April came in like a polar bear.

And left like a squid.

The trees still have no leaves. The upside: we are no longer in drought status.

Our pond overflowed its banks just a bit. The wild ducks are loving it. Due to the chance of the bird flu going around, we are not keeping any of our birds in the pond pasture or feeding wild birds.

The ducklings spent April inside, finally growing large enough to venture out by May 1.

In order to house our new ducks, Michael is fencing in “Area 51.” He hit water at 3 feet. We left that sward open to allow access to the septic system from the driveway. We will put in gates to allow trucks to cross when needed. We will also put a gate into the area next to the deck. We will be able to herd ducks out of Area 51 and will increase their pasture space.

The horsetail reeds showed up May 1. They are late, as is everything else. Brrrrr.

The rhubarb keeps trying and keeps getting burned off. Good thing they have monster root stock.

We have started to turn over gardens. We haven’t finished. Haven’t planted potatoes, which should go in by mid-April. Digging mud. Not fun. It doesn’t loosen the soil for planting. We have enough to keep us busy.

Like cuddling Beanie Boy and cooking for his parents! Irene turns 90 on the 5th. We are having a wing ding of a party.

Most people just clean. We do construction! I’m sitting at the airport waiting for my mom to arrive as I post this.

Let the party begin!