Angela Law

animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 
holidays

memorial day

Today was spent at home with an exception of a late-morning motorcycle ride. We took Somerset Pike to 30 and then caught 711 in Ligonier and followed it home. There were a ton of bikes out today.

After lunch, I did a bit of gardening, then I lounged in the hammock and knitted (and also shut my eyes for a few minutes). After supper, there was more gardening–I got everything planted and Brian and Jake did some weeding/yard work.

Now, it’s time to relax with a gin and tonic while watching The Returned.

holidays

party on garth

We went to our first cookout/party of the season last night. It was at my brother’s house. We’re going to our second one this afternoon at my in-law’s. In between all of the partying, I’m trying to get my garden planted. I got some stuff in yesterday (Brian even helped–he was on weed and watering duty); I expect to get some more stuff in today; surely, by tomorrow, everything will be in. The weather has been great this Memorial Day weekend and that is not usually the case. But, I guess we deserved some nice weather after the crappy winter and spring.

celebrations

early birthday

Yesterday, we went to my parents’ house for an early birthday celebration for me (and a timely one for my brother, whose birthday was yesterday). I got a bunch of nice presents–the newest NIN cd, some kitchen stuff and a bunch of books. Unfortunately, I just started reading a book over the weekend, so I’ll need to finish it quickly so I can get to the new ones (never mind the other stack of unread books in my library!)

gardening & landscaping

summer blues

I am so far behind this year with gardening, yard work and the like. This spring’s weather has been horrible. When it’s not raining, it’s cold outside. I guess I could work in the cold, but it’s hard to find the motivation to do so. It’s going to be warming up a little bit this week, so I’ll definitely need to make some progress. The yard is a mess!

celebrations

trece de mayo

Today was Jacob’s fourteenth birthday. The three of us celebrated by going to Rey Azteca for supper. It was good, as always. For as long as I can remember, we’ve been going out to eat on Jacob’s birthday to whatever restaurant he picks. Rey Azteca has had quite a run. I guess that’s really the only time we go there, so it’s not like he’s had a chance to tire of it. I wonder if we’ll be back next year?