Our days of May

I finally uploaded the pictures from my camera and phone. There were only a couple hundred or so.. not a big deal. Or kind of a big deal; and kind of time consuming. And that was just from the last few months. But it's done now (just have to back them up on a third device, because I'm paranoid).

I've been trying to get out more with Lily and Noah. Now that we have a new stroller and the weather is getting nicer, it's actually happening. Unfortunately, Noah often likes pushing the stroller more than riding in it. That is until he gets in the stroller and falls asleep- which is just a matter of minutes.

The weather in this part of the world was so perfect for Memorial Day this year. Like, unrealistically perfect. And yes, the sky really was that blue.. it's not a filter.

My plants are doing okay. Some of them are doing really well and others.. well, I've lost a few along the way- mostly the sunflowers. I think they just weren't getting enough sun (my thumbs aren't as green as I wish they were). It's staying above 40 overnight now, so after all the rain we're supposed to get over the next few days.. I think a lot of them will be ready for permanent outdoor residence. Exciting..

Yesterday, the neighbors were setting their house on fire. Or something similar. Not only was smoke shooting straight up for close to an hour, but flames as well. Not flames like burning yard waste, but flames like a flamethrower. Or if you poured lighter fluid on a grill.. and lit it. And repeated. Over and over.

A few years ago, the exterior of this house was totally redone- the exterior walls, steps, porch, walkway and driveway, all of the landscaping. They always have some beautiful thing blooming in their front yard now.. aaand they have a giant garden too. So jealous- if only my thumbs were that green.

Then, on the other hand.. there's this building. Which leans and leans and leans. Every winter, every hurricane, every everything.. it falls apart a little more. Over the years, the roof caved in, the walls buckled, the roof detached completely. There's probably a few buildings like this in every town, but this is nothing, you should see the other side of this thing.

15 months old now, this one. And he runs (RUNS!) all over the place- including the driveway, which after his fall a few weeks ago, terrifies the heck outta me. At least he puts his hands out in front of him now. At least that.

I can't remember what this plant is from last year.. I want to say it's hydrangea. Blue hydrangea. And it's definitely gotten bigger since last summer- I can't wait to see what it's going to look like. I feel like any day now I'll be out in the driveway and BAM giant blue blooms out of nowhere. I love that about spring.