Spring, Again?

It has warmed up a bit today, after the much-needed rain this afternoon. It was sad to come home from Riverside to find all the new growth of last week brown and shriveled from the freezing temperatures we had missed. This was the last picture I took before leaving Riverside. Sniff sniff. This bunch of day lilies and iris is located on the back of the house--the front being the river side. This tree is also in the back and this is where the wisteria is entwined. There were still a couple blooms waiting for me--if you look really close at the bottom.

Here are some pics of the shutters that were installed while we were there this weekend. What a difference. This is the kid's/guest room on the left and mom's/guest room on the right. I can't tell you how much these shutters add to the place. Beautiful. Every night, before I fall asleep, my mind starts turning on what else I can do with the place. It's so much fun to dream.


This is the master bedroom. I painted the little alcove the softest of blues to match the sky. Enough of that ugly woodsy green. I'll have to do the rest of the room (haven't decided what color yet) upon our return. Now, we are able to sleep in as the sunrise doesn't interupt our sleeping slumber. You'll notice the screens leaning against the wall there. For some unknown reason, none of the windows have screens. These are new Anderson windows, go figure. I'll have to look into that once we get back there. (You see, the wheels on the bus go round and round . . . ) To the right is the master bath. Again, what a difference these shutters make.

Here is the side of the house where you can see the development of the ramp. I can't wait for that to be finished so the moms can come down. I tell you, the stairs here scare even me! Two of the three are very steep and straight down. I have been paranoid since mom's fall a couple of weeks back. I can't seem to get that picture out of my mind. Look at the air conditioner units raised. We get occasional flooding here, duh. This area will also be fenced in for the dogs. It will have an entrance through the screen porch to get in and out of. That way, we can just open the door and let them out. I've learned that rule over the years!

(Note: That SUV is a RENTAL! I don't "do" SUVs on the norm, I promise.)