Yard Work Surprises

Colby and I finally buckled down and attacked the weeds growing in our flower beds in the front yard and came upon an abandoned quail 's nest with eggs in it. I have seen a male quail in the back yard every morning for the last month so I suspect we have a nest somewhere in the backyard as well. I have decided not to go looking for it in case the quails decide to abandon that nest also. I have also decided not to let Smokey Joe (my killer attack kitty) into the back yard because he would chase any birds in the area off and/or kill the birds if he could catch them. (Although I have been tempted because I have yet to eat a cherry off my tree in the backyard thanks to the birds enjoying the cherries every year.)

This year Colby and I decided to landscape the side of our house with native drought resistant plants to help conserve water. We visited this great nursery called Cactus and Tropicals and picked up three different yucca plants and three sage brush plants. I can't wait for it to rain so I can smell the wet sage brush.

While we were working in the yard Smokey Joe had his face pressed to the screen begging to be let out. I have to admit our yard is looking much better but I am sure feeling sore from spending most of the day on my knees and the rest of the time in flats (as most of you are aware I wear high heels almost exclusively so anytime I spend a lot of time in flats my calf muscles are sore, yes, I admit it, I am a wuss).