Springtime 2009...

it's here, or at least it sure feels like it.  The rest of this week the lows are supposed to be in the 50s.  Doesn't really feel too much like winter around here.  The trees are all blooming, tulips have bloomed and we have planted half of our garden.  We are hoping to plant the rest this weekend.  It's been raining quite a bit, so our yard is quite green and we've had to mow twice all ready!  I seem to recall that happening last spring and once it hit June we mowed about two times throughout the summer.  Hopefully, we don't have a drought again this year.  :)

We have enjoyed having Mat's gram living close by and being able to hang out with her at the family dinners.  She's a great addition to the gatherings!  On Monday, she and I had a lovely girls day out.  We shopped until we dropped and then went out to lunch.   Funny thing is, I don't think we actually bought anything!



Gram is hanging out on her porch enjoying the nice new bird feeder.  She also has a hummingbird feeder that has had several visits all ready from hummingbirds.  Lucky her.  I've got my fuchsia hanging plants out and although I haven't seen any hummingbirds at them yet, I enjoy looking out the window at the plants!

Sam's Knob

To take advantage of the beautiful spring weather yesterday, Jess and I took the dogs for a hike up Sam's Knob and around the Flat Laurel Creek loop off of the Blue Ridge Parkway.  The dogs sure enjoyed themselves running around, exploring and doing the creek crossings.

It was nice way to spend the afternoon...thanks Jess and Avery for going hiking with us!