Catching Up

The days have been zipping by and I finally have a little time to play the game of catching up. I know some of my friends are probably wondering, “has she wandered off and forgotten to tell us?” The answer is no, I’m still here! Life tends to get in the way of blogging, LOL.

We have been busy with spreading mulch on the endless flower beds, for one thing. Sweet hubby has done about 98% of the spreading. My meager contribution still managed to render my arm and shoulder muscles into worthless and painful jello. We now have only a small portion of the pile left to distribute in one of the beds behind the house. Rain showers for the next few days will be giving us a temporary resting break.

The daffodils have been glorious this year. I am regularly picking the flowers for bouquets. I hope that the late season bloomers will continue on for one more beautiful week. The trees and plants are all beginning to wake up. Our Bradford pear trees are starting to bloom and the dogwood trees are not far behind. Spring is arriving in east Tennessee!

I got another cortisone shot in my knee earlier this week. So I will get some needed pain relief for the next few months. Thank goodness for medical science!

It is long past due for me to acknowledge some bloggy giveaway prizes that I won. My sincere apologies to the generous bloggers for not featuring your gifts earlier! These arrived in the throes of my temporary consulting job when my time was limited.

First, I received an assortment of creative supplies from Penniwig's: beads, floss, scented tarts, and needlepunch tool.

I also won a handcrafted beaded necklace and matching earrings from Angelina's Trinkets.

Thank you so much, ladies, for these sweet presents!