Been Awhile, Been Away

We've been away,

birding on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains.

We had a lovely time,

and it really went by way too quickly.

Because we have had such a cool Spring,

many of the wildflowers were behind

their normal bloom-time,

which made for lots of beauties for us to see.

I also enjoyed taking many photos 

of last year's dried blooms.

I think they are often as beautiful

as the new, fresh ones.

So, here are some of both:
(all of these photos can be enlarged,
so feel free!)

We arrived home yesterday afternoon,

and I've gotten back into the rhythm

of straight-line quilting on

Maggie's wallhanging.

They move into their new home 

in just a few short weeks,

and I'd like to have it finished

to hang on one of the walls in her new bedroom.

thanks for stopping by

happy Friday!

peace to you