4th of July weekend

I was so happy to get a chance on Saturday to see my mom, brother and sister. They came down to camp out in the pop up camper, my mom just bought. Mom is not much of a planner, and had to call around to find a place, because it is of course 4th of July weekend. Thankfully she found a place and I got to see my brother and sister! I even have pictures, maybe not all that great, but I am getting better at getting out my camera and using it.
Sara and Joe


Joe and mom



I got David to use my camera and get Sara, me, and Joe.


Not the best posing, but the better posed picture, came out blurry. They will only let me take so many pictures of them, before the pictures start to get really crazy.
We sat around and talked for awhile, and it was really nice. I was so happy to see them.

What did I do on the 4th? I got to work, YAY! wait! what! Yup the garden center stayed open all day, it was hot and sunny, perfect weather for swimming and BBQs. I pruned roses, sweated, had a few popsicles, drank lots of water, reapplied sunscreen, and helped some of the customers that actually showed up. There really wasn't a whole lot of customers, and most of them wanted annuals. I got home at 7, and showered, relaxed, had some chicken wings, and a Harpoon UFO. I know, not very exciting, but after being out in the sun all day with around 90 degree temps, I was not full of a lot of energy. I also had to work the next day. Monday was a bit busier, still just as sunny and hot. Also a sparrows nest had been discovered, in a pot of black eyed susans ( we have put a hold tag, so nobody tries to buy it). The two babies are pretty big, and I can't believed we missed the nest for so long! Why don't I have pictures? I can't find my camera! I know it is around the house, but it sprouted legs and is hiding somewhere on me (possibly snickering). I hope I find it in time, so maybe Wednesday I will get action shots of maybe babies learning to fly.
This is not the first time I have seen a birds nest in an awkward place. Last year it was in a dwarf burning bush shrub, (the customer came back after they realized the nest, thankfully mom came back to the nest). I don't understand how they think those places are safe, plenty of people walk by, and move the plants around, and we water them.


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