March Madness

March is half over and it has been crazy. The weather has been incredible. Unbelievable. The weekend temperatures were in the 70˚s both days! Usually there would still be snow on the ground. We’d be spending our weekends inside. Not so this weekend.

Would you look at this? I took this picture yesterday, March 18 and our first daffodil blossomed. The larger bunches will soon blossom as well. Spring is here – spring is here! (Although, I really am expecting more snow. Is that bad?)

The hillside is signaling spring as well. See that red haze? The maples have a red flower that opens then falls to the ground before their leaves open. I love that red haze. Soon the leaves will burst forth and the hillside with be bright green. Spring-green! In another week, that hillside will look so different. I enjoy watching how it changes with each season.

I worked in the front flower beds. I took down the pool. I enjoyed the sunshine. I opened the windows throughout the house and let the fresh air in.

John worked in the garage and the dumpster needs to be hauled away.

Olivia spent time” tanning” on the deck.

The boys – well, one spent time swimming in the upper and the lower pond and running through the yard and field. Do you see Ruddie?

The other, spent time netting fish, salamanders and tadpoles.

I didn’t get as much yard work done as planned (figures) but would you look at this:

Our little squirrels have piled pinecones under the four pine trees between the yard and field. This will help me with the lawn work!

Yesterday I took the kids to play tennis at the middle school. It was hot in the sun. They had fun and were glad they brought full-water bottles.

And when the mornings start out looking like this...look at that cotton-candy sky.

How can you have a bad day...or not be thankful for what the Lord has given us!

Enjoy - enjoy!