This is Jack, well that's what we call him. I love this dog. He's not ours, but lives around here somewhere and comes to play. We're pretty sure he's a blue heeler, and is the sweetest. I love his look, I've never really seen this kind of dog before. The children have wanted a dog so badly, but I'm not ready for that...plus we have to make a $300 deposit to have a pet here! But God has so generously provided our family with a few "sort of" pets, and we just thank Him so much for it. There's Jack, and our neighbor's dogs, Bella and Tweet. They have an invisible fence which is the best thing ever. They can't come over, we have to go to them, and their yard is just a few feet away. Perfect. The kids play with them every day.


We also have a row of crepe myrtles in the front that are good for climbing. I can't wait for them to bloom this spring...and many other things around here. There's jasmine, and forsythia, azealas, and a rose bush too. And just recently some green shoots have been coming up along the property line, I hope those are daffodils!

So just like that, spring will be here soon.

And just because, here's (finally) another item in my shop. This one was lots of fun because I added a hexagon patch. I have some hexagon paper pieces, so I carefully ironed the fabric around it, trying hard not to burn my fingers. Then I actually hand cranked the sewing machine stitches all the way around when I sewed it on the bib! It had to be perfect for the shop, and that's the best way to have complete control over those stitches.

Happy day to you!