Wednesday, April 24, 2013

It's here! It's really here!


I'm still having a difficult time believing it's April.
And to think the month is almost over, it's the 24th for heaven's sake.
But every time I see the date, I do a double take.
I think "April? It's April? No, feels more like December".


Why just yesterday morning we woke up to yet another blanketing of snow.
It was beautiful and appalling all at once.


I couldn't help but think that everything must be confused.
From maple buds to birds.
They're probably wondering the same thing "Is it April"?


I made my way through the yard yesterday morning, camera in hand, 
chronicling the new snow.
Just then a flock of seagulls flew overhead.
Now there's a strange sight, seagulls and snow covered branches?
They just don't belong together.


One might think this could be seaside, someplace warm, waves splashing and sand underfoot.
If only that snow drenched tree wasn't peeking up toward the sky. 
If only the temperature wasn't 20 degrees below normal.
This could have been another scene all together, but no.


I have faith though.
I'm going out on a limb to say that this last blast of snow, was winter's final hurrah.
Spring will set in, literally overnight.
With warm temperatures finally predicted for this weekend, snowfall will be a memory.
Green will cloak lawns, trees and gardens in no time.
It's here! It's really here!


Monday, April 15, 2013

Hello Monday!



Hello Monday!
There's no cheerful 'hellos' for this week. Things are dismal around here. 
My spirit is literally being crushed by the lack of spring and I'm guilty of being a crabby downer lately.


Hello more dreary weather. Winter is not letting up.
Hello being cooped up indoors.


Hello rain/snow mix. More predicted this week. Aren't we lucky!
Hello trying to find some ambition. It's difficult to find when the sun doesn't shine.
Hello to the hope that that next week brings some happier 'hellos'! There's always a chance for some sun in the future. :)


{ linking up with the lovely Lisa Leonard for Hello Monday }


Monday, April 8, 2013

Hello Monday!



Hello Monday!
Hello spring blooming INSIDE. My forced crab apple branches are flowering!


Hello April showers. I hope they bring lots of May flowers.


Hello accomplishing some projects this week. 
I've got my mind set on finishing some memory books and photo albums. It will get done!


Hello to a miracle and prayers for a long distance friend of mine that gave birth prematurely to her daughter today at only 26 weeks pregnant. She's been on my mind all morning. I'm sending her and her family lots of prayers and positivity. Hoping that sweet baby thrives and continues to be healthy.


{ linking up with the lovely Lisa Leonard for Hello Monday }


Monday, April 1, 2013

Welcome April


Crab Apple Branches

Welcome April!
We've been waiting for you.
The snow is melting, the sun is brighter.
It's wonderful.

Maple Branches

Two weeks ago I trekked through nearly knee deep snow to clip some tree branches to force.
I gathered branches from my crab apple trees, a maple tree and some wild elm trees.
I brought them inside and plopped them into some water.
They're now budding and leafing.
So fun.

Maple Buds

It helps the soul to bring a bit of spring inside.
Soon the branches outside will be budding too.
I can't wait to see things green up.

Wild Elm Branches

I'm so happy that spring is nearly upon us.
It's so so so close.

Happy April to you!!!