One last look (for now that is...)

After a week off with warm spring-like weather it's hard to think about returning to work. Rain is headed our way along with colder temps so when the sun started to peek out this afternoon I thought I had to get one last leisurely look at what's going on in the woods around our house. It's amazing to see how the squirrels have landscaped this year – we never quite know where spring bulbs will have been "planted" and this year is no exception. These tiny crocus flowers were at the edge of the yard where the woods begin.

Early spring is the best time to see what's been heaved up by the freezing and thawing. It's great time to collect field stone for the walls and also a time to find various treasures. I find shards of old white ironstone in my garden each year.

Old glass - probably a pickle jar or a vinegar bottle

Not so old glass

Giant glacial hitch-hiker

The chipmunks, squirrels and deer have had the run of the woods for while now, I can only guess that the frantic squeaking I hear is chipmunk speak for "run for your life"!

Just down the road from us is an old abandoned Greek Revival house. Our house probably looked something like this before the additions in the 1980's. This sweet little place was obviously once loved – the yard is full of old lilac bushes and is planted with hyacinths, iris and lilies.

Love that great old red paint

Clouds are starting to roll in and the temp is starting to drop. Time to head inside.