Tonight we had dinner out on the deck under the canopy, then I brought out my camera and allowed myself a little down time in the yard.

Even the starlings can be amusing on a Friday night when I’m too tired to care that they’ve taken over a nest box.

I noticed the first blossoms on my tomato plants.

I went out to check on the tree swallow box, but they have taken the whole family and moved on. It will probably be another year before I see a swallow in my yard again.
The view from way back where I can have a good look at how the willows have grown.

Another maple started as a seedling, which we planted on the hill.

Tomorrow the break is over as we have much to do……only six days to vacation!