Bits and pieces

We have a lot of Mourning Doves dwelling in nearby trees. 

They're currently immersing themselves in spring, getting busy with building nests.

The Faery and Miss Pie are fairly enamoured with these sweet birds, calling 

our nearest one Mumma Tweet. Actually, all of them are called Mumma Tweet. 

I try not to give in, but some days at the shops, it's impossible not to buy something for the Faery. 

Five-year olds are pretty damned good at being annoying until you cave, right? 

Naturally, she chose the pinkest, most blingy pair of sunglasses. Naturally, I groaned.

On Sunday, neither of us felt like cooking. It was our two-year anniversary of being in the US, 

so it was an easy decision to go out and mark this with a family meal at the local diner. 

My sister saw this photo and said it looked like a scene from Twin Peaks - which is funny 

because it does (thank you, Instagram), but I hadn't even noticed.

It does actually rain here now and then. Really.

I'm always happy to see daffodils. If I could get my hands on some jonquils,

 I'd be in heaven. Love the smell of those.

As you can see, project DIY chair revamp is - ahem - yet to happen. 

Yes, I'm one of those people. All talk and ideas, but no action.

At least the chair is happy enough in the sunshine, 

and I have a nice spot to sit when I'm hiding from the kids

having a cup of coffee in the afternoon.

Hey, who doesn't love a bit of red tricycle action?

Wish I could say those small feet belonged to me, but no.

Miss Pie is the happy owner - feet and trike.