Bird watch: sighted the first Indigo Bunting at the bird feeder on Sat. and a pair of Brown Thrashers. We also have a large flock of white-crowned sparrows. They are really perky. All the juncos have gone until fall. We are waiting for Hummingbirds and Bluebirds. MOTHER KNOWS BEST.

Nice Mother's Day with Mom and the S's. Our usual party fare is grilled burgers and homemade potato salad- my mom's recipe. I know how to make this potato salad from all of the taste tests I did when Mom made it and when my grandmother made it. Mom gave an approving smile today when she took the first bite.

Garden and weather log: The air was a bit cool, mid 60s, but the sun was bright, so it was a beautiful day. Got lots of gardening done this weekend. I have two spots left to clean in the garden next to the road. It's mostly grass that needs pulling, so it is slow going. BF bought five new rose bushes. I got some bright fuchsia geraniums for the window box. And, I'm going to try growing climbing hydrangea in the garden next to the pole barn. Soon I will be sipping mint juleps and watching the the flowers grow. Oh yes, I still have to plant my vegetable garden.