How Autumn Sneaks up on You!

There you are, noticing the back-to-school sales, when BAM, there's a patch of bright orange sneaking up on your neighbor's maple tree. Soon this thing will be lit up like a jack-o-lantern!

The Green Beast

This exuberant climber is a morning glory plant that forgot to flower. That's our lamppost, by the way. Now that it's reached the top and then some, it's sending out tendrils in all directions -- beckoning like some creepy leaf monster wanting to ensnare you. It doesn't help that it's now way taller than Ray.

Last year's plant had such great blooms, and this one doesn't even have any buds. I can't figure it out.

I'm having to cut it back, just so the lamp can actually light the yard.

What About Bob?

When Ray's not installing phone systems in Costa Rica, he planting trees! He participated in "Plant a Tree in Kioro", and named the little almendro tree "Bob". Now we can visit Bob whenever we go back to Costa Rica!

Domestic Adventures

Ray's stay in Costa Rica has been extended until Wednesday, so I'm keeping myself busy with projects on my "get-around-to-it" list.

I bought these gorgeous zinnias this morning from the farmer's market. They'll be good reference for the zinnia illustration I'm starting.

I also wanted to try a new recipe for blueberry muffins, so I made two dozen to take to work tomorrow. There's just enough people in the office that one dozen's not enough, and I don't want baked good-induced bloodshed!

I got tagged!

My friend Rebecha tagged me last month and I'm just now getting around to it. Now who can I tag?

FIVE THINGS

Ten years ago....
1. I had just moved to Connecticut.
2. I had just graduated from college.
3. I was single!
4. I had just started my first job.
5. I had just signed up for my first "real" email address.

Five things on tomorrow's "TO DO LIST"
1. Go to gym in morning (or else it won't happen)
2. Laundry (blech!)
3. Art supply run
4. Call my parents
5. Work on my friend's shower gift

5 Snacks I enjoy:
1. Popcorn
2. Almonds
3. Veggie Chips
4. Triscuits
5. Yogurt

5 Things I would do if I was a millionaire
1. Buy a bigger house -- without an in-ground pool!
2. Pay off the last bit of debt
3. Travel around Europe
4. Give lots of anonymous donations
5. Visit our families much more often

5 Places I have lived
1. Blythewood, SC
2. Sarasota, FL
3. Avon, CT
4. Seymour, CT
5. Unionville, CT