The Special Tree

 I image it was once a large, tall, grand tree...filed with branches and leaves,

birds and squirrels.

But something happened, perhaps wind or lightning struck and tried to break its spirit.

But even in that storm, broken....it learned to shine.

Some very talented person, carved this tree and made it beautiful 

Driving around the other day, we stumbled upon this amazing tree.

I saw it once, more than 10 years ago, but I could not remember where it was.

- dolphins, fish, turtles, sea horse, mermaid, jellyfish, horseshoe crab, sea turtle --

A beautiful work of art that has been well maintained and cared for for years!

The Days Have Gotten Longer

 Because of daylight savings time, my life has shifted, and my routine and schedule have changed.

I  don't mind the early sunsets, they symbolize the busy day is over and it is time to rest, 

knit, read or otherwise craft.

I have been sleeping later in the morning, that is something I do not enjoy....

I was always the early bird, who got the worm.

Let's start today off with something fun...

I finished my Spring/Summer Bucket List

I keep this list on the refrigerator...

for those days we are looking for something to do.

I know we will not accomplish all of this, these are just 

"suggestions"

so we do not waste a free day.

I started my Easter decorating...

This hangs on the outside of the front door.

Handmade, and painted, this is my favorite Easter decoration.

Garden Flags, large and small.

Up by the front door,

Mr. & Mrs. Rabbit and a brightly colored Easter doormat.

My Daffodils have started to bloom, 

I always cut some to bring in the house to enjoy.

I picked these yesterday when the sun was out,

these were the only 2 in bloom.

Today it is raining, so I will wait until tomorrow to cut some more.

Remember, the hubs planted 450 bulbs in the fall, mostly tulips.

I have had these daffodils for many years and

 the group gets larger each spring.

Today they are getting nourishment from the rain, 

tomorrow they will be open and beautiful!

And after a full day of rain, 

the sun made an appearance just as the sky was changing.

It created a mirror image of this tree...it was incredible!