River Rock

Well, the weather is finally cooperating and we've had a few days of dry weather.

The temperature is still a little cool but perfect for moving rocks and mulching flower beds.

So we did. 

The river rocks in front of  the fence and the mulch should really cut down on the weeding this summer.  Hopefully we'll have a few more days of spring before we settle in to the heat of summer.

Sunday Sayings

"Happiness?  The color of it must be spring green."   Frances Mayes

Quilt Stories

Last week a few of the ladies of our church took a little field trip to the

Church History Museum in Salt Lake City to see a quilt exhibit.

It was awesome! 

There were contemporary quilts...

This one had a mixed media feel to it.

There were historic quilts...

There were antique samplers...

Three dimensional work.  Can you see that tiny stitching?  It's all hand quilted.

 The dress belonged to the woman who made the quilt that's hanging in the background.  She lived in the 1800's.

 Every quilt had a story, or told a story.

 There were some interactive displays too.

If you're anywhere near Salt Lake City it's worth the time to go have a look.

I think you'll be happy you did.

What the Hail?

On the 37th day of spring...

April has been a wetter than normal month here in northern Utah.  We've been trying

to start our 2011 project, (putting in our backyard) but every time it dries out enough to

step foot on our dirt, we get more rain.  Or snow.  Or hail.  I'm

sure by the 4th of July we'll be able to get something done!  We can only hope.

Sunday Sayings

"Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness."   Floyd W Tompkins

Hoppin Down the Bunny Trail

This year I just haven't had the time or energy to decorate for Easter

but I did manage to stick a few things here and there.

Like last years mega-hit, Bunny on a Stick.

Oh, and a duck with an umbrella.  Seems kind of

appropriate for this wetter than normal April.

We NEED to have our Easter tree displayed, of course.

 The little chickie is something I bought this year.  Like I need one more decoration for any holiday! 
But she was too cute to pass up.

My adorable crocheting friend Janis made me these cute little egg warmers. She has mad crochet skills go check out this post on her blog.

 Last summer I found an orange wool sweater that someone had felted by mistake at a yard sale.  So of course when I saw that sweater I thought  Easter Carrots!  Wouldn't you have thought the same thing?

 I cut off the sleeves and made a couple.  Now I have an orange vest that might fit a four year old.

 My chunky chick that I've had for a loooong time.

I guess I can't stop making giant carrots because I made another one.  Does anybody think that's weird?

Anyway, hope your Easter is filled with family, friends, food, and fun!  And at least a few minutes to reflect on the Savior and His atoning sacrifice for each of  us. 

Happy Easter!

Let the Memories Begin

The mister and I went on a little outing last week.

Can you guess by this picture where we went?

Isn't this bed of zinnias gorgeous?

Now can you guess?

 That's right!  We went to the Magic Kingdom!  (We've been to Disneyland dozens of times but it was the first time we've ever been to Disney California Adventure Park) 

 With these two little sweetpeas.  And their mommy.

 We got to spend five days with them and we had so much fun.  On Saturday we watched three soccer games.  In 90 degree heat.  But I'm not complaining.

We really had a wonderful time making a few fun memories with our adorable grandgirls.