got some planting done...

good afternoon!

it is so wonderful out today here...

picked these up about a month ago and have just been itchin' to do something with them...

I put these is planter that will sit on the deck railing...

easy access for later...

carrots and radishes are in a planter, too...

green beans will have to wait...

started these in my egg crates...

stapled the seed pack inside so I know what they are when they come up...

and closed the lids and sit them in the sun to warm up...

I will open them in about a week and see what we have...

here is the little statue thing in the lantern that I am using to hold the bird seed...

and its got some weight to it so it doesn't swing madly when they land...

and here are some shots of what's blooming now...

so go ahead and look around...

took the bird feeder down to fill and I had Craig run and wash it out...

so while he was doing that...

I goofed off a bit...

I think it might be time to paint the old bike again, or at least, touch it up a bit...

still too wet to dig in the dirt...

tried it...

too wet to paint any wood...

too early to plant the pots...

the flamingo looks like he is smelling the flowers...

but with all of that, it hasn't stopped us from going from here to there...

moving, tweaking, straightening...

adjusting, planning, and just soaking up some sun...

its a tank top and flip flop day here...

we just hit 80...

the springs and the falls are the best time on the prairie...

so much life and color and fun...

got a nice breeze coming through the south living room window...

the curtains blow and fall back again...

look for the simple things in life...

and you will always feel blessed...

don't just look around...

see...

;)

things are coming along...

we had such a beautiful day yesterday...

lily of the valley coming up...

I had Craig move and stack some of the fence sections so they will be out of that way when we move the bridge into place...

there are so many buds on the clematis this year...

hosta is finally coming up...

clearing things out...

just needs to dry out a bit more...

but we have 2 inches of rain coming in this week...

I sure hope they get that forecast wrong...

and just some shots around the yard...

mower guy came this evening, so these are gone for a few days...

maple...

popular grafted with a cotton wood...

all those hangy things will be opening soon and it will look like its snowing in our yard...

it will be time for allergy medicine...

they are talking mid 80s today...

seems so unreal...

but Friday's high will be 48...

we are going to enjoy this while we can...

Have a blessed day...

;)

big bird bird feeder...

I had hubby look for a bigger bird feeder for the big birds the last time he went to town...

he didn't know which one to get...

in the meantime...I found some inspiration online...

I had a lantern...

and an old figurine to hold the seed...

isn't this cute?

I will have to look for junk lanterns at the rummage sales this summer...

but, while I am waiting for the perfect one to come my way...

this one will do...

and there is always a line waiting to get in...

we have a gorgeous day here!

so I am going to scoot on out of here and play outside some more!

;)

Sunday images...

a quick tour around the yard here before we head out for our drive...

got another rainy day here, but a little warmer...

and no wind...

tolerable...

and not so bad to be out in...

columbine...

this is up by the rail road...

I have seen a couple of bunnies up this way in the last couple weeks...

robin...

and then we headed for Walnut Point State Park...

its 3 miles north of us...

we used to camp here a lot...

and just go out and fish or picnic...

the boys were raised out here...

its very peaceful...

a hawk...

its full of wildlife...

and people who just enjoy the tranquility of the place...

boats the concession used to rent out... 

more canadian geese...

the concession stand is closed this year...

needs a new roof and major repair...

the state is broke and almost closed this place down...

it now has one park ranger working it...

but still no one to come in and operate the concession...

and the dogwood are beginning to bloom...

a sure sign of spring...

;)