walkabout...a three hour tour ~ posted by Melissa

'Always go too far, because that's where you'll find the truth.'

~ Camus

 

 

Took my first walk of the year...got lost in my thoughts and lost track of time.  It was a good day.

 

pink cheer for a friend...posted by Melissa

there's more to come, Mimi, but for now...

these are just for you :)

(it's not Paris but darn it all, I think I'm just as lucky to be home!)



the last of the Japanese Magnolia blooms ~ thanks for setting me straight, 'the other Mel'!





the beginning of rhododendron season



and the best of all...apple blossoms in profuse glory...pink enough for you, Mimi?



Tulip Time 2 0 1 3 ~ a post from Kelli

                                                      You almost have to pinch yourself

                                                       to believe it's real~  On a sunny day

                                          the flowers make color come alive.  You stand there

                                          and watch in wonder.  You are so thankful for sight.

                                          Thankful to farmers who farm.

Thank you Skagit Valley farmers and families~ Support a local farms.

seriously? ~ posted by Melissa

Kelli gets spring tulips and I get this:

 

 

spring snow after a snow-free winter

 

 

this is what I woke up to this morning

 

 

the sun eventually won this heavenly battle

 

 

and after a quick stop for coffee I was finally off to work 

 

 

Mother Nature, you're one practical joker!



Sharing Joy~ a post from Kelli

I think my friend Sherry left these on my front porch,while I was at work yesterday,no note, I am so blessed. Just wanted to pass along the joy. Happy spring~

mary, mary quite contrary

how does your garden grow?

we planted a children's garden from seed and count the mystery sprouts with anticipation every day

today there are sixty

the lettuce crocks are filling in and are just about ready



we discovered the first pea flowers on the vine today ~ the tomatoes and peppers are waiting for some heat and sun for their chance to shine

the cotoneaster tree is covered with flowers and soon bright red berries will follow

and the garage sale tea kettle I bought years ago was creatively planted by my husband this year and the lobelia blooms are spilling from it's spout

new life

new growth

rejuvenation

rejuvenating

how does your garden grow?

~ Melissa

busy as a bee

Hello, all!
     Just checking in since it's been awhile.  We've been doing loads of yard work (the picture above is one of the lavender plants we put in this past fall...they bloomed last week and the bees are hard at work now!).  Still finding a few minutes here and there between work and chores and goofing off to get some knitting done, most of which has been for Christmas or top-secret test knitting so I can't share any of it (darn it!!).  I was asked a few weeks ago how many projects I have on the needles right now and to my horror, I actually had no idea.  Not a great feeling for this queen of organization as I've never had more than a handful of things going at once.  So, I've been pulling out wip's and getting some things finished up and hopefully in the next week or so, I may actually have something I can share with everyone!
     I do know that Jeff has finished his Bridgewater and I think pictures are soon to come!  I am officially bringing up the rear on this kal, also not normal for me.  I do believe I have lost all control! 
     Hope everyone is enjoying this glorious spring weather!  Dozer sure is ;)       ~ Melissa