He's An Actor and She's A Photographer

 The forecast called for rain all day yesterday

but just in case they were wrong we had 

instructed Jonathan to plant some things

in a new flowerbed under the tree just off the deck

when he woke up on Wednesday morning.

He was a bit miffed that there was 

no rain when he got up

but he made the most of it and 

appeared as a cowboy to 

do the planting.

Jonathan is definitely a character.

Or perhaps I should say

often in character.

Ever since he was a little boy

he's been quite dramatic.

I could see him in movies.

He'd do well.

So...this is him

making the most of a dreaded job.

He is not a landscaper!

He is an artist, writer, movie and game expert,

music critic and all things comfortable 

involving no dirt or bugs.

Well, perhaps I oversimplify...

he does enjoy fly fishing and tromping

through the woods.

And then there is the Airsoft which will

get him to crawl along the ground

to get the perfect shot or to avoid 

getting shot.

But...he does not do landscaping...

unless we require it.

And.I.did.

What I love about Jonathan was that 

while I knew he was not enjoying it

he did not complain.

He just set about doing the best job he could.

In a tough situation with many, many tree roots.

They being the number one reason I have not 

developed this otherwise perfect spot before.

Here you can see the many instruments that were 

necessary...

Pick axe, shovel, iron rod

and metal rake.

I believe he actually used a hatchet to 

slice through tree root at one point.

Finally they were planted!

A dwarf butterfly bush and a hydrangea.

I think they have a great chance of looking

wonderful next Spring and Summer.

Now, apparently Chelsea, the photographer

was inspired by Jonathan's western theme.

They went off to have a photo shoot.

The photos were then run through 

Picnik Premiere to become fun Western
themed posters.

I love these crazy kids and their 

dear friendships with each other.

You should have heard them laughing as they made these

photo changes.....music to a momma's ears!

and finally

 Funny?

I think so.

Picnik Premiere has been a good

purchase for us.

Chelsea and I both put it to great use.

Well, she more than me...

but I love it too.