Music

The Little Prince has started taking piano lessons. Look what Grandma made for him to carry his books in.

She is beyond awesome. It is his favorite color with his initials. It was delivered in a package addressed to him (which happens once or twice a year). But what he loved most about the whole thing is that she wrote him a note using the note paper he gave her for Christmas. Thanks, Mom!

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

1. Decay

The Little Prince took this shot of the decaying retaining wall surrounding the school parking lot. Not a bad capture from the window of the truck, wearing gloves and a backpack.

2. Groups of three

I am so glad I took a picture of these early in the week before we got snow and they got covered.

3. Kitchen

This swag has been in my kitchen since we moved here in March 2000. It was a housewarming gift from my little sister and the first thing I ever hung in my kitchen.

4. Things that make you go "hmmmm"

These are dribbling goggles. They are supposed to help you practice dribbling the basketball without looking by removing the bottom half of your vision. Every time I see them I think "hmmm" and am tempted to try them out just to see what I can still see.

5. "Me" time

A cup of tea and a favorite book, under warm covers on the sofa. Haven't had much "me" time lately, but that makes it even more special when it does happen. Soon, it will be a glass of iced tea and a favorite book, soaking up some rays on the deck. Soon, I hope...

Next week's items:
1. High key
2. Bedroom
3. Something tiny
4. Off in the distance
5. Stripes

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The last of the snow?

I'm not sure where he found this large chunk of snow or what he's trying to make out of it, but I do know that the more he chops, the faster it will melt. So chop, Little Prince, chop!

Determined to grow...

... no matter what. These flowers are growing right through the leaves I did not clean up last fall. I guess they are ready for Spring. Just like me.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

1. Camera Phone

 Taken with hubby's camera phone.

2. Camera 

The camera I use. Taken with the camera phone. Guess I could have used this shot for 1 and 2. But the Little Prince was so cute, I had to include him.

3. Shoes 

Baseball cleats. Last Monday was the first baseball practice of the season. Spring is coming!

4. Chair

 With spring/summer on the way, the Little Prince needed a new deck chair.

5. Imperfection 

 This angry look is the result of an imperfect video game score. Actually, it took a couple tries to get the Little Prince to make this face. He kept laughing.

Next week's items are:
1. Decay
2. Groups of three
3. Kitchen
4. Things that make you go "hmmmm"
5. "Me" time

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Scavenger Hunt Sunday

1. Vanishing Point

The road to nowhere.

2. Square Crop/Format 

These ducks were the only ones happy about all the rain we have been getting.

3. Under 

Last Sunday we visited family in MD. The Little Prince had a wonderful time, even though he was under attack by his cousin Ben. They were both under attack by Ben's brother Logan. Can you see his head between theirs?

4. "Welcome to the jungle" 

Spring is coming. It will soon be time to visit the jungle (gym).

5. Calm

This has been a very long week and I am definately ready to be calmed by chamomile.

Next week's items are:
1. Camera Phone
2. Camera
3. Shoes
4. Chair
5. Imperfection

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The rains came down...

...and the floods came up. It had been raining off and on since Sunday. Yesterday, it rained steadily all day and the creek rose alarmingly high. But prayers were said by many, and at 2am this morning, it started to recede. Usually, you can see the rocks at the bottom of this creek and twice the amount of bricks along the bank. The current is very swift and at some spots looks good enough for white water rafting!

This is a view from the parking of the Post Office downtown, taken at 9am this morning. The Postmistress said the creek was 6 inches from the top at 9pm last night and almost even with the top at 2am. The far side of the creek is lower than the side I was standing on, so some of the houses on that side did get a little water in their cellars. But most of the homes were safe, unlike the Flood of 2006.

Happy Birthday

To my sweet husband and best friend. The Little Prince and I hope your day was special.