All Dressed up for SkyWatch Friday

Last week, the leaves were showing on the trees.  This week, they look like they are ready for the party called spring, or even getting ready for summer.

After taking some photos of blooms for my garden blog, a few hours before sunset, I took some photos of our yard from across the street.  The first one is facing west.  That's our house, shed, and garage in the photo.

This is south from the previous photo, facing southwest.  I've mentioned the maple tree in front of the house grew from a "helicopter" seed from another tree, and was moved to this location by my husband when he was a boy,  and his dad.  The neighbors aren't so thrilled by all the helicopters that come flying into their yards in the spring.

This is facing south.

This is facing west, standing in the middle of the street in front of the house.

I turned around, to take a photo to the east.  I deleted the one I took facing north, showing a clear blue sky.  I imagine it's getting cloudier now, because it's supposed to rain.  We are in a tornado watch this evening.

After writing the above, I went out and took a photo of what the north sky looks like now.  It is starting to rain, too.

Well, it's been Friday a few hours in some places.  I better get this up.  To see more skies from all over the world, click on the SkyWatch button in the sidebar.  Have a great weekend!

A Calm, Cloudy Spring Morning

Hi, I've been forgetting to post for SkyWatch Friday.  When I looked out the door this morning, the sky reminded me to get my camera and post.  Click on the button in the sidebar to see skies from all over the world, or find out how to post yours.

Anticipation

I have been mulling over this post while doing my daily activities, and now, since Easter is tomorrow, I thought I'd sit down and let the thoughts out.  We had our kitchen remodeled a few weeks ago.  Our winter was long and cold, so, I couldn't decide which I was more excited about, the small kitchen becoming more functional, or the arrival of spring.  During these times I was also remembering that the thing I am most looking forward to is heaven.

I've mentioned that one of my favorite hymn verses is from Amazing Grace, where it says, "When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise, than when we've first begun."  I sometimes forget to sing his praise, but the idea that I'm heaven bound gives me a song in my heart and the greatest thing to anticipate.

I am feeling blessed to have a nicer kitchen, and to be out gardening again. I am thankful for God's love for me, and presence in my life.  I am thankful I don't have to earn his love.  He is always ready to forgive me when I need it, and he keeps me from falling down too hard.

I want to include some photos of the kitchen and some blooms.  May your Easter be blessed, and remember to look forward to heaven.

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And now, for some flowers:

Hellebores:

Pasque Flowers:

I'm anticipating more blooms to follow the daffodils:

Happy Easter!