burlap wraps, Rex and winterwear

1 With a cold front on the way I rush to find out what needs to be done to protect the two new palms we planted this summer. It's a burlap wrapped trunk with burlap pushed into the pockets where the limbs meet the trunk to protect the plant from snow or ice forming in there and hurting the plant. Note to self: the palms fronds have sharp edges, wear gloves. 

2 A dear friend gave birth to her first child today, a sweet baby boy named Rex. Feeling warm thoughts for her today and wishing them all the love in the world.

3 It's an addiction...closet cleaning. Summer shorts, shirts and skirts are in their respective plastic containers and the woolies, sweaters and warmer socks are on the shelves in their place.