Spring Is In The Air

It is still not warm enough to open the windows, but things are looking more like spring. I just love Lily of the Valley. I have lots of it in my back flower bed. It seems to want to take over. I might just let it. (The picture is not mine...my Lily of the Valley have not even sprouted yet.)

I noticed my tree out front had some buds on it. I was surprised. The snow is melting. It is in the high 40's and sunny.We can see the bushes again. Hubby actually moved all the snow off the front bushes this afternoon.

I was out front for a reason this morning. I was trying to decide what to do with my front porch. I do not want to put wicker furniture out there. I am afraid it would walk away in the night! I do want to dress it up though. Any suggestions?? Here is the porch to the left of the front door. I have a glider there now. And to the right of the front door...there is empty space. Gives you that uneven feeling. The front door could use some dressing up also. I think some potted flowers on either side. I want to get a screen door/storm door put on too. I want the one with the hidden screen. It would be nice to open the front door. This porch gets the morning sun and afternoon shade. Not a very inviting entrance. Definitely needs some attention. It is close to time to give the porch a deep clean also. The siding and shutters are very dirty. A good power hosing does a great job. The inside of the window sills are awful and will be cleaned from the inside. The screens get a nice wash from the power hose too. All the winter "gunk" has collected in the corners, waiting for the spring clean. What do you do to dress up the entrance to your home?

Today was spent as a family. Kyle had tests scheduled today at the hospital, but they called and said they were short staffed in the EEG department, so we rescheduled for 2 weeks. Friday is Kyle's 22nd birthday so I decided since he had the day off work, we would do his birthday shopping. Sweet Hubby (he needs a new name...he does not like this one) and the little kids came with so we made a family affair of it. Kyle got some new shoes, and a pair of military pants. He will spend the remainder of his money on a John Cena backpack and cell phone holder. I picked up a Taste of Home magazine while we were out. The SPRING 2008 edition. It is so pretty! I have Easter dinner here every year for my family and extended family and a few friends too! I always love to do something new. Spinach dip and Hawaiian bread are a big favorite here and everyone dips into it while dinner is cooking. I saw this while flipping through and really want to make it this year. Is that wonderful!!!??? Ooooh, I wonder if it will be difficult?? I am going to try it once before Easter and see....I will let you know.

Well I am off to get a couple of daily things off my list. I am trying to talk Hubby into building me some book cases. He is fine with that and would like to build them, but he wants to do it right. He wants high quality wood and the proper place. I say the dining room, on either side of the pocket door...floor to ceiling (9ft.)bookcases. He is not sure because it is not a wall to wall area. We will continue to discuss it. I am so blessed to have a husband who can do these things!!

I wanted to share a great post with you also. Amy posted an interview with her 93 year old Grandmother. It was so interesting to read. You can find it here.

Have a blessed day!