Searching for Spring

It has been sunny and mild since we arrived home from PR, but it seems it snowed quite a bit here while we were gone. I wandered around the yard searching in the melted spots for some sign of life -- a crocus perhaps, or some tulip leaves peeking out. I found nothing! Oh well, I went for a long coatless walk today and then literally laid on our asphalt driveway to soak in the heat and sunshine. The thermometer does say 11C, so we are reaching into the double digits.

Looking across our front lawn, I realized it will be awhile yet before all our snow melts.

No roasting marshmallows over a blazing fire for awhile yet.

Our square foot garden that was unsuccessful last year will be made into a hotbed this year. I can almost taste fresh greens already!

I am also diligently awaiting the arrival of our first robin or red wing black bird. I haven't heard or seen any yet, although the male cardinal has finally decided to make an appearance. When he's not visible, we can hear his song drifting across the still snow covered fields.

Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. James 5:7

On the other hand, the cool days and nights are an encouragement to keep quilting. I'm actually three weeks behind right now, but I'm not worried. I made my "quilt sandwich" today. Now I have to see if either of our machines have a quilting foot and I'll be able to do the actual quilting part. I'm a little scared of that part, so letting it rest for a few more days is quite alright with me. I'm actually piecing together another quilt. It's one I started months ago, but doing the quilt along with Randi encouraged me to get working on completing this quilt too.