Yes, Spring Is Here!!!

 

The first sign that Spring has arrived to my little corner of the world

would be the delicate little purple flowers in the front flower bed.

 

Second sign of Spring here

 is the tote of baby chicks

in my sewing room!!!

Only 9 new chicks to add to the flock this year.

Cute little things, aren't they?

 

 

 

Have a Great Week!!!

 

Smiles & Hugs,

Terry

Snow Scenes From Around My Town

We ended up with about 8 inches of new snow

from this latest snow event.

Here's what it looks like in my neck of the woods...

 

I would imagine that this is probably our last big snow event for this this season. 

I must say I have enjoyed all the snow, but I'm also ready for Spring and flowers and

 gardening and maybe a few new baby chicks...

 

Have a Blessed week.

Hugs,

Terry

 



This Week's Snowfall...

I couldn't resist posting some more winter pictures.

I know a lot of you are tired of winter, but I think it

is beautiful.  There is beauty in every season.

 Fall use to be my favorite, all the brilliant colors and

 the crisp air and wonderful smells, but in the past few years

winter has become my favorite.  I've been calling it the Sparkle Season

 or saying that the snowfall is God's glitter :)

 

 My chickens are not at all impressed with the cold, wet, white stuff...

It will take more than some water and chicken feed to

coax them out of their straw filled house.

 But the goats are loving it!!!  They have been

running and jumping and having a ball in the snow.

And then there is Gizmo...He's like, "yeah, right,

whatever....just bring me my food,

cause I'm not leaving this warm straw filled comfort" 

 

 

Now we move on to the scenery around my yard

 

  This is looking out my sewing room window.

I have a snow awning...Love it!!!!

 

 

Stay warm and enjoy every season.

Be it weather seasons or seasons of life,

there is beauty all around us.

 

Terry

 

 

 



Additions To The Family...

....Additions to my feathered backyard family :)

I have purchased 14 baby chicks to add to my

family of chickens.  Of course right now they are in the house..

Because they are way too small to be outside and

it's still too cold here!!!  

 

Having chicks in the house gives a whole new meaning

to the phrase, "Going to bed with the chickens"  LOL

Anyway I am so very much enjoying watching these little babies

grow and play.  They change in appearance and size daily.

When I purchased them last week they were all fuzzy

little ball s of down, but now they are developing actual feathers.

Oh and 2 of them have found their wings...

so I have to keep a top on their tote :)

 

Oh, By The Way...rumor has it that there may be some little goats joining

my backyard fun later this Spring :)

Hugs,
Terry

Winter Storm - January 2014

 

Thought I would share some pictures of last month's

winter storm...some called it a blizzard, but it was

not a blizzard, LOL.  Just heavy snowfall and

a little wind.  Far from a blizzard!!!

 

This looking out to our front yard.

The snow was coming down pretty good at this point.

 

 

Looking down the lane that our

driveway takes off from.

 

 

Grape arbor in the backyard.

 

 

Backyard swing, not looking very

welcoming right now. 

 

 

Pine trees in the backyard loaded

down with snow!!!

 

 

This was taken in town...

the day the roads were closed.

The day that my dear husband decided

I should learn to drive my 4 wheel

drive in snow!!!

 

Hugs & Blessings,

Terry 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Our December Snow

Here are some shots of our snow that

arrived after Christmas.

All of these were taken around my yard.

And this is how we stay all warm

and cozy during these cold Indiana winters.

 Love the wood heat,

 especially since all the mess and smell

 is outside.

From the sounds of the weather broadcast tonight...

we are in for some more of the white stuff

over the next 2 - 3 days.

This girlie will be staying inside,

with plenty of sewing and card making

to keep her busy and of course
drinking hot tea and cappaccino!!!

Warm, Cozy Hugs To All,

Terry

Today's View

Today was a typical Indiana Fall day.

The sun was shining...while dark clouds rolled in.

This picture is looking out my back door.

Cool temps, Bright colors,

Thoughts of Pumkin Spice Coffee.

My kind of day:)

Hugs,

 Terry

Newest Backyard Visitors

Living in a rural area I am fairly use to different kinds of

wildlife visitors to my backyard, rabbits, raccoons, fox, deer, possums, coyote, skunks.  I am also accustom to an occasional visit from
 a neighbors cat or dog...

But these visitors came as a bit of a shock even to me.

These are not wild turkeys, those I am also use to seeing around the yard.

No these are tame turkeys...so I'm thinking...

"Hello, Thanksgiving & Christmas"

Okay so I'm kidding, these little darlings belong to a neighbor:)

I didn't know the neighbors had turkeys.

Anyway as I said they are tame...

VERY TAME!!!!!

They followed me all the way to the back door.

So of course I gave them some bread...

Well when the bread ran out they let me know about it!!!

They jumped up on the grill and started talking

to me through the back window where I was doing dishes.

Too Funny:)

You just never know what may show up in my backyard...

I'm still thinking about Thanksgiving & Christmas (hehehehe)

Love & Hugs,

Terry

"SEWING UP" April...

Good-bye to April.

Thought I better finish up my April posts,

so here is a little of this & and a little of that.

First is the April Dear Jane Secret Pal gift

that I received...I actually  received it a couple weeks ago,

but I forgot to share.

Beautiful fabric, which is actually double the size shown.

I may need to share this with some near and dear

to me, who also has chickens in her kitchen:)

Now to figure out what to make, ummm...

Another super great Red Barn pattern, and

a wonderful April digi card:)

I am so blessed to have such an awesome Secret Pal:)

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Next is a picture of the my design wall with

the blocks from the Red & White block swap

of which I was participant.... 

I am considering black sashings and borders

for this one...thinking that black will really make them "pop". 

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My April Mug Rug

These are so addictive to make

and soooo very easy & quick.

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Take & Go Sewing Kit

and

Needle Case

I have wanted to make this sewing kit "purse" for about 3 years now.

Ever since my Secret Pal made one for me .  (Thanks You Susan)

Finally I sat down and did it!!!  The envelope needle case I have made before.

Here they are open.

I am trying to get a "Gift Stash" created.

So when I need a gift quickly, I might have one on hand:)

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And last, but not least some visitors

to my backyard this morning.

The BlueJays were feasting this morning.

They must have called a corporate meeting:)

I counted 17 out there at one time, but

couldn't get them all in one picture.

 And then Woody Woodpecker

came and scared all the Jays away.

Don't forget you should be able to click on

each picture to get a better view.

Well that's it for April...

see you in May :)

Hugs & Blessings,

Terry

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A Sunday Stroll...

Today has turned out to be a beautiful day.

Just a bit of a chill in the air, but still a beautiful day.

I thought I would invite you to take a stroll around

my yard with me, and get a peek at what is going on around here.

 

Flowers from the front of my house.

We have some early bloomers

due to the very early warm spell we had.

And in the backyard the Goldfinch

                                     have returned for dinner. 

                                    I Love watching the birds.

                                   Their colors are so brilliant!

                                   I have been blessed to have many

                                 different birds visit my yard.

                               Their songs are so sweet

                                and they bring me much joy.

At the garden, these young ladies decided to take a short cut...

They are welcome to cut through,

but once the garden is planted and growing

they best not decide to snack on anything...

or my Thanksgiving bird will be a freeby this year!!!
(Don't forget you can click on the pictures to enlarge for better viewing)

 

Hope you are having a blessed Sunday

and that the coming week is filled with much joy.

Hugs,

Terry