Thank you for all of the birthday wishes yesterday. They helped make it a very special day indeed. Hubbs took over all of the farm chores for the day... which was great (and it rained, so I felt sorry for him.) But, that left me with an entire day to do whatever I wanted.
Much of the day was spent in my sewing room happily working on painting projects for my class. We worked on leaves and different styles of flowers. I was happy as a pig in mud!
Before the rains (and later, freezing rain, not snow, thankfully) came, I took the dogs out for a walk-about.
Armed with scissors and a pitcher of water, I was intent on cutting the blossoming daffodils in order to keep them from freezing overnight.
There are still tons of un-opened blossoms, but most of the opened ones were cut so that I can continue to enjoy them indoors. I hiked through the front pasture, past sleeping equines, to harvest the daffodils that grow in our locust grove.
While wandering around the farm, I was pleased to find more signs of Spring. New life returning in areas that I had planted last summer....
and smiling violas peaking out from beneath a garden bunny.
As I crossed the little stream that helps to feed the pond,
I noticed some Jack-in-the-Pulpits starting to emerge.
This time of year is intoxicating. It seems that every time I turn around, there is something new emerging from a long winter's slumber.
As I walked back up the long driveway towards home, I noticed that Griz had followed us. He's the little dot way down the driveway....
I try to discourage him from coming to the house, for his own good. This time he made it almost to the garage.
The house is Bobby's and Ivy's territory - and neither of them tolerate each other let alone a strange cat.
Before an altercation could occur, I whisked Griz back to the barn, via golf cart... otherwise he would have followed me back home again... and we could have ended up playing that game all day long!
Yesterday was a wonderful reminder of how lucky I am. I have reached this age in good health. I am married to my very best friend. I have a loving family, wonderful children and precious grandchildren, and thoughtful, loving friends. There is nothing that I would change about my life. For all of that and more I am truly grateful.
And with that, we say... "Welcome April!!"
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How sweet is Griz, following his friend toward home.
I love your flower paintings, keep going, you're doing well!
One question - that emerging Jack-in-the Pulpit - looks a lot like a Skunk Cabbage which love to grow near water.
I do love the Jacks - we have lots of them, though less than other years around our woods. I had some in my garden years ago.
Mary
So glad you were able to spend your day in such a special way!
Love your Daffys..There are so many around here and they certainly brighten up these grey days..
What are the pink flowers??
Happy that your life is perfect..You both work hard to keep it that way..Hugs
Happy April
“Color pops” are happening . . . loving the yellow!
Although seeing the pink was really nice too.
I like Gris following along, keeping an eye on you!
Happy April Days . . .