Feels And Looks Like Spring

New growth - 25 February 2011

In the above image, we are hoping the wildflower seeds planted in the fall are starting to grow. I saw the first of the Red Buds starting to bloom, there are daffodils blooming in the neighbour's yards (must remember to plant bulbs in the fall), and the rose bushes all have new leaf growth on them. So much to look forward to at the moment. Also, we have family visiting next week, can't wait for Mom and Karen to arrive!!! Happy weekend to each of you!
Enjoy the journey.

A Striped Quilt

Striped quilt for Brayden - February 2011

A gift for a friend's wee boy who is celebrating his first birthday this month. *They loved it!!!!
More images of the quilt on flickr.

*For the quilt back, I used one small strip of the light blue along the top, with red and orange solids for the rest.
Enjoy the journey.

Happy Valentine's Day

Loveliness - Austin, Texas - February 2008

We had a wonderful time at the ballet yesterday.
Been daydreaming about Venice.
Cherish your loved ones each and everyday.
Enjoy the journey.
ox

Colourful Hand Knit

Colourful hand knit for a wee one - melmade - February 2011

A bright spot on a chilly morning, this was a fun way of using up some left over yarn.

Hope all is well in your corner of the planet.

Enjoy the journey.

The following is a poem found in a recent read.

South of us Xinan lies under a sickle moon.
Lanterns will soon be bright in the spring night.
Laughter and music and rich wine poured.
Far to the west where all roads end
Cold stars shine on white bones
Beside the stone shores of a lake
Thousands of li stretch empty from there
To east and west and mountains rise
Birds wheel when the sun goes down
And grieving ghosts are heard in the dark.
How may we live a proper life?
Where is the balance the soul must find?

Guy Gavriel Kay, Under Heaven, pg 356-357.

Tracks In The Snow

Tracks in the snow - 4 February 2011

The snow only lasted part of the day, but it was so fun discovering the various wildlife prints around the yard.
Enjoy the journey.

Snow This Morning

Snow this morning - 4 February 2011

Snow In Texas

Snow in Texas - 4 February 2011

We woke to a dusting of snow this morning. Since Tuesday we have had below freezing temperatures, coldest for the area in two decades. Nothing compared to up North, but it has been chilly. Stay warm and have a wonderful weekend.
Enjoy the journey.