The Look of Spring

 Here goes my attempt to keep up with a more regular blogging schedule. HA! I think when I go too much past a weekly post, I get out of the habit of recording life over here. Not a ton of blogging fodder as some call it, but just the regular days. I actually love those regular or ordinary days. 

One morning, I picked up Miles and we rushed to the Armament Museum to look for Billy Bowlegs's treasure. Paul Allen had heard the weekly clue on the radio on his way to work and knew immediately the location of the clue. He should have whipped back around to get it then because we were too late. Now, if I can remember what the clue was. Something like this: an eagle, a falcon, and warthog stand proud lies the coin between a white marker and bush. Those are 3 planes lined up right next to each other at the museum. I knew right where to look, but I guess we were beat to the spot. 

Miles and I got down on the ground and looked under all the benches:) We tried really hard.

I think very soon he is going to need to go in a stroller ride all around the park and meet all those cool planes. 

The search for treasure is all part of the Billy Bowlegs events here in Fort Walton Beach. They moved it up May a couple of years ago rather than in June to keep it a more local event and family friendly. While the weather isn't as warm as June, it is probably a lot easier to keep it under control with just locals rather than all the tourists added in the mix. It is a week long event with many things happening downtown and on the water. 

In my last post, many of you mentioned the shade of my live oaks. They are wonderful for shady walks in my neighborhood in the heat of summer. 

This is us most days strolling with Gus leading the way.

Everything is really pretty right now outside and the mornings are cooler, so it fun times outside. My daylillies are popping now.

I saw this on Instagram the other day. I, of course, loved the sentiment and the vintage look of it.

I don't think I have a green thumb, but just love to try and grow things.

I have been reading a good bit. I have read a couple of Florida books about our area which I have loved. I love to soak up history. I also read a good new release fiction book called Velvet by Heather Strommen. I had said I wasn't going to buy books, but after many months of seeing it advertised on her Instagram page I caved. It was a nice read. It had a faith theme running through it so it was a pleasant surprise. I would show you a picture, but I already passed it to Lindsay.

I have been stitching on the sunflowers. I stopped to start my May ornament which I will share later in the month. I think the sunflowers are going to make a lovely pillow.

I am just loving spring days, puttering around the house, and just doing the regular routine. Nothing earth shattering going on and that is good. Now that spring is here I want the days to slow down. No rushing.

Here is a cute photo of Miles and Mama. We went to the grocery store to do her shopping. Miles loves to go to the grocery store, so that makes it a bit easier to do that for her.

He is now 9 months old. 

Tucker and Palmer are coming to spend the night on Friday night. Mom and Dad are going on an overnight trip which I think is much needed. Jeff and I are looking forward to the two boys spending the night with us. 

That is about it here in my world. I try to keep my eyes off of the news and on my little blessings around me. It is the way to stay sane in these days. 

Sandy