Winter Slumps

My brother asked me the other day when I was going to update this blog. So I guess it's time, although really - there's not much to say! We had to pretty much put everything at a stand-still while we save up mucho dinero to replace the garage floor and front walk. This would definitely NOT be top priority for us if we had our own way. We'd rather have actual light fixtures, instead of bare bulbs; paint on the walls; a larger dining room table; a comfier couch; nice floors....you get the idea.

But the last thing on the list of required repairs (given to us by the city when we bought the place - most of the listed projects were inexpensive and we've completed all but this) - is the uneven, cracked garage floor. And that comes with a hefty price tag. At the same time, we've had such an unusually warm winter that work by now has slowed down quite a bit for John. So the saving money part - a minor detail - is taking us longer than it normally would. Everything we would rather do and pay for is put on hold until that garage floor is taken care of. Sigh.

One perk of a warm winter is that spring is arriving so much sooner! And that of course means gardening is just around the corner. Seeds are ordered, and I'm excited to give Straw Bale Gardening a try for the first time. John even has my grow lights all set up in the laundry room! Be on the lookout for more happenings, posts, and pictures once my seeds and bales arrive. ;o)

Meanwhile, here are some pictures from Joseph's birthday party....