A Lovely day in the Neighborhood...

Had to work from 10 to 2 today but before and after that I was in the garden.It was so lovely out before I left for the library, I couldn't resist. So I got dressed, put on outdoor shoes with work shoes ready to go and did some time outdoors. I opened up the potting shed and aired out that funky mousy smell it gets during the winter. I then took my mini rake and began raking out another  bed. At 9:30 I switched shoes and went with the husband to work with a quick stop at Dunkin' D's.  Four hours of people telling me how lovely it was outside and I'm back in my garden again- this time in jeans, tennis shoes, and a cami. Daughter #1 arrives home from NYC and immediately takes off with friend. I am not amused. Daughter #2 goes to work and #'s 3 and 4 take off to the beach with #3's boyfriend. I continue gardening and the husband heads off to the woods for a round of chainsawing. Hours later husband takes break and comes to show me all his work.. I admire and then turn around to head back and notice that the 70ft lollipop aspen at the edge of our woods has taken a distinct slant towards our backyard.In fact it looks like it could topple over at any minute. I think with the combo of the high winds of the last few storms and all the rain we have had, it had started to uproot. I think when it leafs out it will be so top heavy that it might join us in the hot tub for a post garden soak. More raking tomorrow!  Happy Easter!