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...

sometimes.

Sometimes, there are moments that I wish were not my reality.

For example, yesterday, standing in line at the Walmart super center with frozen pizzas and frozen pie in my cart, already wishing that I did not have to purchase them. My pride saying "you should be able to fit in time to really make supper tonight", knowing that again, I was going to have extra children and family in my home later that day, along with Hannah's music program. I really couldn't fit it in. AND then, the gal that pulls up behind me with her pork loin and sausage and fresh vegetables... I just wanted to shout "these aren't the groceries I always buy." Like I needed to clarify that I am a cook from scratch-kind-of-gal.

Then, after spending a better part of a day trying to get things ready for a very sweet daughter of mine, only it was all to her dismay. Which made me upset... So sometimes, like last night, I had to apologize to my Mom, for once being like one of my own.

Sometimes, my pride really gets in the way.

Before the snow came (and went).

The morning after the snow.

five senses friday number 3.

I'm still joining in on five senses friday's hosted by Abby. 

I feel like each week goes by so quickly. Always full of unexpected twists, good and bad. Full of moments I sometimes am prepared for, and some I just catch myself reacting too. Trying to get out of my comfort zone in issues dealing with "my time", never getting enough piano practice for the kids in, wishing that I would have worked more of this and that into my schedule. As I look over my list, I have to admit that some of my emotions this week weren't always as nice as the photo or list would make it out to be. I really should show you a photo of all the laundry folded on my bed, just waiting to be put away before I took myself in...

taste:

-macaroons, homemade bread

-pizza

sight:

-from the kitchen windows...(our new basketball goal)

-a flowering shrub next door.

-watching Matheau and the kids help put together the basketball goal.

touch:

-our new table (thanks to Craigs list)

-a new book

-finishing my Moska

-attempting some crochet work

-casting on a new knitting project

smell:

-hyacinths, mocha sheet cake, ginger

hear: extra children's voices, doors closing and opening, piano lessons, the rain drops falling