day 2

Spring Break Day 2

Aha!

This is why people plan trips

to sunny CA for spring break.

Drat.

Better run.

I hear a lottery ticket calling my name!

 

(Disclaimer: Fair weather friends... do not read past this point! It may cause confusion & frustration!)

Truly?

I love the rain.

It's what makes my state so blessed beautiful.

Hubby and I are annoying like that.

We love driving in it, watching it, even camping in it.

Water. Life source.

Today, I will use this grey and rainy day to do some spring cleaning.

The sound of the rain on the roof is soothing and reminds me that it's a good day show

my shelter some appreciation.

(The weather's been a mixed bag so I thought I would reflect the same with a mixed bag post!)

Spring Break

April 18, 2011

Monday

First day of the kid's spring break

Woke up, looked outside.

Where's spring?

Perhaps we should have planned a ski trip!

  

We've decided to roll with it.

Snowball fights, hot cocoa,

a fire on the patio.

After all, it is quite beautiful!

Welcome Spring!!!!

Spring is on the way!!!!

How do I know?

A little birdy told me!!!!

I spotted a robin across the street yesterday.

It was cause for major celebration!!!

In honor of Mr. Robin

I have put together an Etsy Treasury.

Enjoy!!!

1. LycheeKiss 2. ChirpAndBloom 3. lorisworld 4. atelierlaforet

5. woodarts 6. photozanneavenue 7. artstudio54 8. myrainydaygirl

9. LaurenceCollection 10. wollysomething 11. thePaintedSky 12. kmaylward

13. berkleyillustration 14. Floridity 15. madamedamselfly 16. bitowhimsey

Patiently Waiting

covers of white

hibernation

patiently waiting

sun warms

snow melts

peeking

stretches of green

reaching

blooms burst

spring has sprung

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The first year we moved into our home I planted crocus bulbs below the bay window.

One can never tell when spring has truly sprung

unless one listens to Mother Nature.

She is the surest sign. 

The crocus is my little announcer.

Never failing to shout out the first signs of spring

and always doing so with such splendor of voice.

I have not witnessed the beauty of this year's blossoms

as of yet... but soon.

Very soon.

 

For now I will allow the crocus to lead

and I will act as he

and be patient,

for all good things

are worth waiting for.

Spring

Life is full of changes.
Always has been.

Always will be.
Sometimes it seems
as if the seasons help us on our journey.
They set the example for us.

Summer is a time to enjoy. A time of celebration. A time of cooking out, going to the beach and soaking up the rays. Summer is a time to spread your wings and fly!
Fall tells us we should be thankful for our summer. Slow down. Relax and reflect. Be aware of the trees and animals as they get ready for slumber. Pull out the warm blankets and build a nice fire. Take cues from the Earth as she prepares for the winter.
Winter is for hibernation and rest. We cannot shut out the world and sleep for three months but we can certainly snuggle up with loved ones, warm our homes and tummies with warm baked goods and hot chocolate. Gather indoors with our loved ones and share our hearts over the holidays filling them with love.
Spring is a time to shake off all the winter cobwebs. Air out the house. Clean up the clutter. Pack away the heaviness of winter and step out into fresh air and endless new possibilities.

This darling little bulb is working its way up to the surface.
I planted several spring bulbs close to the house
and I watch them faithfully every year waiting for them.
They are my first sign of spring.

If I turn around, this is the scene behind me :)
Notice the bulb in the bush?
That is a remnant of Christmas past.
The snowbanks receding are another sign that spring is near.

I have been feeling the itch. The need for change. Desire to clean house. All for some time now. Just as I was on the verge of losing my patience, there she is. Mother Nature giving me the green light.

"It's time." she whispers in the breeze.

...and so I am off. Ready to spring clean my house, my life, my spirit.

Happy Cleaning!