Skip to main content

Then and Now.


Just 'cuz I want some sympathy from those of you who are basking (sweating?) in the 100 degree heat down south, let me show you some photos...

Last year, our farmers started planting corn in March (unheard of 'round these parts) and were done by now...this year, they've barely started their planting, and it's almost mid-May.

Last year, our apple trees were in full blossom:

(Photo taken April 26, 2010)

This year? Take a peek:

(Photo taken May 5, 2011)

Last year, our flowering shrub was FULL of gorgeous flowers:

(Photo taken May 9, 2010)

This year? Nothin'. Barely budding. (Not to mention, it got pretty beat up by the oak tree that fell on it!):


(Photos taken May 5, 2011)

Sigh...such is life, right? And, when I'm complaining of the heat and humidity in August, will someone please point me back to this very post and tell me to shut up and enjoy it while I can 'cuz it won't be too long and we'll be back in the throes of a never-ending winter/spring and longing for heat and humidity again? (Forgive me for that ridiculously run on sentence...such is the way my brain works...)

Longing for some "spring-like" weather...

Yours truly,

Comments

  1. SarannMay 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I live in AZ and we keep going back and forth. This weekend was in the high 80's, but then today it's cold and rainy. I keep switching from AC to furnace and back. And it's never in the middle, it's either blasting heat, or freezing cold!

    ReplyDelete
  2. SandyMay 9, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I just noticed our trees in full bloom over the weekend! Yours is coming!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. BethanyMay 9, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Ditto. Start to finish. Ditto.

    ReplyDelete
  4. TheresaMay 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I'm SO with you. As a farmer's daughter, I am just floored that my dad hasn't been able to get in the field yet. We have water EVERYWHERE! We do have some pretty flowers STARTING to come, so don't lose hope. It will happen!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Mamaw's PlaceMay 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Bless your heart! We have had days where it has been flip flops and tank tops in Tennessee only to have it drop to the 40's the next day and drag out the socks and sweatshirts. It is crazy. This too shall pass.

    ReplyDelete
  6. MelissaMay 9, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Well, you got it right when you said "sweating"! Definitely no "basking" in the hundred degree heat! We didn't have much of a spring...2 or 3 days of GORGEOUS weather & then HEAT! it's so hot today! WHINE!!!! LOL. But I would be sad too...winter can get dreary! & that tree in full bloom is so happy & fun! I hope you have gorgeous sunny days soon!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

I love comments! And, I welcome your thoughts that aren't in agreement with mine...as long as they are respectful!

Most Popular Posts

Coming soon...

Come here looking for the tutorial? It can be found here:  Halo Braid Tutorial!  Let me know how it goes! I had something in mind to try on Baby Girl's hair the other day...my best bud, Dr. J, did something similar to it on Belle once, and I was trying to replicate it. Instead, I got this: Isn't it pretty?! It didn't take nearly as long as it looks and isn't nearly as intricate as it looks! Vlog tutorial coming soon...(for those of you waiting, I'm sorry it's taking me so long!)
10 comments
Read more

Halo Braid Tutorial!

How appropriate, "halo braid", no?! ;) Finally, I have this ready for you...I apologize for the delay! This braid looks intricate, but is really quite easy and quick to pull off...the original video (prior to the warp speed braiding...watch the video to see what I mean) was just a bit over 8 minutes long...not too shabby! So, here you go...right in time for you to try it out on your little girl for Easter!
13 comments
Read more

Crock-Pot Fajitas

You! Yes, YOU!! You must stop whatevertheheck it is that you are doing, and make this recipe. Right now. Tonight. Well...wait. You should probably finish reading this post first...you know...so you know how to make it... But then...STOP! STOP everything, make this, and thank me later! Oh, hold it...wait just a sec (again)...actually, I got this recipe from Melissa...yes, the Melissa of this story ! And this story ...which, well...is the same story, just told two different ways! ;) So, you can thank her...I guess. Well, in any event...prepare your tastebuds to be tantalized! You'll need this: And, this: You'll also need chicken breasts or steak, but since photographing your "main ingredient" is, like, soooo passe, I've left it out. ( Ahem... ) Just keepin ' up with the times, friend. So...slice up those peppers and onions into cute little strips... And...try your best to not slice up the little fingers that are sneaking away pepper strips... (Lemme just inte...
35 comments
Read more