Miscellany

This month has been going by so quickly, and I'm finding it hard to believe that next Sunday is the last day of the month!  Wow.  Time flies when you're having fun, and believe me, I've been having fun.  Lots of it. :)

Last weekend was a flurry of Game Night (don't let the mean trees get you!), getting ready for our church's music night, and finally the music night itself.   Which went very, very well, despite the fact that I was so nervous I was visibly trembling beforehand.  I kid you not.  You may all call me Miss Stage Fright.  But minutes before it was my turn to sing the Lord gave me peace, took away the butterflies, and I was able to walk up without my knees knocking together.  And my voice didn't shake either, thank the Lord!  It was such a blessing to enjoy the others sharing their music, and to be able to share mine with them.

Spring has finally won up here, although we're still going a bit below freezing at night.  I can't wait till we can turn the water down at the sheep pens back on.  Carrying water by bucket from the creek is way overrated, folks.  I'm tired of pretending to be Laura Ingalls Wilder.

I began starting plants for my garden today.  My dad saw me pulling the plastic plant flats out of the garage and asked, "Does this mean it's spring?!"  Yes, nothing says spring like tiny baby plants lining the windowsills in our kitchen.   I love gardening.  There's something about being able to grow your own food, providing for your family.  It's wonderful.

Last week I got the spring seeding in the lower sheep pasture checked off my list.  Still waiting for the snow to melt off the shaded sections of the small sheep pasture and the orchard so I can seed those.  It's so good to get some outside work done again.  I love working outside, especially after being cooped up in the house all winter.

I'm not the only one seeing this, am I?  Andrew Garfield looks eerily like Anthony Perkins, and his acting style is so similar (innocent, naive, stammering, shy, etc.) it's just creepy!
Just look at them and tell me that's not creepy...

My sheepies should be lambing any time after April 9th.  I'm eagerly anticipating having little lambs running around again!  Hearing their little baas, seeing them wiggle their tails, frisking about with each other.  Yes, I love this time of year.  The Lord has blessed my flock these past few years, and I can't wait to see what He does with it this year.

Okay, loving this method of transforming a pair of jeans into an adorable skirt.
Totes adorbs!  Totally doing this!!

Speaking of things that are totes adorbs, the last few episodes of the Lizzie Bennet Diaries have been AMAZING!!!  Like, I almost exploded from suppressed squeals amazing.  Finally, they're together!!!  I'm heartbroken that this Thursday is the last episode.  People, please cry with me...I'll provide the kleenex.

Wool & What-not's Anniversary Sale ends on the 27th.  My blog readers will get an additional 10% off by using the coupon code MARCH1, just because I love you all!  Now's the time to buy if you've had your eye on anything in the shop. :)

I spent a most pleasant afternoon visiting some of my "older" friends who live close by.  I love talking to those who are older and more experienced than I am, learning from them, being encouraged in my faith.  These two special couples have been such a blessing to me.  I'm so glad they live close enough for me to pop in for a spontaneous visit!  I also stopped by the library (where I picked up the long awaited Decoy Bride - they finally bought a copy!!) and the Post Office where I mailed an Etsy order.  Then I rolled down the windows (it was 53*F today!!!), cranked up the volume on my iPod (which isn't saying much - my speaker system is rather pathetic, but hey, it works;) and sang my heart out all the way home.  Life is fantastic.

Tomorrow I'm heading to Farragut Park with friends for a picnic. It's supposed to get up to 60*F!  :D

And now I must leave you all to go finish watching Iron Man so I can start watching Iron Man 2.  I'm refreshing my memory, getting ready for Iron Man 3 in May. ;)

Happy Trails, y'all!
Question: what's on your spring checklist?  I want to know!

It's awesome.

It's awesome...when your dad buys your mom flowers.

It's awesome...that he always plops them haphazardly into a vase.

It's awesome...because he knows I'll come along and arrange them properly for him.

It's awesome...learning more about your Great Great Grandmother Lucy on your mom's side.  She lived on a ranch in California in the early 1900s and was apparently a bit of a pioneer as she wore pants when working on the ranch and even had a drivers license, neither of which were typical for women in those days.

It's awesome...that that ranch in California is still owned by the family (my mom, her siblings, and their cousins all own shares), although it's not a working ranch anymore.  Sadly, it's quite rundown.  Last time I was there (which had to be about 10 years ago) the ranch house was in complete disrepair and inhabited only by mice and bats.  Perhaps needless to say, we camped in an RV and a tent. ;)

It's awesome...going through the book It's {Not That} Complicated by Anna Sophia & Elizabeth Botkin with a group of girls at church.  Since I'm older, a lot of the topics and ideas are ones I'm already familiar with, but I'm really being blessed through our study.  It's great getting to share thoughts with the girls!

It's awesome...getting two new (to me) colors of Essie nail polish in the mail.  I decided to try Mint Candy Apple (a beautiful minty color with just a hint of blue) and St. Lucia Lilac (a lovely pale lilac).  I'm wearing the lilac right now and I love it! Sometimes, you just need a little something to boost your spirits during the months right before spring. :)

It's awesome...watching one of the latest episodes of LBD.  Darcy in an afro wig?!  Ahahahahaha!!  LOVE!!!

It's awesome...coming home from a thrifting expedition with some super cute "new" clothes.  I love thrifting with friends!

It's awesome...buying the first two records for my vintage record collection.  Eeep!!!  I found a Frank Sinatra record and a Pat Boone record at the antique store the other day for about $5 each.  So, so excited!  I can't wait to listen to them!  And who knows when that will be since I don't own a turntable.

It's awesome...finally deciding to sign up for Netflix and take advantage of their month long free trial. Wish I could have it all the time!  Maybe someday when I actually have a "real" job. ;)

It's awesome...turning in my job application at the florist shop.  And now...we wait.

It's awesome...enjoying each day the Lord gives me.  I may not always be as joyful as I should be, but He has blessed me beyond what I deserve.  I thank Him for each day He gives me and for each person He has put in my life.

It's awesome...when your church puts such emphasis on unity within the body of Christ.  It really feels and functions like a family.  Everyone really and truly cares about everyone else.   And our potlucks are the best ever.  Just sayin'.

Question: What are some of the awesome things in your life?  I want to know!

p.s.

Kellie's 3rd annual Literary Heroine Blog Party is coming up!  Don't miss the fun! :)