SPRING IS NEAR

Another weekend of grand kids, friends, food

and working on the ranch.

The big kids filled the feeders

while the little kids had pictures made.

The weather was beautiful.

Spring is starting to show through.

Birds singing

Sprigs of grass.

Bees!

Flies...

Ok you can see where I am going.

Not everything is so beautiful in the country-in the south.

Buttttt....everything has a purpose.

Ok, so back to the fun day.

The boys put hay around the pond.

When the pond is really low (as it is now)

the hay will bring the cows to the edge

to eat and they will stomp the hay into the bank.

This helps to shore up any leaks.

When it rains (which I hope it does very soon)

and the pond rises, the bottom will be in better condition.

So far the cows seem to be doing their job

while they enjoy a snack.

Friends also visited from the big city.

In the late afternoon, we grilled

and enjoyed a meal around the table together.

Later the friends heading home

and after the grand babies were fast asleep,

I laid in bed listening to the laughter

of my children in the living room.

They were watching a funny movie and talking

and it was music to my ears.

Some might find it to be noise

that would keep you awake,

but to me it was a sound I will always cherish,

because all too soon they will gone from my living room

and back to their homes and lives.

But that's just me.

Sure enough Sunday afternoon came all too fast

and the house fell silent again.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the peace and quiet

when I have their memories to enjoy.

Have you taken a mental recording

of your children's laughter lately?