New Path

Through the ole mud patch! I've been slowly plugging away at the lawn this week, trying to get all the leaves raked up (a never ending battle) the creeping charlie beaten back (a defeating battle) and the grass seed spread (good luck with the weather on that one)! I was really happy to see that my Asian Lilies survived the winter, they were in a pot in the yard so the goal this week is to get them transplanted to the front lawn.

The hostas should be ready to transplant in another week or so, my peonies are breaking the soil as are the lilies of the valley, tulips, and tirger lilies.

Jerusalem Artichokes

Well spring has finally sprung here, it's supposed to be 66 F here tomorrow, and if it hasn't sprung then I'm pretending it has anyway! I've been doing yard work, will take some pictures of that tomorrow, I've been putting down mulch and pavers in the areas that I've decided are permanent walkways and trimming everything back.

I cleaned the Jerusalem Artichoke garden and found some really nice tubers, will be making these up with a batch of green beans.

The furkids

There are more pictures over here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kbaxterpackwood/

Thomas Love

No the iron isn't on, it's not even plugged in, thankfully.

Angel Love

Wow she actually sat still for her photo, too bad it's on our very messy bed! She's five now I figure she'll calm down someday, or not.

What my name means

What Kimberly Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated. You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want. You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way! You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous. You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things. Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Spring Cleaning

Well I've been on a cleaning jag the past week, and I'm actually making some headway in all of this - all of the clutter is out of our bedroom!!! And trust me that was a feat in and of itself. I'm still working on getting all of the laundry done, sorted, and the stuff we don't want given away or pitched if it's beyond it's usefullness anymore.

My goal now is to get my studio cleaned - this is my at home studio - so I can start working on some projects that need finishing.

More later from the land of sponge mops and cleaning supplies.

Fall Etc.

Well I believe I may have mowed the lawn for the final time this year. The oak tree has completely lost it's leaves, which is really odd for our red oak as it's habit has been to lose it's leaves in the spring. The weather has been strange this year so I'm chocking it up to that.
The Jerusalem Artichokes are cut down, need to pull some so there will be room for them to produce large tubers next year.

I still need to deal with the blackberries, they have invaded everything! I'm thinking of digging in the ground and pulling the roots for a natural dye bath. I have about six fleeces left to cold soak and then put through a final wash in the washer, and a couple of alpaca and llama fleeces to skirt and I'm done with that for the season as well.

The house needs a final cleaning and the windows need to be dealt with otherwise I think I'm excited that winter will be here and really soon!

Tooth ache and the Simpsons

I'm slowly recovering from having poison ivy in my lungs, makes for a cheerful countenace to say the least. Now I have a tooth ache, which is why my left ear has been bothering me non-stop for the past month or so. And knowing that you'd think I'd remember to make a dental appointment, right.

Movies: I can't wait to see the Simpson movie, looks pretty good and I'm not even a Simpson's fan, wonder with the King of the Hill movie will come out.

Inexpensive Dessert

Rootbeer Float - Yum!

Update

The studio is open and going full tilt, more with photos later. Maybe I can figure out how to get this particular blog to archive itself.

Packwood

If you are a Packwood or have Packwood family information feel free to leave a comment with a email addy or link here and I'll get back to you. Some time back someone from Texas left a comment wanting more infomation on Packwoods but left no email addy so I can't get in touch with them.

Kerfont

My cousin Brian Kerfont, he lives in Newfoundland, emailed me with a quite a bit of family information and confirmed what I have always suspected, mom is native american! Mi 'kmaq to be exact. Mom had always told us we were, well she used a not so politcally correct term. But with all moms sometimes it's hard to know what's fact and simple entertainment for small children, after all my husband's mother told him he was a little eskimo and as far as we know he's scottish and swedish. So anyway... the "how much part" would appear to be quite large more than half, maybe whole??? There seems to be a dead end on researching the family name.

Salvation Army

I spent about twenty minutes tops at the local Sal Army, and a total of fourteen dollars, this one has some incredible finds, silver platters, crystal vases, you name it, and all for really good prices. So if your redecorating you might want to check out your local Sal Army ;-)

More Bling

this was 99 cents, and is only four inches across I scored four of these.

Avon Dish?

New Sign for the Door

The letters are much darker now I went over them and made them black.

Bling

It's amazing what you find at the Salvation Army for only two dollars! It's about 24 inches wide, that's both of them btw.John spent some time polishing them for me, I had to ride him to keep him from removing all of the lovely dark patina in the crevices, he doesn't get it!!!

Little Bits

Candy Dish