Day Eighty Three 2011

Blue Jay on a chilly day.

Squirrel pig.

Grand daughter Shelby on her way in from school, not knowing I was taking her picture.

Grand daughter Shelby and GREAT REPORT CARD! 5 As and 3 Bs. WooHoo! She was ecstatic. I'm so proud of you, Shelby!!

Day Eighty Two 2011

The Mega Block dawgs that grandson Elijah and I built this morning.

He had fun destroying the wacky building I made. That's why he's laughing.

The first tulip bloom. I love tulips. We don't have as many blooming in recent springs because the bulbs need to be dug up and separated and replanted. That sounds like work.

The irises bloomed, too! One day they look like that iris on the right, and the next day--poof! I love these--the Tennessee state flower.

Mama Cardinal and other birdies looking for food. The feeders are empty because the squirrels pig out on the seed all day long until there's none left for the winged creatures.

Papa Cardinal probably found more seed to eat on the ground under the feeders than his mate found on the feeders. Getting some rain which we need and storms which nobody needs. Hope you are safe and dry where you are.

Day Eighty One 2011

"If you've never been thrilled to the very edges of your soul by a flower in spring bloom, maybe your soul has never been in bloom." ~ Terri Guillemets

Day Eighty 2011

Even as these near-eighty degree temps wilt our beautiful buttercups, the purple irises are starting to sprout. I hope the heat doesn't kill them before they've had the chance to bloom. I'm loving the warmer temps, but, hey Mother Nature, give Spring a chance!

Day Seventy Nine 2011

The best way to celebrate the first day of spring is to go to the D.Q. and eat a Blizzard. Or to eat a sundae just because it's Sunday. We never need an excuse to eat such treats--as long as we don't do it too often. Happy first day of spring, everyone!