All grown up and stuff!

*FYI*  I was informed by one of my 'gun-shy to comment' readers that my mower actually has a toe problem...not a camber one.  My bad *eye roll*.  And THAT'S what happens when you let racers into your blogging circle of trust lol.

I like to joke about how I'm now the 'man of the house.'  In the last year I've cleaned eavestroughs, thawed water lines, killed spiders, fixed dryer vents and made plans to buy a lawn mower this spring.  A couple weeks ago the grass was getting pretty long, I knew I was running out of time, when I came home to find that someone had mowed my lawn.  At first I thought maybe it was the neighbors but their yards still needed cutting...I was totally stumped...had no idea who had done it...was like the lawn mowing fairy had come!  It was a relief, and it also made me laugh!

My best guess was that a mowing company got the wrong address, so last week I bought a lawn mower.  And I realized that I had never cut the grass here.  Ever!  Pathetic!

Anyways, I'm pretty proud of my lil mower...isn't she a beaut!  Here's sending a thanks out to my Dad for making me do wheel-move, starting this puppy is a piece of cake compared to the mover motors!

It crossed my mind that my lawn mower is fenderless.  Like a modified.  Uh huh. 

And I also realized I have some camber issues going on lol...

As I was mowing away I decided guys have this all figured out...it is totally liberating to mow YOUR grass with YOUR lawn mower. I feel all grown up and stuff. And now I want a garage.

Although I did giggle when I finished, I guess I cut grass like I shave my legs...accidentally left a few strips!  Eeek!

Guess this gal's lawn mowing skills are a work in progress too lol!

So last night after the races James and I were having a heart to heart and when I mentioned I'd bought a lawn mower he says to me "Why'd you do that!"  AH HA!  Organizer of the lawn mowing fairy revealed.  In all honesty, I am truly blown away, every time I think about it I get this lump in my throat.  Somedays it gets a little overwhelming taking care of everything by myself...and that someone cares enough to think about ways to make my life just a little easier...wow.  But that is James & Kathy for you...they have hearts of gold and I have no doubt in my mind they would do anything for me.  They are a BIG part of my racing family and I love them both very much.

Did you know I have a green thumb? *snicker*

I actually find it a wee bit embarassing. I'm a farm girl. My dad is a pretty fantastic farmer. I really enjoy playing in the dirt, and I like growing things...but honestly, I'm not that good at it. I consider it a work in progress...by the time I'm 70 or so I betcha I'll be a stellar gardener! For now I'm always making do...with limited funds, limited space, limited light and crappy soil. But even to me that sounds like excuses lol!

This is my 3rd summer playing gardener...oh dear...here we go...

I started these plants from seed...they are either black eyed susan or purple coneflower.  It'll be a suprise when they bloom.  Guess I coulda kept better track of my seedlings lol.

I'm sort of a random gardener, for instance, I planted this Creeping Jenny last year...because the name makes me giggle.  

Forgot until today that I ever planted a fern...unfortunatley, this lil bugger's going to have to be moved...poor guy!  I'm gonna kill him one way or another...

I LOVE peonies.  I'm so excited, this will be the first year this plant blooms!  Did I mention that gardening takes a lot of patience? 

Lamb's ear's and lilies make me think of my Grandma Peters.  She was a fantastic gardener, I wish she was still around to give me advice...but this is one way I keep her close.

I planted this hydrangea the first summer I lived here.  Did I mention that gardening takes a lot of patience?  I was really hoping to finally get some blooms off it this year...unfortunately she had to suffer through the 'Big S' last summer, I guess I should be thankful she's alive at all!

Speaking of the 'Big S'...this is my itty-bitty backyard.  For several reasons I thought putting sod back here was a bad idea.  I was vetoed.  I was right.  AAAAAND I'm done now.

I really wasn't lying...I am a terrible gardener...these are my seedlings from this spring.  Yikes!  You have no idea how terribly embarassed I am.  BUT I have a sense of humor...and I also find it terribly funny!

I bought a few plants...I'm not sure why, but today I'm finding this plant especially funny...

This one too...

Small things for small minds I guess.

I'm notorious for making a big mess when I'm in the middle of a project...you should see the kitchen when I'm baking/cooking.  Or my bathroom when its 'girls night out'.  Same deal when I'm gardening...

BUT I always clean-up after myself!  

Very excited to have a few BBQ's out here this summer!