Beautiful March, 2010

The weather has been terrific for March. Unseasonably warm, balmy and dry and we will enjoy every minute. Yet, we know that all beautiful weather is not good for us. It won't be too long before we will be crying for rain as it is necessary for planting and bringing forth new growth. I think I just had a lesson there. My crocuses have dutifully sprung up with an early sign of spring. We have had as big a social life as we have had working life lately so not much time for blogging. Every evening is full. We are looking forward to Autumn and Phil coming this weekend so we a looking to be getting together with some people. Drew took 4th at a National Wrestling Tournament held last weekend. Drew also took first at the Art Olympic competion so will be going to State on April 9th. Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture of his sculpture of a soldier before it was entered into the competition. It probably had something to do with him finishing it late the night before it was due. I was sleeping when he finally got it finished.I hosted a small dinner party the other night at my in-laws new house. I had water problems so it was nice to have an extra place to go to. Fortunately, our water issues were easy enough to fix on Monday.

Welcome Spring!!!

Spring has sprung!! It isn't real warm but the flowers are blooming, I am turning over the dirt to make greater gardens and we are almost through the birthday cake until July. Yeah!!! We have birthdays once a month from January through may and we get really sick of cake. Beau, who made a quick entrance into this world with his Dad and mom's friends as witnesses, turned 12 last week. Next year he will be in junior high. Wow.
Now for the gardens. All winter I hibernate. When spring time comes it is time to plant. It must be because I came from a long line of farmers and peasants. Every year my kids cringe as there is a little less yard to play ball in and a little more gardens to get in the way. Dale has these fantasies about having a nice big vegetable garden, and I really get sick of fighting the weeds and the wild life. I decided that I am digging my flower garden bigger, moving the daylillies and irises to the outside and planting Dale's vegetables in the middle. My thinking is that the daylillies get pretty thick and will minimize the weeds. Wish me luck with this endeavor.
Oh yes and what would life be like without our latest Chantel picture! Again discovered when I download my pics.