Hosta and Astilbe

I like this combination for the shady area next to the back stairs. Vinca would work for a ground cover.

Did some more painting in the shed today, as well as a foolish attempt to work on the fence in the rain. Fortunately, Mother Nature provided a good downpour afterwards to save my poor plants.

Robert and Emme went to Youth Group together for the first time in months. They had fun and she volunteered to work on the youth Sunday service in June.

They ate very well when they got back, a surprise because it was a no-gimmick supper: steamed salmon trout, broccoli with cheese sauce, mashed potatoes. Robert did a great job smashing the potatoes.