Bird's Eye View

 

Red Mandevilla On The Back Porch

 

Backyard Rose Is One Of Our Favorite Flowers

 

Our Concord Grapes in July--They'll Be Ready To Eat In September!

 

Day Lilly Near The Water Fall

I bought these for just a dollar at Home Depot at the end of the season last year. I love them! 

Swiss Chard And Broccoli

 

Roma Tomatoes In Progress

 

Water Fall With Astilbe In The Background

 

Goldenrod Growing Very Nicely

Our bunny living under the deck eats the goldenrod during the spring; thus, it doesn't grow as tall as it should.

Elephant Ear In A Pot

 

New Camera

Today we acquired a new Sony digital camera and we'll be putting to the test. It's stuffed with a a 1 gig memory card, so rest assured we'll be snapping off a lot of shots. I've already tried the mpeg function and the resolution trumps the old digital camera hands-down. As of right now we're prepping for the 4th of July festivities that will be taking place in the back yard. Apart from the usual gluttony and unabashed consumption of nonalcoholic beverages, we'll entertain lively conversation, volley a ball without actually playing volleyball, and feed the koi for all to watch and wonder. Unfortunately, the whole family won't be here. The eldest brother and his beloved wife shall be hopping around the Philippines for the next couple of weeks. We are anxiously awaiting their return. In the mean time, as opposed to the nice time, I shall enjoy a much deserved 3 days off from work. Such time off will prove beneficial for I do plan to rest, read, relax, and enjoy the company of my children.

Pond Expansion for 2006

Yes, my precious went to the trouble of expanding the pond's border this year. Compare it to last year's photos at the bottom of the blog.

The plants around the falls grew perfectly this year.  

The fish are doing well this year. We still don't know what happened to one of our prized goldfish. He just dissapeared without a trace. Could it be the racoon we never see be responsible? 

Here's a shot of the moss plant that comes back every year.  

Pond Walk Scheduled

Yes, it is that time of year again where the wife and coworker go off to witness the beauty and splendor of other people's wonderous pond creations. I wish them both well and greatly anticipate both the stories and photographs that will accompany their return. Please, no koi kidnapping--we'll just have to watch our boys grow at their own pace. Pond walk starts the weekend of July 8th & 9th!

Frog Sighting

Our neighbor witnessed a frog in their yard the other day. Perhaps this is our lost Michigan frog we imported 3 years ago. We saw him on several occasions this year while we were checking the inflow tank; he usually sits right on top of the debris screen and stares at us in a perplexed and confounded manner. I wish him well.

Another Shot of the Yard During a Light Rain

 

Clear Water--No Algae Blooms

 

The Pond in June

Here's a wonderful shot of the pond for last days of June 2006. My precious went to the trouble of expanding the border of the pond this year