Normally, a post titled "Sure Signs of Spring" might feature lovely photos of new green grass, fluffy clouds, daffodils and apple blossoms, new lambs and baby chicks.
But around here, we've got none of that. Here, Spring is also called "Breakup". It's mainly brown.
We do have the fluffy clouds, though. On the way back from the barn last night, I commented to my hubby how pretty the sky was and how different it looked. He said "That's because it's a Spring sky. Winter is over."
Ah. I have survived another long winter. But It's hard to tell right now that Spring has really arrived. The streets are all muddy, my car is brown, there's a volcano blowing its stack a few miles from here (really, click here to see), and the weather is doing crazy things.
But the snow is almost gone, melting at an ever increasing rate, revealing (ugh) brown grass, dead leaves, road sand, and... ahem, "treasures" from pet owners that do not pick up after their beloved Fido.
The flocks and flocks of Canadian Geese will appear in a week or two.
However, the MOST obvious sign that Spring is here is the arrival of Peeps in the grocery stores. I like Peeps. Actually, I have this little Peeps isuse and can't seem to stop ... unfortunately. Hubby gave me that look when I put Peeps in the grocery cart this week. Now admit it, you like Peeps too.
Hmmm, the Peeps were here.
Oh, what's this?
This is my new garden book for 2009. I really like how its coming along, and I'm getting excited about the garden again. Be watching for photos of the inside pages this weekend.
Blessings ~
Eileen
I added your link to my blog, I hope you don't mind. LOL You're my FIRST! I told ya, I was new! I'm going to go back and look at all your beautiful things!
Posted by: Diane | Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Oh my goodness! What an awesome blog! I just started blogging. I made one a couple of years ago, but didn't have time to blog as I was still doing Interior design. I'm now working from home and started one the other day. WOW oh WOW! I've been searching blogs for the past thirty minutes and boy do I need to go to a blogging school! Your designs are just beautiful!
Posted by: Diane | Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Hi there! I just bought the Artful Blogging book and found you there - what a beautiful blog. I have an art gallery in Greenville S.C. and would love to use one of your "peeps" photos -- would you mind?
Thanks,
Teresa
artandlightgallery.blogspot.com
Posted by: teresa | Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Love stale peeps!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 06:52 AM
I love Peeps! Can't wait to see the new journal pages...
Posted by: Jeanne | Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 09:23 PM
PEEPS!!!! Yes, I have eaten peeps...only when nobody is looking though! I love your posts!
Blessings,
Susie
Posted by: Susie Homemaker | Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Your post made me laugh...I have never tried peeps...I think I need to buy a box...just to see...Have a wonderful weekend...Julie
Posted by: Julie | Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Eileen, I wondered if you lived near the volcano.
I do hope all is well - hoping all it does is drop nutrients for the soil your way!
Diane
Posted by: Diane | Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 04:26 AM
What a pretty garden book!
We love Peeps around here, too, although we've never tried the green. Have to get some for the kids' Easter baskets! :-)
Thanks for joining my blog party. I always enjoy your posts. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 04:10 AM
visiting from Kelli's show and tell!
WOO HOO, can't wait to see whats in the book... and HAY, you ate them all, what about MEEEEEEEEEEEE?
Thanks for (almost) sharing haha and have a great weekend.
Posted by: Barb | Friday, March 27, 2009 at 07:12 PM
LOL...I like the whole set up of this post. Seems Easter has come and gone already...or do you have an extra box hidden for the special day?
My show n tell is all about my Easter Lily. Stop by if you get a chance.
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | Friday, March 27, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Shucks! I thought you were going to save one for me! Thanks for sharing. Happy Show and Tell Friday. Here’s mine:
http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/2009/03/show-and-tell-friday-apples.html
Posted by: Sally | Friday, March 27, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Looks like you really like Peeps! But I've been seeing them for every holiday, just in different forms. Think they taste different because of the holiday? : )
Your garden book is lovely.
Posted by: Dianne | Friday, March 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Oh I love this... and Peeps... it is spring!!!
Thanks for sharing...
Just A Gal...
Posted by: Just A Gal... | Friday, March 27, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Peeps are my daughter's all time fav's too! And, GREEN!! How cute.
Blessings,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | Friday, March 27, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Oh, I so admit it. I love peeps...and now they have them for so many different holidays...life is good!!
Posted by: Ceekay | Friday, March 27, 2009 at 07:03 AM