Well things are finally turning more to Spring than Winter here in NC. While it has been cold (even frost/freeze warning the last week) it has been moving forward to Spring. The leaves are actually coming out. I went to my house in SC 2 weeks ago and the one rose I'm digging up and bringing here to NC had buds on it. Never have I seen roses blooming this early! The birds are chirping and building nests too. I moved to my apartment on March 27th in Salisbury, NC. I still have not sold the house in Lake City, SC but I did just lower the price. I hope it sells soon! Keep that on your prayer list please!! I will continue to go down to SC and do somethings around the house but I do have to say I love being back for the majority of the time in NC. I have also been enjoying being with Scott more! The 3 hour commute was getting on both of our nerves. Now I am about 10 minutes from him, so much better. I have been enjoying his kids also. They really are good kids! Here are some photos showing Spring is really here!
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Saucer Magnolia blooming at Pikes Nursery, Mint Hill, NC. |
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One of the orchids in my apartment. It survived the move and is really thriving here. It has been blooming for about 2.5 months now. |
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This is a sunrise a few days ago from my apartment living room window. It was so pretty! |
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I made this Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick's Day dinner. I also made corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes. It was so good! |
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My lavender at the SC house started blooming about 2.5 weeks ago. |
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I planted this azalea at my SC last Spring. I love this color! |
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When I was at Pikes Nursery the other day, I picked up 2 Heliotropes. They smell so good! |
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Another of my orchids blooming here in the apartment. |
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Non-stop Double Begonia from Pike's Nursery. |
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This is my newer orchid that just started blooming last Thursday. Very unusual color, but so pretty! |
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Miniature fuschia from Pikes Nursery. |
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This is another beautiful saucer magnolia. Stunning! |
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I keep all my orchids in my bedroom on this nightstand. They love it here! |
Well I hope all the Spring things give you some hope, that yes Spring is coming or has arrived no matter where you live! Have a great day!