Cleaning the Pond!

Every year we have to empty out the top of the falls and clean out the pads and the "bio-balls" that are in 

a net and keep our pond's eco-system in check! So this past week-end Mr. Bob tackled the job. Our pond is called an "Urban Oasis Aquascape Pond" that means that the pond has an effective and a low maintenance system. There are no chemicals involved, just natural bacteria and enzymes to help keep the water naturally clear and sparkling. Plants and fish complete the natural "eco-system" cycle. There are 2 pumps at each end of the pond and the fish make their own livable pond living off plants and algae. We do throw the fish their pond food so we can see and touch them occasionally but we don't have to. :)

used to pump out the water

climbing up the falls

I was replanting

Draining the falls

the pond with no water running

my Wandering Jew has grown really big

I told hubby this is not an outfit to wear in public..lol

Calla Lilly

Happy Birthday and Happy Easter!!!

It was a happy weekend, my Birthday and Easter...I made my daughter an Easter "pink" bunny bouquet, I also made my son's girlfriend a birthday bouquet as it is her birthday on the 13th and I won't see her. The cute "belly dancer" was crocheted by one of my members in my stitching group and they gave her to me for my "b" day, isn't she adorable? 

hubby gave me a Lilly plant. :) [tradition] the family had fun eating and foolling around, the g-daughters are growing like weeds, and my niece sent me a china "April" tea cup and tea, and the eggs are the ones my g-daughters colored.They were really pretty. :)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and weekend!!!

daughter gave me a purple hat for my Red Hats because you
have to switch your colors on your birthday

son gave me $$$$

Help...Great Shortcuts Creative Ideas!!!

HELP...Does anyone know how I can change my profile???? It used to be when you click on it you would go to my profile that named my blogs???? Now it goes to my Google+ and there is no list under my name with blogs??? I have seen others that show this but mine seems to not??? Can someone tell me how to change this???? Thank you...


Now for some very interesting Creative Ideas....

You may have to click on this one to make it larger to read, 

it has some great ideas!!!

Happy Saturday~Today is National Tater Day!

 Today is National Tater Day!!!

Fix they any way you like Try Baked Twice recipe over at

DaBookLady's Favorite Recipes

Tater Tots are a favorite with the kiddos and adults! 

Try a casserole version too...

I love the Sweet potato Fries that some restaurants serve a great alternative to

the standard French Fries order!

Or make a healthy baked potato!

Any way you make it have some today for the National Tater Day celebration!!!

Happy Saturday

What to do with those Stray Socks?????

I absolutely love this idea!!!! Take a stray sock and make a the sock bun. It’s an easy way to create lots and lots of curls or wear it as a bun on top of your head! Wow...who would of though????. Yes, you will need a sock for this! If I can just make a recommendation, don’t use a white sport sock as if you have dark hair it may pop through and you will see it, unless you like the look??? A  darker sock, or better yet, one closer to your hair color works the best...

Here is the YouTube video it made me want to try it and it does work!

1. Make a :Stress Sock" just fill it with Mashed potatoes [the instant ones right from the box, not the potatoes made lol] then when you feel a little stressed just squeeze it! Be sure to tie the open end after you add your DRY instant mashed potatoes. :) 
2.  Put a sock in your mouth before entering an elevator...takes practice, then tell everyone as loud as you can with the sock still in your mouth that you just got socked in the mouth!!! lol
3. Want to have a party and invite lots of people? Give everyone you want to invite a sock, only one and then tell them they will get the other one when they come to your party. and when they get there make it a game....put all the socks in a pile and the first one to find their match wins a prize...or make up enough little $1 store prizes for everyone to choose from when they find their sock mate...lol...fun game I just thought of huh??? hmmm I think I am going to play this one at my next event...

Have the church address printed on them. Then, hand them out, one at a time, as you're visiting in the community. Tell people that they'll get the other sock if they come to the service this week!

Animal Fun!!!

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                               Look closely, not a caterpillar as I first thought...

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  This dog really likes his toys.

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  Attention, When Mommy says come now, that means now! :)

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  Friendship happens on all levels 

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  Always beware of thieves....lol

  Mom uses her kids as diversion 

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