The Finished Garden

Click on pictures to see them up close. The sign on the swing says," Another Day In Paradise"

This is my little secret garden. I love the way it came out. It is in the perfect spot in our yard because no matter what time of day it is this area is always cool and shady. I plan to spend a lot of time here. I am also planning on expanding the garden but that is a secret!

My before pictures of Shabby Swing Garden

These are some "before" pictures of the garden that my good friend and gardening buddy-Debbie helped me to design. The rocks and swing were put in last year. The 3 bushy plants I bought this year as a start. Joey and Cristian painted the swing (it is only primed in these pictures. )

Joey is digging some holes for plants. It is super hard to get a hole in the ground because of tree roots!

Mateo and Jeremy helped haul excess dirt.

This last picture is the view from behind the swing.

Gardening with her aunt Katrina

I have two sisters and we all love to garden. My parents always had a garden growing up and love to landscape. I guess it is just in our blood. Unfortuantly, gardening does not come easy to me - I like instant gratification and when you have to wait for things to grow.....................

Isabella is "helping" my sister plant the impatients. My sister has the patience of a saint. I hope Isabella gets the gardening bug! This litte area is one of my favorite areas on the patio.

My favorite place

Last week I was able to sneak away to my favoite place on the earth! Teaberry's! It is located in Flemington NJ-(my old home town) a tea house situated in an old Victorian house on Main Street. I was able to sit and relax with my very good friend, who also shares my love for all things pink and rosey-Theresa.

Outside on the side of the victorian is this cut little are with tables set up. It was a perfect day to sit outside.
Me and my pal!

This is the entrance to the house! It has a big front porch. I almost stole the wire dress form. IS IT NOT ME!!!

Therapy

last night my good friend Debbie asked me if I needed some theropy (code word) for "Do you want to go to the Christmas Tree Shop" one of my favorite places to find bargains! The way I look at it, I could hire a thropist for 125.00 an hour OR I can go to my favorite store and spend the same amount but get to keep the "stuff"

I was looking for garden statues and such for my new garden (pictures yet to come) and though I did find a few things, when I came across these two canvas paintings and could not decide which one to buy- I bought them both! (they were only 5.99 each-how could you not! I am sure I will move them around but for now one of them is in my family room (on the white corner cabinet) and the other is in my kitchen.

More graduation pictures

my parents with their 2nd to the oldest grandchild.

The Davis family, my sister, and my parents.

Cristian and my oldest sister

Cristian and his buddies from Pennsylvania- Alex and Ben

My son with his goofy smile! THATS CRISTIAN!

Cristian graduates

Cristian graduated high school Friday night. It was a beautiful ceremony held out in Ocean Grove NJ. My heart is filled with so many emotions as I watch my oldest one complete his high school years and embark on a new journey. Do you ever stop worrying about your kids? I can still remember the day that I knew he was coming. Life was now complete for me. All I ever wanted was to be married to the man of my dreams and be a mom. It has been a joy and privledge to be Cristian's mom all these years. He will always be my little boy but I look forward to him growing up and having a family of his own. He loves the Lord and plans to (possibly) attend a biblical school next year. I pray that the Lord will lead his steps and guide his heart. What more can a mom ask for but to see her children grow up and walk with God. I love you Cristian- with all my heart and soul.