Critters and Lamps

So...after yesterday's 7 a.m. gas-bombing of the gopher we eagerly hurried out this morning expecting there to be no fresh evidence.  Alas, a brand new mound of gopher tailings.  The Husband was growling. After digging and more digging a new tunnel was discovered and promptly gas-bombed.  As of this evening nothing fresh to indicate viable critters creating havoc in the grass.  Anxious for tomorrow morning.

One of today's goals:  to find a lamp to replace the one that succumbed to the rough-housing of The Husband and the Grandchilluns about 1 1/2 years ago.  (I just didn't want to spend the money...but as time went on, I missed that lamp more and more.)  Walked into our favorite furniture place and after walking the multiple acres of the store went back to the very first lamp I saw and walked out with it (after parting with the required monies).   Had debated about whether to get one or two lamps, but again, not liking to spend money we only got the one.  (What a delightful surprise to find we had a rebate on our account, providing us with a $32 discount!)

Once we got the lamp home, bulbed and plugged in, it was clearly evident it required a mate.  So off we went again to the store where we purchased the companion and brought it home.  Viola!  Instant re-decorating!  I absolutely love the lamps.  So sad that I waited so long, but so happy that just the right lamp was in the right place at the right time.  How did it know?

So honored to have a friend drop by with a birthday gift.  And love, love, love the "Life Is Good" cup with lid and straw from The Daughter.  What an absotively perfect b-day remembrance!