Whenever those first few days of true spring arrive, where a fire is no longer needed, I always find myself feeling a little bit ungrounded.  Like the heartbeat of our home just stopped ticking for a few minutes.  The chair in front of the fire is where I am always able to sit and recharge myself.  Somehow a few minutes of fire gazing (or an hour if I'm lucky) can help me feel rejuvenated after the busyness of the day has taken it's toll on me.  Today with no fire inside, I found myself outside with Iyla on the deck, face in the sun and was reminded that there is a heartbeat here too, another way to recharge myself.  There is something about stopping and just sitting in warmth, no matter the season, I need it.



The flowers are starting to bloom.  Finally.  This might be the latest the magnolia tree has ever bloomed.  And we were very excited to see this butterfly.  And little cups of flowers have started showing up in my kitchen.  Yup I'm excited to move into the colorful side of spring.