This, that and the other

This silly frog holds down the lid on the old washing machine tub where I keep the potting soil. 

Never thought of taking his picture until I placed the flower on his head. Poppy brought home a couple of these wild lilies with the bulb still attached so I could try growing them. He was turkey hunting and came upon a big patch of these lilies.

I suppose this little fellow was waiting for a lily for his head.

Peonies, a few days ago.

Peonies before the storm Thursday evening. The wind and rain messed them up a bit, but still pretty.

Never seen an Iris grow this tall.

Iris near the front porch.

Last week, after picking strawberries, Shelby and went in a thrift store. I was tickled to find this old apron...

It's very dainty and beautiful, and look at the ties with lace on the ends.

for $1.00 and it was in the bottom of a box of old aprons.

Speaking of aprons, this one has been made for weeks now. I finished it and forgot about it. ..

Another cross back. I'm still loving the cross back aprons, but those with a ruffle need some ironing after being washed. :(

I stitched on a little embroidery thread to make the pockets stand out. 

You know how cousin Pat is always sending me something, well this time it's a pretty butterfly bag...

with lots of pockets all around. She also sent the cutest dish towel...

with a little chicken family stitched on the end. Reminds me of the baby chicks that are hatching here. We have three so far with another hen sitting on two eggs. 

We really don't need more chickens, but these hens are bound and determined to hatch an egg. Tired of arguing with them, I gave in and gave each of them two eggs to sit on. Things have quietened down considerably in the chicken house.

Pardon the sink full of dirty dishes...

But there's hardly room for both of us!

Thank you for looking in.

Love,

Henny