Murphy's close encounter

What fantastic weather we are having. Sitting outside and enjoying the garden.

We have almost finished this corner of the garden...remember, this is where the pond was. Alan has done a fantastic job and much of what he had to do he had not done before. We have more to plant but this is what we just bought

This lavender rose is a Barbra Streisand rose. The fragrance is soft and lovely. Lisa and I will be getting a few more roses to plant in this area along the wall.

Lisa also helped with the demolition one morning while still in pajamas! Yes, she used the electric hammer!!! In our own way each of us is accomplishing this garden make over. We will not mention Murphy!
Speaking of Murphy, the other day at 3pm we decided to go for a walk. We no sooner started when coming out of the next driveway was a young coyote. What was Murphy doing? Barking at it of course. The coyote stopped to look then began to walk away and Murphy kept calling him. I spotted Alan just coming around the corner up ahead. I was struggling with Murphy who wanted to follow the coyote and I was pointing to the coyote. Alan knew I wanted something so as he stopped to back up in order to pull over he spotted the coyote in the rearview mirror. Quickly got out of the car and put Murphy and me into the car. By now Murphy was so excited to see Alan that the other issue was forgotten. Never a dull moment around here.
Hope everyone is coping okay with all that is happening. I must admit to feeling a little anxious along with not feeling quite myself. Alan and Lisa are still working and Murphy and I, well, you can use your imagination to how our days are. He is napping in the middle of the living room.
At the moment, there is bread baking and filling the kitchen with wonderful aroma. On the stove/counter are the preparations for Escarole and beans for dinner tonight. Murphy helped attacked the mop while I washed the floors and every so often goes to the kitchen to check on the smells. No ambition to be creative recently but that is okay. Sitting outside each day relaxing is what I must need. So glad you stopped by to chat. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the concern for me with emails...I am okay. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship. Please take care of yourself and remain home as much as possible. 

Demolition underway

A beautiful day today...not to warm (in the 60s) so Alan began

to remove the pond foundation. He bought a power hammer...like a jack hammer to make the job easier. What he discovered is that  when the pond was built those many years ago it was built very well.... totally reinforced. The task is not complete... it will take a few more days of drilling. Murphy is right there to pick up stones, weeds and dirt. Before Alan began the pond he had to fix a leak in the irrigation line...

Murphy was front and center then too. So, they spent a good part of the day working while I sat around. We seem to be having trouble resetting the irrigation timer so I will need to call someone in.ir
So often I see pictures of cats helping at the computer....now Murphy sits on me lap with the occasional  paw or nose onssss the keyboeard as he  is   nm now. See what I mean!  
I am happy to report that my heel is almost healed and that the pooches incision is healed. I am trying to remember just where I stored my hankies forf my quilt... obviously they are in the garage craft area.... I am sure of it. At the moment Alan and Lisa are preparing dinner....so off I go.  
Always so nice to chat with you. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.        .