Hangin' at CLT

Packed.  Check.
Made it to the airport (thanks Rachel).  Check.
Tagged children and delivered lecture about the dangers of wandering off. Check.
Survived the first leg of the trip from Denver to Charlotte. Check.

The kids were troopers.  There was one moment when Jack was yelling "I don't want you to win!" I'm not sure what was going on.   I was in the seat behind him and Matt next to my nice, quiet daughter.  hee hee.

I have to wonder why US Airways scored lowest on the Consumer Reports ratings. Boarding went smoothly, no noticeable difference in the claustrophobic space between me and the next person, flight attendants were pleasantly aloof.  I even received multiple email messages from US Airways notifying us of each new delay.

Our flight is now leaving at approximately 9:00 pm.

So now Jack is playing Uncle Erik's DS.  Olivia and Matt are off in search of a water fountain.  The rest of the crew is off getting a beer except Mom who is eyeing them with envy.  Only 3 more hours to take off...

Alternate reality?

April flowers bring May showers....no that's not right.  I do live in Colorado, right?  Someone help me out here.   It seems my wish to live in a subtropical rain forest has been granted.  It has been raining off and on for the last week.  Rainfall in May is at 3 inches!  Again, this is Colorado where it is proudly and annoyingly often stated "300+ days of sunshine a year".

Today: Looks like rain.

Well, this has been really nice for the back forty.  Even the peas are poking up with delight.

Here you can see wisteria, kale, arugala, peas and, next to the sandbox, spinach!

On the north side, the vinca, lilys, bleeding heart, oregano, ... irises, and hostas 

are all loving this weather.  

The other vegetable patch.

We're going to miss blooming of our lilacs. Italy better be good.

Lastly, the tipsy pots I finally planted this year.

No pictures of our plot at the community garden yet.  Not much to see yet.  But it will be fun to see what it looks like in 3 weeks.  

Should be good crops this year...yep...