st. patricks.

It's been a tough week because of a loss in our family..our precious Ichabod passed away. I'm sending hugs to all my family and missing Icky tons. We will never forget him. Today is St. Patrick's so here's an Irish blessing to get in the spirit and to remind ourselves how blessed we were to have Icky as a part of our family.

May you always be blessed
With walls for the wind
A roof for the rain
A warm cup of tea by the fire
Laughter to cheer you
Those you love near you
And all that your heart might desire

IRISH BLESSING

hip hip gin gin

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easy truths

Couldn't agree more!

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We expect so much of spring. And though it comes slowly, it always fills me with an optimism for spring cleaning, new projects and the like. We've been busy bees and recently got the chance to spend a weekend in Seattle visiting Natalie's darling parents. I'll post some photos soon. In the meantime here are some snapshots of our emerging spring in Eastern Washington. I've got great big plans for my own garden here--asparagus, strawberries, spinach, onions, herbs and definitely lavender. Any suggestions or tips? 

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