Even a dried tulip is pretty

The sun is bright and the temp moving toward the 70 mark then into the 80s today. There is a breeze right now which is bordering windy. As soon as I opened the back gate door and returned to the kitchen I looked out to see the bunny running so fast into the garden through the wrought iron gate opening and right into the Fountain grass. Then last evening as the light just faded, I stood in front of the kitchen slider and there he was... looking at me through the glass. Of course once he saw me off he ran to the grass again. Just opened the gate door and no sign of him...  yet.

I love having fresh flowers in the house. Denny always brought some home to me through the years just because. When it comes time to discard them, I think they still have beauty so I let them stay just a day or so. The tulips had such lovely twists to them....
Sat for a short time yesterday with the embroidery, until my back said it was time to move about. Still not much better today. Is it Monday yet? The hand seems to be finally getting to that loose point and hopefully my fine movements will also improve. The incisions are almost invisible and less tender. ( I tell you this because some of you have asked). Dear Dianna stopped by yesterday morning with some printed exercises for me to try for my back. She actually made me get down on the floor and do a few!
I have hopes of getting into the garden later... most likely it is not going to happen but nice to think I am. I filled the center area with the mulch and put the paver in place...took forever. After a text with Bobby, we decided that I should add landscape cloth before the soil which means I need to lift the paver out then put it back ... not sure if the body will cooperate. Is it Monday yet? All this so I can plant before the temps heat up. April is the time to set it in motion.
The embroidery may get finished today. Just shoes and flowers left and touch up here and there. Still no sure why I chose pinks for her... probably will make another in different colors. Anyway, she is fun to do. Might even get to do some beading again soon.

Could not decide what to have last evening so I tossed shrimp with my salad  and made some croutons to add. I could eat shrimp every day. Guess I should think about tonight's meal and the swishing in the laundry area has stopped so off I go. Glad to chat with you today. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Thank you for your friendship.

Lemons

A lovely day yesterday to relax and enjoy the 80+ temps. Actually I could do very little as Tuesday found me with a backache. By yesterday it had gotten worse and is no better today at all. Guess it is time to see the doctor. Just as my hand is feeling pretty good, now this. Oh I know that some have it worse than me, but it is me that concerns me today. Plans that I thought would be today are definitely on hold.

Yesterday Robyn...across the courtyard... brought me these two beautiful lemons. They are just a smidge over 4 inches and not a mark on them. She picked them from her daughter's lemon tree... nothing like fresh picked lemons. I had just finished my last lemon. My iced water will certainly taste good!

Started to embroider the skirt of the girl in between the ouches... the oohs... and oh my of pain. Trying to show movement to match her pose. Soon I can show you my sewing project that I hinted at the other day. Uh, I forgot, you can not see it just yet. I am taking part in Jo's  Annual Easter Treasure Hunt on Friday April 19th and this is my picture to post on that day. She hosts a variety of blog hop fun throughout the year.
The Baby bunny is still around the garden. Yesterday I almost fell and it would not have been my fault for a change. He and I scared one another when I went into the garden. He is so lucky that I did not fall. It seems he is spending sometime in the lanai.... he leaves me a trail. He is also lucky he is so darn cute! Just as Oliver used to hide in the Fountain grasses, he is also hiding there and under the Hopsbush. So now I will watch those areas as I go about the garden.
Well my friends, I need to try to get up from this desk chair and if nothing else wash my coffee mug and toast dish. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

I keep pushing....

Today will be a relax day... woke with a terrible backache. The usual arthritis that so many of us have and learn to function with. Today is going to be another beautiful day... in the 80s. Although I have not see the baby bunny, he has been here. How do I know? He left some bunny poop around the lanai. Anyway, he is welcome. Yesterday I spotted the head of a baby Dove in the nest. The other signal that they hatched is that the parents leave to feed and come back quickly to feed the babies. I keep a eye from a distance so they feel secure. The Woodpecker arrived on and off all day yesterday to sample the hummingbird nectar.
I changed the AC filter but will have The Brother Alan see if he can adjust the tiny screw to make it easier for me. I also changed the fridge air filter and water filter! I had to use the step stool so I could reach the back of the top shelf, but I did it. Feeling very accomplished.

Sitting on my sewing table waiting for me to sew...… most likely later today. It is a simple pattern that I have had for years... since the late 70s. It was given to me by my now adult nephew Nico. I have made several through the years as gifts.
This morning will be spent with the electrician outdoors. Right now however the swishing has stopped so time to check the laundry room. Glad you came by today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.