A sneak peak.... Celebrate Spring!

 I've been busy creating for an Artist Trading Swap. The theme is Celebrate Spring! It's all happening over at the talented Kimberly's blog ....ARTJOYSTUFF http://artjoystuff.blogspot.com/2012/02/tuesday-trading-card-swap-sign-up.html Kimberly does amazing work. She is very talented and creative. Check her out and see for yourself! I had so much fun creating these. I have done these swaps in the past but it's been awhile. I got carried away and made an extra. Wishing you all a Happy St. Patrick's Day for tomorrow!
Tracy

Grape Hyacinth

I just love these flowers. I planted lots of bulbs of these a few years ago and they come up every Spring!
Let me tell you I have a brown thumb so these must be hardy! They are so cute and are bright blue. They come from the Lily family. I love to cut a bunch and make a small bouquet in a vase. It's one of the 1st flowers to pop up in my yard. If you like the look of these, plant the bulbs in the Fall. They will not disappoint!
"The nature of This Flower is to bloom."    
-  Alice Walker 
Happy Wednesday!
Tracy

Happy March!

 Ahh.. Spring is in the air. Today it is sunny with blue skies and puffy white clouds. A slight breeze and the air is high 60's. The daffodils and Springtime flowers are peaking out. Such a lovely feeling! Wishing you a happy day on  the start of a new month!
Tracy

Oh Stanley....

The many faces of Stanley our English Springer Spaniel.

He sits on my favorite yellow couch and peers out the window.

So comfy and cozy as he poses for the camera.

Nothing can break his stare as he gazes out the window.

His sweet carmel colored hairs above his eye give him a distinct charming look.

This is our pooch. We love him dearly. He will be 2 years old in April. He's full of personality and character that's for sure. Our Springer Spaniel Stanley!

Have a great day!

Tracy

Honey be mine.......

How doth the little busy bee
Improve each shining hour,
And gather honey all the day
From every opening flower. 
~ Isaac Watts, Against Idleness
Happy Sunday!
Tracy

Shabby granny green apple

 This is the color I describe of this sweet yard stick I have in my yard.  Inspiring because it screams Spring! It is stuck in the cold hard ground and sits in front of a bare bush. It's the only pop in my yard at the moment. I love the sweet texture and color and thought I would share it with you. So it's a shabby, granny green apple kind of day today!
Enjoy,
~Tracy

Meet Stanley

Wow...It's been awhile since my last blog! So sorry I haven't been around. I've been really busy with our new puppy and all the end of the school activities with the kids. Summer is here at our house!{not officially but with the kids out of school} it is to me. So....Stanley is 9 weeks old. We got him 2 weeks ago for a surprise for one of my daughter's birthday. It's the family dog but a surprise it was because she was out of town when we got him. He's super sweet! He is an English Springer Spaniel. My neighbors got one a few months ago and I fell in love with dog. Anyways, here he is! I'm a little sleep deprived but not too much. It's summer so I'll catch up...and The kids will help me. Ha! Not as much as I thought. At least not the night time potty time. It's just me and Stanley! What do you think of his name? We went through so many and came up with this one. We think he looks like a Stanley. Well,just checking in and letting you all know I've just been busy. I'm off to check and see everyone. Happy Memorial Weekend!

Tracy