Happy Spring!!

Hello all!!   Happy spring or Fall... wherever you may be in this world!!  I am as always...too long away from the keyboard so today we are updating!!    Vacation!!  Yes....we really did a holiday in a warm place....something we have not been able to do for some years.... My sister and I cared for both our parents for 17 years and many things were put aside....and now we are making up for some lost time!! ............... and boy was it ever wonderful!!!!     ...

 We were on Captiva Island on the gulf coast of Florida... the wild life is unbelievable!!   The most beautiful birds and fish....oh and......

 Yes.....Bloody Marys.....by the pool!!

Yes....that is me.....My hubby and I love bicycles.. we ride everywhere we go....Mr. Richard is a serious rider....crossed the U.S. on his bike...he has ridden all over the world...I am just a regular rider but I love it.....things are so accessible on bikes....and so quiet....I am so assaulted by the noise of the world these days....I am always seeking a quiet spot...

 We stayed in a  wonderful place and it is really really beautiful....lots of pools...long beaches... there was one pool just outside are apartment and almost no one was ever there!!???!!  so I called it Holly's pool....I would go down by myself and bring a project and it was totally quiet and  peaceful....the pool was so warm.....it was heaven.......just heaven.....

 My sister shelling....such a peaceful endeavor ...I brought home lots of shells!

 Look at this little creature!! A tiny little crab in a teenie tiny shell...he was so sweet....we put him right back of course...

 birds....everywhere..

 Sunsets......

 Sisters!!    ... my best friend on earth.... Yes.. I did the bunny ears....just can't seem to grow up!!

 Her hubby...we all get on so well....Her husband is sooooooooo funny....he is a cross between Jerry Seinfeld and Dick Van Dyke from the old 1960'''s show ....All I do is laugh....

 My Mr. Richard having a little toddy for the body.....!!  It is after all vacation!

 Beach....

 Shark attack at the dinner table...

 The best mexician Food!!!  and more sharks!

 Last Day bloodies!!
We then came home to spring!! in full bloom....

 This is one of my favorites...such a miracle...each little petal...a masterpiece!

 We are having a very early spring......cold today though...  the wood fires are burning1

                                 such beauty ........

 such a color!

 My ever present garden assistant!

 Still looks like early spring here!

 Seaview studio is progressing!!!   All Cleaned out and now the new windows are going in!! Mr. Richard is doing the work...

 Sadly this beauty has to go...it does not open and it is very old although in really good shape....thinking of what we may do with it....It is not really winter proof....  any ideas!?

There will be windows here instead of the barn doors... and the door will be on the right side....it is 12 feet by 16 feet.....It does not seem real to me that I might really have a studio!!!!  I am afraid to even think about what it will  be like....My table to cut fabric is now our bed with a cardboard tabletop  on it....and honestly...I have never minded...except that I have to clean up every night...I am not a person who wants for much....well except for time to do hand work.....I have always felt so lucky to have what I have the I don't like to think about adding......but..........I am really excited!!!!!  Reeeeeeeeally excited!!!

Next post...some projects that must be finished!!!!!  Happy Day to you all!!!
OH and.......I have 49 followers.......I just can not believe it!  I have so loved getting to know you out there...it has been one of the really great experiences of my life.....49!!!  I just can't believe it!!!  
Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  XXXXX