Still Here!

Yes, I'm still here. No I haven't abandoned you, even though you may feel that way... My life has just been incredibly busy lately and the blog has had to be low priority. There have been many things that just had to get done - end of year activities and commitments, gardening chores, getting ready for dear daughter's move, housecleaning and some baby proofing, etc.
Guild and choir are now finished till fall, except for one final Executive meeting and a few commitments for choir. We are in the process of finding a new director and accompanist, and I am on the "Search" Committee as well as the Music committee, so a few jobs still to be completed there...
Gardening chores have been fit in between the rainy spells, and we have had lots of those, but I have managed to get all my beds top-dressed with compost, some plants that have spread beyond comfortable limits dug out, a few moved to better locations, etc. My planters and hanging pots are delivered to Grey's for planting and I have planted some seeds for sweet peas, morning glory, etc.  It seems there is always more to do...
Laura's move back to NB is in progress; her household was packed up last weekend, loaded Monday and arrived here Tuesday night, thanks to hubby and brother Leigh

doing the long drive. She and Noah arrived Tuesday evening as well, via Air Canada. We've had a few days to catch our breath and enjoy Noah. Soon we'll be off to their new home to unload, unpack and organize the new house. I will stay for a few days and try to be as helpful as possible. Noah is much better at emptying boxes than he is at filling them, so at least it should be easier on this end when UNpacking! Laura's husband won't be back until mid June when he is finished his school year, and hopefully things will all be in place by then.
Meanwhile, in the garden, I had a wonderful display of scilla - a few weeks ago now! Currently my Canada 150 tulips are blooming beautifully. Not too much else in bloom yet, but there is a wonderful swath of purple violets (N.B.'s provincial flower) across the backyard and the scent of the apple blossoms is heavenly. I wish they lasted longer, they are so short-lived and after tomorrow's rain the petals will be falling like snowflakes. It is late and I'm more than ready for bed. I'll do my best to get another post done tomorrow...

Peace,
Linda

"Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."
~ Hans Christian Andersen