This little space (I wouldn't call it a garden) is where a huge evergreen tree was cut down (due to damage from last year's ice storms). The three knockouts you see, and if you look to the right there is a white Crape Mrytle. Our wonderful neighbors brought this over to us with a beautiful card when daddy died. It went through a time of "shock" but with lots of water, it's come back and will one day be beautiful. The little concrete statue was dads. He would put birdseed in it and it was up on his deck by his patio door. He sat right inside that door for years (when he was well he would feed the birds and squirrels). So, this is my little reminder of my good daddy. 
Clyde wanted to take the boys (big and little) camping. He decided this on his own, with no suggestions from me (thank you). I was happy that he wanted to do this, but doubtful (as much as I hate to admit it). I was afraid the grown sons just wouldn't have a weekend they wanted to devote totally to the trip. They both work late most days, have boys to take places like soccer or baseball practice, and ladies they like to spend time with! However, it was planned for this weekend to head for Carter Caves. They would pull the popup and the girls would stay home. When we woke up this morning (Sat.) the weather was not looking good with a forecast of storms tonight (as of yet, we have not seen storms?) It did rain today, but they decided on a day trip. According to Clyde, it was a success. They stopped at McD's for breakfast, headed for Carter Caves, went through a couple of caves, and had a grilled out picnic. Because the plates were in the camper, I didn't pack all they needed! But the major supplies were there...hotdogs, hamburgers (with tomatoes & lettuce), chips, fruit, snacks & cupcakes! Thanks to my two favorite sons for taking the day to make dad happy and memories for the boys.
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