It's Almost Here!

The past few days have been unseasonably cold.

Kind of strange considering that just a week ago, birds were tearing apart the empty coconut liners in my hanging baskets for nesting purposes.



To cope, I've been cooped up inside doing a little of this





and some Goodwill hunting.



All of these things will be repurposed or made over except the tin in bottom of this photo. It was my $5 find. Filled with vintage buttons.



We've also attended a couple of birthday parties. Judah had never played pin the crown on the princess before.



I've also been getting a couple of things ready for the fair.



Even having grown up in Western Washington where it rains and rains and rains all winter long, I find that since I've grown accustomed to the more arid climate of the Southwestern U.S., I have a hard time readjusting when the winters here get gray and gloomy.

Blah. Blah, blah, blah.

In spite of everything keeping us busy these days, this afternoon I heard wonderful, hope-filled words when Judah popped his head in the back door shouting breathlessly, "Mama! Come quick! Da trees have white roses on dem!"

I ran for my trusty camera and followed him out back where we found that our almond trees were indeed in bloom.





He was so proud of his discovery. "Mama...take a 'pitcher' of me by 'em."



The plum tree was also blooming, and Judah remarked, "Dey wook wike pah-corn!"



I guess they do look a little like popcorn, old maids and all, lol.

Ahhh...signs of Spring in the air! It all kind of makes me want to run across lush green hills, arms outstretched, singing, "The hills are alive....with the sound of music..."

But...I'll refrain.

Although I might do a happy dance. And maybe click my heels together just for fun.

WooHOO! Spring is on the way!