old-fashioned way to keep cool

we rolled out the awnings this weekend... and they make a huge difference in keeping our house cool!

plants I have not identified in our yard

#1, pretty small & close to the ground


#2


#3 - sedum?


#4 - wild strawberry


#5


#6-7


#7


shady side of the house (#7 in context)


#8


#9 - this bush has some little red berries!



any help?

plants i have identified in our yard

(though please correct me if I'm wrong!)
clematis
iris
blackberry
pansy

sneak preview

our house is still very much in transition -- but here you can catch a glimpse of the drawers built into my closet, the shade of yellow we painted our living room ("churchill hotel hazy yellow") and the very nice job jason did hanging curtains.

closed yesterday

"what? me? no, i am not too big for this lap!"

birthday flowers on the mantle

Jason rocks!

He got me a Wii for my birthday! Holy cow!

I still love Fiestaware

rearrangement

new wall color

(I know this photo is boring. BORING. But I wanted to share the new color of our living room walls. See how it contrasts so nicely with the white trim and ceiling? Can you believe that I put up with walls that white for 6 months?) Thanks for your help, Mom!