Stick Catcher

Our male kitten, Darryl is getting huge. He has started venturing outside and has discovered hunting...well, stick hunting that is. He started with leaves and is now dragging large dried pampas grass sticks into the yard by dragging them up the hill. He was just bringing one into the yard the other day when he spotted my husband. The cat gave him a look like he'd been caught doing something bad. My husband couldn't stop laughing, the cat was standing right over a gopher hole with a giant six foot long stick in his mouth. Cat unclear on the concept! The sticks are taunting him, he must corral them bring them to his lair.

Tulips

Tulips, tulips everywhere!

I love that tulips come in so many colors. They are the only flower that keeps growing after they are cut. Every day they change color, shape and size. They are a work in progress. They never stop evolving as they wither away and they continue to surprise you with their beauty each day.

The yellow and red tulips are rare and came from Oku Nursery in Half Moon Bay. The purple flowers were the bride's bouquet at my son's wedding in Poulsbo, Washington last weekend.

Note cards in progress

My friend Aileen Cabral is having a "Happy Hour Sea Glass Show" at her house next weekend to sell her sea glass jewelry. She wants me to send some of my note cards down. I pretty much sold out of everything I made in 2007 so I'll be assembling note cards this weekend! I learned a lot about putting them together last year and what sells and what doesn't. Most people like to frame them and not send themout as cards. Hey, whatever works! I just like the fact that my photos are out there and are appreciated. Check out Aileen's website: web.mac.com/paintedreams/iWeb/Paintedreams/Welcome.html