Spring is... Springing??

The requisite lilac bush shot. One of the things I most missed about living out here in the "desert" were the wonderful flowers that grow in the North. We finally were able to get a lilac bush, a special variety that survives and blooms without a winter chill. Before this the only way you could get lilacs was to buy blocks of ice to pack around the base of the plant, to simulate winter. Oh, do note the "Spanish Hacienda" type lantern on the left side--it doesn't work, but it's original to the house.
Iris! First of the season! This one is a rescue, actually twice rescued. It originally came from a quilter friend who was thinning her beds. It grew alongside the driveway but, of course, when the old driveway went, the irises all needed to be moved. At least, the ones that survived the oak tree madness did. I'm so glad to see they made it!

And of course, we must have a grandcarrot shot or two. He loves his chair, although he doesn't sit in it much. He uses it to climb on (and drool on) so he can "visit" with his cousins' photos.

And just for the record, I think those toesies are the cutest!
A boy and his cat. Chuckie puts up with all kinds of mauling--he seems to really like the baby, and the baby really likes him, too. Chuck is around 20, he's had a very exciting life for a cat and this is not the first time he's been around babies. It's really cute to see Chuckie walking alongside Garrett when he crawls! And, teething babies must almost always have something to gnaw on--you don't set it down just cause you're heading somewhere!

Apricot blossoms. The tree is around 35 years old--we planted it not long after we moved into the house--and it has been getting "tired" so it's always good to see it leafing out and putting out blossoms. D4 took this picture, and I think she did a great job on it!

Oh yes, there is knitting going on too. The back of the CPH has hit the stitch-holder stage, and I will probably cast on the fronts tonight. Last night was a Lady E night. That's such a soothing knit, and it's perfect for TV watching!