In August of 2009,

My gracious mother traveled from Orlando

for an "unexpected visit".

She did NOT just drop in...

I called her to please come stay with me

and help take care of me.

What?!?! 

Take care of a thirty-something, I mean,

29 year old woman! ;)

Anyway,

Some extensive dental work had left me

pretty much "needing some TLC" only a mom can provide.

So she came.

And while I was at work one day I came home to find

my front yard entrance area

COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED.

I only wish I had BEFORE pictures!

And

I wish I could express to her

just HOW MUCH SHE MEANS TO ME!

It is beautiful even still.  Yellow flowers, Red blossoms, growing shrubs...  The whole nine yards!