Hello Friends,
It's Friday and I'm happy about that. I had 3 very good days with sweet Iris this week, but I am ready for a day at home! Today is that sweet girl's birthday and I cannot believe she is a year old. I think I mentioned that I'm having a difficult time coming up with gift ideas for everyone. That is not quite true. It is very easy to find things for Iris...and they keep being delivered to my door! LOL
Anyway, today I thought I would share some blooms with you. The first is not quite blooming, but it is budded. By my count this morning there are (at least) two dozen buds on this Christmas Cactus!
This plant is from a very, very old plant. Years ago (maybe 25 or more...maybe 35) I took a cutting from the Christmas Cactus at my Grandmother's home in Vermont. That plant was HUGE. You could not even wrap your arms around it! My plant has had good years and some that were not so good, but I think this year will be a banner one!
Extra surprising is the snapdragon blossom that I cut about 2 weeks ago. It is still looking wonderful. Often when I cut a snapdragon in the summer, it will start to lose petals pretty rapidly. Not now!
The bonus is that there is another stalk in bloom outside! Wonders never cease.
My Yin Yoga class last night was very good, though I may have twisted a little too far - LOL. I've had a pain in my left side all night. Advil is my friend though and I have another Yin class at Noon today. My plan/hope is to do a few errands this morning before class and then settle in for an afternoon of stitching and/or knitting. There is a library book that has come in for me, so I will stop there and I'm betting there might just be a nap this afternoon as well. I took an eye roast out of the freezer for dinner and have fresh asparagus and a huge buttercup squash to go along with that.
The kids fly out to Aruba early tomorrow morning. I will still be going over to the house - actually twice a day - to feed Talbot while they are gone. And to water their Christmas tree if needed. Bonnie volunteered to take them all to the airport and pick them up when they return.
I hope everyone has a relaxing weekend planned with a bit of fun thrown in - enjoy!
Have a wonderful weekend, Vera! Enjoy your days. XO
ReplyDeleteBlooms in the winter always feel like a big bonus! I hope your plan for today comes to fruition; it sounds both productive and relaxing. Not many one-year-olds get to go to Aruba for their birthday. Happy Birthday to Iris and I hope you have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteMy Christmas Cacti are also full of blooms (even the new baby!!) Plus, I treated myself to a new one from TJ's a couple of weeks ago... it is settling in quite nicely! Have a fantastic Friday and an even better weekend!
ReplyDeleteMy cousin has my grandmother's Christmas cactus & it also was/is huge. Innumerable cuttings have been shared over the years. Have a great weekend (it's going to be a cold one here)!
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