Spring is in the Air!

It definitely is starting to feel like spring outside. It's still a little to early yet to put away the winter jackets, hats and scarves, but it won't be much longer. This week has been pretty full with work, kids and preparation for Easter gifts. I'm almost done making their gifts. I made each of them a fleece animal pillow, Amelia's is a bird and Fischer's is an armadillo. I'll post some pics after they come out of hiding. I'm also in the process of making t-shirts with freezer paper stencils on them for their Easter baskets. Tomorrow Aunt Cheri, Chris and Sarah are coming down. We will have an Easter meal at the farm on Saturday and then go to West Bend on Sunday to have another Easter meal at my parents house with all of my family. Looking forward to all the good food and company.
Today we spent the morning in the yard. I did some raking while the kids were busy playing.
Neighbors are busy in their yards and starting home improvement projects. Everyone just wants to be outside.

Signs of Spring

You don't have to look too hard to find the many signs of spring outside. The robins are busy singing, there are hints of green in the grass, the crocus are in bloom, and everyone just wants to be outside. Old man winter though is having a hard time accepting this and is sending a big ol' snow storm our way. Hopefully this will be the last time we see snow until next winter. At least we know the snow won't last long, but I still don't want to see it. We are getting the itch to start some yard work and get the gardens all cleaned up.




We found some pussywillows the other day, another telltale sign of spring. I will always remember Grandma and Grandpa Ooton always pointing out the pussywillows in the spring. The pussywillows and the turning yellow of the goldfinches inspired me to do a little painting. Spring energy is in air.

Mixed Media Monday

Here's my Mixed Media Monday. The theme is "Come fly with me." I made a few birds out of old tins that I found. I need to learn how to take better photos of my work. They always look so dull.