Random-osity

Just some random things going on...

Random thing one:
This is Buddy.

Buddy lives next door, but his leash is long enough that he can cross the common area between our houses and peek around my fence.

He's about five years old and an absolute sweetheart.

And an absolute fool.

Random thing two:

On Saturday, my Sister-in-Law and nieces picked me up for a day of shopping. Miss Pee is also in Grade 8 and graduating this year. She doesn't want a shawl, but she did want my help to pick out a dress.

Four malls, six hours, and seven km of walking later, we finally found it.

It's not a dress I would have expected her to pick, but she is absolutely thrilled with it! They grow up way too fast (thankfully, Miss Rowan still has a couple years before she hits highschool).

Random thing three:
While dress searching, I accidentally bought one for myself too.

It was on a mannequin in the window of a new shop called Torrid (well, new to Canada, apparently it's been around the U.S. for a while). Move over Old Navy... I think I'm in love.

I also think this dress needs a new cardigan and that big skein of handspun Mom just gave me will be just perfect...

Random thing four:
We're going to have some new neighbours soon

 This utility box thingy (it has something to do with the phones) blew open in a storm last year. I closed it, but couldn't quite get it closed all the way. There was still a gap at the top. And some enterprising Starlings have taken full advantage.

 

 I've been checking on them almost every day...

But we're still at the egg stage. I'll keep you posted.

Random thing five:

Property management has asked that we not feed the birds over the summer, so I got a hanging basket to hang on the hook where the feeder normally resides

I found a nice big Gerbera plant to fill the center and surrounded it with trailing Petunias and a couple marigolds. It makes me smile every time I look at it. I think I need more hanging baskets...

What's a random thing happening in your world?