Nice kitty! I just love the blue salvia and the zinnia patch both. I am a big fan of growing zinnias. Always grow some here. Beautiful daylilly blooms. My favorite is a tie between Julianna Lynn and Bodacious Returns. I just love them both.

Celeste: The property was fields and vineyards when we bought it. Unfortunately the vineyards had to go so all the vines, poles and wire had to come out. 10 acres worth. The house now sits on part of the old vineyard. The soil isn't the greatest so I always have to bring in garden soil to raise the beds up a bit. deangreen: I love this place for its location and open spaces not to mention all the wineries in the area. However, more space equals more gardens means more maintenance. LOL. Julia

LOL...I know the feeling!!! I used to find an occasional ringneck or two in my skimmers...harmless and very cute...but I don't wanna swim with'm...hehehe. Even though I've got lights in our pool...and one in the spa...I hesitate to swim at night. I LOVE to go for a moonlit dip in the pool but only go in at night if my Honey's there with me. Dunno what he could do in a pinch, tho...divert a snake's attention??? LOLAM

LUNA, Thanks for you kind comments.. my sister was someone very special to me.. I lost my mother when I was just 16 so she was my older sis and always there for me, even after she married and moved away to Ga. when her husband was in the navy,, but then they moved back home and we were the best of friends thur having babies and all.. she was the greatest.. I am the only one left of my family.. so it is important to have something to remember her by.. the angel is for her.. the puppy for my sweet little grandson who only lived 18 days.. and the big guy on the right is for all the rest of my family sorta looking over the other ones.. he has his suitcase and ready to travel when needed.. Lol I am getting ready to make another crystal birdbath only this time I want to make it a birdfeeder and add a fancy type of crystal ball and add some white Xmas lights inside so it can lite at night.. that is why I am not going to make it a birdbath.. do not think the birds would like to get shocked.. I have two ball types I want to try.. I will show you guys before I make it permant.. and you and tell me which one.. I may not glue the ball down so I can change it around if I want.. I have the base of the birdfeeder done .. I will take pics and show you guys later..