Seasoning

I love my Texas home but it took me a while to adjust to the way we do seasons around here. There are years when I miss whole seasons. I can be just minding my own business and then, half way through a winter afternoon, I realize summer is here. 

The calendar says March so I think it's about time for Spring. Cold mornings, mild afternoons. Could it be that Spring is really here?

These started blooming three weeks ago before I got
out there to weed that section of the garden.
 

Many thanks to my friend, Mernie, who years ago gave me these 'Texas' daffodil bulbs for a birthday present.  I received them in September and planted them in October. They've grown and multiplied every year.


I may not be a zealot about using plants that are
grown for a Texas garden - but I'm getting close to it.

I've been going through old pictures, instruction manuals, and files (trying to get the house organized enough so Mr. J&C can find anything - without me having to stop and show him where "we" keep things). 

I moved the plant information card to the
top just for this picture.... work with me,
I'm trying to tell a story.

Turns out I had more than one garden notebook, so for now I'm keeping my garden stuff in a box. One a rainy day I may put everything in notebook, but this box idea is sort of growing on me.

I don't usually keep birthday cards but for some reason (the turtle maybe?) I kept this one with the plant instructions.  It reminds me who gave me such a great gift and I figure if someone gives you a perennial they hope each time you see it you'll think of them and smile.


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April Showers

I was out shopping Friday and it started to rain.  On the way home I saw this little truck - unusual for Texas - so I took a picture. 



Yes, I'm easily amused.

I've been reading and enjoying your blogs and couldn't help but notice the ones from Australia are enjoying autumn - my favorite time of year. 

The weather on the other side of the world inspired me to buy this yarn. 

Homespun, this textured yarn, is made by LionBrand and the color I'm in love with this week is "FIESTA" (#396).

I'm using Number 13 needles and this is where I tell you - I only know the knit stitch - and all I make are scarves.  Hey!  It keeps me off the street.

The trouble with blogging is you want to share everything.

My pictures are o.k. 

In real life it looks like I'm holding the season in my hand.

I might have put a touch more black into the mix, but it's pretty amazing just the way it is.  Our weekend weather was a bit cool and I happily began working on a gift for one of my friends. 

Or maybe I began working on MY newest scarf..... 

What's new in your world today?



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