our backyard.

Well, on Tuesday, in between the rain. I think it is supposed to rain for 7 more days.

five senses friday number 7-on Monday again.

This is becoming a bad habit. If I could control some of time, it would sure help, however, since I can only do the best with what I have... Monday mornings seem to be the best time to post lately.

See: -the redbuds getting ready to bloom, lilacs in bloom while the tulips begin to fade 

-soccer games (four last week) 

-Patchwork Style (my new favorite craft book)

Smell: -lemon cookies

-lilacs

-freshly grilled hamburgers

Taste: -chinese food

-pecan sandies

-lemon glazed cookies

-potato soup

Hear: -go team go!

-the new lawn mower racing across the yard

-piano practice catch-up (lots of piano last week)

-rain storms

Feel: -the olfa cutter handle in my grasp

-dirt as I plant more potatoes and lettuce, spinach and herbs

-the wind blowing

-the sun warming my skin

birthdays and beets.

Not together of course.

After a not so quick trip to JoAnn's fabric, I made a patchwork pot holder to go with a gift for a friend. My first project from Patchwork Style. I can' t wait to try one of the bags.

Another cutting board photo... (this is where the beets come in.) Another Jamie Oliver recipe. Good food!

the cutting board...

Well, a bit late and many meals later. A photo from Thursday (I think.) A bit of steak and fresh thyme from the garden.

five senses friday number 6

five senses friday-

sight: sunshine, lilacs starting to open up, green grass, kids riding bikes, chalk drawings, little hands creating art with beads, vinca vine and phlox blooming

sound: sewing machine still whirring, the radio playing, rock/paper/scissors, lawn mowers, frogs crocking and birds chirping, shouts of go Red and Blue teams on the soccer field

taste: dark chocolate, homemade fudge from friends, white chocolate peanut butter with honey sandwiches, lettuce and spinach salads

touch: stuffing to fill baby dolls, tiny plant seeds, spilled kool-aide

smell: mint in my tea, bread baking in the oven, homemade pizza, fresh smell of clean laundry

(edited to add photos.)

Keeping account of what we are eating...

What's on my cutting board?

As I was pulling out my cutting board again, I thought it would be fun to snap some photos (when I think of it) of what we are eating from this angle. 

Some good things.

-The ruby doll I made for Alli for Easter.


-Book of days from Blue Yonder. I bought April's, and then March's and January's. If you are a home schooling family, or just one that likes to be creative and learn together, definitely worth the small investment.

-This lovely gift of hand-spun yarn from a good friend.


-Another good friend helping me out when I was out of extra patience and energy. (Thank you Terry).

-Crystallized ginger from another sweet friend.

-The tulips still in bloom.

As I look over this post, it is so obvious how much my friends have an impact on my days.... wow, I am so blessed to have such amazing ones... 

five senses friday number 5 -yes, even on a Monday.

I'm a wee bit late, but some weeks hold uncontrollable time restraints. This past one has been one of them. I hope everyone had a lovely Easter.

Thanks again Abby for hosting five senses friday. This week I tried to pay attention to the "sound" and listening... I think I need to write some of this down as I go through the week.

sight:
-the moon still up before leaving for class each morning



-the seedlings still coming out of the dirt inside, the onions peeking out of the ground outside
-enjoying Noddyboom, and her creative endeavor's this past week.
-finding these great print-offs for making lists at Buttons Magee

sound:
-the whirling noise of my frother each morning while preparing my coffee, the "ching" sound of our pretend swords battling, the creaking of the swing and a buzzing bee on a warmer day, the rain against the house, Morning Edition as we begin our school day, the sewing machine, the hens shuffling as they hear me coming (hoping I am bringing them "treats"), "Mommy, hold my hand, I'll help you run fast!"
-"hurry guys, we are going to be late"


taste:
-Macaroons with ganache, some Jamie Oliver recipes-amazing!
-peanut butter and honey sandwiches, chocolate chip and coconut cookies

touch:
-the dirt as I start for tomatoes, peppers, onions, eggplant, chai basil...
-moving honey suckle, digging up weeds only to find Greek oregano and some missing perennials

smell:


-the fresh mint beginning to grow, oregano, thyme as I walk through them

Spring.

For the first time this year I used fresh oregano and thyme out of my flower/herb garden for last night's supper. I also started more tomato and pepper seeds. It is beginning to seem like spring, even if it really doesn't feel like it.

five senses friday number 4.

Another week participating in five senses friday's hosted by Abby. It's going to have to be a quick post this week. We are heading to Rock Springs for a weekend of FCA state conference fun.

taste:
-homemade macaroons with ganache and banana chocolate chip muffins with ginger.
-peanut butter sandwiches from Everyday Food.



sight:

-snow on Saturday.


-a quick visit to a library...


-the lilacs survived the snow.




touch:

-blue starter potatoes...



-a new project.



smell:

-tulips and more daffodils.

hear:

-girls pretending to have dance class...