May Garden - Draycott Drive

The following are a selection of photos of the garden at the end of May - late spring. Mum - these areposted for our discussion purposes. There ae some things I want to point out to you.

The Draycott Drive Garden Journal could become a regular, recurring topic for the Outback Indiana blog site.

I am trying bogonias again. I have hadno luck in the past -maybe water them too much? They seem to rot at the soil.

Boring looking entrance right now - the annuals need to get growing and providesome color. Today I trimmed the Ivy on both sides of the garage to below the light. Kevin and Russ are getting ready to start the outdoor trim paint and are repping with a power washer. The Ivy trim was prep before the prep.

Beautiful Lambs Ear.

The garden beside the patio.

The pond. Looking good.

Mr. Black comfortable having his afternoon libation. Note wine glass.

We have at least 7 frogs in the pond. Various sizes from tiny (See below and look back at the pond picture above for the scale of the Toad House) to medium to large.

This guy is about the size of an Aussie 50c

Big Black posing for his chance at fame.

I forget the name of these - I think Baptisma Plant?

Eli is 20 !!!

Hard to believe it has been 20 years.

Leisa 20 years younger! and sweet little Eli less than 1 hour old- what a cute baby.

Granny - 20 years younger!

Memories - Australia 2010

Open House to Celebrtate Graduation

A very American Tradition.....an Open House for family and friends, teachers and school administrators, other students and their parents. For a school like Heritage with a very family focus, these open houses are lovely occasions to celebrate the graduates. The Bosma's graciously invited Joel to share a combined Open House with their graduating son, Chris.

The boys wanted a luau...so the theme was tropical. Chris's Mom arranged everything. It was a such a nice event....the boys had fun and lots of people came.....I had many people come up to me to "brag on" Joel - I am very proud of him!

Below are some photos....

Left is David (Sam) Sampson. Sitting in front of him is Eli looking at Gayle Sampson (in the yellow). On the right of the umbrella are Mark Melvin and Neil and Mark and Heather's son - Drew.

The Sampson Clan. David, Joel and Todd. Seated - Joshua, Eli and Gayle.

Paul and Kathy; Beth; Joel; Carol and her daughter Ellen

Front right....Don Lanteigne(Brenda's husband)...always looking bored...NO MATTER WHAT is going on. Behind him the coffee and milkshake bar!!!!

Jeremy and Eli. Eli REFUSED to wear one of those stupidflowery things around his neck. He kept yanking it off.

Beautiful decorations and a lovely spread of minature pork BBQ sandwichs, fruit, vegetables, coconut and chocolate desserts. The flowers were magnificant

Chris Bosma, Sash Blevins and Joel. Best friends.

Joel's Graduation

The Heritage Christian High School Class of 2010 held their commencement exercises tonight. Strange term...but literally means sending the graduates off to "commence" their lives. Probably an old tradition. 90% of the 124 graduating seniors are going on to a four year under-graduate program -much higher % than public schools.

Joel was recognised as receiving the National Choral Award. He was the soloist for the only music in the ceremony. He did a GREAT job. I will try and get the video or see if someone can put it on U-Tube.

Joel is far left, third row down from the back....in a blue cap and gown.

I am so proud of Joel! Wish you could have all been here to see it all. Brenda and Don, Todd and Eli and I were there. It was held at E91st Christian Church.