Cold winter temperatures are fighting to stay in a small part of our country. However, a friend wrote that Northern California hit ninety degrees a couple of days ago! We are enjoying a beautiful spring here in the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures in the sixties. Vibrant green hues are a beautiful backdrop for so many flowers in bloom. achhoooo!
I did my summer garden shopping on Sunday. Glen decided that he would rather shovel compost into the garden beds than go shopping with me (is that a match made in heaven, or what!) and so I headed for Bauman's. Wow, what a sight for someone that loves color, gardening and the countryside!
I came home with every seat, floorboard and the back of our SUV loaded with plants. The car smelled heavenly.
This week, Cotton and I are planting a flat or two during our lunch break. The flowers get planted now, but the vegetables need a week or two to harden off.
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| Cotton turned one last Saturday! |
With summer around the corner, I decided to embroider a pillow to liven up the living room, also. I think the needlework is done thanks to some recent lengthy airplane rides to tropical lands; now I will design the border. To quilt it or not, that is the question!
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| Pillow top with embroidery and applique yo-yo's |
I hope that you are enjoying a beautiful spring.
I like the summer embroidery pattern. Will you be posting the pattern? Happy spring to you, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris: I'll scan it in and try to post it soon. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a wonderful day Nancy! And then more wonderful days planting the flowers and garden. JOY!!! I guess somebody's gotta move the compost :O ) Can I borrow Glen for a day or so?
ReplyDeleteI love that Summer pillow embroidery too! Thank you Nancy for another uplifting and very happy blog that has brightened my day.
What is the most amount of money a family of 5 and self employed should claim to still receive a tax return for the new year.
ReplyDeleteHelp please? You must report what you actually made. The end result
(refund or balance due) is determined by that.
Also, Self-employed persons who end up with a refund are being reviewed by the IRS at a very high rate and the taxpayers are routinely asked to provide the IRS with proof of income.