More proof of life in the garden…oh, my lovelies are returning! I spent time on Sunday wandering around the yard and garden taking photos.

As seen through the gazing ball.

Don’s father is still the same. Don took the red-eye from San Diego last night and will get in this morning around 10:00. We continue to hope that Lee recovers fully.

I had only a brief amount of time to come up with square #23:

In keeping with my garden theme, a very simple tribute to my hostas.

Ah. I can’t tell you how happy this makes me. The last few days have been sunny and (relatively) warm. The massive yard and garden clean-up has begun. The first thing I do is look for signs of life, camera in hand. Raking the winter cover of leaves reveals little miracles. They are there – peeking out of the ground, buds emerging on bushes like my little lilac. Every year I am amazed at the rebirth of the garden, the grass and the trees. Small signs; but they give me hope after a long winter.

Square #12:

My version of a shabby chic chair…..

We’re in for 4 days of heavy rain. The sunny days are leaving for a bit but the temperature each day is getting warmer. I have a lot to do outside before I leave for San Diego. A lot.

Have a great day.