a number of things

a recipe for enjoying fresh peas

First, get someone to take you into the big garden fence when you once again announce that you "need to see the peas".

When mom carefully opens a pea pod for you, make sure to get every last yummy pea out of it.

Bring a sibling or two along if you can. Pea picnics are better with company.

Push them into your mouth until your cheeks can hold no more.

Repeat the above over and over and over.
If mom is not quite quick enough to keep up with opening them for you, grab pods with both fists and twist and pull until they come apart...

... and get them in anyway you can.

(Tie-dyed shirts courtesy of Anna's 14th birthday party on Thursday.)

 

a recent spring field trip

We finally got around to checking out the new Palmetto Island State Park a few weeks ago (It just opened up not far from us last fall.) when our local homeschool group arranged for a guided tour.

We have been a second time now and are truly awed by the Louisiana flavored beauty these acres have to offer. The hiking trails are wonderful and there is tons of wildlife to be seen (and heard).

The fellows you see above were relaxing on the banks of two of the ponds and showed no interested in our noisy group, even though there was nothing (seriously, nothing) but about 20 - 25 yards between us and them. I'll admit this was a just bit unnerving at first sight, but the kids were absolutely thrilled! I would also really like to try to make one of their guided night hikes (I wonder if the alligators are asleep then?) to see the owls. The next trip we plan to bring the canoe try out the canoe trails (and sample the fishing too)!

Have a terrific spring week!

 

spring cleaning

Pea pods... not long now!

My goodness. I can see why Tasha Tudor always put away her brushes during spring and early summer. Not that I am even remotely trying to compare myself to her, but trying to find time to do all the garden work (along with house work, school work, office work, etc) and still have time for drawing (or virtually any other creative outlet) is simply impossible.

This is really just a quick note to let you know that I will be doing a bit of spring cleaning on this little blog over the next few days (weeks? hopefully not.), so if you see something totally out of wack or broken, know that it is probably being worked on. :)

Have a fantastic day!