Nests

April 4, 2010 | Family,Food,Holidays,Spring

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Flies

April 2, 2010 | Iowa,Spring

In case anyone thought I was joking with the plague references, here’s what just one (of half a dozen) flypaper strip caught in a matter of hours, and the ones not caught still swarm and divebomb you when you walk in the room. Just another sign of spring, I guess, although I like the daffodils better.

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Sign of Spring, 2

March 29, 2010 | Iowa,Spring

We saw these ducks cross the street, so we went back to see where they went. Not sure how far away from home they are.

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Little pink (and green) birdhouses for you and me

Iowa,Spring

We had some birds trying to build a nest in my clothes-dryer vent, which we cleaned so it closed properly. Running the dryer also chased the birds away … for now. My husband asked my son what we should to to “get rid of all these birds.”

My son, ever the humanitarian, said, “Let’s build them some birdhouses.”

So a spring project was born.

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Sign of Spring

March 27, 2010 | Iowa,Spring

I saw the first Winnebago on the road yesterday. It’s like seeing the first robin in these parts.

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Spring?

March 23, 2010 | Family,Iowa,Spring,Weather,Winter

We’re getting antsy. We are SO ready for spring. During spring break last week, we had a taste of it, then another shot of winter, then a touch of spring again. I hope we’re almost there.

The temperature was past 50 degrees on Thursday.

It made the beer taste even better. Remember my sun dogs? Yeah. This is my beer dog. Woof.

We had bikes.

And bubbles.

And flies. Don’t forget the flies. We opened the barn door, and they practically swarmed out of there.

We can see the snow fence again.

And the benches.

We were feeling pretty good. Then, bam. The next day we got snow. Boo.

But things looked better on the weekend. Temperatures were still low — in the 30s but creeping up to barely 40. But the sunshine was wonderful.

We had soccer.

And the start of flowers. Did you hear that? I think those are angels singing.

And follow the leader.

And swings and sunglasses.

And bikes.

Come on, spring. Can’t you see we love you? Pull up a chair and set a spell.

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Buh-bye

March 18, 2010 | Iowa,Spring,Weather,Winter

You’re what? Snow. Girl. Melted! (a la B-52s)

Yep. Here lies what’s left of Snowgirl. Look closely. That’s her cute little carrot nose and stick arms. That pile of snow in the middle is, I think, what’s left of her pretty hat. So long, Snowgirl.

I’d feel more smug about telling her not to let the door hit her on the way out, but I don’t think she and her pal Old Man Winter are done with us yet. That’s right. Snow in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Oh well. At least we had two glorious days with 50 degrees.

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