big!  Colorful though and definitely on a mission!  Last stop on route!