A Slice of Life

First, I want to thank you all for the lovely messages and comments about my recent surgery. So far, so good! One reason I love blogging is that the bloggers in your circle are so kind and care! Thank you!

And I want to thank Jean of Delightful Repast for hosting a drawing that I won! Four teas, shortbread and a sweet little teapot that makes exactly two nice mugs of tea with an amazing strainer that gets none of the tea leaves! I rarely win things like that and since it arrived on the day before surgery, it came at the most opportune time! Thank you!

 I can't say that post surgery is a picnic, and sometimes I get this expression...

 

But all is well. I'm not getting out a lot this week but before spring is fully sprung and we're on the threshold of summer, I wanted to share a few more bits of things that have been making me happy this season.

Like that cute little guy! Our Baby Grand is getting bigger -- and with more and more personality every day.

Shortly before my surgery I enjoyed a visit with him and his mom that included the grocery store and lunch out! I love how you can just pop the car seat into the cart!

He was such a good munchkin! Can't wait till next time!

I've been spending loads of time watching Tippy, the next door neighbor's dog, chase her tennis balls. Tippy hates me. But I love her and all I want to do is pet her! She'll have none of it! 

The MSU campus showed its stuff this spring. 

Nothing like a college with a great agricultural program to have a pretty campus! Walking during lunch on a springtime afternoon is one of the things I miss about working.

On the home front, my bleeding hearts weathered their first winter and are thriving. OK, they're no Southern Exposure bleeding hearts, but they are young! I have high hopes!

 

This was the view over my roof a week or so ago. Loved the colors! (I know, it's a boring photo but aren't those colors amazing?)

 

I've had time to dig into some painting a bit more. Here are a couple of things I did shortly before the surgery. 

It was time to make a birthday card or two...

...and get well for a special kitty!

 

I've been playing with some of my camera settings...

 

...and checking out action down at the Ditch.

 

At home the goldfinches and sparrows are driving Lizzie nuts at her window seat while at the Ditch it's the robin's taking center stage.

 

And this red flower is for Sheri!

 

These feet are made for walking! (Well, not these feet. These feet aren't even standing yet but hey, he's only two months! Aren't they the cutest little things?)

So, that's this slice of life from my world!

Have a good week!