Callie's Kittens update

We only have two kittens left. Smokie found a home and has been renamed "Monster" as he is quite a terror! Joker and Garfield are still with us and are growing up fast. Joker is still the little one and Garfield is growing into a very large boy. They will be 8 months old on May 9th! Their favorite pastime is to watch the birds and squirrels from the dinning room window.

Spring Flowers ~ Tulips

Tulips have always been one of my favorite spring flowers, the red and yellow ones have been producing flowers here for 35 years. I've planted many other colors and they just aren't as hardy. That said, I must admit that the wide array of spring flowers are a nice escape from the continuing cold and snowy weather we are having this spring. Not that we don't get snow and cold every spring, it just seems like this spring is having a harder time getting here.

Crowned Sparrows ~ Sure sign of spring

Every spring we are privileged to have Crowned Sparrows visit. This year we counted at least 50, which may be an all time record for our yard. Their sweet songs can be heard early in the morning, as they sing their tribute to spring.

Fruit Trees ~ Plum in bloom

There were a few days of very warm weather that got the fruit trees blooming but with so few bees about there won't be an abundance of fruit, if any at all, on our trees. Our Plum tree has loads of blooms and I hope some got pollinated! This one produces early and while the skin has a sour bite to it, the flesh is quite sweet. We usually peel them before eating. They also can up nicely (skin on) and make a nice jelly or jam.