Thursday, April 26, 2012

What a difference 1,463 miles make

Yesterday, I was saying goodbye to the 7MSN herd (and Carson) in brilliant sunshine and 80ish degrees...
Today, I'm back home...in torrential rain (blustery wind and a bit of hail, too) with a high of... ((shiver)) merely 53 degrees:
As sad as this sounds, I woke to an amazing sight this morning.  You see, when I left Critter Farm six days ago...

these tulips were not blooming:
these buds were not on my blueberries:
the rhubarb leaves were a third of the size they are now:

I hadn't even realized the ornamental pear had blooms on it:
and these leaves on this Japanese Maple hadn't even considered opening:
Apparently, while I was briefly away in New Mexico, Oregon agreed to finally let spring commence:
This sadly didn't change Chester's overall attitude at all:
But that's ok.  I had an amazing trip visiting my sweet friends (human and animal) in New Mexico *and* I came home to a garden in full bloom. 

Honestly, there are times when I can be a glass-is-half-empty kind of girl, but today my watering can is more than overflowing:
:-)
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25 comments:

  1. linda mApril 27, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    When Spring finally does arrive it is so pretty.

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  2. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    What a beautiful post! Life is all about our perceptions.

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  3. Carolynn AnctilApril 27, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    So glad you're able to see beauty in all that wet stuff. I still haven't been away from it long enough. It does look lovely and green there though.

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  4. LeslieApril 27, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    You live in such a gorgeous place. The trade-off for all that damn rain is the lushness of vegetation that you came home to. Lovely pics, even Chester's tongue.

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  5. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsApril 27, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    So glad you found your "sparkle" at home too. Glad you had a terrific NM visit. We all enjoyed your antics and adventures. Oma Linda

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  6. CaliforniaGrammyApril 27, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Welcome home, I know all your critters are excited to see you. Gorgeous Oregon spring sprouting right before your eyes!

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  7. BumbleVeeApril 27, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    that's an interesting rain drop, water thingy..... filling the watering can....

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  8. LindaGApril 27, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Danni. :o)

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  9. CarlaApril 27, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    There's something about flowers, despite the weather, that give us all hope and a smile. Hope your smiles continue and the sun comes out.

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  10. JaneKApril 27, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    so glad you are having a glass 1/2 full day.... I need more of those.... thanks for sharing the lovliness with us!!!

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  11. Dog Trot FarmApril 27, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Oh, rain chains, cousin Eve introduced these to me. Glad spring is finally making an appearance in your neck of the woods. Hugs, Julie.

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  12. Chai ChaiApril 27, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    A trip away (good or bad) makes one appreciate home all the more.

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  13. C and C Antiques and Animals - What a Life!April 27, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Beautiful spring pictures.
    Connie

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  14. Razzberry CornerApril 28, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Welcome home, Danni! Critter Farm missed you so much that it decided to bride you to stay with Spring! Well, almost, if only the weather could get in synch! :) You know old man weather wasn't listening when the farm had a meeting while you were gone about how to entice you to stay home!

    ~Lynn

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  15. Denny1600April 28, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Pretty!

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  16. ZitroneApril 28, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Well, I'm glad your watering can is more than half full. Actually, while you were away, I came out and poured a few liters into it!

    So happy you are back!

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  17. jaz@octoberfarmApril 28, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    glad to hear you had a fun visit! things look beautiful at home!

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  18. janejaneApril 28, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I know you're glad to be home. Even with the weather change..there's no place like home. Your yard is very pretty. Nice pics.

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  19. Morning Bray FarmApril 29, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    We miss you! :)

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  20. Farmer JenMay 4, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Nice to have you home again.

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  21. Anne BoleynMay 20, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    I miss you and hope it's only because spring is keeping you busy that we haven't heard from you in way too long!

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  22. IngerMay 20, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Living in the desert mountains, I have to say "Rain is Good." And your farm is so beautiful, I know it must be great to be home. I wanted to thank you so much for your kind words and hugs on Angel's passing. It meant a lot to me. Thank you.

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  23. LeighMay 29, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    What a welcome home. I confess to being extremely envious of your rhubarb. I have 3 year old plants that refuse to give me more than a short stemmed leaf or two every year, and then succumb to the heat. :(

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    I really miss you guys! Hope you're all well. :)
    Chester Fan

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  25. RenegadesSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    So cute how your chickens are all over.

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