May 4, 2009: tulips by the rail fence with a vegetable garden bed and blooming apple tree in the background

May 8, 2009: lilac blossoms next to the house

June 2, 2009: an iris in the garden

June 2, 2009: Jeeves with his tongue hanging out

June 6, 2009: a butterfly at the butterfly conservatory

July 7, 2009: lilies growing in the garden

July 7, 2009: lilies growing in the garden

July 7, 2009: lilies growing in the garden

July 7, 2009: lilies growing in the garden

July 7, 2009: lilies growing in the garden

July 7, 2009: lilies growing in the garden

July 7, 2009: coneflower growing in the garden

July 7, 2009: coneflower growing in the garden

July 7, 2009: coneflower growing in the garden

September 8, 2009: A hornets' nest in the arborvitae next to the front door of the house

September 8, 2009: A hornets' nest in the arborvitae next to the front door of the house

January 6, 2010: Katie, getting winter stir-crazy

January 20, 2010: the yard after lots of snow

January 20, 2010: Carl's yard after a fresh snow

January 20, 2010: Trees near Keyes Brook after a snow