Hydrangea

I have a massive hydrangea plant that needs to be smaller. I know that's not how it works but it has taken over a big space in front of my house. So I did what I always do......I googled how to split a large hydrangea plant. I found a lot of good information and the most logical was to let a hose run and get the ground soft. 

Which I did. 

Then dig all around the plant, take it out and quarter it with a sharp shovel of edger etc.

That's were it all ended. We couldn't even get it out of the ground. 

One shovel broke and the second one was already making protest noises.

 I had visions of a backhoe to get it out. 

In the end I put all the wet dirt back in place and decided to just let it be. 

 

Baltimore Oriole

The Orioles have arrived and it looks like they will hopefully be with us thru the week until they move on. They sing one of the sweetest songs.

I sat out last night before dinner and just closed my eyes and listened until of course Eleanor started barking welcoming dear husband home. It was wonderful while it lasted. 

This morning I woke up to their song too. At 4:30 am.......

100 Day Project

!! I would love to do the 100 Day Project !!

? Can I accomplish this project ?

Nope I can't

I said I would put small fabric squares together each day for 100 days.

Do I have the fabric? I sure do but it didn't happen.

Then I said I would work on a quilt in progress every day for 100 days.

Did I do it.....yep... for 2 days straight.

I'm a failure at this. Life is to uncertain and busy right now.

But I sure love the idea.

Portillo's Chocolate Cake

Portillo's has been open for 55 years!

So of course a slice of their famous Chocolate Cake has to be priced at .55 cents!

So of course I brought home a slice for dear husband and me to share.

He love it all.....I'm all about the fudge frosting.

Castle Hotels in Germany

This was a first for all of us to stay in castles for several nights for our Europe 2017 trip.
The staff was helpful....wonderful...which made it a joy to stay there. The rooms were comfortable and lovely.
AND the restaurants were fabulous...It was one of those places you wish you could just move in and stay for a long time.
As a side note I left a small bag behind at Schloss Rheinfels and when I got to Castle Colmberg I realized it and went to the desk and asked if he could help me call the hotel to see if they found it. 
Of course they had and he helped me make all the arrangements to have it shipped home for me. He made the process so easy. 3 weeks later it was on my front porch when I got home from work. I'm so grateful for all who were involved to make the return.
If you have the opportunity to stay either place I know you won't be disappointed.

Schloss Rheinfels Romantik Hotel

Colmberg Castle

Present from South Korea

Kindle DIL has decided to sent little special things to all of us back home. 

The family is now in South Korea and she has been exploring all the wonderful sites and places. 

It looks like amazingly beautiful country. 

Hopefully we will be able to visit before they leave.

So darn cute! Each has a tiny pot with soil and seeds to plant.

Since it's almost Easter I chose the bunny and planted the strawberries. 

The pot is only 1 1/2 in. in diameter

Coffe Cups

Here are some of my favorite coffee /tea cups. 

Most of them have been gifts and I 

always think about the person and reason for the gift each time I use them. 

My sister usually claims the red one when she comes to visit! 

I'm thinking this one would be a perfect addition to my collection!

Burton & Burton Bumble Bee Days

Paris Dances

I was mesmerized by this woman outside the Museum de Orsay. 

I stood and watched and watched some more....

then realized I needed a clip of this. 

I can only hope that I can be as wonderful and fearless

 as she is when I'm her age.

And if I'm dancing....
 I hope it's in Paris.

Paris Dances

Clicking on above link will take you to the YouTube video.

Dream

Hope

Enjoy

Window Snow

So what do you see in the snow on my window?

  

I see a dragon bowing down to a very small person

German Deli & Bakery Eschenlohe

As we meandered thru the German countryside it was decided to try and find a place to stop for a bite to eat. We got off in Eshcenlohe and found a wonderful bakery and deli. We stayed much longer than planned because it was such a comfortable little place. 

Kids were stopping in. Women were there stocking up and men coming in to talk and eat too. 

Such a home town feel and we felt it was quite a find.

Yum! Right??

Snowfall~It Never Gets Old

I have live thru many winters in the Midwest and the snowfalls never get old. 

They are breathtaking and I will never get used to waking up to it. 

HIGHLINE 175

I was right there. 

And it looked amazing!

I wanted so much to walk across this bridge from one castle to another.

Time just wasn't on my side. 

https://www.highline179.tirol/en

I found this blog with some incredible pictures and the story of their walk across

http://www.worldtravelingmilitaryfamily.com/highline-179-pedestrian-suspension-bridge-reutte-austria/

 HIGHLINE 175

REUTTE AUSTRIA

Amsterdam Love

I love the atmosphere
I love all the bikes
I love the houses in the canal

~I love Amsterdam~

Ahh Paris

I fell in love with the cover up this building in Paris had while construction is going on! 

It's just fun and made me smile!

Cologne Cathedral Sidewalk Art

I have see the chalk art that is done in front of the Cologne Cathedral 

but I have never see the progression of the work. Amazing talent! 

Enjoy!