All Signs Point To....

Spring!!  I know, it's not yet... but things have definitely changed!

Yesterday morning as we were doing the chores, I was so heartened to hear a chorus of birdsong... loud and clear, proclaiming that Spring is soon to arrive. 

We saw our first robin as we cleaned the pastures.  It was a beautiful morning and we stayed outside for as long as we could... just enjoying the sunrise and the waning of Winter.  Oh, and all of the snow has finally melted!

By noontime, clouds had rolled in and soon after came the rain.

  We fed the horses their afternoon snack beneath the overhang on the front of the barn.  I try to encourage them to stay dry, but it's always a losing battle.  

Mealtimes are always Moonie's favorite!

As I move around trying to get his photo, he follows me with his remaining eye.  It's hard to get a photo of his missing eye.

His motto is:  "I'll keep an eye out for you!"

14 months ago I could not have kidded about this lovable one-eyed horse.  But he was such a champ through the entire ordeal and hasn't missed a step since.  He is truly the most wonderful soul with the biggest heart (and a sound mind as well!). I could go on and on - you get the picture.

It's no surprise that Pete was in the middle of things as I moved about with my camera!

I took advantage of the inclement weather and finished the third shawl (in as many weeks) by the fire.  This one is my own variation.

I also hatched an idea for a new bread... making a basic slightly sweetened bread dough...

let it rise, then rolled it out and spread a mixture of butter, sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts on top - then topped that with chopped apple....

rolled it up and cut it in slices...

then threw (literally) the slices in a bread pan, 

let it rise again, baked it...

and added a little glaze when cooled.

The verdict?  OMG... delicious!

I think I will freeze some of it.

I'll write out the recipe tomorrow and give you a link to the page where I publish it.