Returning to the annual projects...

I'm back, though most likely sporadically over the next month while some very big changes take place in my life.

This past weekend, the very warm weather brought out the apple blossoms.  The air has been heady with their scent!  It's got to be one of my most favorite springtime smells.


On Monday, the weather turned cool and windy and the ground was covered with petals like snow.


Today, we had real snow.


I was surprised to see that the lilacs were already trying to bloom ~ over a month early!  Hoping they don't get frozen by the snow and cold temps that are expected tonight.  But we are glad to have the moisture here in Colorado where it has been exceptionally dry this late winter/early spring.

3/5/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Cell phone vs land line.
Cell phone is great when used within country.  But... can't make international calls unless previously set up with a pricey international calling plan!
The land line brings internet capability and the ability to make international calls on a whim!
One or the other and sometimes both at the same time have been constantly in use for me today ~ I made 20+ international calls in the past 24 hours as my Mom is ill and in the hospital in Costa Rica at the moment!  She is doing ok, thankfully and getting good care, but will be delayed in getting home.
For today's round, the winner is the land line.

3/4/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Using up paper scraps in my Calendar Journal.

No photo yesterday ~ I was busy minimizing my scrapbooking supplies and didn't stop to take a photo!

3/2/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Junco ~ it must still be winter as the Juncos are still here.  Though they are a bit twitter-pated, which means spring must be on its way!  They've been chasing each other in circles around this tree, stopping only for a brief rest and then a moment to feed before taking up the twitter-pated chase again!

3/1/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Lovely afternoon light.

2/29/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Pretty Green Eyes!  Sitting in her favorite spot on her pillow!

2/28/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Snow overnight.

2/27/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Mistress of all she surveys.

2/26/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Creating!  I always seem to do better with a bit of "organized" clutter around me!

2/25/2012 ~ Photo A Day

In Oak Creek Canyon there are catkins on the trees!  Spring can't be far away!

2/24/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Lovely heart shaped leaf on the philodendron.

2/23/2012 ~ Photo A Day

After being at work for one thing or another nearly every day for the past two weeks, I'm looking forward to a couple of days off and catching up on sleep!

2/22/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Adding new embroidery threads to my stash.


Lots of bobbins to wind!

2/21/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Pygmy Nuthatch at the feeder watching me take its photo.


Junco at the feeder.

2/20/2012 ~ Photo A Day

The tulips are lovely even as they fade away.

2/18/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Since losing weight, I have the hardest time staying warm. This afternoon I'm cuddled up with a couple of cozy afghans and reading material! It's lovely to be reading about beautiful gardens. The one on the front of this month's English Garden magazine is so much like the sketches I've done of my dream garden that it's like seeing it come to life!

2/17/2012 ~ Photo A Day

My constant companion!


At last ~ an afternoon with no work, no classes, no meetings, no appointment, and nothing I need to study for.  Lovely to have a little time to knit!  Making a new pair of wrist warmers in natural colored wool.

2/16/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Passed!  With the best score I've gotten yet!

2/15/2012 ~ Photo A Day

Day one of ACLS for OB class.  Always learn something new, always have to stretch a bit.  Exam tomorrow.

2/14/2012 ~ Photo A Day

It snowed last night, leaving the ground covered with snow pearls ~ like fancy sprinkles on a cupcake.