happenings and lately

 A certain someone is trying to crawl...can it be time for this already??

 Here is that tree ~ blooming. Not a fruit tree after all, but it looks like the same tree that I left behind at the farm. I never new what kind it was, but I will just have to find out now for sure. I just love it!

We enjoyed an afternoon walk after the sun had settled and it got cooler. A couple of the littlest boys were cranky and ready for bed, but it was just to early so a walk it was.

New soap is orange blossom, a spicy herbal orange scent ~ I think it's lovely.
I picked up this book at the thrift store. We are not gluten free, but I do like the idea of trying some different ways. I'm always open to learn more about cooking. Looking through this book we really already eat a lot gluten free. I think I might try to use more buckwheat in our diet.

It's been raining off and on and our yard is so wet/muddy. The boys, who were told to stay out of the mud enjoyed a mud fight. There has been many washings from "slipping" in the mud. There has been mud sculpting. Oh spring you have arrived with full force. It has been so hot in the cabin due mainly to it being in full sun. The temperatures have been in the upper 70's this week even to 80's today. We don't have screens or ceiling fans up yet(downstairs) which would be helpful. Upstairs is pleasant with windows open and fans going.

Blessings,
JM