Well, spring may be getting closer. It was warm enough that Ella and I were able to enjoy morning coffee on the porch.
I am loving every second of it. It is a virtual symphony of chickadees, blue jays, and one very upset hawk. I have never seen as many chickadees as we have had this year. I would guess there are more than 50 visiting my feeders. They are not used to me being on the porch and I have had a couple of close fly-bys.
The fresh air smells of rain, but it is bittersweet as snow is what is forecasted for tonight. I found a pine cone in the snow and Ella is laying on my feet happily chewing away. Not before we played a few rounds of pine cone catch mind you. The snow is still about 2 feet deep in parts of the yard.
I wandered over to my greenhouse to see how the plants are faring. The spinach looks great, but the lettuce may not have the head start I was hoping for.
Other than that things are quiet here. I made some Honey Wheat Bread yesterday and slaved on my quilt. I am hoping to finish quilting this morning. I also have my Sunday run. I am hoping to compete in the Michelson Trail Half Marathon in June. I will do attempt 9 miles today. I'm tired just thinking about it. I hope the weather is warm in your neck of the woods. Thanks for enjoying my 1st morning on the porch in quite a while.
I am loving every second of it. It is a virtual symphony of chickadees, blue jays, and one very upset hawk. I have never seen as many chickadees as we have had this year. I would guess there are more than 50 visiting my feeders. They are not used to me being on the porch and I have had a couple of close fly-bys. The fresh air smells of rain, but it is bittersweet as snow is what is forecasted for tonight. I found a pine cone in the snow and Ella is laying on my feet happily chewing away. Not before we played a few rounds of pine cone catch mind you. The snow is still about 2 feet deep in parts of the yard.
I wandered over to my greenhouse to see how the plants are faring. The spinach looks great, but the lettuce may not have the head start I was hoping for.
The lettuce isn't looking very perky. It may not recover. I watered everything and will keep my fingers crossed. I did enjoy just standing there in my robe smelling the warm earth.
Other than that things are quiet here. I made some Honey Wheat Bread yesterday and slaved on my quilt. I am hoping to finish quilting this morning. I also have my Sunday run. I am hoping to compete in the Michelson Trail Half Marathon in June. I will do attempt 9 miles today. I'm tired just thinking about it. I hope the weather is warm in your neck of the woods. Thanks for enjoying my 1st morning on the porch in quite a while.
Sweet! I'm so glad you are able to enjoy some time outside in the morning with your coffee and Ella. I hope your lettuce perks up. Great shot of your chair and laptop and mug, with Ella beside the chair.
ReplyDeleteHow refreshing to be able to sit outside under a cozy blanket and enjoy the slow arrival of springs song... Loved it!
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I'm glad you could enjoy some time outside on your porch. Spring is coming, and I'm thrilled!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous porch! I'd love to have one like that to drink my coffee on!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the thought of sitting on your porch in the spring. Good luck on the marathon. B
ReplyDeleteI think in any weather and any season, your porch is a wonderful place to sit! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh lucky you to be able to sit on that wonderful porch of yours......the bread looks so good....Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeleteHow relaxing that looked, sitting on the porch with Ella. I bet the bread made the house smell wonderful and welcoming...just like your blog, XOXO
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spot for morning coffee... and afternoon snacks... and supper! lol! Great place to stitch too! :-) I've noticed that the scent of Spring is in the air too! Moist dirt and tomato plants and basil... won't be long now... mmmmmm!
ReplyDeleteSpring is on the way---Probably sooner for you than me--- so have faith.How was the marathon. There's nothing like homemade bread.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to get to sit on your porch. I love all of the birds that you get to watch that come to your feeder. We don't have as many birds as that.
ReplyDeleteIt looks nice and homey. Have fun with your quilt. I didn't know that March was National Quilt month. It has me wishing I was making one too.
Wow I love your porch!! We have a cute little cottage but no porch..just a concrete slab and deck. I so long for a covered porch to sit and look over our property. I love your blogs! Sunshine and smiles from Shannon!
ReplyDeleteI have been making most of my breads.Something to enjoy in the winter.
ReplyDeletesitting on the porch taking it all in sounds like heaven!
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