A couple of weeks ago I put out a cute spring flag with pastel flowers. I know it was still technically winter two weeks ago...but I'm ready, you know? I want to see flowers, green grass, bunnies...all things spring. Yet, the snowmen continue to taunt me from across the street.
So, yesterday when the temperatures soared to 60 degrees...I brought out the big guns...
The SUMMER Flag!!
Take That Frosty! (grin)Spring really is popping up all over my yard. But, look at this...I met some friends from high school over the weekend and we had a fun time reminiscing...and we went to my favorite store in the world and I got this... oh, so cute... pitcher and the place-mats. Brightens up my dining room!! Try not to look at the china cabinet that really needs to be re-organized. Of course now that I've brought it up how can you NOT look at it.
The Daylillies are coming alive...
A Hydrangea peeking out of the mulch...
Potted Chives...Sometimes I cut chives all winter...this winter was rough though...so I'm happy to see these friends...
Oh, we have new neighbors again. They have been busy moving in...not sure who they are yet though...they seem to be having a little trouble getting all their "bedding" into the house.
An early spring sunrise out my back deck. A benefit to not having leaves on the trees yet...
Jackie
The people up the street from us have their Christmas tree still up and lit! Different strokes I guess. Nicole and I joked about putting the signs with the circle with the red slash through it on lawns that still have their decorations out. But the laughter came to a dead halt when I remembered that I still have a pile of ceramic pumpkins on a bench outside:) Not so funny...
ReplyDelete~Debra
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I am ready for spring too. It is so dreary and wet here today.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! I too, put out my Spring flag even though we had snow all over the ground.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that I found your blog!
Come on spring! No buds on the trees here and I think I'm south of you :)! I LOVE outdoor flags. I usually don't keep one out after Christmas but I need to go find a new spring one and get it flyin'! Have a great day!
ReplyDeletehi jackie,
ReplyDeletewhat a fun spring show! i love to see
my perennials peeping out, too.
speaking of peeping, i wonder who
your new 'neighbors' are.
good news: just heard that jan karon
is coming out with a new 'father tim'
book.
blessings,
lea
P.S. I'm having a book giveaway at my blog:o)
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to see signs of spring. I'm going out right now to take the last little snowman decorating off my front porch. Honestly, I forgot it was there!
ReplyDeleteLove your flag!
Spring is trying to get here. I've noticed a few tulips starting to come up and the flower bed is starting to green up a little bit. It's a little dreary today but hopefully it won't last long. I am ready for spring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I wonder if my daylillies are starting to peek out. Hmmm, maybe not yet, since I'm further north. I'm going outside to check.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, came over from Walking on Sunshine.
Thanks for visiting and your very sweet comments :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is awesome, I love it and became a "never leaving" follower. Your yard is gorgeous and the pic off your deck is amazing! I love your dining room, and the pitcher looks perfect as well as the entire setting. I am so happy to see Spring here too :)
Hugs
Ma
I have neighbors who still have their Christmas Decorations up, so pathetic....
ReplyDeleteLove your picture and place mats and yes I too am ready for Spring.
......:-) Hugs
Changing seasons - so lovely. We don't get the extremes here.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a beautiful day in your neighborhood. As a child I lived on a street full of houses. It was always so much fun on summer nights, playing outside. Neighborhoods make great memories.
ReplyDeleteJackie I got my Spring flag out today! Was it beautiful in Missouree today or what?!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour favorite store in the world? Hmmm. I am wondering.
You captured my mood with this post; I loved having a peek at spring. I have noticed several people in our neighborhood left Christmas decorations out long after their time. I saw one woman lugging a giant snowman into her garage on a warm day and we laughed about it.
ReplyDeleteThere are no friends like old friends; I am glad you had a good time with your high school chums!
Mary
oh we have so much in common! I'm very much "do it by the book" when it comes to seasonal things. Just this weekend while out driving I saw a nativity set in a yard. I felt guilty for feeling bugged! I have a whole set of those flags too. And I think right NOW I will replace my AMERICAN flag with a nice spring one. I'm feeling much more interested in the weather than I am in our country right now I guess! AND, would you believe I JUST bought a similar pitcher to make an arrangement for my kitchen table. Now I know what I'm going to do today! LOL -- nice post, have a fun and hopefully sunny day!
ReplyDeleteI'm chuckling Jackie - how strange people are. Once they get a glimpse of your SUMMER flag they may take the hint:0)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see that some green shoots are appearing and the little bird house is charming!
Jeanne x
Laughed a lot when I read this one!
ReplyDeleteOops, I just noticed I had a winter flag up...MUST take it down, because I am so ready to have Spring!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures!
*Love* the pitcher! What a great find! LOL ~ the summer flag...too funny! I am ready for spring and it is definitely in the air...so lovely! Your bird house is so cute...wonderful that you provide a home for some little bird family. Joys abound!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Camille
Can't wait for spring to REALLY arrive! :) It's rainy here today. Seems like on the sunny afternoons, I always have some place to go and never enough time to stay around home and do things out in my yard. Hopefully I can soon. Great pics and I enjoyed reading about your grandmother.
ReplyDeleteI was pretty much ready for Spring. I love when all the flowers bloom!
ReplyDeleteYour Flag is so Spring!
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Hugs, Diane
Oh Jackie I loved this post warmed me right up! It is beginning to be spring here too. Although this morning it is still a little chilly. I am thinking of washing dishes to warm up! I loved your muffin post. I might try making that bulk mix. I figure it would be cheaper than mixes. Although mixes aren't all that much. Thanks for sharing it. Oh btw I have two books to giveway at my blog come over and leave a comment.
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed Day,
Sherry
Oh Jackie! I loved your photos today, so Spring like. All week, my bulbs have been popping up and now today, it snowed all over them :(
ReplyDeleteGoing to be cold tonight, sure hope I don't lose them. I guess I can always come over her for a visit and see yours :)
You are talkin' to me, Jackie! LOL... this is why I live waaaay out in the sticks. My snowman is still out, as are my solar snowflake stake lights in the perennial garden. I'll try to work on that this weekend ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Spring peeks. Your city always seems to be just a tad ahead of us. -Tammy
Love your "new neighbors"!! Hope they settle in for a long stay.
ReplyDeleteYes, the snowmen really need to go. Even worse? My neighbors still have their Christmas lights up. Come on people!
Jackie....hopefully your neighbors will get the message. Have a good one!
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