I woke up to birds chirping this morning and the sun shining. Those are big deals around here, considering last week we had rain, snow and hail all on one day. I dug in the dirt in my garden this weekend. Even planted a few seeds. I’m reminded that the seasons do eventually change, and […]
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Dealing With Growth Envy
I came home last weekend from Ohio as green as their grass with envy. Actually, our grass here in Michigan is green, but it’s nearly the only green thing. The trees in my parents’ town are loaded with green leaves, the magnolia trees are covered in dessert plate sized blooms and their gardens are filled […]
Beauty In The Storm
My parents were visiting last week, and over the weekend we met up with my in-laws at our local botanical gardens. It was a dreary, rainy day and the indoor butterflies and blooms provided a cheery respite from the storm. Near the end of our visit, we were sitting in the hallway when T-Rex kept […]
Spring Break
It’s spring break around here. And while our plans to go to Florida were foiled once again (it’s ok though because Ked started a new job and it’s all good), the kids and I are planning some adventures over the next week. I’m giving myself permission to not have to blog over the next week. […]
Spring is for New Life
Spring’s breaking. Or at least the school calendar says so even if the thermometer doesn’t yet. The sun seems to agree and has graced us with her presence all week long. I’ve been down on my hands and knees squinting at the dirt in my flower beds, and I see bits of green starting to […]
Spring's Arrival
We woke up this morning, and it seemed that overnight the trees have all bloomed. As I headed to the eye doctor (AGAIN), I wanted to get out every block and take pictures. After living in Florida for nearly 6 years, I don’t think I will ever take for granted the beauty of spring and […]