Now that the weather is warm, we've decided to tackle the yard. David has been working on some drainage for our front yard. We've been getting a giant puddle around our front steps every time it rains. Meanwhile, I've planted a few flowers...the Pansies in the picture, some Sweet Pea and a few Sunflowers. It is fun watching them grow, and I am keeping a close eye on them because I don't have much of a green thumb. We had rain again today, which might help them out. I also got a Creeping Phlox, but I haven't planted that one yet. We've had our birdfeeder out back for a while now and we have regular visits from about three Titmice, a couple Chickadees, two Carolina Wrens, a pair of Cardinals and a Nuthatch. There was a new bird out there today- I haven't identified him yet. We've also gotten a few visits from a squirrel, but we're trying to keep him out of there! I've still been knitting quite a bit, and am almost finished with my third baby blanket. This one is quite a bit more dainty than the two I've made before- it's turning out to be very pretty. I got my new Jean Greenhowe pattern books a week or so ago and when I finish the baby blanket, I'll be trying some dinosaurs! Our washing machine decided to give us a scare on Wednesday- it just up and died! It made an awful burning smell and refused to drain the water. However, it was no match for SuperDave, and he soon had it in good working order again. Whew! Well, that's about it for now- more updates later...
